Swift releases new album, which is diary of last two years
October 27, 2010 • Maddy Mikinski, Staff Writer
Filed under 2010-2011 Stories
On October 25, country-pop singer Taylor Swift released her much-anticipated third album, Speak Now. Swift described this as her “diary of the last two years.” If one wants an inside look at Swift’s life they must only look as far as this CD. Swift’s music has taken a more mature air... Read more »
Underwood concert includes flying pickup truck
October 27, 2010 • Maddy Mikinski, Staff Writer
Filed under 2010-2011 Stories
On October 16, country music legend and American Idol winner Carrie Underwood came to the Sprint Center. Her incredible concert included movable tree branches, an electronic ball gown, and, no lie, a flying pickup truck. Opening for Underwood was new and coming band Sons of Sylvia and country singer... Read more »
Tattoo experience painful, but worth it
October 27, 2010 • Ryan O'Donnell, Staff Writer
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A couple of weeks ago, I turned 18. The following day I did not have school, so I decided to go downtown and talk to the people at Freaks On 39th about getting a tattoo. I already knew what I wanted, so when I talked to the artist he said he only had one appointment that day and I could come back around... Read more »
JV Scholar’s Bowl team takes first at Bonner Springs
October 27, 2010 • Express Staff
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Basehor-Linwood’s JV Scholar’s Bowl team took first place at meet on Oct. 26 in Bonner Springs. The top three scorers were Nathan Lucas with 35 correct answers, Taylor Cameron with 18 correct answers, and Patrick Williamson with 13 correct answers. The JV scholars began the season with a perfect... Read more »
Cross country teams finish just short of State; three individuals qualify
October 25, 2010 • Express Staff
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Going into their seasons, the Bobcat boys’ and girls’ cross country teams each had a goal of advancing to State as a team. At the Regional meet held Saturday in Wyandotte County Park, the two teams fell just short. Three Bobcats — Jonathan Oliva, Hannah Tush and Ally Laney — will be making... Read more »
Sky to fellow students: Get over yourselves
October 19, 2010 • Sky Morrell, Editor-in-Chief
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I would like to know where in this great universe it states we cannot say we dislike a show, or a song, or whatever you crazy teenagers are into these days. Honestly, what you like may not be the epitome of awesome you think it is. To be a true fan of something, you must see the hilarity or stupidity... Read more »
BLHS, Mill Valley, Lansing top KVL schools in Standard of Excellence race
October 19, 2010 • Express Staff
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Mill Valley High School achieved the Standard of Excellence in three tested areas for the 2009-2010 school year, according to data recently released. BLHS joined Lansing in getting the Standard of Excellence nod in two areas. That made MVHS the top school in the Kaw Valley League in total number of Standard... Read more »
Soccer team routs Tonganoxie, 5-0
October 19, 2010 • Evan Theno, Staff Writer
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Basehor-Linwood kicked off its final week of regular season varsity boys’ soccer play with a 5-0 win over Tonganoxie on Oct. 18. Senior captain Symon Seaton led the Bobcats with two goals. Seniors Destry Bryan, Patrick Rutherford and Cameron Harvey each had one goal. The Bobcats, 9-3-2, host Maur... Read more »
Girls third, boys fourth in KVL cross country meet
October 17, 2010 • Express Staff
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On Oct. 14, the BLHS cross country teams competed in the Kaw Valley League meet. In the girls’ varsity race, BLHS finished in third place, behind Lansing and Mill Valley. The boys finished in fourth place, behind Mill Valley, Turner and Lansing. First-team all-league runners (those finishing in... Read more »
‘Duets’ episode is best Glee of new season
October 14, 2010 • Maddy Mikinski, Staff Writer
Filed under 2010-2011 Stories
On October 12, Glee aired its ‘Duets’ episode. In this episode, Puck goes to “juvie” which forces an opening in the club. Former quarterback Sam is recruited. Mr. Shu announces that New Directions is doing a duet competition. The couple with the best duet gets dinner for two at exclusive restaurant... Read more »
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