Working at a Haunted House: More Dangerous Than You Might Think
October 27, 2011
Filed under 2010-2011 Stories, Around KC, Breaking News, Top Stories
When you go to a haunted house the last person you worry about is the one jumping towards you. Unfortunately, this leads to problems for the actors. Haunted houses have reported more instances of on-the-job injuries. When people are attacked, their fight-or-flight instinct flares up. Some people’s... Read more »
CA Bans Underaged Tanning
October 27, 2011 • Shelli Brannan, News Editor
Filed under 2010-2011 Stories, News, Top Stories
Sacramento, California has banned anyone under the age of 18 from using the tanning bed. This new law will take effect on January 1st. This will be the first law in the nation to take action on underaged tanning, though Texas has banned the use of tanning beds for those under the age of 16, California... Read more »
Major Changes for Facebook
October 4, 2011 • Shelli Brannan, News Editor
Filed under 2010-2011 Stories, News, Top Stories
Mark Zuckerberg created major new features, including a drastic change to the user’s profile page. This change is brought on by Facebook as a strategy to stay number 1 social network. The new changes on Facebook will include a partnership with a music sharing service Spotify and a video-streaming services... Read more »
Basehor-Linwood vs. Mill Valley
October 4, 2011 • Drew Potter, Sports Editor
Filed under 2010-2011 Stories, Fall Sports, Sports, Top Stories
Now the actual season starts for Basehor- Linwood football team which is starting off at 5-0. After there victory over Turner 28-14. The Bobcats face off in the biggest game of the year vs Mill Valley (5-0). The coaches always talk about the playoffs starting in week 7. But this year is different the... Read more »
nine TEN eleven
September 12, 2011
Filed under 2010-2011 Stories, Feature, News, Top Stories
A lot can happen in ten years. Kings’ reigns can fit into a decade, world wars can be fought and resolved, a nation can still be stinging from a tragedy. Not many students at Basehor-Linwood fully remember 9/11–some of them weren’t even in school yet–but others have the tiniest recollection.... Read more »
Chocolate….better than carrots?
September 12, 2011
Filed under 2010-2011 Stories, News
When it comes to chocolate most people would like to know when a new study shows that chocolate could be better than anyone could have imaged. Cambridge researchers have concluded that high levels of chocolate might have a noticeable reduction in the risk of developing heart disease and lowering the... Read more »
Plane Crashes, Kills Russian Hockey Players
September 12, 2011 • Trey Kincheloe, Sports Editor
Filed under 2010-2011 Stories, News, Sports
A couple days ago, a plane crashed right outside the Russian city Yaroslavi. On that plane was the Russian international hockey team. That plane was carrying 45 people including the 8 crew members. Out of the 45, 43 died. This Thursday they are having a memorial in Yaroslavi for the victims.
Fires are Messing With Texas
September 12, 2011 • Shelli Brannan, News Editor
Filed under 2010-2011 Stories, News, Top Stories
Planes that can hold up to 12,000 gallons along with DC-10 tanker have been put to the test of containing or putting out fires that have spread across 34,000 acres of drought-stricken Texas. Burning for 300 days left the state with two people dead. Luckily, about 30% more of the fire were contained as... Read more »
Homecoming 2011
September 6, 2011 • Drew Potter, Sports Editor
Filed under 2010-2011 Stories, News, Top Stories
When you live in Basehor, homecoming is a time honored tradition. The town gathers to celebrate each year in grand style. The day is fun filled with floats in the parade, a BBQ and football game. In years past, the homecoming dance was held the evening following the game (usually a Saturday). This year... Read more »
FC Dallas Beats Sporting KC 3-2
September 1, 2011 • Trey Kincheloe, Around KC Editor
Filed under 2010-2011 Stories, Fall Sports, Sports, Top Stories
This weekend Sporting KC took on FC Dallas at the Livestrong stadium. The score remained 0-0 through the first half. At the start of the second half, Sporting came out strong and kept their composure which resulted in to a 2-0 lead with goals from Sporting’s Omar Bravo and Kei Kamara. In the 70 minute... Read more »
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