Week 34: The end
Jill Applegate and Sarah Darby, editors-in-chief
May 13, 2012
This is the last week of newspaper, and therefore the last week that we will be editors-in-chief. We decided to dedicate our last blog to saying goodbye and reminiscing on memories from the year. Sarah speaking: Throughout this year, there have been a couple of times where I have either had to write... Read more »
Saying goodbye to City Hall
Sarah Darby, editor-in-chief
May 11, 2012
I ended my intership with the city of Shawnee on Wednesday, May 9. I finished working on a few last minute projects for the city, but mostly I enjoyed my last day. While at the city, I have learned how to give a strong presentation (which I talked about last week). Along the way I have also learned... Read more »
Tortilla roll-ups
Sarah Gonzales, managing editor
May 10, 2012
This week was newspapers’ final long worknight. Of course everyone is designated to bring something throughout the months for dinner, but for this week, everyone brought their favorite food. I decided to bring tortilla roll-ups. Every person has a different recipe for tortilla roll-ups but I think... Read more »
More reasons to love Twitter
Austin Gillespie, a&e editor
May 9, 2012
Not only does Twitter allow users to see what their friends are talking, or tweeting, about, it provides loads of entertainment. Many Twitter accounts centered on inspiring quotes or parodying famous figures have popped up. From humor to technology to entertainment related accounts, you should be able... Read more »
Last thoughts on Swan Lake
Sydney Wilson, reporter
May 8, 2012
Even though I’ve been counting down the days until Swan Lake since February, Theater Week has somehow managed to sneak up behind me and hit me across the head with a cinder block. Repeatedly. I don’t think it really started to sink in until last night, when I was in Gardner getting my swan tutu fitted.... Read more »
Week 33: Selling ads
Jill Applegate and Sarah Darby, editors-in-chief
May 6, 2012
In the fall, the newspaper staff spends a day selling ads to businesses and continues to try and sell ads throughout the year. The district pays for some of the newspaper publication costs, but the staff has to raise the rest of the funds. This year, the staff sold enough ads every issue to print a 20-page... Read more »
Learning how to present information
Sarah Darby, editor-in-chief
May 3, 2012
One of the greatest skills I have gained from my internship with the city of Shawnee has been learning how to make a presentation. In high school, I have had to present plenty of book report projects and papers. However, presenting research information in a professional setting that will not be graded... Read more »
Chocolate chip cookie sandwiches
Sarah Gonzales, managing editor
May 3, 2012
This week, I have a very short and easy recipe for ya’ll. I was looking a magazine a while ago and I found this recipe for ice cream sandwiches. Now this recipe was made with double chocolate chip cookies, but the recipe given, I found that it was not as palatable. I decided to use my own chocolate... Read more »
Another “Jersey Shore” spin-off on the way
Austin Gillespie, a&e editor
May 2, 2012
They’ve been to the Jersey Shore, Miami and Florence, Italy. Now, cast members of the famous MTV show Jersey Shore have their eyes set on a new target. This summer, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and Jenni “JWOWW” Farley are set to premiere their new spin-off, Snooki & JWOWW,... Read more »
Final week: Final thoughts on the play
Brandon Burnworth, artist
May 2, 2012
Hello world. I write to you tonight from an excited, yet tired, mind. It’s midnight. I can’t sleep. The show opens in two days and there is a lot to be excited about. Our cues, characters, minds and emotions are all reaching their final stages and are ready to be discharged Friday night. Words cannot... Read more »
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