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Skyler Lewis, Reporter
October 7, 2011
On Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, President Barack Obama gave his third-annual “Back to School” speech at Benjamin Banneker High School. He talked about how the children of today will be this country’s future. He stated that all students need is “determination and perseverance”... Read more »
October 1, 2011
The 2011 Homecoming Court was announced on Friday, September 30, after students voted for their classmates during Flex earlier that day. The freshman court members are: Ben Camacho, Elias Deleon, Dusty Hoffman and Caroline Sorrell. The sophomore court members are: James Anderson, Ryan Smith, Kristiana... Read more »
Dennis Gill, Journalist
September 22, 2011
SPOTSYLVANIA, Va. – Every year, students always gets something from teachers that needs to signed. It could range from a science lab contract to a syllabus. But there is always one thing everyone has to sign no matter what teacher gives to them. It’s been around ever since Spotsylvania County... Read more »
Bailey Christoforatos
March 31, 2011
DNA fingerprinting is very important for discovering and solving crimes. In Biology, Mrs. Spillman and Ms. Rollins taught this lesson through a laboratory project. The project gave students a chance to feel like an undercover spy trying to solve a crime. In this lab, there were suspects and students... Read more »
Mary Wolfrey
March 31, 2011
According to the AAA, gas prices have gone up 47 cents; from $2.64 to $3.11 in the last 12 months. “The gas prices in the U.S. are just outrageous. It’s getting way to expensive.” said Toni Thomas. “Why are the gas prices such a big problem? Why don’t we just use the oil we have reserved?” According... Read more »
Kristiana Kuqi
March 31, 2011
Do you know what you’re really eating? How many calories and saturated fats do you eat in one day? An average teen eat and drinks up to 3200 calories a day—mostly because they don’t pay attention to how much and what they’re actually ingesting. Most of their calories come from sodas like Pepsi... Read more »
Hollie Chenault
March 31, 2011
St. Patrick’s Day, a centuries old holiday that originated in Ireland, was celebrated on March 17th. Though a distinctly Irish-feeling holiday, the focal figure of the celebration, St. Patrick, was born and raised in Great Britain. So how did this holiday connect itself with the so-called Land of Shamrocks? Saint... Read more »
Michelle Putze
March 24, 2011
Throughout the United States, many teens and young adults have a tendency to text while driving. In some states, it’s legal; in other states, it’s not legal. However, for all people, it’s an action that can take someone’s life. According to the California DMV website, the three most common distractions... Read more »
Kendal Herring
March 10, 2011
Facebook stalking is “a method of gathering information about someone through the acquisition of data posted on an individual’s Facebook profile,” according to Wikipedia. Facebook is a website that allows users to interact with friends and family, upload pictures, and send emails and instant messages. Facebook... Read more »
Skyler Lewis
March 3, 2011
May 4, 1961, was the start of new and improved freedom rides. The Congress of Racial Equality, also known as CORE, founded the freedom rides to end segregation on busses. Seven blacks and six whites went on a journey for equality. The freedom riders were first established in 1947 but did not receive... Read more »
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