METH AND ITS EFFECTS
Abby Stiner, Editor/writer
October 29, 2015
WHAT IT IS Crystal meth is a form of methamphetamine that looks like small fragments of glass or shiny blue-white rocks. It is a powerful and addictive man-made drug that causes aggression and violent of psychotic behavior. Many users report getting addicted from the first time they use it. It ...
ALCOHOL AND ITS EFFECTS
Berenice Ochoa, Writer
October 28, 2015
WHAT IT IS Alcohol is sometimes and other times not considered a drug. It's an addictive beverage that makes you feel uncoordinated and lose control. Alcohol cuts off the pathways to the brain after being consumed, which alters your mood and behavior for the time being. It affects your bod...
ACT Challenge Question…Week #7
October 27, 2015
Each week, Mrs. Wolters offers up a new ACT challenge question. Be one of the first five students to find her in rm. 100 with the correct answer, and you could receive a candy prize. Have fun! The answer to last week’s question: G Week #7: ENGLISH Our meals weren’t always served in the expe...
CANNABIS (MARIJUANA) AND ITS EFFECTS
Caitlin Schmitt, Writer
October 27, 2015
WHAT IT IS Marijuana is a preparation of the Cannabis plant intended for use as a psychoactive drug, or medicine. Cannabis is often referred to as ‘marijuana’. Being the most commonly used illegal drug, it gets widespread among teenagers, and sometimes even preteens. The chance of Marijuana...
ACT Challenge Question…Week #6
October 18, 2015
Each week, Mrs. Wolters will offer up a new ACT challenge question. Be one of the first five students to find her in rm. 100 with the correct answer, and you could receive a candy prize. Have fun! The answer to last week’s question: J This was a tough one -- lots of good guesses, but no one answer...
Have You Seen My Pants?
Abby Stiner, Editor/Writer
October 13, 2015
A Tale from the Dark Room (1947) The lost and found is a simple concept. If you lose something, you can check the lost and found to see if it is there. Currently in this year’s lost and found, you can find four hoodies, four shirts, three sets of keys, three pairs of glasses, two backpacks, two...
Boredom Bottoms Out
Brittani Weers, Editor/Writer
October 12, 2015
On those chilly fall evenings when you don’t want to do anything but curl up on the couch with a cup of hot chocolate and a warm book, the mind often wonders what else to do to pass the time. Looking into activities around the Great Bend area, we’ve found some activities just for you! L...
Are You Prepared for the Zombie Apocalypse?
Caitlin Schmitt, Writer
October 12, 2015
Wednesday, September 30th 2015, Governor Brownback signed a proclamation to pronounce October as ‘zombie preparedness month’. What do you think this means for Kansas? What do you think Brownback’s intentions are for declaring October as ‘zombie’ preparedness month? The actual purpose of this month has...
ACT Challenge Question…Week #5
October 12, 2015
Each week, Mrs. Wolters will offer up a new ACT challenge question. Be one of the first five students to find her in rm. 100 with the correct answer, and you could receive a candy prize. Have fun! The answer to last week’s question: D Congratulations to last week's winners: Valentin Delga...
ACT Challenge Question…Week #4
October 4, 2015
Each week, Mrs. Wolters will offer up a new ACT challenge question. Be one of the first five students to find her in rm. 100 with the correct answer, and you could receive a candy prize. Have fun! The answer to last week’s question: B (Must have been a tough one, no one got the correct answer l...
We’ve Got Spirit, Yes We Do….Do We?
September 28, 2015
What is school spirit? School spirit is showing devotion for one’s school. One can show it in many ways, whether it is going to games or just wearing a GBHS t-shirt. However, some teachers have noticed that in recent years the spirit has been declining. “I think people just don’t have the pride tha...
ACT Challenge Question…Week #3
September 27, 2015
Each week, Mrs. Wolters will offer up a new ACT challenge question. Be one of the first five students to find her in rm. 100 with the correct answer, and you could receive a candy prize. Have fun! The answer to last week's question: D Congratulations to last week's winners: Brittani Weers, Kaitlyn...
