The News in Brief 11/28
A look at recent school, community, state and world news.
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Hackneyed and Ridiculous, ‘The Three Musketeers’ is a Total Waste
There are certain movies that should never be referred to as “films.” They are a disgrace to the medium, and seem to me like a waste of money for both the financier and the theater-goer. It’s a waste of money for the financier, because although they might rake a profit, [...]
Second Annual Lancer-Q Fails to Generate as Much Money as Last Year
Yesterday, students and parents descended upon the senior lot, mostly in groups of one or two between the hours of eleven and noon for the Second Annual Student Council Lancer-Q barbecuing competition. The groups of two were mainly parents of team members; the singles were mainly friends. Of the eight [...]
Book Suggestions Beyond the Required School Reading
Staffer recommends some of his favorite books to supplement the required reading in English classes.
A Look at Four Students’ Nightmare Scenarios at Work
Students share their worst day of work from during their summer jobs.
Senior Profile: Russell White and Tyler Cecil
Seniors Russell White and Tyler Cecil will Study Computer Science at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.
Video: Nathan Simpson’s Final Say
Senior Nathan Simpson reflects on his time at Shawnee Mission East.
Junior Shares His Desires to Live in a Different Era
Staffer Tom Lynch writes about why he wishes he could live in the 1920s.
Newest Mobile Platforms Go Head-To-Head
e-Reader; iPad vs. Kindle iPad The iPad is a cool gadget–that’s for certain. Is it a great e-reader? Sure. Is it better than the Amazon Kindle as an e-reader? Probably not. The iPad, while boasting a more sleek and robust design than the competition, is guided by the principle that [...]
Fourth Installment in ‘Resident Evil’ Franchise is a Bust
Resident Evil gives a bad name to zombies. From the 1968 horror classic “Night of the Living Dead,” to its 1978 sequel “Dawn of the Dead,” which inspired the more recent 2004 farce “Shaun of the Dead,” this genre has generated several masterpieces that I along with many others cherish [...]
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