Justin Dhaliwal, Reporter
September 27, 2012
Singing, yelling, and firing up the student section are a few attributes Christopher Strok brings to the court. The new assistant volleyball coach for the Lady Wildcat played men’s volleyball at Western Michigan University prior to this job.
“I feel like my style of coaching compliments Coach Jones,” said Coach Strok....
Ethan Wilson, Managing Editor
September 25, 2012
When I first heard that Fire Island Grill was located on the edge of Tonitown, I immediately expected a restaurant that would somehow be a combination of a flea market and Olive Garden. Also, all of the servers would be members of the Pianalto family. Think, an Italian Cracker Barrell.
Seriously though, that wasn’t the...
Becca Fletcher, Features Editor
September 13, 2012
Even if you are not a fan of Taylor Swift, you will fall in love with her latest single “Ronan.”
Swift released “Ronan” Sept. 7 with all the proceeds going to cancer charities via the Taylor Swift Charitable Fund.
This soft ballad is about a little boy named Ronan who passed away from cancer one year ago and...
Sara Lachance, Features Editor
May 11, 2012
Over the past few summers, snow cone stands have started to appear all over NWA. If you’re wondering which one you should give your summer money to, read these quick bios over each snow cone stand!
Shave the Planet: With two locations in Springdale, Shave the Planet offers tons of flavors at a minimum price of two dollars...
Sara Lachance, Features Editor
May 11, 2012
Over Spring Break during the 2011-12 school year, a new restaurant arrived to town called Bleu Monkey Grill. This eatery serves all kinds of food ranging from Cajun to Italian to seafood and more. On my travels to Bleu Monkey Grill, I found the location difficult to reach. It is very close to the highway and during five o’clock...
Spencer Jones
May 4, 2012
The morning after Prom, junior Alex Rice rushed to check to "Washington County Sheriff's Office" app on his iPhone, wondering if he would see one of his schoolmates' mugshot under the Detention Center section.
"I check it to see if anyone I know has been put behind bars," said Rice. "I also hope they have a crazy arrest...
Elizabeth Hankins, Editor
May 2, 2012
As the opening shots of Titanic 3D fail to soar out at me, I lean over and whisper, "Did you know James Cameron had to build a deep sea camera just for this movie? It could only record up to an hour of footage though."
I couldn't help but be excited as my favorite movie was re-appearing in theaters again. I even convinced...
April 5, 2012
As English teacher Katy Moore jogs up the hill in the empty neighborhood, Alice the Zombie prepares to attack. The sounds of the zombie approach filters through Mrs. Moore's ear buds from her iPhone. Zombies, Run is an app that makes Mrs. Moore sprint for her life.
“I’m telling you Alice almost got me. I thought I was...
Anna Moore, Reporter
April 4, 2012
Millions of “The Hunger Games” trilogy fans have combed through every page, drank in every word, and dreamt of the day when “The Hunger Games” would become a movie. On March 23, “The Hunger Games” fans got exactly what they wanted.
Here’s how it goes: twelve Districts and two tributes from each district ranging...
Stefani O'Barr
April 3, 2012
Outside Tanning:
- Before tanning know the kind of skin you have (fair/dark, tan easily/burn easily).
- Protect your eyes from the UV rays; wear sunglasses.
- According to “Lifestyle," you should moisturize your skin for a lasting tan outside before applying the tanning lotion.
- Apply tanning oil or lotions to...
Stefani O'Barr
March 30, 2012
Saturday I had the scariest experience of shooting a 9 mm gun at the shooting range in Springdale. As soon as I walked into the range, I had to put the headphones on because it was SO loud. I also had goggles just in case one of the bullet shells came back and hit me in the eye.
So to make me even more scared, my dad just...
Sara Lachance, Features Editor
March 29, 2012
Spring 2012 has arrived and along with it comes the new trends that will set the tone for the following year. This means most girls are ready to trade out their black boots and wools for some pastels and pumps. This year, stores are stocking their racks with bright colors, pastels, florals, color blocking, and much more.
Bright...
