The meaning of silence: a letter from the editor

Cody Keener, Editor-In-Chief
April 20, 2012

Today, several BHS students are participating in Day of Silence, a silent demonstration to raise awareness for the dangers of bullying aimed at lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students and the tragedies it can produce. I feel it is important to clearly explain the meaning behind... (more...)

Some Romney to love

Cody Keener, BHS Journalism
April 18, 2012

A golden sun rose over the United States of America, birds chirped and cool, clear dew glazed the flora of this great continent on April 10. A voice rang off the hillsides, announcing to the world from sea to shining sea that Rick Santorum has suspended his presidential campaign indefinitely. Mitt... (more...)

#JusticeForTrayvon

Cody Keener, BHS Journalism
March 28, 2012

On Feb. 26, Trayvon Martin, a 17-year old African-American male, was shot and killed while walking to his father’s house in a gated community in Florida. His crime: wearing a hooded sweatshirt. The community of Sanford had seen recent burglaries and the self-appointed Neighborhood Watch captain... (more...)

For highbrow intellectuals only

Cody Keener, BHS Journalism
March 6, 2012

By Cody Keener Editor-In-Chief A significant amount of controversy emerged after this year’s Academy Awards ceremony, with big wins going to “The Artist”, “Hugo” and “The Iron Lady.” Crowd reactions have been fairly sour toward a children’s movie... (more...)

NDAA good news for Orwell enthusiasts, bad for everyone else

Cody Keener, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2011

With this Congressional session’s renewal of the National Defense Authorization Act comes in a new era in the war on terrorism. Included in the current version of the bill is a provision that allows for the indefinite detainment of American citizens without trial. This is sobering news for... (more...)