Herd hands over homecoming victory
October 21, 2010 • Jason Ray, Sports Editor
Filed under Football, Sports
The football team stomped the Hereford Whitefaces on homecoming night with a victory of 16-14. The scoreboard remained empty until the second half when the team scored 13 unanswered points. The score tightened in the fourth quarter when Hereford rallied behind quarterback Ryan Martinez, scoring 14 points... Read more »
Coach teaches lessons from the heart
October 21, 2010 • Jason Ray, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
Life lesson one: perspective equals reality; perspective is the sum of one’s experience. For cross country coach Wes Kirton, teaching life lessons to his World History classes is just as important as teaching about Western Civilization. In fact, he considers it his purpose. Kirton’s recent medical... Read more »
All-school musical takes the stage this week
October 20, 2010
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, News
Eighty-nine cast and crew members will sing and dance their way through “42nd Street” as the annual all-school musical takes the stage. Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door and run $10 for adults and... Read more »
Distracted driving simulator now available to students
October 20, 2010 • Trevor Ferril, Staff Reporter
Filed under News
For the first time, this week students could drive while drunk at Canyon High School. Thanks to a new driving simulator, students can also experience other distractions while taking a virtual drive. “Drive for Your Life” is a driving simulator that allows students to get behind the wheel and into... Read more »
Junior becomes first male cheerleader since 2007
October 20, 2010 • Jayden Beatty, Staff Reporter
Filed under Student Life
This year one cheerleader won’t be wearing short skirts or waving pom poms. Junior Hunter Kershen is the first male to join the squad since Gecovey Coffman, who graduated in 2007. “I decided to do it because it was something different,” Kershen said. “I’ve tried all the other sports,... Read more »
Canyon, Randall High Schools to host book study
October 20, 2010 • Krista Faucette, Associate Editor
Filed under News
Canyon High librarian Tammy Scarbrough and Randall High librarian Joe Sullivan will host a book study called Bullets, Blood and Bravery for students of both schools. Participants will read three books: “Purple Heart” by Patricia McCormick, ”War is…” by Marc Aronson and... Read more »
Is cheerleading a sport? One competitor says ‘yes!’
October 20, 2010 • Codi Demere, J1 Contributor
Filed under General Opinion, Opinion
Many people do not consider cheerleading a sport, but that’s probably because they have never tried it. Ask any cheerleader, and he or she will most likely say it is. I’ve been a cheerleader at Cheer Texas for ten years. Cheer Texas is a gym where competitors try out and are placed on squads... Read more »
Self-expression or acting out?
October 20, 2010 • Jacob Flores, Staff Reporter
Filed under General Opinion, Opinion
As we walk down the halls, we notice how individuals dress. As we sit in class, we notice how individuals behave. As we socialize in the commons, we notice individuals’ interests. The walls of this school constantly bleed whispers of individuals. “Did you see how low cut her top is? I’m... Read more »
Look beyond looks
October 20, 2010 • Krista Faucette, Staff Reporter
Filed under General Opinion, Opinion
It is over 100 degrees in Albuquerque Sept. 5. The people lined up on the curb fan themselves to try to beat the heat pounding down on them. The shade is a welcome retreat for most of them, and they share food and stories of exploits. Members of the Dir en Grey New Mexico street team make the rounds,... Read more »
Mascot sports new jersey, same Eagle spirit
October 20, 2010 • Jayden Beatty, Staff Reporter
Filed under Student Life
When senior Carrey Thompson became the new mascot, Rocky the Eagle traded feathers for a football jersey. Thompson’s original plan to try out for cheerleader failed because of scheduling conflicts, so he turned his attention to being mascot. “It suits me more than cheerleading because I have more... Read more »
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