Learning from a master; Former Chief UN Photographer picture of generous spirit
November 23, 2010 • Hope McGee, Editor-In-Chief
Filed under General Opinion, Opinion
Thanksgiving is a time that causes people to think about why they are thankful. However, there are a select few who wake up every day thinking how lucky they are to have what they have, even when it is not much. During my recent trip to San Antonio for the Texas Association of Journalism Educators State... Read more »
Cross country girls earn bronze at state
November 23, 2010 • Jason Ray, Sports Editor
Filed under Cross Country, Sports
The Lady Eagles placed third in the UIL State Cross Country Meet Nov. 13 in Round Rock, Texas. The team went to state with a regional championship behind them and hopes to make it on the podium. The race started out with every girl striving to take the lead, something new to the Canyon runners. As... Read more »
Boys cross country No. 11 in state
November 23, 2010 • Jason Ray, Sports Editor
Filed under Cross Country, Sports
The boys cross country team placed 11th at the UIL State Meet in Round Rock, Texas, Nov. 13. Sophomore Mesa Allison led the team placing 34 with a time of 16:32. Senior Jared Beatty followed Allison to the placing 44 with a time of 16:43. Senior Austin O’Brien and sophomore Keevan Coffman came in... Read more »
World of Harry Potter: True magic kingdom exists in Orlando, but outside the gates of Disneyworld
November 23, 2010 • Jayden Beatty, Assistant Editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
For the first time, even Muggles can be a part of the magic in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels when they visit the World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. The theme park is made up of three parts which include Hogsmeade, Hogwarts, and Dueling Dragons. Filled with amazing... Read more »
Harry Potter soundtracks stand alone
November 23, 2010 • Krista Faucette, Associate Editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music
True Harry Potter fans can identify the main theme of the Harry Potter movies easily, some even within the first few seconds. Even those who are not fans of the movies should give the soundtracks a listen. Let’s say that you need some music to listen to while you’re driving back home late at night... Read more »
‘Blind Side’ mother speaks out;Journalism students discuss project with Tuohy
November 23, 2010 • Chandler Shaw, Online Editor
Filed under Opinion
As a guest presenter for the Women’s Philanthropy Fund, Leigh Anne Tuohy, adoptive mother of NFL star Michael Oher, spoke at the Amarillo Globe News Center Nov. 4 about community service and being “cheerful givers.” While I had my reservations about hearing another civic service speaker,... Read more »
Sophomores volunteer in inner-city Amarillo during service project
November 23, 2010 • Chandler Shaw, Online Editor
Filed under Student Life
For the second consecutive year, the sophomore class volunteered in downtown Amarillo Oct. 25 and 26 at organizations devoted to helping needy people in the area as a part of the English classes’ study of the novel “Same Kind of Different as Me.” This volunteer work is a continuation... Read more »
Choir sings at community tree lighting ceremony
November 23, 2010
Filed under Student Life
Members of the chorale, under the direction of Troy Larson, sang carols at the lighting of the community Christmas tree on the square in front of the refurbished courthouse, Friday night, Nov. 19. Freshman Kyrstan Haraden accompanied the choir on violin during “Silent Night” to close the... Read more »
Tennis team undefeated district champions, players look to individual season in spring
November 22, 2010 • Courtlyn Dees, J1 Contributor
Filed under Tennis
The tennis team finished their fall season as undefeated district champions and traveled to Wichita Falls for the regional tournament Oct. 29 and 30. Winning their first two matches against Burleson 10-1 and Aledo 10-8, they continued on to the semifinals on Saturday morning. They fell short, however,... Read more »
Volleyball team finishes season
November 22, 2010 • Katherine Pagitt, J1 Contributor
Filed under Sports, Volleyball
After finishing the season with a 17-12 record, the volleyball team will not be advancing to playoffs, but team members still had positive things to say about the season. The team started off the season with a great win over Dumas said head coach Lorrie Hammit. “I think this was a year of many... Read more »
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