Social promises carnival atmosphere
January 30, 2012 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor
Filed under News, Top Stories
The social, “Under the Big Tent,” will take place Feb. 11 in the commons from 8 p.m. until midnight. The Senior Mosts, Junior Who’s Who and class favorites will be announced at 9:30. Admission to the dance is $5 at the door, or $4 if pre-ordered. T-shirts are on sale for $12 in the... Read more »
Tennis springs into new season
January 30, 2012 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor
Filed under Tennis
The varsity tennis team began their district season last Saturday in Vernon, Texas. The Eagles faced Burkburnett Saturday morning and defeated them 13-6. They battled the Vernon Lions that afternoon and snuck out a win, 10-9. “Those were two big wins for us,” Coach Aaron Fuller said. Canyon will... Read more »
State of the Union Cartoon
January 27, 2012
Filed under Political Columns, Your World this Week
Former head coach Paterno dies, scandal does not overshadow legacy
January 25, 2012
Filed under Sports Opinion
A chain reaction of events began Nov. 9 within the Pennsylvania State University community and college football. Not long after Jerry Sandusky’s arrest, head football coach Joe Paterno announced his retirement, though the board of trustees fired him hours later. On Nov. 14, the Big Ten removed Paterno’s... Read more »
Lady Eagles dominate Herd, prepare for Raiders
January 24, 2012
Filed under Girls Basketball, Sports
Coming from a victory against the Lady Dons Jan. 17, the Lady Eagles once again defeated Hereford 81-41 in their eighth consecutive win of the district season. The Eagles’ perfect season seems to have caused other teams to scare and make purposeful fouls against some of Canyon’s core players.... Read more »
Eagles defeat Dons, to face Hereford
January 20, 2012 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor
Filed under Boys Basketball, Sports
The varsity boys’ basketball team defeated the Palo Duro Dons Tuesday night with a final score of 59-45. The lead Eagles scorer was senior Will Tolliver with 15 points. He led Canyon, along with senior Isaac Williams, defensively with a combined total of six steals. The Eagles battle Hereford at home... Read more »
Tension with Iran continues to build
January 20, 2012 • Austin Musgrave, Staff Reporter
Filed under Opinion, Your World this Week
Tension has been extremely high between The United States and Iran for several reasons. According to the Iranian court, Iranian American Amir Mirzaei Hekmati made attempts to gather information for the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency). Iran has sentenced Amir to death upon charges of espionage and... Read more »
Choir presents 80s music showcase
January 19, 2012 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor
Filed under News
At the showcase, different groups from the choir will perform music from the 80s. There will be an admission charge at the door, and chili and other refreshments will be served. Read More →
UIL Academics soar, take second at Texas Tech
January 18, 2012 • Trevor Ferril, Copy Editor
Filed under Student Life
The UIL Academics teams traveled to Lubbock Jan. 7 to compete in the Red Raider Classic practice meet at Texas Tech University. The team took second place overall among large schools (4A and 5A), 30 points behind meet champion Lubbock High. Spelling & vocabulary and journalism each won first place... Read more »
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