Impacts of Cheating in High Schools
Gwen Clark, Writer
February 4, 2019
Filed under Around WRHS, Feature
Cheating is an issue that affects many high schools, including Washburn Rural. Normally, students cheat to try to get a better score on an assignment to raise their grade, even if it isn’t their own work. Teachers often try to help students understand that they shouldn’t cheat just because it's wrong, ...
Topeka Youth Wind Ensemble
Lauren Miller, Writer
February 4, 2019
Filed under Around WRHS, Feature
Band students at Washburn Rural High School were given the opportunity to participate in Topeka Youth Wind Ensemble at Washburn University. Students involved in band could request a place in the band and attend two rehearsals before the evening performance. For entry, students were required to send in ...
Pep Band Tours Middle and Elementary Schools
Major Copeland, Writer
February 4, 2019
Filed under Around WRHS, Feature
Every year in January the Washburn Rural High School Pep Band travels around to the 437 elementary schools and plays some of the classic tunes. There is a wide array of songs. From motown, to pop, and blues. At every school, once the music began to play, teachers and students alike began to dance and sing a...
The Value of Valentine’s Day
Marta Johnston, Writer
February 4, 2019
Filed under Feature, Student Life
The annual holiday of Valentine’s Day is usually approach by the public with very mixed feelings. People usually approach the love-oriented holiday based on their own situation regarding such. The holiday was originally appointed by the Roman Catholic Church as a means of honoring the martyr Saint V...
Rudolph Controversy
Danielle Pancoast, Print Editor
December 20, 2018
The classic children’s Christmas movie “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” has been receiving negative feedback recently after being aired 54 years ago. Viewers are asking for the movie to be banned from being played on tv due to its racist, homophobic, and exploitative aspects throughout the movie. ...
A Commercialized Christmas
Marta Johnston, Writer
December 20, 2018
Filed under Feature
It seems as though every year in every children's Christmas play, people are reminded of the “true meaning” of Christmas. Everyone must constantly be reminded of the fact that the holiday season is not simply one of gift giving and eggnog. The origin of Christmas is complex, yet now the focus is not on ...
Teen Driving
Emily Burris, Online Editor
December 18, 2018
Filed under Feature
Teenager’s ears are filled with one liners about how they should not be on the road because of the accidents caused. Some may think that adults are simply overreacting. Although taking teenagers off the road is not the answer, they are definitely to blame for a majority of vehicle accidents. There ...
Transitioning to College: Insight from WRHS Alumni
Brittney Wilson, Ads Manager
December 18, 2018
Filed under Around WRHS, Feature
As the first semester of the school year draws to a close, seniors may begin to feel anxious about their future plans. Washburn Rural alumni, now in college, give insight on what to expect when transitioning to college. Freshman Luke Gomez studies economics at the University of Nebraska. He says th...
Swim Team
Jenna Love, Photographer
December 18, 2018
Filed under Boys Swim/Dive, Feature, Sports, Student Life, Winter Sports
