Will Wooden
For some, spring may mean that flowers are blooming or school is coming to an end. For others, spring marks the beginning of a new season. For Will Wooden 22’, this means that he is able to show the results of the months and years of hard work that he has put into one of his favorite sports, track and field. Wooden has quickly become … Continue reading Will Wooden
Spectacular Auction 2021
The Rockhurst Auction, or “Spectacular”, is an annual event that raises money for Rockhurst High School in many different ways. Because of the circumstances, the auction is fully virtual this year. Bidding for the auction starts on April 13 and the virtual event will take place on April 17. Through the “Spectacular Auction”, $2.7 million has been raised to support 48% of Rockhurst families in … Continue reading Spectacular Auction 2021
Strips Chicken Review
Strips first opened in Olathe in 2016. They are a local, family owned fast food restaurant that specializes in chicken strips. Strips just opened a new location in Waldo near Rockhurst and I wanted to review how they stack up compared to other big name chicken places. I will compare Strips to Chick-Fil-A, and Canes. I will use a one through five grading scale with … Continue reading Strips Chicken Review
Working from Home
My at home workspace is an area I hold dear in my heart. Countless virtual days have forced me to develop a good work area that still allows me to be productive. The importance of your workspace is insurmountable and it’s important to make sure the space will work for you. My workspace is located in my room at my home. I have a nice … Continue reading Working from Home
Kansas City Chiefs History
The Kansas City Chiefs were founded, in 1960. The team name at the time was the Dallas Texans until the move to Kansas City in 1963. The team was founded by Lamar Hunt. Lamar Hunt died at age 74 in 2006. A year before this happened, his son, Clark Hunt, took over the Chiefs in 2005. Clark Hunt is still the team owner. The … Continue reading Kansas City Chiefs History
Draw Something Column #1
I asked for drawing ideas, I selected this one from the list of suggestions. Continue reading Draw Something Column #1
Chick-Fil-A Review
Chick-fil-a Spicy Grilled Chicken Sandwich Review Recently, a poll was sent out to all students of Rockhurst, asking if they wanted any restaurants to be reviewed, and what specific items. Below are the results of one of the numerous submissions. Unsurprisingly, Chick-fil-A was a top choice. The item selected was the “Chicken Sandwich.” Since there was no clarification of what chicken sandwich to purchase, I … Continue reading Chick-Fil-A Review
Classic Rock Talk
Hi my name is Louie Curran and I am a classic rock fan. I am making this a recurring story, a column. I will start off with personal picks but am always open for suggestions. I will select an artist and their top 5 songs and say what I like about them. Billy Joel is one of my favorite classic rock artists of all time. … Continue reading Classic Rock Talk
Ghost of Tsushima-Review
“Ghost of Tsushima” is an open-world adventure game that takes place in Japan during the Mongolian invasion. The writers at Sucker Punch Productions (The development company) paint a picture of a fictional story during the historic invasion of the Mongol empire. The story takes place on Tsushima island from the point of view of Jin Sakai, the leader of the Sakai clan, whose goal is … Continue reading Ghost of Tsushima-Review
History of the Christmas Tree
For most people, it is unthinkable to not have a Christmas tree with ornaments and presents under it when celebrating Christmas. Like many Christmas traditions, the origin of the Christmas tree can be traced back to pagan traditions. If not for Queen Victoria, decorated fir trees may have remained a custom that only a couple of Slavic and Germanic countries practiced. This is the … Continue reading History of the Christmas Tree
