Horror movies sure to cause scare

October 30, 2009 • written by Staff  
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Thir13en Ghosts by April Matthews Who would not want to inherit a mansion? Most people will never be able to live out this fantasy. Would they still want this mansion if it were filled with several evil spirits, though? “Thir13en Ghosts” shows what happens when one inherits a ghastly, ghost-filled... Read more »

Why can’t we just dance?

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October 30, 2009 • written by Margaret Cross  
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I remember the good ol’ days from middle school when we had dances about five or six times a year. A disco ball would shine its shimmering lights on the walls, a DJ would play his funky music, and students could buy a plethora of junk food, sometimes even pizza. Why can’t we go back to those times... Read more »

News brief: Beauty becomes more than just appearance in the Miss Bartlett Beauty Review

October 30, 2009 • written by Jessica Ferrell  
Filed under News in Brief

The 3rd annual Miss Bartlett High School Beauty Review will be held on Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. Hosted by the baseball team and the Booster Club, the Beauty Review is a type of fundraiser for the baseball team that began in 2006. Though the Beauty Review is not necessarily a pageant, it is... Read more »

Sports Briefs

October 30, 2009 • written by Margaret Cross  
Filed under Sports

Panthers prey on Wildcats Practically since Nicholas Blackwell High School changed its name, Bartlett High School has been vying with Bolton High School, squabbling over who is the “real BHS.” Well, many people believe that Bartlett won that fight for good with their defeat over the Bolton Wildcats... Read more »

The Stepfather returns

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October 30, 2009 • written by April Matthews  
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How would you feel if your mother were marrying a complete stranger whom you knew absolutely nothing about?  What happens when this stranger becomes dangerous?  He wants a perfect family, but yours is not it; so you all must suffer the consequences. “The Stepfather” begins when Michael Harding... Read more »

Halloween: Be brave or chicken out?

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October 30, 2009 • written by April Matthews  
Filed under Features

Everyone wants to go somewhere for Halloween, but some can never figure out where they should go.  Scary, but fun, experiences await anyone who dares to enter any of these haunted attractions. Corn Maze: Just like any attraction, the Corn Maze, features many surprises; and the fear of getting lost just... Read more »

Multiple universities scout Bartlett seniors

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October 30, 2009 • written by Lauren Haley  
Filed under Sports

Normally, to draw the attention of college scouts, high school athletes must contact coaches from numerous schools and hope for the best, but some players just get lucky. Senior Dionne Vann is one of those lucky athletes. The University of Tennessee at Martin spotted Vann when a scout attended a match... Read more »

Volleyball girls finish season

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October 30, 2009 • written by Kimberly West  
Filed under Sports

The volleyball season recently came to a close when the team progressed through districts and participated in the regional tournament. With a final record of 27-14, the team attended regionals as district runner-up, where they played Brighton and lost, ending their season. Despite the disappointment... Read more »

Warm beverages keep away winter chill

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October 30, 2009 • written by Laura Sledge  
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As winter approaches, everyone searches for new ways to keep the cold away. One route many people take is bundling up in big winter coats, gloves and scarves. Others prefer to find warmth in their favorite hot beverages. Starbucks undeniably sits at the top of the list of institutions where Americans... Read more »

Candy does more than just rot teeth

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October 30, 2009 • written by Jessica Ferrell  
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Halloween! Trick or treat! Give me something good to eat! With Halloween just around the corner, kids (and maybe adults) will be satisfying their sweet tooth with candy galore. However, a recent study shows that children who eat candy daily are linked to violent adulthoods. This study was published in... Read more »

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