Each year, a new wave of unassuming freshmen enter the unfamiliar waters of high school. The Eagle Eye asked seniors to share what they have learned from their high school experience since their freshman year. The freshman year is pivotal to both social and academic development. The heavier homework load compared to middle school pushes …
You've probably heard the saying, "They don't make cartoons like they used to" at some point, and maybe you've even thought that too. In the mid to late 2000s, good children cartoons were scarce on television, especially compared to the progressive cartoons of the ‘90s and the Cartoon Cartoons of the early 2000s. Sure we've …
When I first received a letter from Buzz Aldrin, the second astronaut to walk on the moon, I thought it was a scam. With a shiny “National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists” logo boldly printed on the first page, the whole invitation looked like a sketchy conference that cost a hefty $925 for tuition, not …
Dear friend, I'm writing to you now because she said you'd listen and that you are going through the tumultuous experience known as high school. I'm not sure who you are, and you probably don't know who I am. I'm not even sure you'll find what I'm writing useful, but the chance that you will …
As the school year ends, students begin to consider applying for part time summer jobs. For many juniors, working a summer job is a new and mysterious step toward adulthood. On the other hand, many seniors have worked part time jobs last summer and some have even continued working throughout the school year. Seniors Mikayla Mau, Amelia …
What makes an event at HBA more fun than special school event shirts? For some people special shirts show honor to a specific occasion while for others they're a simple excuse to get out of school uniforms for a day. You've got your basic individual class shirts and your spirit shirts. What I'd like to …
In less than one month, the school year will wrap up and students will be free to enjoy their summers without the stress of impending exams and projects. However, before AP students can achieve that level of relaxation, they must first face the daunting task of completing their AP exams. Every junior and senior is …
On February 10, Kansas state Republican governor Samuel Brownback issued an executive order revoking protections against job discrimination for LGBTQ people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning). That day, Brownback stated that the executive order “ensures that state employees enjoy the same civil rights as all Kansans.” Employees in the state can now be legally be …
I used to be quite the reclusive homebody. However, I began venturing out more as I got older, and with that, trying new eateries. I love trying different foods and experiencing the different flavors around us. I hope to share experiences and recommendations, as well as keep an open mind and palette to the treasures …
Politics is the heartbeat of our nation. Politics go beyond numbers and chambers. Politics shows the drama, excitement and cutthroat ways of the U.S. Government. John Boehner and Mitch Mcconnell lead a red wave set out to take down the progress of a six-year administration. On the other side of the aisle, President Obama and …
