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Spring yearbook distribution approaching
Derby Panther yearbook has officially arrived in K-11. This year’s yearbook is the first yearbook in recent history to be distributed during the spring. Instead of a fall distribution date, yearbooks will be distributed this week, with supplemental pages mailed out in August. “I think this is better,” senior Kyle Tormey said. “This way... »
High school classrooms burglarized
Police officers, teachers, and administration are looking for the unknown suspects that broke into school sometime around three this morning. Rooms K11 the journalism room, Q-16 the Parenting classroom, all foods rooms from Q-12-Q-14, and Physical Education meeting room G-36 were all broken into last night and early morning. There was a report that... »
Arizona law causes debate, boycotts
Arizona’s recent immigration law has proven to be highly controversial nation-wide. Proponents believe it will help Arizona deal with illegal immigration while opponents think it will lead to racial profiling . Both sides have set up websites and rallies. The law makes being in the United States illegally a state crime and gives police officers... »
WSU may lose physics department
In such an aviation-oriented town, most students enter engineering instead. While this is true however, many engineers and graduating students said they would not have even bothered applying to WSU if it did not have a Physics department previously. »
Kansas City to host 2012 All Star Game
When thinking of popular places to hold major events, Kansas City doesn’t always rank very high on lists. Many people would not automatically associate Kansas City with a major metropolitan city capable of holding such events, even though the city has the space and capacity. Baseball commissioner Bud Selig, however, is soon going to... »
Yearbooks to be distributed in the spring
The long wait for yearbooks has finally ended as the yearbook staff of 2009-2010 has exceeded their goals to finish the book on time. This year the books will distribute on May 20 for the seniors and begins May 21 for the underclassmen. Many wonder since its coming out in the spring, what... »
Derby Days 2010 approaches
Derby Days is right around the corner along with a Hawaiian theme. This year the Derby Days Parade will be held Friday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m. New to Derby Days is “Beach Blanket Theater”. Families can bring blankets, lawn chairs and pillows to settle in and watch a special outdoor screening of Disney’s... »
Oil spill spells disaster for gulf
The Gulf Coast oil spill that has been dominating the news as of late is an environmental disaster. The spill originated when an oil rig exploded on April 20th killing 11 workers and severely wounding seven. Subsequently, the rig started leaking vast amounts of oil into the ocean, and is currently leaking about 5,000... »
Sparks fly over Poland funeral
The biggest tragedy since World War II occurred in Russia last Saturday, April 10, when a plane holding 96 of Polish leaders and civilians including the Polish president crashed in the woods near Katyn forest. Katyn forest was the memorial service where 22,000 Polish officers were killed by the Soviet secret police in one... »
Brothers compete for Prom King title
There is always going to be sibling rivalry no matter what the case may be. Whether it may be who is better at sports, who has the best looks or who has the cuter girlfriend there will always be some form of competetion between the siblings. Senior brothers Vontez Curry-Long and Maqueiz Tucker have... »