The word “insanity” might have crossed your mind during those three days, while in winter wonderland wondering what had gone wrong. All of us wished for a snow day or two, but when three hit, it surprised us all. The last time there were more than two snow days in a row was in October 1997, when a freak snowstorm caused Lincoln Public Schools to cancel school for an entire week.
Thursday may have come as a surprise to many, but there are many factors in deciding if school should be …
By Amanda Keblar
How many times do you think the average student misses school? A student might have a year of perfect attendance, but every year would be one for the books.
Senior Taylor Cobb has never missed a day of school. You would think he would have at least one absence by now, but no, never. Since kindergarten he has been to school everyday.
He says he has a routine every day. “My routine is I wake up every morning, early, then I get to school at about 6:30 a.m. I don’t …
By Kahla Stanley
“Arrive Alive, Don’t Text and Drive” is a student-based campaign started by the North Star Student Council’s Student Issues Committee. The campaign started when Mr. Mike Musiel showed a graphic public service announcement to Student Council members.
Three drama students from the United Kingdom created a public service announcement (psa) video that included a reenactment of what could happen if you text and drive. The PSA was graphic enough to open the eyes of the Student Council members. Student Council felt this was a serious issue that needed …
By Amanda Keblar
What would you do to be in the spotlight? How far would you go to be the center of attention? To what extent would you go to be famous?
Recently, a Colorado family claimed their 6-year-old son climbed into a weather balloon and floated off for six hours. This same family had already been on the reality television show Wife Swap twice and the father is a local weatherman. One of their sons said his brother got into the balloon because he was mad at his father for yelling …
By Eddie Blanton, Gator Galaxy Staff
On November 4th, the varsity volleyball team played a double header against Omaha Central and Omaha Burke to try to earn a trip to the state tournament.
They came on the court and pummeled Central, winning the first three sets, securing a second round bid. With very little rest, the girls came back and went head-to-head against Burke High School. The girls won the first set, 25-17, but were unable to stop Burke, losing the next three sets 24-26, 17-25, and 23-25. Although the girls had …
