Homecoming gets school spirit up
February 4, 2013 • Matthew Urrutia
Filed under Opinion
Everyone already knows that Garden City High School is a National Blue Ribbon School because of its academic achievements, but where’s their award for having the most darn school spirit? With the hosting of the prestigious Rocky Welton Wrestling Invitational, and the Finney County Basketball Showdown... Read more »
“Catfish” MTV series
February 1, 2013
Filed under Opinion
The latest buzz has been about the popular new tv show “Catfish”, and no this show is not about fishing. You might be asking yourself, “what is catfish?” And according to MTV.com catfish is: to pretend to be someone you’re not online by posting false information, such as... Read more »
Student section’s cheering provides energy at rival game
February 1, 2013 • Kayla Doll and Jacob Law, Writer
Filed under Opinion, Uncategorized
Most high schools have a rival. At Garden City High School, we have a couple. Of course we have the big one, Dodge City, but there is another school that ranks right up with Dodge when it comes to rivalries in Garden City. GCHS’ rivalry with Holcomb High School proved to be a strong one this... Read more »
Bipartisan plan for immigration reform a welcomed relief
February 1, 2013 • Frank Angel, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion
In the divided world of modern American politics, “bipartisanship” is a word that is tossed around yet rarely implemented in actual policies. However, when it comes to immigration reform, a much-needed and, yes, bipartisan plan has been set forth by a group of eight senators and their staffs.... Read more »
Boy Scouts Coming Out
February 1, 2013 • Brett Cady, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion
Imagine you are back in the seventh grade and out on the playground. You and many of your classmates decide to have a pickup game of baseball and you are very excited because your team in Missouri was the state champion last year. The captains begin choosing the players that they want on their teams... Read more »
Women on the frontline? It’s about time.
February 1, 2013 • Lindy Bilberry, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion
Without a doubt, there is nothing that is more honorable than serving your country in the armed forces. But how would you feel if you wanted to serve your country, but weren’t allowed to? For women wanting to serve in combat, this has long been an issue. However, this week, the United States... Read more »
Letter to the Editor
November 19, 2012 • Brendan Stoddard
Filed under Opinion
Dear GCHS Sugar Beet Editor, I understand that with many interviews on student or staff opinion, there have been many patterns of the interviews being with the “popular” people. Granted, there are good reasons to interview them, as they may be seen as the leaders of certain groups or clubs. However,... Read more »
A series of unfortunate events
November 19, 2012 • Jacob Law, Opinion Editor
Filed under Opinion
Tuesday, November 6 may forever be a day where America looks back, and says “we screwed up there.” Tuesday was the presidential election and featured Democratic incumbent Barack Obama facing Republican primary winner Mitt Romney. Obama took the election with 303 electoral votes, to Romney’s 206,... Read more »
Buses go straight to The Point
November 19, 2012 • Allison Doll, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion
When plans for the new high school were being decided upon a bus loop was planned for convenience and safety, but more often then not things do not go the way they are planned. On Monday, November 12 the buses started picking up students by “The Point”, and the parents that come to pick up their... Read more »
Election will lead to dark four years for America
November 8, 2012
Filed under Opinion
By Jacob Law SUGAR BEET Tuesday November 6th may forever be a day where America looks back, and says “we screwed up there.” Tuesday was the presidential election and featured Democratic incumbent Barack Obama facing Republican primary winner Mitt Romney. Obama took the election with... Read more »
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