Lights around town
Cady Carlson
December 17, 2009
This year, Oklahoma is bursting with pride for all of the colorful lights this Christmas. Whether you’re looking for an adventure or just wanting to stay warm in the car, Tulsa and surrounding areas boast a large array of fantasy and wonder. STAY IN THE CAR For those looking to stay warm, take a drive... Read more »
Most Popular Toys
December 16, 2009
1902 – Teddy Bear 1914 – Tinker Toys 1916 – Lincoln Logs 1931 – Scrabble 1935 – Monopoly 1949 – Legos 1949 – Candy Land 1952 – Mr. Potato Head 1959 – Barbie Doll 1965 – G.I. Joe 1966 – Hot Wheels 1973 – Dungeons & Dragons 1983... Read more »
Kelley Klunker
Jack Cameron
December 16, 2009
Louis Beauregard’s 1997 Rodeo Isuzu still purrs like a kitten even after 230,000 miles of wear and tear on this beat up automobile. The “Stank,” as Louis and his friends call it, was bought from his dad’s friend who sold it to Louis for a reasonable price of $1,000. “The car was not in too... Read more »
New wrestling room for wrestling
Danny Nguyen
December 16, 2009
After a previous season full of injuries and losses, the Comet wrestlers return ready to rumble with the competition. They kicked off the season against Talequah, but lost in a close match with a score of 40-38. Even then, the wrestlers are still optimistic. “We plan on at least seven wrestlers qualifying... Read more »
Comets close season 11-1
Denise McArthur
December 16, 2009
Not many people outside the Kelley football program believed that this year would be a success, but inside, coaches and players believed that this season would be something special. The Comet football team began the season ranked 10th, before becoming number one for eight straight weeks after beating... Read more »
Jingle all the way… to the bank
Liz Kucera
December 16, 2009
Is holiday shopping leaving your wallet a little lighter than you’d like? There are plenty of simple ways to fatten it up again that require minimal effort. Learn to cook. In a survey given to 158 students in November, 25 percent said that they spend between $21-30 a week on food alone. Dining out,... Read more »
Should financial literacy be added? Yes
Liz Kucera
December 16, 2009
While money doesn’t make the world go ‘round’, it does play a major part in our lives each day. Many students don’t yet have to worry about balancing a checkbook or paying taxes, but these skills are a very real part of the adult world. Making financial literacy a required class makes sure... Read more »
Stop, drop and roll – Weight room destroyed in fire on December 4
By Cady Carlson
December 16, 2009
Recently, the former auction building and the new weight room became engulfed in flames, resulting in total destruction of the contents. However, no one was injured. According to President Father Brian O’Brien, the building contained “three golf cars, two gators, a lot of weights, and boxes of... Read more »
Br. Chris brings Christmas cheer to students
Sam Littlefield
December 16, 2009
Spraying students with water bottles, cutting his own hair, and teaching a crazy, but meaningful chemistry class, Brother Chris Baker does it all. Throughout the Christmas season, however, he provides a warm Christmas spirit and environment for his students to learn in. Each Christmas season, for the... Read more »
New Year’s Resolutions – Students look to change for the better
Mary Willa Allen
December 16, 2009
“To go on a diet.” “To stop procrastinating.” “To be more respectful.” New Year’s resolutions are earnestly made but rarely kept. Regardless, it’s almost New Year’s, which means it’s time for those resolutions to be created. Resolution, by definition, means a resolve or a determination.... Read more »