Get spooked at Elitch Gardens Fright Fest

Elizabeth Fernandez, Co-Editor-In-Chief

October 17, 2017

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When the sun goes down, haunting creatures, thrills and chills haunt the night. Enjoy all of your favorite Theme Park rides at Elitch Gardens after dark and prepare to be on alert all around you, as Fright Fest comes Alive. Get terrorized with three haunted attractions- No Vacancy, Big Top Freaks, and Séance. These multi-sensory experienc...

All Hallows’s Eve Bash

Elizabeth Fernandez, Co-Editor-In-Chief

October 16, 2017

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Eeek! If you're a comic geek like me, you’ll love this great news.   The Pepsi Center is hosting Comic Cons very first annual Halloween party on Oct. 27 and 28. This party is for all ages and costs $5 for 18 years and older and anyone under 18 is free.   They'll have giveaways...

Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Frappuccino!

Elizabeth Fernandez, Co-Editor-In-Chief

October 16, 2017

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Unfortunately pumpkin spice season is coming to an end, but here’s one last recipe for you to try out this season! Speaking from a personal experience this Pumpkin Cheesecake Frappuccino is like a piece of Heaven. It’s rich and creamy like cheesecake should be and the best part is, you don't ha...

We Can All Make Smoky Safer!

Jair Thompson, Staffer

October 16, 2017

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Wednesday, Oct. 4, during 3R, a mother of a Smoky Hill High School student rushed into Activities - unchecked and unspoken to by security -  to yell at a student. Junior Chrisondra Rogers was in the hall when it all went down, and said, “The whole event started with what was almost a fight between...

Pumpkin Festival at the Botanic Gardens

Elizabeth Fernandez, Co-Editor-In-Chief

October 15, 2017

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Autumn doesn't get any more seasonal than the Pumpkin Festival at the Botanic Gardens. I know what you're thinking, that's really far! Especially for the Smoky Hill Community but before you completely reject the idea, hear me out. Yesterday I went with my two younger siblings and let me tell you, it was sup...

A preview of winter

Rhonan Norvell, Co-Editor-In-Chief

October 15, 2017

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It is only the starting weeks of October 2017 and the first snow has already came out of a seemingly unknown place.   With the high from yesterday being 68 degrees fahrenheit and to get snow the next day is quite honestly just annoying to me.   Not only is a drop in temperature t...

Christmas In October!

Elizabeth Fernandez, Co-Editor-In-Chief

October 9, 2017

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Merry Christmas, Smoky Buffs! I say that not because I've lost my calendar — or my mind — but for the simple fact that Halloween is exactly three weeks away yet, Christmas decorations are already up... Wait what? You've seen the Halloween How-To’s on social media, the ads on TV, and you've exp...

DINOS Come To Life After dark, Boo At The Zoo

Elizabeth Fernandez, Co-Editor-In-Chief

October 8, 2017

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Whether you’re a “dinosaur geek” or you’re just trying to pass time, mark your calendar for the this fun, exciting event at the Denver Zoo. Animal and dinosaur-shaped sculptures made out of artificial pumpkins are set up inside the zoo to celebrate DINOS! After Dark and Boo At The Zoo.Th...

Trump’s Decision On DACA.

Elizabeth Fernandez, Co-Editor In Chief

September 17, 2017

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Pep Assembly Photo Slideshow

Elizabeth Fernandez, Co-Editor In Chief

September 16, 2017

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Here Comes the Autumn Bloom!

Elizabeth Fernandez, Co-Editor-In-Chief

September 16, 2017

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As we enter September, you can notice the leaves are already turning color and it’s just a matter of time before all of Colorado hits that "color peak" of Autumn. According to Fox 31, the northern mountains will begin to sprout into color as soon two weeks from now. Then the central mountain...

First Pep Assembly of the Year.

Priscilla Morris, Staffer

September 16, 2017

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On Friday, September 15, Smoky Hill High School tipped off the first pep assembly of the year in preparation for the Homecoming dance on Saturday night, September 16.   The school choir performed the national anthem, the cheer and poms team performed a dance and new class games were pl...