The Blue Streak
Washburn Rural High School
Topeka, KS
Issue Date: 4/25/2008
Issue: 11th Issue
Last Update: 5/16/2008
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Baseball looks optimistic


By Whitney Peavler

The boys’ baseball season is looking very bright after the game on April 21. The doubleheader blowout wins against the Topeka West Chargers makes the Junior Blues undefeated in their season so far.
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Title finally achieved


By Kathryn Silvers

Twenty years have past and another National Championship has been finally achieved. The University of Kansas worked through tragedy and injuries in a season that is sure to go down in Kansas history as one of the best.
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Electronics and food rules up for revision


By Staff

The recent discussion during a faculty meeting over electronics in school is beginning to heat up students. Cell phones and iPOD’s are at the center of this debate and whether or not the current rules against them should stay as they are or become more or...
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A.P. exams help prepare for college


By Lindsey Smart

For those enrolled in AP classes, get ready for the AP exams which start on May 5 and continue on through the 14. Tests are given every day.
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Lawrence offers shopping, music getaway


By Kathryn Silvers

With the weather starting to clear up, it is time to get out of that stuffy house and get outside. Most teens would agree that Topeka does not have a lot to offer, but just take a short drive to Lawrence and you can find a plethora of things to do.
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