A little bit of Texas in Topeka
February 25, 2011 • Serena Katsbulas
Hot buttery rolls, chicken grilled to perfection, and the best salad imaginable is what I get when I go to Texas Roadhouse. Texas Roadhouse is, by far, one of the best places to eat in Topeka. The food is delicious and always fills me up. The best thing to get at Texas Roadhouse is the smothered chicken... Read more »
Dinner and a show
February 25, 2011 • Harmony Crump
HuHot is one amazing Mongolian restaurant. Begin with ordering drinks; then it’s off to make a delicious dish. Pick whatever meats, seafood, veggies, noodles, and sauces for the dinner. If the person is a vegetarian, HuHot gives diners options. A meat eater, they have options for diners too. What... Read more »
Solid debut sees room for improvement
February 25, 2011 • Elijah Kampsen
Figures that the best song on the debut album from iCarly star Miranda Cosgrove would be the one she actually had a part in writing! After being unsatisfied with the 64 kbps burnt copy I received from a pal, I decided to pick up a copy of the standard edition of Sparks Fly, eight tracks of what I understandably... Read more »
A 22% is still an “F”
February 25, 2011 • Elijah Kampsen
It’s rather rare for an artist to float an entire career on the success of a lone single, and Mr. Jason Derülo’s debut album, aptly titled Jason Derülo, is no exception. Ridin’ on the success of his explosive digital single Whatcha Say, Derülo began work on his album, but to no avail. A collection... Read more »
Same old different
February 25, 2011 • Elijah Kampsen
One would think that a lineup change abandoning a lead vocalist, a bass guitarist, and a drummer would alter Texas mathcore-outfit Sky Eats Airplane’s style. But, one would be wrong. 2010’s The Sound of Symmetry could very well be salvaged remnants of 2008’s self-titled effort. Never straying from... Read more »
An appeal to the diminishing dance scene
February 25, 2011 • Elijah Kampsen
Synthlines that are merely stitched together, with a mixture of clean and screamed vocals, are to blame for a 49-minute adventure that bends the limits of a good flowing piece, at the high cost of lasting effect. With tracks that would feel at home in an anthology of post-hardcore, a catalog of dance,... Read more »
Sarcastic humor
February 25, 2011 • Jayda Ayala
Dry, sarcastic humor takes a stand on E!’s show Chelsea Lately. Chelsea Lately is a comedy show featuring Chelsea Handler as the main comedian. I personally think Handler is hilarious. On the show Handler and three other comedians sit and talk about what’s going on in the world. Some people might... Read more »
Authentic and delicious n.o.w.
February 25, 2011 • Jayda Ayala
There are many Mexican restaurants in Topeka, but for junior ShaeLyn Michels, El Mezcal wins the prize for best Mexican food. “The reason why I like El Mezcals food so much better than anyone else’s is because their food is authentic and delicious. I usually go there about twice a month though. My... Read more »
Going Grizzly Bear
February 17, 2011
Starting in second grade, senior Brandon Flanagan played football. Playing several positions, which included punter and running back, he signed a letter of intent to play football for Butler County Community College for middle linebacker on Feb. 3. Flanagan helped take Heights to the playoffs and earned... Read more »
College life
February 15, 2011 • Kylie Emerson
Choosing a college can be very time consuming and stressful. For senior Bailey Koepsel her decision was very easy. She stays very organized and meets every deadline. She chose to attend Kansas State University for a degree in business. “My decision was very easy; I love the campus and everyone there.... Read more »