Coach brings skills to players on, off courts

BY CHRISTIAAN JONES, Sophomore

BLYTHEWOOD -- In Fairfield, South Carolina, Kenneth Frink grew up with a strong passion for basketball. Through his childhood, he enjoyed the sport, like every other young man who likes to play with his friends, but never would he imagine he would dedicate much of his time later in life to it. He played for the Fairfield Central High School team all four years of his high school career but when he stopped playing, his love for the game did not stop.

Junior Varsity begins preparing for upcoming soccer season

BY OSAGIE EKUE, Sophomore

BLYTHEWOOD-- Coach Nicholas Hendrix explains how Junior Varsity soccer team will prepare for the upcoming soccer season at Blythewood High.

“First, we will have a clear understanding of our goals and what we need to do to make this season as fun and as much of a learning experience as possible. We will then work during off season so that we can be at our best during the actual season,” Hendrix said.

Washington State, High School shooting, Blythewood High’s preventative measures

BY TYLER DUNLAP, Freshman

BLYTHEWOOD-- According to Governing.com, a Marysville-Pilchuck High School freshman shot five students in his high school cafeteria including himself on October 25th.

Since this shooting, voters in Washington State have approved universal background checks on private gun sales.

According  to Governing.com, after the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, legislatures in four states passed new laws requiring universal background checks in Connecticut, Colorado, New York, and Delaware.

Recognition of television in school vs. nationwide

BY TYLER DUNLAP, Freshman

BLYTHEWOOD -- According to tvguide.com, The Big Bang Theory has narrowly beat out NCIS this past season as the most watched series in all of television.

“Bang” averaged 23.1 million viewers for the season ending May 24, while NCIS averaged 22.4 million,” stated tvguide.com.