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Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online

Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online

Students share opinions on animal testing

Students share opinions on animal testing

Anniston Weber, Online News and Media Editor February 8, 2016

From shampoos to cosmetics and medicines, animals are the first to test out products from certain companies. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), it is...

Winners of the Guidon Six Word Story contest announced

Winners of the Guidon Six Word Story contest announced

Anniston Weber, Online News and Media Edtor February 1, 2016

The winners of the Guidon's Six Word Story contest were announced on Jan. 29. Third place went to freshman Skylar Prickett, second place went to junior Kodi Custine and third place went to freshman...

Students discuss music format differences

Students discuss music format differences

Hannah Norris, Staff Reporter January 29, 2016

With the rising popularity of iTunes in recent years, many people are enjoying the convenience of having entire discographies on their phones. But with vinyl records making a comeback, some debates have...

Certain types of humor can be offensive to students

Certain types of humor can be offensive to students

Kara Brooks, Media Editor January 27, 2016

There are different types of humor that appeal to different kinds of people. Some people like more dry humor, while others crack up at things such as puns. But for every type of person, there are types...

Six return with awards from the Tournament of Champions

Anniston Weber, Online News and Media Editor January 26, 2016

The Tournament of Champions (TOC) is a large tournament that not only includes basketball games and cheer shows, but also community service activities, a dance on one of the nights and a breakfast with...

Spring Play rehearsals progress

Anniston Weber, Online News and Media Editor January 25, 2016

The 2016 Spring Play is “You Can’t Take It With You” by Moss Hart and George Kaufman. For a list of the full cast, click here. Rehearsals for Spring Play have been ongoing since the second...

Instructor Lynn Zimmerman talks about teaching Human Biology

Instructor Lynn Zimmerman talks about teaching Human Biology

Hannah Baxter, Editor January 25, 2016

Human Biology is a class offered to juniors and seniors for either one semester or a full year. The class contains material about the human body and its functions. Instructor Lynn Zimmerman has been teaching...

Heath Owens

Instructor Heath Owens talks about his teaching experiences

Madison Schmidt, Staff Reporter January 21, 2016

When asked about his experiences at Hays High, Heath Owens had mostly positive things to say about his experiences with students and events at Hays High. “I was nervous about the block schedule because...

Senior Eathan Bizzell participates in bodybuilding competition

Senior Eathan Bizzell participates in bodybuilding competition

Anniston Weber, Online News and Media Editor January 14, 2016

Senior Eathan Bizzell is a bodybuilder who participates in a competition called the National Physique Committee (NPS). The National Physique Committee is the largest amateur bodybuilding organization...

Athletes not allowed in weight room after school (UPDATE)

Athletes not allowed in weight room after school (UPDATE)

Anniston Weber, Online News and Media Editor January 14, 2016

Competitive high school athletes are typically known for how hard they work on the field, on the court and in the gym. The average high school student practices three hours a day, six days a week. Senior...

Students find that affection is a necessity

Students find that affection is a necessity

Amiyah Gonzalez, Staff Reporter January 12, 2016

Affection can mean a number of things. It can be seen as a way to show romantic love or to show friendship. The dictionary meaning, according to “Merriam-Webster”, is a feeling of liking and caring...

Senior Aaron Jeffus wears one of his favorite hats. He believes hats are a good way for people to express themselves.

Opinions on hat rule differ among student body

Brianna Mathias, Co-Editor-in-Chief January 8, 2016

Whether it be unique haircuts, makeup, clothes or glasses, students have nearly endless possibilities to express themselves. Hats, unlike the before mentioned things, is one self-expression device that...

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