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Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online

Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online

'Woman of the Hour' explores chilling story of 1970s serial killer

‘Woman of the Hour’ explores chilling story of 1970s serial killer

Reagan Bates, Online Editor November 22, 2024

Written by Ian McDonald and directed by Anna Kendrick, “Woman of the Hour” was released on Netflix on Oct. 18. The film depicts the true story of Rodney Alcala, who was a serial killer convicted...

Album receives appreciation decades after initial release

Album receives appreciation decades after initial release

Clare Tholstrup, Copy Editor/ Entertainment Section Editor November 18, 2024

Listening to the ‘60s station on Sirius XM on my drive to school one day, I found myself listening to “Time of the Season” by The Zombies. I had heard the song plenty of times before, but I had never...

Staff member reviews new 'Transformers One' movie

Staff member reviews new ‘Transformers One’ movie

Justin Houchen, Section Assistant October 16, 2024

“Transformers One” is the newest reboot of the Transformers franchise of movies, but done in an animated style to pay homage to the original Transformers television show. It felt like reliving childhood...

Even after 'Reelin' in the Years,' Steely Dan's debut album still holds as one of the best albums of all time

Even after ‘Reelin’ in the Years,’ Steely Dan’s debut album still holds as one of the best albums of all time

Justus Nelson, Asst. Opinions Editor May 8, 2024

Growing up as a kid in the 2000s – 2010s, I, along with many of my peers, listened to classic rock on 96.9 KFIX. Over the airwaves, I heard many bands and songs that would grow to be some of my favorites,...

World that ‘Twilight’ created is safe space for fans

Jacob Wente, Entertainment Section Editor April 25, 2024

There has been much talk lately about a movie that came out in 2008, called “Twilight,” which became one of the most popular movies of its time and had a series built around it, just like Harry Potter,...

Staff member reviews ‘Shirley’ movie

Reagan Bates, Asst. Copy Editor April 7, 2024

Directed by John Ridley, “Shirley” was released on Netflix on March 15, 2024. The movie focuses on the true story of Shirley Chisholm, who is played by Regina King, as she campaigns to be president...

’10 Things I Hate About You’ film has outstanding cast and talent

Jacob Wente, Entertainment Section Editor April 2, 2024

A lot of movies have changed the way society acts, but one movie that changed the way I looked at everything was a movie called “10 Things I Hate About You,” directed by Gil Junger. I first watched...

Staff member reviews Snow Cone Express

Justus Nelson March 8, 2024

Serving sweet, frozen treats during the warmer months, Snow Cone Express has been delivering flavored shaved ice to Hays for over a decade. Sizes come in small through extra-large, with prices starting...

Local taco truck has amazing authentic Mexican food

Jacob Wente, Entertainment Section Editor March 6, 2024

Tacos El Patron is one of the various Mexican food trucks here in Hays, and it is always located on the corner of East 11th Street and Vine Street, close to south McDonald’s. The truck that used to be...

Eagles' Long Goodbye Tour marks amazing end for legendary band

Eagles’ Long Goodbye Tour marks amazing end for legendary band

Clare Tholstrup, Asst. Copy Editor February 22, 2024

The Long Goodbye Tour is the final tour for the Eagles. The 52-year-old band has had an impressive career, and this tour marks the end of that run. At the performance on Feb. 10 in Omaha, Neb., Steely...

Usher brings multiple artists to perform with him at Super Bowl LVIII

Jacob Wente, Entertainment Section Editor February 20, 2024

For Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, Nev., Usher was the halftime show superstar. The performer has been making music since 1994, with 10 albums and more than 80 singles. However, he has not been on...

Staff member reviews new 'Mean Girls' movie

Staff member reviews new ‘Mean Girls’ movie

Reagan Bates, Asst. Copy Editor February 6, 2024

Directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr., “Mean Girls” was released in the United States on Jan. 12. The new movie is a remake of the original “Mean Girls” movie that was released in...

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