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An Interview with Joe Zieja

October 11, 2019

Hello again fellow Yellow Jackets! I'm so happy to finally release this interview. This is an interview with Joe Zieja, who has played many roles throughout his voice acting career. Most notably to us, he is the voice of Claude von Riegan in Fire Emblem Three Houses. This interview covers a lot of ground,...

A Look at Spiced “Candie’s” Art in the Fall

September 27, 2019

For about half a year now, my mother, Candice (Candie) Jenkins, has been diving into the world of art (painting to be specific). She's been working hard being in charge of a personal business; she has already participated in her first art exhibit, and this month, she has been given the chance to participate...

HOGGing Out On Some COLD Ice Cream

September 26, 2019

When it comes to ice cream, are you a chocolate or vanilla type of person? Or, maybe you like cookie dough or mint chocolate chip? No matter the flavor, you want a dessert that can fill you up while also leaving you craving more. Coldstone and Hoggy’s are two shops in Frankfort, Kentucky that serv...

Taking a Shot with KSBar and Grille

September 26, 2019

So you’re a sports fan? Maybe not, but are you a fan of food? If your answer was yes to either of these questions, then you’ll be interested in what we have to say. Opening just over a year ago, the KSBar and Grille is located on South Broadway in Lexington, Kentucky. The restaurant was started by Ken...

Sweet Honey Singing

September 26, 2019

The Honeybees Acapella Group is a group of all-girl singers that come together once a week for rehearsal and have performances throughout the year. "I want to get them more gigs in general. Last year we just performed at the concert," said Mr. Strickland. Strickland is back teaching choir at ...

WCHS Choir Brings Broadway to the Bluegrass

September 26, 2019

The WCHS Choir brought the bright lights of Broadway to Versailles. For this fall’s choir concert, the students performed songs from musicals. The concert was a compilation of solo songs and choral music. “There are so many different numbers coming together,” said Luc Vandenbroek (9). Vandenbroe...

Art Inspires Life

September 24, 2019

The Cincinnati Art Museum is a hidden gem nestled in scenic Eden Park, with pieces from modern and contemporary to classic and baroque. It's a whimsical, winding maze that definitely calls for a day trip. I highly encourage the readers to experience it for yourself, but this piece takes a small t...

IT: Chapter Two looks better, but is it REALLY better?

Abby, Frakes, Staff Reporter

September 24, 2019

(Spoiler Alert!) After the first infamous IT remake, with the main cast starring young actors, Sophia Lillis (Beverly Marsh), Jaeden Lieberher (Bill Denbrough), Jeremy Ray Taylor (Ben Hanscom), Finn Wolfhard (Richie Tozier), Wyatt Olef (Stanley Uris), Jack Dylan Grazer (Eddie Kas...

Trifecta or Wagon Bones Barbecue?

September 24, 2019

Blake Heller and Aydin Khosrowshahi wanted to find out which local BBQ restaurant served the best ribs in town...so they went to find out. If you're looking for a barbecue experience in Versailles, there are two options: Wagon Bones Barbecue and Trifecta Barbecue.

How to Have a ‘Funtastic’ Fall Break

September 23, 2019

Ah, Fall Break- the first long break of the school year where students get a whole week off of school to do as they please. Fall break is a great time to travel and explore new places, as well as spend time with your friends and family. Sometimes, however, it feels like you're the ONLY person not going...

Inaugural Railbird Music Festival

September 20, 2019

According to Railbird Festival’s website, “A Railbird is a horse racing enthusiast known for sticking close to the action, hanging on the rail as each contender comes barreling down the track.” During Keeneland’s first ever music festival, the 30,000 participants flocked around the stages of...

Flashback to “Yesterday”

Emma Duggan, Staff Reporter

September 20, 2019

When going to the movies have you ever thought of experiencing the life of Queen, Elton John, and the world without the Beatles? While interviewing students I learned how important these bands and singers truly are to society. In the movies Yesterday, Bohemian Rhapsody, and Rocketman we see how the...