MARCH 2015 GEM 5K PG. 4 PG. 3 PG. 6 BECK’S ALBUM DIET SODA CONTROVERSY SODA DIET The Colt Special A publication of Campus High School u 2100 W. 55th St. S. Wichita, Kan. BY GIBSON COMBS W ORLD IN BRIEFS CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF State/Local: NATIONAL: WORLD: There have recently been World War II secrets unveiled The Wichita State Shockers and the Kansas University Jayhawks Gas prices in the nation have been slowly back on the rise. in Argentina where believed Nazi hideouts have been found squared off in the NCAA March Madness tournament on Sunday, This increase in the still-low prices was expected. In January, deep in the jungle. The inaccessible jungle is suspected to have March 22. It was the game that decided which of the two teams would President Obama advised Americans not to get too comfort- been used by Nazi leaders fleeing there after the war in order earn a spot in the Sweet Sixteen. The final score was 78-65 with a able at the pump and to not depend on the then nationwide to escape consequences of war crimes such as the holocaust. Shocker victory, causing many WSU fans to rejoice as the teams have average of $2.20 per gallon. Today the average is still low at The structures found in the northeastern Misiones province are been trying to organize a pick-up game for years to no avail. The $2.42, but on the rise. unlike other architecture of the area and were found to have Shockers and the Jayhawks’ last game together was 22 years ago with German-minted coins of the era as well as German porcelain, a Jayhawk victory – but as for 2015, the Shockers are looking good to pointing towards the theories. The finding of these hideouts has advance in the NCAA tournament. implications to some of the questions still left unanswered after the ending of the conflict more than 70 years ago. Ukrainian-Russian standstill POSSIBILITY OF War continues in Ukraine ANOTHER WAR IN IRAQ ALEX MCLEMORE CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF government. of the use of any nuclear weapons on So far, as talks continued, battles either side. But Russian President Putin were still raging and an official cease has not given much information to world In recent events, the situation in fire was once again drawn up. But the media as to exactly what his intentions Ukraine is constantly getting more dra- cease fire fell, when Russian rebels are in the conflict, other than liberating matic since the early protests of Russian continued to shell Ukrainian government the rebels who are loyal to the Russian separatists against the Ukrainian Gov- buildings, killing Ukrainian soldiers government. On February 5, 2015, U.S. ernment by the last months of 2013. Fol- and civilians alike. According to United Secretary of State John Kerry visited lowed by a rebel uprising in the Crimean Nations officials, more than six thou- Kiev in order to begin talks with Ukrai- Peninsula, leading to multiple battles sand Ukrainians have been killed in the nian government officials of whether the between Ukrainian military forces and fighting of their home land and many U.S. should begin involvement, but the Islamic State flag bearers posing in a dominant pose to instill Russian Rebels. Then with Russia step- European countries with in the European Ukrainian government is developing a fear of violence in local villagers. Photo courtesy of corbettreport.com ping in and backing the Rebels by invad- Union, as well as the U.S. are beginning peace initiative to propose to Putin, in ing and later annexing Crimea as part of to consider sending arms and equipment order to end the conflict. Russia. French, German, Russian and to aid the Ukrainians in their fight for As the fighting continues, people ALEX MCLEMORE Ukrainian leaders met in Minsk, Belarus their homeland back and to fight Russian around the world can only hope this con- in February, 2015, after Russian leader forces back to their borders. flict will not develop into a much larger CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF human aide to those in ISIS’ path, etc. Vladimir Putin allowed the Russian Luckily, there has been no word of one, forcing other nations into the arena. This operation in Iraq is now named: rebels to begin campaigns in Eastern any extra military force from other na- All information in accordance with Operation Inherent Resolve. Ukraine, in hopes of demoralizing the tions being sent into the fray, nor word telegraph.co.uk. On the current situation in the Middle With this new operation, as of Feb. East, as of the beginning of 2014, the 11, 2015, Obama made a congressio- Islamic State of Iraq and Syria came to nal request for war powers to advance be and began ground operations in order U.S. involvement to a more prominent to conquer vast tracts of territory in Iraq, ground campaign. With Republican- LOCALITY OF ARTS: the District Art Fair Syria, the Levant region (Israel, Jordan, controlled congress arguing for a more Lebanon), as well as attacking civilians prominent ground war in Iraq against and security forces in Egypt, and mov- ISIS, a declaration for war may go into DAMIEN HENDERSON ing into Libya as well. effect very soon. With this, ISIS leaders STAFF REPORTER It is scheduled for March 26, and 27. and middle school teachers. High school As most Americans are aware, have claimed that this conflict will result On the 26, it will take place from 5-8 P: art students have also taken the time to M, while on the 27 it will happen on 8: make sure that the fair is up and open President Obama issued the use of U.S. in “World War III,” due to their goals to 00 A:M – 3:00 P:M. properly as well. air strikes over Iraq, in order to deflate establish a world-wide Islamic Caliphate Campus High School annual District Anyone can see the artwork at those There will all kinds of art at the the escalation of ISIS’ control in most (religious state); hence many national Art Fairs are a time for everyone to see times when the fair is open. If interested, fair, from drawings, to paintings and, of the country. Since fall, 2014, special concerns that ISIS may be a direct the imaginative minds of many creative there are hands on activities for people sculptures. Campus High School teacher operations units from the U.S. and the threat to national security. students from elementary through high who want to be part of the group proj- Heather Swinger states that “It displays UK have been aiding in training local Ultimately, word has it from many school. They are not just from Campus, ects that will take place. Also, they can the talents of the kids from the districts”. Iraqi security forces and protecting service men and women that strate- but also from other schools in the dis- come and see the musical performances Judges will come in and give awards Kurdish people from being ethnically gic plans are already in place for a trict, and this year seems no different in that will take place during the fair. for specific mediums. There are also abused through human rights violations more-fulfilled ground war in Iraq, with terms of the creativity many will bring The fair has been organized by high due to ISIS. In addition, the President units receiving orders for what could to the table. creative leader awards. has sent a small number of troops to aid be a declaration of war in August- in protecting installations in Iraq such as September, 2015, in which these units the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. will go overseas. However, Congress The president faced considerable in determined to not allow for another criticism from media sources over his extensive and long lasting ground war, Class of the Year competition heats up decision to leave the Air Campaign over limiting the time-limit to three years, in Iraq nameless; however, due to media which the progress of the campaign will KAITLYN LARSEN backlash, as well as the increase of be reviewed every 60 days. Information This school year has had an amazing trial by fire among all four intensity in the ongoing effort to destroy in accordance with CNN.com and the STAFF REPORTER critical aspects to taking out ISIS lead- Defense Report from defense.gov. classes. Below are some of the events that have taken place over the ers, gaining intelligence, providing course of the third nine weeks. And remember to cheer on your fel- low classmates in the last stretch of this school year to see which class will win the class of the year Learjet facing layoffs competition! LEAH DARNELL STAFF REPORTER the difficult decision to pause the Learjet 85 program at this time,” Pierre Beau- In Wichita, most people find work in doin Bombardier’s president and CEO the aviation industry, such as Boeing, said. For now, Bombardier is focusing Cessna, Hawker Beachcraft, and Learjet. their efforts on resources for our two Many who work in Learjet have already other clean-sheet aircraft programs lost their jobs or have been laid off. under development, CSeries and Global There were 2,470 employers at the Lear- 7000/8000, for which we see tremen- jet (Bombardier) plant. Jobs at Learjet dous market potential. It will affect very (Bombardier) have been cut yet again, many families whether they are looking over 1,000 jobs were cut, and 620 people for new jobs, be out in the streets, lose a were affected in Wichita, and the other big part of their income, or just simply 380 are being cut in Mexico.