School Board Explores Alternatives After Bond Fails

news-2008-11-07 JENNA HANSEN and KAYDEN HORWITZ

GRAND JUNCTION, CO — The school board is weighing alternative options for a plan to alleviate overcrowding in District 51 schools after the $185 million bond failed in Tuesday's election.

Three possibilities include year-round scheduling, split sessions and the addition of modular b...read more


McCain Speaks in Grand Junction

John McCain speaks at Grand Junction Regional Airport on Election day - photo credit Natalie Pipe

news-2008-11-06 NATALIE PIPE

GRAND JUNCTION, CO ⎯ On Election Day seven hours before the polls closed, Sen. John McCain visited Grand Junction in an effort to sway last-minute voters and gather support from an estimated 8,000 people who came to West Star Aviation to see him speak.

Many Grand Junction High Schoo...read more


As the Candy Coating Wears Off

opinion-2008-11-03 ZACH LAMONT, O&B Guest Contributer

The last two years have been politically insane. As the presidential hopefuls near the end of their vigorous campaigns, there is no denying the blood, sweat and tears of both candidates as they attempt to take the oval office.

It’s no surprise that come Nov. 4th The Commander In Chi...read more


China's Golden Days

features-2008-10-22 Kurt Peterson

Usain Bolt won the 100-meter without trying.

Michael Phelps won eight gold medals and became the most successful Olympian in history.

The Redeem Team outdid the Dream Team.

Tyler Gay dropped a baton and Liu Ziang discovered an agonizing Achilles heel.

Chi...read more


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