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Rachel Soh, Blue Jay Update April 17, 2015

Sometimes it's hard to reach a friend or a family member, or it's just uncomfortable to talk to someone when you know they might not approve. The app called "Vent" is a social media app that lets you vent...

Another Ferguson? Walter Scott Case

Another Ferguson? Walter Scott Case

Juan Santillan, Staff Writer April 13, 2015

Walter Scott, Father of four children and a Veteran of the United States Coast Guard, was killed and shot multiple times in the back - by North Charleston, S.C., police officer Michael Slager last weekend....

New Emoji Keyboard

New Emoji Keyboard

Madison Moore, Staff Writer April 13, 2015

Technology today is advancing at a rapid rate. It's hard to find a person who doesn't own a smartphone. With Apples not so recent release of the iPhone 6 they've been releasing updates almost back to back....

Are You Up to Date?

Are You Up to Date?

Sierra Chase, Writer April 13, 2015

Seniors it is nearly that long awaited time of our senior year where we can literally say: I'M OUT OF HERE! But, between studying for tests, college preparations, work, scholarships, or just life, a lot...

Stunkel to Compete in National American Miss Competition

Stunkel to Compete in National American Miss Competition

Juan Santillan, Staff Writer/ Photographer April 10, 2015

Not all pageants are about glitz and glam. Samantha Stunkel, a sophomore at Junction City High School has qualified to partake in the National American Miss contest. The National American Miss Pageant...

Naka-Kon Convention

Naka-Kon Convention

Courtney McQuay, Staff Writer April 7, 2015

On March 14th the Anime Club took a daylong fieldtrip to Overland Park in Kansas City for Naka-kon, an anime convention dedicated to educating people about Japanese animation and Japanese culture that...

iPhone Hacks that will change your life

iPhone Hacks that will change your life

Rachel Soh, BlueJay Updater April 7, 2015

To all of the iPhone users in the school! Here are some awesome tips and tricks that every iPhone users shouldn't miss out on. 1. Put your phone on airplane mode when you charge it. This will make your...

Increase in Lethargic Students with Spring Break Approaching

Courtney McQuay, Staff Writer March 13, 2015

Spring Break is coming up and students are starting to have lethargic attitudes and behaviors. With only a few days until Spring Break, students have already become lazy. But with midterms coming up,...

Word of the Day: Fleek

Word of the Day: Fleek

Rachel Soh, Blue Jay Staff March 11, 2015

Lately there has been a lot of new vocabulary used by the current generation, but what do they really mean? The word of the Day will address words used by the current students and provide a definition...

Art Show

Art Show

Sierra Chase, Writer March 9, 2015

The day in which love is universally known, Junction City’s very own Opera House held an art show that promoted the arts of JCHS’s very talented artists. The show which began at 6pm had a very quick...

Gabe Padilla holds the league trophy as members of the state wrestling team are recognized.

State Wrestling

Taylor Tanguay, Staff Writer March 5, 2015

The Blue Jays sent nine members of the varsity wrestling team to the state wrestling tournament in Park City Friday and Saturday. Max Bazan, Downey Wood, Jeryl Denton, Jake Bazan, Gabe Padilla, Xavier...

National Honors Society: More than just an honor roll

Courtney McQuay, Staff Writer March 5, 2015

The National Honors Society is a nationwide organization dedicated to recognize students who have proven their excellence with respectably good grades as well as abilities in areas such as scholarship,...

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