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What’s on your playlist?

N. Cockrum, Journalism 1 Photographer May 3, 2023

Let's take a look at this week's Billboard 100: 1. Kill Bill - SZA I like the overall sound of Kill Bill, the music is nice and SZA’s singing is a pleasant sound for my ears. I only don’t really...

Tardy Sweeps Aren’t the Best Answer

Dominic Nicastro, Journalism 1 reporter April 13, 2023

Tardy sweeps in schools have become increasingly popular to stop students from being late to class. This practice has been criticized for a lot of reasons, reasons including the potential for humiliation...

Preparing for College as a Disabled Individual

Tatem Petet, Copy Editor March 31, 2023

Preparing for college is a stressful experience for everyone, but when you are disabled there are many more elements to juggle.  A huge stressor for any potential college student is funding their degree....

Junior Brynlee Tucker at Chiefs stadium.

Reflections of a Chiefs Super Fan

Brynlee Tucker, Photographer March 31, 2023

I consider myself a Kansas City Chiefs fanatic. My football season starts in about mid-July, when training camp kicks off. This past season I attended five days of training camp allowing me to create endless...

graphic by Bela Parrett

Follow-Up: Oscars Results

Bela Parrett, writer March 31, 2023

I predicted the Oscar winners just weeks ago, and now I can review the results. Some of the results were easily guessed, but many were a total surprise, such as “All Quiet On The Western Front” winning...

'The Chosen' Series Review

‘The Chosen’ Series Review

Lily House, writer March 19, 2023

‘The Chosen’, a faith-based streaming series, displays Jesus’s life and historical events of the Bible in a captivating and ingenious way. When I started this series myself, I was immediately...

March into Women’s History Month

Julie McPhail, photographer March 17, 2023

Women's History Month is a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture, and society. This has been celebrated during the month of March since 1987. Women's History Month gives people the...

Don’t fall for the sad eyes if you don’t have the funds

Jae Blanton, Journalism 1 reporter March 14, 2023

The responsibility for the furrowed puppy brows and sad kitten eyes behind kennel bars or on the streets lay in the hands of people. Hundreds of former safe and warm pets are abandoned every year due to...

Why disability-friendly activities are very important

Dahlia Chaffee, Journalism 1 reporter March 13, 2023

There are several reasons why disability-friendly activities both in and outside of school are very important. First and foremost, it is essential to create an inclusive environment where all students...

Sporting, Current improve rosters to prep season

Sporting, Current improve rosters to prep season

Lilian Everley, Writer March 10, 2023

The season is heating up in the Soccer Capital of America, and local teams Sporting Kansas City and Kansas City Current are making moves for success.  After not making the playoffs in the 2022 season,...

The 95th Oscars: Who'll Win?

The 95th Oscars: Who’ll Win?

Bela Parrett, Staffer March 8, 2023

The 95th  Oscars is only days away, Sunday, March 12. With the Golden Globes and SAG Awards already behind us, it’s interesting to hypothesize the outcome of The Oscars - the most prestigious, culturally...

Michael Douglas, Michelle Pfeiffer, Paul Rudd, Kathryn Newton,  and Jonathan Majors in Ant-Man and the Wasp: "Quantumania" (2023). All photos courtesy of IMDB

Ant-Man and the Wasp: ‘Quantumania’ Shrinks Under Expectations

Ben Place, Staffer March 7, 2023

Ant-Man and Wasp's "Quantamania," the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was an enjoyable but slightly disappointing romp through the quantum realm featuring the latest multiversal baddie,...

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