Staff Ed

Use time during summer to full advantage

Lauren Mitchell, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • May 5, 2017

For most, the 3:30 bell on May 19 will mark the beginning of the ultimate season for Netflix binge-watching, lazy days by the pool, and carefree road trips with friends. After a seemingly never ending...

Expanded communication beneficial to teens

April Vidacs, J1 Writer • April 21, 2017

In today’s culture, where the media has become prominent in everyday life, teenagers should use their resources to communicate and make connections with others on a global level. With approximately 7.5...

Freedom of press now more important than ever

Lauren Mitchell, Co-Editor-in-Chief/News Editor • March 17, 2017

The Newseum, a Washington DC-based museum dedicated to the five freedoms of the First Amendment to the Constitution, displays a saying on its sixth floor about the role of a free press in a functioning...

America a melting pot for all

Aydan Rolph, Co-Entertainment Editor • February 16, 2017

Recently, there has been a surge of nationalism (a radical form of patriotism, which often evokes feelings of superiority to people from other countries) in the United States, and in several other...

Be aware of college security environment

Lauren Mitchell, Asst. Editor-in-Chief • January 27, 2017

This summer, as the recently graduated class of 2017 is purchasing items for dorm rooms, they and other Kansas college students will face an additional security concern. Along with date rape, substance...

Choose college based on self, not others

Caroline Barger, Reporter • December 21, 2016

The relationships built in elementary school and sometimes throughout high school tend to play a big role on the decisions that students make. Although it may feel more comfortable to attend a college...

Finance classes crucial for money management

Macy Rice and Katherine Lindgren • November 18, 2016

Many students dread the required financial management credit, but learning to become financially literate has been proven to be quite beneficial for all whether they plan to begin college or their...

Voter apathy takes away political voice of citizens

Katherine Lindgren, Editor-in-Chief • October 21, 2016

The 2016 presidential election is rapidly approaching, marking the first poll a number of seniors will be able to participate in. To some, the idea of voting is exciting and important, but to others, it...

Important life skills gained outside the classroom

Katherine Lindgren, Editor-in-Chief • September 30, 2016

The phrase ‘when will this ever be used in life?’ is commonly heard in high school classrooms as students struggle to memorize endless formulas and tedious information. While it may be true that...

Awkward phase shapes future character

Michaela Regier, Sports Editor • September 9, 2016

In 2013, the film “We’re the Millers” came out, and the phrase, hashtag, and life motto, “NO RAGRETS” exploded. Though the scene of the misspelled tattoo is comical, it brings up a great point...

Student activity fosters positive reputation

Lauren Mitchell, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • August 17, 2016

As summer ends and the new school year kicks off, students trade in long days by the pool for long school days and activities. Hopefully, students will walk through the doors with a new, fresh outlook,...

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