—With a majority of the world in quarantine as a response to the outbreak of COVID-19, life has largely shifted to become more virtual with the use of conference calls and online meetings. Several applications...
Sexism in the medical field is both rampant and unchecked. It’s not a new thing. For 4,000 years, women were diagnosed with “hysteria” as a catch-all for any range of symptoms that, in men, would...
Outbreaks of a new, unheard of sickness is a concept that has long both fascinated and terrified society even before humanity knew what caused them. In fiction, zombies and disease outbreaks are a popular...
Junior Mattie Mills, in one of her many quick change roles, promises to promote Rockhurst High School junior Jack Winters's character, Seymour Krelborn, to stardom during the musical Jan. 17.
Kennedy Wade, Print Managing Editor
• Nov 19, 2019
America has a homelessness problem. Out of 10,000 people, it’s estimated that 17 are experiencing homelessness every night. However, rather than being invested in ending homelessness out of empathy,...
In a round of "Four Corners" improv, freshman Lauren Millard and senior Phoebe Mullen perform a scene given by an audience member at Night of One Acts Oct. 9.
Cast and crew gifted co-director senior Peyton Wade with a flower bouquet at the conclusion of Night of One Acts Oct. 9.
Freshman Caroline Dold, freshman Addie Hiestand, senior Phoebe Mullen, senior Cara Hiatt and junior Mattie Mills perform "SNL Student Theater Showcase" at Night of One Acts Oct. 9. The SNL based skit was...
Freshmen Ellie Meredith and Lauren Millard performed as angels Raquel and Michaela in "Have You Seen Down There Lately?" at Night of One Acts Oct. 9.
During "Four Corners" improv at Night of One Acts Oct. 9, freshmen Caroline Dold and Lauren Millard acted out the audience-given plot of selling ice to an Eskimo.
Freshman Addie Hiestand and Senior Cara Hiatt performed as Samantha and Trudy in "Writer Left" at Night of One Acts Oct. 9.
Humor is subjective. There’s no single joke that everyone on earth is going to enjoy. What one person finds hilarious can be what another finds boring.
Comedians regularly toe the fine line of what...
In between classes, Senior Reilly Jackoboice applies lipstick in the South C bathroom Sept. 11. For day four of spirit week, seniors dressed as senior citizens.
Kennedy Wade, Managing Print Editor
• Aug 26, 2019
Sparked by the proposition of an extradition bill, protests have broken out across Hong Kong as citizens fight back against unjust policies and the steady encroachment of China into their government. The...
The Michael Jackson estate called it a “posthumous character assassination.” Rosie O'Donnell called it “haunting.” Oprah Winfrey called it “bigger than any one person.” The HBO documentary...
The concept of Ubers, which bring easy transportation to cities lacking in public transport or taxis, is a convenient one. If one cannot drive or simply doesn’t feel like it, all that is needed is to...
For three weeks, a grassroots organization called “Les Gilets Jaunes” (Yellow Jackets, named after the yellow safety vests french drivers must carry) have created chaos on the streets of France. Their...
The elections for Missouri Senate, House of Representatives and Kansas House of Representatives came to an end Nov. 6, with Republicans remaining in control of the Senate and Democrats gaining control...
Consider this: you’ve just started texting someone, and it happens. Your message is sent, and it’s in green. You probably don’t care, but doesn’t it feel better when your phone displays the typical...
Sophomore Byrnna Dow and her dad Peter Dow sit together at the annual Father-Daughter Mass Nov. 1 in the gym. Father’s were invited to attend the Mass that happens each year on All Saints Day.
Soft instrumental music, scented candles, and 10 minutes of rest. “Shabbat on the Spot”, a new service taking place every Tuesday from 7:40 a.m. to 7:50 a.m., offers all of this.
Students can worship...
