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Displayed is the full schedule for this year's virtual AP Exams. All times are listed in central time. It is strongly suggested that students check-in at least 30 minutes prior to their designated start...

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You never know when something is your last time until it is. Leaving school Thursday, March 12, I sped outside of the building as quickly as possible. It was just another day at school. Eager for spring...

BREAKING NEWS Following Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas' announcement of the "stay at home" order March 21, online-learning is extended until April 24, according to President Alicia Kotarba. The...

This past Sunday, March 15, president Alicia Kotarba announced the closing of in-person classes until April 6. This measure follows the actions of many U.S. cities' attempt at curbing the spread of the...

BREAKING NEWS Taking precautions against the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19, classes will switch to virtual-learning for the two weeks following Spring Break. In an email sent to students and...

Senior Maya Bair and religion teacher Stephanie Pino-Dressman leads the school in song during the annual reconciliation service March 12.

Former Vice President Joe Biden is hosting a rally Saturday, March 7 in Kansas City ahead of Missouri's March 10 democratic primary election.

Senior Dana Kalt registers to vote during senior lunch period Feb. 24 with the League of Women Voters.

In 33 states marijuana is legal for medicinal use and 11 states have legalized it for both recreational and medicinal use.

“Mercy is just when it is rooted in hopefulness and freely given,” activist lawyer Bryan Stevenson wrote in his New York Times Bestselling memoir “Just Mercy.”  Adapted to film by director...

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a free confidential resource to anyone in need of help and support or knows someone who is during any mental health crisis. The lifeline is open 24/7.

Maleah Downton '20 received a full-ride scholarship to attend Washington University in St. Louis through the Questbridge 2019 National College Match Dec. 2.

Senior Tehya Frederick purchased at drink at the concessions at AMC Ward Parkway 14 prior to the free screening of "Just Mercy" Feb. 4. Bryan Stevenson's memoir "Just Mercy" remains apart of English teacher...

The way in which naturally occurring drugs are perceived is transforming within the United States. This transformation is for the better. Following behind the push to decriminalize and legalize medicinal...

Ten female sports journalists, representing all seven continents, visited the Le Journal newspaper staff Nov. 11 with Global Ties KC through the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitors Leadership...

Dressed in her best business casual, a black blazer with an angelic white blouse and sleek black slacks, senior Maya Scott presented her proposal: A non-profit in the Kansas City area focusing on educating...

Sitting off in a corner of the gym, I stare at the envelope in front of me. Bubbly child-like letters ignite a rush of emotions. As I peel open the seal and begin to read the three-year-old letter, it...

Senior Caroline Boessen texts on her phone before school Sept. 11. For the third day of Spirit Week, students participated in the Devils and Angels theme.

Prior to school, devil-horned senior Emily Rine chats with friends in the commons Sept 11. Students dressed as either devils or angels for the third day of Spirit Week.

Senior Brie Bowes enters her second-hour class with white, feathered angel wings and a halo Sept. 11 for the third day of Spirit Week.

dressed in white clothing with a furry halo for Spirit Week theme Devils and Angels, Senior Maddy Anstoetter talks with classmates before her second-hour class Sept 11.

Senior Cristina Peters arrives to her second-hour class dressed as an angel for the Spirit Week theme Devils and Angels Sept. 11.

Decked out in polka dots, junior Shakyra Wilburn chats with friends before school in the cafeteria Sept. 9. For the start of Spirit Week, students participated in Pattern Day.

Junior Mattie Mills, in her cheetah print shirt, shows off her Pattern Day outfit to her classmates before school Sept. 9 in the cafeteria. Pattern Day was the first theme for Spirit Week.

Freshman Paige Castillo stops by her locker in her black and white striped shirt on her way to class Sept. 9. For the first day of Spirit Week students were encouraged to dress up in various patterns....

Senior Tehya Frederick laughs at a friend's Pattern Day outfit before school Sept. 9 in the cafeteria. To kick off Spirit Week, students wore patterned clothing for the Pattern Day theme.

Alumna Gwyn Powell and sophomore Tyra Frazier performed in last year's Night of One Acts Oct. 3. Night of One Acts auditions for this year are Sept. 4 at 3:45 p.m.

                    As herds of freshmen depart the sunny, yellow buses into the Heartland Retreat Center, I dance...

As Sexual Assault Awareness Month concludes, Women’s Awareness Club wrapped up their various activities with a viewing of the 2018 documentary “RBG” April 25 in the library during the late start...

As ballots were tallied and votes were secured, Missouri embarked on the first steps for the legalization of marijuana during the Nov. 6 election. With this move, Missouri follows the trend currently flooding...

Saturday night, March 30, at the NAACP Image Awards, where nominated actor Jussie Smollett remained a no-show, comedian Chris Rock commented on the alleged hate crime scandal and asked: “What the hell...

The day was a normal day; school in the day, babysitting in the afternoon. It was business as usual. However, that changed when sophomore Olivia Overlease decided to check her email. Upon opening the email,...

Over the month of February, Respect Diversity Club led various activities in an effort to celebrate Black History Month and will host an assembly in March for the whole student body. Preparations for...

Cheer team will compete in the Medium Novice Performance Divison at Nationals Jan. 26 and 27 in Dallas, Texas. “Our team always amazes me at how fast we can pull things together,” Cheer Captain...

  Finals Week starts next Monday, Dec. 17. World Languages finals will be at 8:00 a.m. on Dec. 17, followed by History finals at 11:00 a.m. The next day, Dec. 18, all Math finals will take place...

Fuzzy blankets veiled the gym floor at Interfaith Club’s annual Thanksgiving Prayer Service Nov. 15. The service consisted of peer reflections focusing on the theme of rituals and practices as it...

‘Ready, Set, Pay,’ mobile payment service Venmo advertises on its website. Venmo is an app operated by PayPal that is available for both iOS and Android mobile devices. The app provides a ‘simple...

When thinking of Halloween, the first timeless tradition to come to mind is trick-or-treating. The joy and thrill of going door to door dressed in costume, filling your bag to its tipping point with delicious...