Welcome to the United States of America: the land of opportunity and the place where dreams come true, or so it says in the brochure. The stark reality for many, however, is that with the unreasonably...

Varsity and JV players took part in the annual Purple and White soccer scrimmage match, despite the sporadic snow, as a way to get the players more comfortable on the field as a team and test out different...

The “15:17 to Paris,” directed by Clint Eastwood, is quite unimpressive in its severely wooden acting and inability to engage audiences through its disconnected storytelling and lifeless dialogue. The...

Some love stories start in the twisting line of a local coffee shop. Others start at the discovery of a mutual love over New York Times bestsellers at the neighborhood bookstore, or with that across-the-room...

Nine senior swimmers, divers and managers were celebrated by their teammates and families at their meet against St. Teresa’s Academy Jan. 24. Those honored include seniors Ellie Magsamen, Stella Lilek,...

There has been much talk as of late regarding the upcoming Dec. 14 vote in which the Federal Communications Commission, headed by chairman Ajit Pai (designated by President Donald Trump), will decide whether...

Senior Maria Rojas is crowned as Snow Queen of winter formal by senior and STUCO executive president Carolyn Dickey.

The powerful scent of shepherd’s pie, fish and chips and loaded nachos break through the heavy heat of the late summer air. Flickers of green dominate the eye and the rhythmic sounds of clapping and...

Mathematics curriculum coordinator and cross country coach Reynold Middleton was recently inducted into his high school’s athletic hall of fame and continues to incorporate lessons he learned in his...

Sophomores Elizabeth Schirger and Kristina Kriedler laugh and hug upon seeing each other at Fall Dance Sept. 9.

The 10 episode Hulu limited series, “The Handmaid’s Tale”, brought to life under the craftings of multiple directors and based off the 1989 novel by Margaret Atwood, is nearly flawless in its forefront...

Rate:  “The Glass Castle,” directed by Destin Daniel Creeton and based off the 2005 bestseller written by Jeannette Walls, is smart in the portrayal of its characters, but repeatedly sugarcoats...

For the majority of teenagers whose mouths are too small to hold their third molars, including yours truly, the rite of passage into dental adulthood through surgical extraction is inevitable. The pending...

Freshman Maleah Downton serves junior Julianna Alaman some soul food spaghetti.

The school play “Rosie the Riveter”, under the student direction of senior Lucy Bahner was performed March 2-3 at Avila’s Goppert Theatre. The play follows the journey of the title character...

Freshman Anaiya Uhde dribbles down court with pressure from the opposing team.

For many Americans, post-dinner weeknights consist of popping some microwave popcorn, sitting back on the couch and either tuning into the latest television romances, keeping up with a famous K-infested...

The JV basketball team, under the direction of JV coach Laura Carter, played their first official games of the year and placed third at the Lee’s Summit West High School tournament Nov. 28-29 and Dec....

Senior Maddi McMaster dances alongside Blue Valley Northwest senior Gage Hall.

Students and their mothers were able to attend the annual Mother Daughter Luncheon at a new location, the Marriott Muehlebach Tower, on Aug. 18. The L'Esprit de Sion themed afternoon celebrated the French...

All throughout grade school and even in high school, I’ve been pegged as the “smart kid” and oftentimes nothing more. I frequently felt insignificant beyond the grades that I received. It seemed...