A New Perspective: BV Southwest offers a fresh start

May 7, 2010 • Stacie Sikora, Section Editor  
Filed under In-Depth, Top Stories

A brand new building, a fresh start, new opportunities, a chance to open a school — all these reasons are part of the motivation for students to attend BV Southwest in the fall of 2010. “I am really excited to go to Southwest next year,” sophomore Alexa Mancini said. “It is like a chance to start... Read more »

Cultural ignorance leads to insensitivity

April 27, 2010 • Emily Grantham, Reporter  
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On Feb. 24, several students arrived late to school. All of them had something in common: the gray smudges on their foreheads. They signed in at the office, using “church” as an explanation. They received numerous strange looks while walking to class. Some were asked, “Hey, what’s wrong with... Read more »

From Ignorance to Awareness: Teens explore diversity

April 27, 2010 • Haley Hansel, Reporter  
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There is no debating the fact that the majority of students share similar cultures and traditions. Although they are not represented in large numbers, there are students who come from more diverse backgrounds. These students may appear no different in the classroom, but in reality, teenagers are often... Read more »

A New Take on Spring Break

March 10, 2010 • Danielle St. Louis, Reporter  
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Spring break brings to mind parties, beaches and alcohol. Some students start booking their trips to Mexico without even considering an alternative. Others have found more positive pursuits, from picking up trash on the roadside to leaving the country on a mission trip. Even for students who want a vacation,... Read more »

In-Depth: Abuse more prevalent than many believe

February 19, 2010 • Matthew Morefield, Managing Editor  
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She walks into the room. Instead of drawing attention, she fades into the background. No air of confidence emanates from her; no soft laughter escapes her lips. She walks into the room quietly, sleeves pulled down over her wrists and eyes on the ground. She has taught herself to blend into the background. “I... Read more »

Inspiring Individuals: Intriguing people share their stories

February 19, 2010 • Stacie Sikora, Section Editor, and Emily Xouris, Reporter  
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Mike Alsin Not only can physics teacher Mike Alsin be spotted outdoors on a nice day, but also on a day that is below freezing. Alsin is passionately dedicated to bicycling. “I started bicycling as a way to stay in shape,” Alsin said. “Through it I made friends, so now it is a physical as well... Read more »

Inspiring Individuals: Intriguing people share their stories

January 21, 2010 • Stacie Sikora, Section Editor, and Emily Xouris, Reporter  
Filed under In-Depth, Top Stories

Debra Waldorf originally intended to be a history or English teacher. After realizing how passionate she was for art, however, she decided to pursue a career in it, and she never looked back. “To be able to look at beautiful art elevates and carries you away,” Waldorf said. Waldorf teaches design,... Read more »

In-Depth: Prescription drug abuse becomes a growing trend

January 19, 2010 • Paige Primovic, Section Editor  
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Drug abuse is a widespread and serious problem among high school students on a national scale. Sometimes, however, people think of “drug abuse” as only including coke, weed, heroin or other narcotics. The term is actually all encompassing; it involves not only prohibited drugs but also medicines... Read more »

In-Depth: Recognizing Addiction

January 19, 2010 • Beth Schulz, Editor in Chief  
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The many pressures teens face can play a big part in influencing choices around risky behavior, specifically substance use. In fact, most teens start using alcohol or drugs to fit in, to try and cope with an underlying problem, or to feel stimulated. Watch for these warning signs: • Sudden, dramatic... Read more »

In-Depth: Homelessness remains a problem in KC metro

November 14, 2009 • Matthew Morefield, Managing Editor  
Filed under In-Depth, Top Stories

Take the highway downtown, take the Troost Avenue exit, and take a moment to look around. Houses are small and run-down. Cars are rusty and beaten up. People are not wearing Abercrombie. Continue east, and at the intersection of I-70 and I-35 in Kansas City, Mo., stand Roger and Tommy. They stand on... Read more »

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