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Second-String Soccer Player Learns Lessons on the Bench

Second-String Soccer Player Learns Lessons on the Bench

It’s the second overtime of the game, and the score is tied 9-9. The kicker locks eyes with the goalie, each trying to psych the other out. The whistle cuts the tension like a blade, and the forward launches the ball into the lower right corner of the net. I go crazy with all the fans, but I’m not in the stands.
I’m on the bench.

 

Sea Life Aquarium Brings New “Life” to Crown Center

Sea Life Aquarium Brings New “Life” to Crown Center

On April 6, the Sea Life Aquarium opened its doors to over 1,200 people. It takes visitors from the pond life of Kansas to the shores of the ocean, and then down to its depths. Although smaller than others of its kind, it provides for an intimate experience between guests, education specialists and, most importantly, the animals.

 

Past East Student Chases His Dream of Professionally Dancing in California

Past East Student Chases His Dream of Professionally Dancing in California

It was after two months of demanding dance classes and competitive auditions that senior Grayson McGuire found a reason to believe that he didn’t graduate early for nothing. After auditioning for Travis Wall’s [from “So You Think You Can Dance?”] new reality TV show, the casting director made it a point to tell McGuire that he would have made it if he wasn’t still 17.

 

Lindsey Haymond Competed on TV Show ‘Expedition Impossible’

Lindsey Haymond Competed on TV Show ‘Expedition Impossible’

AP Micro/macro and World Geography teacher, Lindsey Haymond, competed on the TV show Expedition Impossible:Morocco. Despite a fourth episode elimination, Haymond gained valuable experiences while completing challenges.

 

“The Woman In Black” Elicits Eerie Thrills with a Classic Ghost Tale

“The Woman In Black” Elicits Eerie Thrills with a Classic Ghost Tale

“The Woman In Black” provides a chilling story about the haunting of a small town in England.

 

With School, Does Stress Mean Success?

With School, Does Stress Mean Success?

Is sacrificing a social life and free time for school more beneficial than exploring interests?

 

Faculty Alerted About New Drinking Fad

Faculty Alerted About New Drinking Fad

Students have found a new way to sneak alcohol into school functions by soaking gummy bears in alcohol.

 

Staffer Joins Paranormal Investigators in “Ghost Hunting”

Staffer Joins Paranormal Investigators in “Ghost Hunting”

Junior Erin Reilly goes with professional ghost hunters to investigate the supposedly haunted John Wornall house.

 

KCMO School District Loses Accreditation

Nearby Kansas City, Missouri School district fails to meet test score standards, loses accreditation.

 

Fall Television Preview

Fall Television Preview

A preview of five of the biggest television shows out this fall season.

 

“Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” Fails to Deliver a True Horror Movie Experience

“Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” Fails to Deliver a True Horror Movie Experience

Despite an interesting premise and strong atmospherics, “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” falls short of movie-goers’ expectations.

 

East Prepares for Increased Class Sizes Next Year

East Prepares for Increased Class Sizes Next Year

Teachers begin preparing for larger class sizes.