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Staffer Wishes High School Was More Like ‘The Breakfast Club’

Staffer Wishes High School Was More Like ‘The Breakfast Club’

I don’t think of the ‘80s in neon colors and shoulder pads, or even permed hair and fingerless gloves. My infatuation with the ‘80s is heavily influenced by one man – John Hughes.

 

Senior to Undergo Vascular Ring Surgery to Cure Respiratory Problems

Senior to Undergo Vascular Ring Surgery to Cure Respiratory Problems

Jason Ewing can’t watch scary movies or ride the roller coasters at Worlds of Fun. He can’t even walk the length of his street now without bending over in pain from loss of breath. After March 12 though, things will change. Ewing will undergo major surgery on his left side to fix a birth defect he has had his whole life.

 

Gearing Up for 2012

Gearing Up for 2012

Staffer Kennedy Burgess takes a look at what she thinks will be some of the hottest gadgets.

 

Fifty People, One Question: If You Had Three Wishes, What Would They Be?

Fifty People, One Question: If You Had Three Wishes, What Would They Be?

Staffers Haley Martin and Kennedy Burgess went to Westport to ask people one question and film their responses. If you had three wishes, what would they be?

 

East Graduate Rediscovers her Love for Running Through Road Racing

East Graduate Rediscovers her Love for Running Through Road Racing

After struggling with injuries in her running career at KU, graduate Allie Marquis reinvigorates her passion for running through a marathon.

 

StuCo Members Discuss Changes this Year and Plans for Second Semester

StuCo Members Discuss Changes this Year and Plans for Second Semester

Public Relations Co-chair Joe Simmons, Executive Board Treasurer Jack Kovarik and Executive Board President Carolyn Welter answer questions pertaining to Student Council.

 

Staffer Reflects on Having a Stay-at-home Dad Growing Up

Staffer Reflects on Having a Stay-at-home Dad Growing Up

It’s approaching 6 p.m. and garlic and basil scents from the kitchen fill my house. I can hear the pots and pans clanking  in the kitchen as my dad cooks, humming as he stirs. I peer in from the back porch which feeds into the dining room, leading into the [...]

 

Wilco’s Eighth Album Doesn’t Let Fans Down

Wilco’s Eighth Album Doesn’t Let Fans Down

“The Whole Love” combines classic sounds with experimental riffs.

 

Senior Profile: Haley Stewart

Senior Profile: Haley Stewart

Senior Haley Stewart Pursues Dance at California Institute of the Arts.

 

Restaurant Review: Westside Local

Restaurant Review: Westside Local

Westside Local brings customers into urban-chic atmosphere, but food falls below average.

 

East graduate discovers his passion for DJing

Sigrah Neb was in a trance — bobbing his head slowly, melodically, inside Indie Bar located at the corner of 13th and Main in Power and Light district. His baggy black T-shirt, sporting the words “Snatchy Trax” across his chest, hung on his shoulders while his hand spun the turn table in [...]

 

Senior writes Frequent Friday Based on his Racing Experiences

Senior writes Frequent Friday Based on his Racing Experiences

Senior Sean Bailey incorporates his passion for racing in his latest Frequent Friday.