A Heartbeat Lives On: Sophomore Zella Handzel, a Kansas Teen of Impact, spreads heart health awareness after the loss of her father By Sophia Brockmeier • February 23, 2026
Written in the Stars: SM East students align their characteristics with their zodiac sign By Bella Broce • February 21, 2026
Teaching the Ropes: Sophomore Arri Janzen coaches rock climbing classes By Libby Marsh • February 20, 2026
A National Success:Senior Eli Moon is accepted to the Honor Band of America, a lifelong dream of his By Rowan McGill • February 19, 2026
Bite the Trend: Food microtrends promote mindless and expensive consumerism By Elena Hull • February 19, 2026
Staying in the Game: Social studies teacher Steve Klein connects with students through basketball By Sloane Henderson • February 19, 2026
Enrolling Representatives: A group of students were selected to be enrollment representatives and help incoming freshman with enrollment By Bridget Dean • February 18, 2026
Students Take A Stand: Students walked out during school yesterday in protest of ICE By Luciana Mendy • February 18, 2026
Opening Greatness: The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony kicks off the games in a lighthearted mood By Hannah Rosemann • February 17, 2026
Give Us Messages: Messages being blocked on students’ MacBooks is frustrating and unfair to students By Bridget Dean • February 17, 2026
Powered Down: Staff and students are conflicted on the proposed statewide school phone ban By Michael Yi • February 16, 2026
