Commentary by Hannah Bushman
An unarmed black teen was fatally shot while walking home. Sound familiar? If the answer is no, chances are you don’t own a television or have internet access.
Trayvon Martin was killed in 2012 by George …
West history teacher impacts students
Story by Debbie Flack and photo by Katie Britton-Mehlisch.
Steve Smith is, to many, just a regular ol’ high school history teacher. However, several of his students noticed how truly caring and helpful he is, and how he supports them …
Maurice Greene-Foster’s passion for comedy
Story by Tatum Spurck
There’s nothing like the feeling of bending over with uncontrollable and roaring laughter. Some people, like sophomore Maurice Greene-Foster, strive to bring this sensation to others. Greene-Foster now performs Stand up comedy at a local level, …
New Classes for 2017-2018
Shelby Parscale shows us the new classes you can enroll in for the 2017-2018 school year. …
Jaklyn Smith juggles athletics year round
Story and photo by Riley Lourens
ASU fighter, Saad Awad said, “If you want to be the best, you have to train like the best.” Many student athletes take this to heart.
Sophomore Jaklyn Smith embraces her different talents all …
Students of Color in the Arts
By Daniel Gage
African American students at Lee’s Summit West High School are not always associated with the arts, but there are many African American students in the arts that make a big impact on society and diversity at Lee’s …
What donation centers are really in need of
Anniston Barney shows what these donation centers are really in need of.…
Students take a new look on technology at LSW
Danielle Gorman shows us the new ways LSW is incorporating technology in the classroom. …
The future of Star Wars
Story by Peyton Brasfield
Carrie Fisher has a legacy that most people in hollywood can only dream of. With a career that spans nearly half a century, the death of this hollywood legend has shaken “Star Wars” fans of all …
Super Bowl Recap
Story and Pictures by Larissa Ciafullo
In the most exciting fourth quarter rally in Super Bowl history, the New England Patriots showed their remarkable resolve to do something no team has ever done after coming back from a 28-3 deficit.…