The global COVID-19 pandemic came to the United States earlier this year, causing many states nationwide to quarantine their citizens in attempts to keep them safe, and prevent further spread of the virus. These periods of isolation and social distancing …
Exchange Students Come to West
17-year-olds Greg Bianchetto and Carlotta Brognara are the two foreign exchange students here at LSW, both from Italy. COVID-19 has changed many things in lives around the world but according to Bianchetto, the exchange program was relatively the same.
Brognara …
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School Nurses Stay Busy Amidst Pandemic
“Even though students in grades 4-12 are not fully in-person, there is still plenty to do in the health room,” said LSR7 Health Services Coordinator, and LSWHS District Nurse, Terri Hansen.
“At the beginning of the year, it is the …
The Social Dilemma Review
Netflix’s “The Social Dilemma” is a mix between a documentary and a drama that goes in depth about the dangers of social media — as told by numerous former employees of different social media companies.
The film begins with introductions …
Diving Into The School Year
Senior Graham Hayes celebrated his 18th birthday by jumping 15,000 feet out of an airplane. Hayes is now a certified skydiver, from the teachings of the instructors at Skydive Kansas City.
“I wanted to do something fun during COVID. So …
Virtual Fall Pep Assembly 2020
Lee’s Summit West’s Fall Pep Assembly, but virtual!…
Peer Inclusive Environment Makes Impact
Despite the majority of the student body beginning their school year online, West was not empty. Life skills students have been fully in person from the beginning. They were accompanied by peers and members of a new class this …
How Does Quarantining and Social Distancing Affect Student’s Mental Health?
Mental health is often overlooked in students’ busy lives. However, self-improvements flourished during and after quarantine for many.
Senior Dera Okafor started to do yoga and meditation every day to help reduce stress in quarantine. “Anytime I’m facing a challenge …
Newest Season of The Bachelorette Sees Big Changes
“Dale, will you accept this rose?” … 6 ft apart … “Yes.” Clare Crawley, is the new Bachelorette for 2020, or is she? This new season is ripe with rumors and changes leaving some to wonder whether Clare even is …