Story by Carsyn Owens
February 22 through 28 is Eating Disorder Awareness Week. This includes anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating and EDNOS(Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified). Anorexia is food restriction, inappropriate eating habits or rituals. Bulimia is binge eating and purging, or …
Synthetic Drugs Bring Negativity
Synthetic Drugs are becoming more popular because of the sensation it gives the user. But what are they and what do they do to you? Mackenzie Elliot brings you the extended story.…
Teens Blind Read
The library is currently hosting blind dating-through a book. Stacia Anderson brings you the story.…
New Pep Band Mandate Changes Atmosphere
Story by Catherine Hutinett
The Titan Pride Pep Band sets up the band area for the Feb. 17 game against Blue Springs South. A new mandate from the LSR7 School Board made all high schools in the district have a …
Library Hosts Blind Dates
Story by Maddi Cipolla
As you may have seen on bathroom doors around the school, West’s library is holding blind dates, with a book. If you go to the library between February 1 and 28, you can check out one …
Downtown Hosts Chocolate Crawl
On Feb. 7, Downtown Lee’s Summit held the annual Chocolate Crawl. Small businesses in downtown were invited to keep their doors open for people of all ages to come in and snag some sweet treats while getting to know their …
Psychology Students Begin Experiments
Jan. 26-30, IB Psychology 1 students began the experimental process for their IA’s, independent studies required by the IB Program. Junior Emily Doak is pictured here while conducting her IA on junior Jaclyn Roemer. The IA’s are meant to teach …
School Store Now Accepting Debit Cards
Story by Mohammed Rhaimeh
The school store is now accepting credit and debit cards. The school store implemented the new form of payment to make its items more accessible to students. “I usually don’t have cash on me, so paying …
Dr. McGehee Interacts on Twitter
Story by Maddi Cipolla
Superintendent Dr. David McGeehee continues to interact with LSR7 students via Twitter. Whether it is about the weather or the Superbowl, he likes to have “good fun” with the kids. Some admire the way he responds …
Prevent the Flu
At some point during the school day, you will come in contact with germs whether you know it or not. Ashton Dobson tells you how to stop the germs before they get into your body causing illness…
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