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Deciding to continue his swimming career in college, senior Conner Ripp committed to swim at Missouri State because of location, level of team success, and team chemistry. “I really like the team,”...

Open Instagram and click on the “Trending” feed. Pictures of models in bikinis, body builders flexing, and even peers showing off what is believed to be the “ideal” body flood the screen. Encouraging...

As a result of the media’s influence, along with the constant comparison to other people’s bodies, teens often find it harder to accept their own body image. When senior Jennifer Wayland was a freshman,...

9,000 pounds of potatoes. That’s what senior Rachel Givens, and other members of Senior Women and Men, packaged for people in need when they worked at a local food bank. Senior Simran Panwar, Vice...

Continuing a composting system started in the fall of 2013, Operation 350 is working to keep the system going, despite its possiblity of being cancelled. “A lot of people from the beginning of the...

After more than 25 years in the building, orchestra director Winifred Crock announced her retirement at the Masterworks concert on Feb. 9. “There are so many things that I’ve been trying to...

1. Efficient Phones and computers are only getting faster, and they give an easy way to finish work quickly. 2. More interactive New technology provides an opportunity for students to do something...

As a part of an internship program, senior Laura Stecher spends her 7th and 8th blocks at Shenandoah Elementary School. "I observe occupational therapy," Stecher said. "It's a group of kids in the special...

Finishing her final high school season, senior Elizabeth Leath placed second at the girls State golf tournament. “It was really exciting because my goal was to place top 5,” Leath said. Leath...

1. Good way to meet people Sports are an easy way to meet people from around the school. As an underclassman, participating in a sport is a way to meet older students that can help navigate the way through...

The events in Ferguson have not only sparked a protest and reactions from students but have reintroduced the issue of stereotyping in schools. “I would say racial issues are a stereotype of a certain...

The weekend of Sept. 6-7, thousands gathered for Loufest in Forest Park, an indie music festival with 40 bands, including headline performers Outkast and Arctic Monkeys. There were four different stages...

During his time working at a camp over the summer, junior Robert Shifrin helped a camper who had trouble keeping his bladder in check. “One kid peed his pants four times in one day,” Shifrin...

A member of the Jazz Band and the theater program, senior Jack Connolly works as a leader in Jazz band and the primary Sound Technician for the theater program. “I’m kind of a mini band leader, the...

Many seniors become overwhelmed when deciding what to do after they finish high school. The decision is not made lightly, considering it has an impact on the rest of their lives. Among the endless options,...

With the school year coming to a close, stress piles on with upcoming finals, AP exams, and cramming to fit the rest of the curriculum in before school is over. Even though it may seem there’s no way...

Recently completing a series of qualifying tournaments, the speech and debate team will finish their season with seven state and five national tournament qualifiers. “The last semester has been...

Throughout the school year, some students choose to walk to school instead of taking the bus, a task that becomes challenging in the winter. “It really stinks to walk in the cold weather just because...

Competing at three show choir festivals throughout January and February, Pizzazz, accompanied by their backup band TDL, performs to energize and entertain their audience. “One of the main priorities...

Taking her seventh photo class at Central, senior Natasha Osborn takes pictures of bands and nature while looking to pursue a career in art photography. “I became interested (in photography) in 8th...

Although freshman Trey Sheehan started his high school diving career with no prior diving experience, he ended up being an important addition to the boys swimming and diving team. “For my first season...

After a 13-1 season, varsity football fell to the Lee’s Summit West Titans in the MSHSAA Class 5 State Championship Game on Nov. 30. “Playing a tough opponent like that, our expectations weren’t...

The Powder Puff game will continue for the third consecutive year, giving junior and senior girls a chance to compete in a game of flag football. “I know the senior class is going to show the juniors...

Walking into the Commons on Tuesday, Oct. 29, you could see a group of Student Council members standing by the stairs, with one of them holding a microphone. This is not a very uncommon occurrence, and...

With the departure of former resource officer Bob Evans, Officer Zeus Hernandez has taken his place to help provide a safe learning environment for students. “I wanted to do something different from...

During the morning while most students are in class, senior Hannah Keane is learning with the Pre-Professional Health Sciences Academy to get ready for a career in nursing. “My counselor knew I was...

Freshman Annie Jonz is beginning high school like the rest of her class, and along with this transition she is also getting used to public school after going to a private grade school. "I had always thought...