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November Issue

Elisa Swanson, Web executive editor January 26, 2017

Gabe Vendetti faces off an opponent. The team has multiple games during winter break.

Hockey team works hard during the break

Reese McLaughlin and Hailey Stewart January 19, 2017

Over break, while you may have slept in till noon, the hockey team was still up and moving. The team did well over break, and senior Gabe Vendetti is proud of how much they’ve grown. “We have improved....

The Moores finished pasta. The sauce can be used for noodles and pizza.

Northern Italian Pasta Recipe

Elisa Swanson, Web executive editor December 16, 2016

The recipe began a few generations ago in Dani Moore's family. It consists of tomatoes, garlic and other italian herbs. This sauce is perfect for pasta and pizza. In a pot, saute minced garlic in olive...

Hayden at Klondike leaning against one of the silos.

The silos

Jake Hayden, Staff reporter November 30, 2016

The air was a pleasant 72 degrees with the gentle breeze, the air felt pure with no humidity and no noise. I passed a speed limit sign that I was not obeying by a slim margin, I was too busy enjoying the...

The cheerleading team in Columbia at state. The girls and boy placed first out of 16 teams.

New state champions

Elisa Swanson, Multimedia Editor November 7, 2016

The Spartan cheer team went to Columbia on Saturday, to compete in the Missouri Coaches Association’s state competition. The girls and boy placed first in the small co-ed division, making them the first...

The Saucedo effect

Elisa Swanson, Multimedia Editor November 7, 2016

The band room was more excited than usual with the arrival of Richard Saucedo, a retired band director and now Band of America judge and clinician. For senior Rachel Stepanek, a section leader in the marching...

Freshman had the opportunity to meet representatives from different clubs during an activity fair.

Getting involved

Kira Zerbolio, Staff reporter October 6, 2016

At the beginning of the school year, all students, freshmen included, have the opportunity to join school activities. Students participate in these activities as an alternative to leaving school at 2:20...

Lauren Coleman a varsity member of the cross country team is running at Quail Trail. The meet was hotter than expected.

Girls cross country overcome obstacles

Carlie Connors, Staff reporter October 6, 2016

The start of this cross country season went well for the girls cross country team. Their first race was at Quail Ridge Park on Sept. 2. JV girls cross country did well overall considering some of the struggles...

Goalie Nathan Smith warms up before a game. The soccer team are 8-9.

Soccer loses to North

Angelique Ikeda, Staff reporter October 6, 2016

The game went to double overtime, with both teams struggling to find the net to prevent going into penalty kicks. The Spartans put on some tough pressure and tried to push up by having some high pressure...

Spartan swimmers, including Colin Williams, wait for their event at the swim meet. State is in the near future for them.

New talent on swim

Garrett Allen, Staff reporter October 6, 2016

Drenched in cold sweat, standing on a tall block angled into colder water, nervousness fades to raw determination as Dominic Prince, senior, braces for the brief singularity of pain and technical skill...

September 2016 Issue

Elisa Swanson, Multimedia Editor September 27, 2016

This issue covered the food we eat and how it affects our daily lives. It included food logs from the staff as well as surveys on student knowledge of nutrition facts.

Outside our borders

Outside our borders

Sydney Trendley September 23, 2016

New culture. Different language. Unfamiliar environment. My first out-of-country experience, and you must know, I was ready to dive head first into all the new aspects of a different country. Little did...

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