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On April 10, 2024, senior Amity Ianiri and her friends eat their donuts at the Gateway Voters celebration in the library. Gateway award winning books are recognized statewide in Missouri and voted on by Missouri high school students to promote literature, literacy, and reading.

Updated policy proposals regarding Learning Commons regulation for first reading again

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-in-Chief July 18, 2024

Under the updated proposed change of Policy 6310 on Sunday, July 14, Learning Commons material must not contain “excessive or unnecessary” violence and profanity in secondary schools. Therefore, material...

English teacher Dr. Jason Becker holding a sign reading, P6310 will make me afraid to teach diverse authors. Ask me why. The policy will remove many books out of the district Learning Commons and the process to gain approval for specific titles will be slow and smaller scale than demand by librarians and students.

Proposed policies will restrict Learning Commons collection on basis of being “age appropriate”

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-in-Chief June 24, 2024

A flurry of policies introduced for first reading at the Board meeting on Thursday, June 20, 2024 brought yet another wave of community backlash while stirring distrustful sentiments within the community...

The image of each song made by or with a feature by Kendrick Lamar and Drake(From left to right): Push Ups, by Drake, courtesy of OVO Sound, 6:16 in L.A., by Kendrick, Self Released, Euphoria, by Kendrick, courtesy of Interscope Records, “Meet the Grahams, by Kendrick, courtesy of Interscope Records, The Heart Part 6, by Drake, courtesy of OVO Sound, the album FATD, specifically First Person Shooter, by Drake ft. J. Cole, courtesy of OVO Sound and Republic Records, Family Ties, by Baby Keem and Kendrick, courtesy of Columbia Records and pgLang, Family Matters, by Drake, courtesy of OVO Sound and Republic Records, Like That, Official Music video by Future and Metro Boomin ft. Kendrick Lamar, courtesy of Wilburn Holding Co., Boominati Worldwide, Epic Records, and Republic Records, and Not Like Us, by Kendrick, courtesy of Interscope Records. Collage courtesy of Colin Nichols.

Rap Battle or Career Ender?

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-in-Chief May 27, 2024

“F*** a rap battle, this a long life battle with yourself,”  Kendrick Lamar said on “Meet the Grahams.” At first, this “rap battle,” was about petty insults and “sneak” disses(and...

A pile of jeans lays folded on a clothing rack. These jeans have been abandoned and their owner has forgotten the joy that they can bring.

Jamming With Jeans

Abby Myers, Staff Reporter May 26, 2024

I was absolutely appalled by what I had just heard. I was standing in line to use the bathroom during lunch, so of course the line was long. I heard 3 girls across the bathroom using the most slanderous...

Junior Connor Becker sings out to the audience during the opening number of Big Fish. He ended the opening number with the ensemble supporting his final note.

A Deep Dive

Abby Myers and Amity Ianiri May 26, 2024

ABBY MYERS: Junior Connor Becker steps out into the bright stage lights. There is a singular spotlight on him, leaving the rest of the theatre in complete darkness. He looks out onto the audience,...

This picture is from Rod Waves album Nostalgia released on September 15, 2023. The album tells the story of Waves life and his rise to fame. Photo by Hit House Records.

Well Versed

Ian Rashleigh, Staff Reporter May 26, 2024

Music has always been quite the popular art since its introduction to a large variety of audiences. With the addition of new singers and artists also came with them new genres of musical expression. Although...

A dedicated fan sits in their room surrounded by Taylor Swift perch, hugging the new albums vinyl close to their chest with their heart healing with the music. Despite the joy brought to the fan, Swift sang in the duration of the Eras Tour with an already broken heart. Illustration by Moth Payne.

A Song For The Heart

Moth Payne, Staff Reporter May 25, 2024

  Everywhere you go, there’s always music echoing through the area. Whether it be through the loud city’s speakers, in a civilian's earbuds, through someone’s electronic device, an artist using...

A woman watches a celebrity on the screen, dressing in a similar fashion to attempt to imitate her. Celebrities have great influence on their fans and many try to emulate their style.

Celebrity Integrity

Ian Rashleigh, Staff Reporter May 25, 2024

Today our language and actions are affected by influencers across the globe, pioneers in their craft. To the naked eye, it is quite incredible to see what these influencers are capable of when it comes...

Within a dark room surrounded by papers necessary for studying, a student stares down at their phone, the show The Amazing World of Gumball illuminating them.

Childhood Channels

Moth Payne, Staff Reporter May 25, 2024

The television illuminates the dark living room as junior Lia Anzalone sits down on the couch, wrapping herself around multiple warm and cozy blankets as the Monster High theme buzzed through the speakers, ...

Graphic by Hannah Halterman

A Culinary Catastrophe?

Hannah Halterman, Staff Reporter May 24, 2024

A student makes her way through the punchline, picking through the options offered in the cafeteria.

Food for Thought

Ian Rashleigh, Staff Reporter May 24, 2024

On Mondays and Thursdays junior Caleb Herschberger walks into the school cafeteria at the last lunch of the school day, eager to go into the rest of his classes on a high note after having some of the...

The varsity boys volleyball team comes together on the court to celebrate after a successful block in the finals match. Lafayette had many players over six feet so blocking was difficult.

Spiking to New Heights

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-in-Chief May 24, 2024

The varsity boys volleyball team placed second after a loss against Lafayette(Wildwood) in the state championship finals with a final match score of 3-0 on May 22 played on a Maryville University court....

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