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The Student News Site of Olathe West High School

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The Student News Site of Olathe West High School

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News
The 2024 Homecoming court after the Pep assembly where they were announced.
Meet your 2024 Homecoming Candidates
Avery Mathieu and Harper Adams • October 1, 2024

The marching band practices their field show doing their morning practices.
Band Brings the Heat With ‘The Summit’
September 19, 2024
New voters have a lot of feelings about being able to vote in the upcoming presidential election.
Voting Vibes: How High School Seniors Feel About Voting This Election Year
August 30, 2024
Sports
Seniors jump with joy after winning the Powder Puff game on Oct. 2
Seniors Win 2024 Powder Puff Game
Caleb Robles, Writer, Sports Editor • October 10, 2024

On a balmy Wednesday evening, the smell of various food trucks was in the air.  Students filed into...

The Owls take the field at the Homecoming football game.
Sports Preview: The Week After Homecoming
Maddie Walle, Writer • October 8, 2024
One of the senior teams during the Buff Puff tournament.
The Buff Puff Showdown of 2024
Maddie Walle, Writer • October 7, 2024
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Trending Stories
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The Owls' defense lines up against the Olathe North offense

Football goes 1-1 vs Shawnee Mission South & Olathe North • 155 Views

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The Summer I Turned Pretty is a book series by Jenny Han, adapted into a popular tv show currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

The Summer I Turned Problematic • 100 Views

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"Archer's Voice" has captivated readers, and it is no surprise why.

“Archer's Voice”: A Beautiful Love Story • 97 Views

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The 2024 Homecoming court after the Pep assembly where they were announced.

Meet your 2024 Homecoming Candidates • 90 Views

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Fatima Khalid shares her story on what it has been like to appear different.

Who Owls Are: Fatima Khalid’s Story • 86 Views

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Opinion
Homecoming tickets for the 'Night Under the Lantern Lights' are set at $25.
Homecoming Ticket Prices are Outrageous
Avery Mathieu, Editor in Chief • October 4, 2024

Homecoming week is always an exciting part of the year, jam packed with all kinds of activities to build up school spirit and community.  It is a highlight to many students...

Students are unhappy about not being allowed to use their phones during school.
Technology Policies: Are They Worth It?
Avery Mathieu, Editor-in-Chief • September 12, 2024
Students often have so much work to do that contributes to stress, and stress is amplified when they put too much weight on grades.
Academic Stress: Your Future vs Your Present
Addison Smith, Online Editor • May 15, 2024
Trends don't define you -- you get to define your own style.
Now Trending: Be You
Avery Mathieu, Writer • April 18, 2024
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Features
Fatima Khalid shares her story on what it has been like to appear different.
Who Owls Are: Fatima Khalid’s Story
Chamiru Liyanawaduge, Writer • October 15, 2024

You may have seen her walking in the halls. You may have seen her at lunch. You may have even seen...

Senior Vivi Pflume comes to Olathe West as a foreign exchange student.
Dream of American Life Comes True at Olathe West
Harper Adams, Writer, Profile editor • September 23, 2024
Theatre students bring to light the effects theatre has had on mental health.
Curtains Up: Theater’s Effect on Mental Health
Violet Vallad, Writer, News Editor • September 20, 2024
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Arts & Entertainment
Take a look at the fall festivities happening in the area this year
Places to Add to Your Fall Bucket List
Sydney Vongphrachanh, Photographer • October 24, 2024

Fall is here but coming to an end in a couple weeks, with the weather getting cooler people choose to...

The theater department looks forward to their upcoming fall shows.
Drama Alert! Up and Coming Shows You Can’t Miss
Jenna Campbell, Writer, Arts and Entertainment Editor • September 27, 2024
From left sophomores Jazlyn Zuniga and Brooke Bennett talk to students about sophomore committee.
Get Involved: Exploring Opportunities at the Activity Fair
Jenna Campbell, Writer, Arts & Entertainment Editor • September 6, 2024
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OWTV
24/25 OWTV Episode Seven
OWTV, OWTV • November 1, 2024

24/25 OWTV HALLOWEEN EPISODE
OWTV, OWTV • October 25, 2024

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Photos
Gallery: Homecoming Football Game
Seniors jump with joy after winning the Powder Puff game on Oct. 2
Gallery: Homecoming pep-assembly
Gallery: Old Settler's Day Parade
The seniors pose for a class photo during senior sunrise.
Gallery: Class of 2024 Graduation