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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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The Annual Game Of Assassins Has Begun
The Annual Game Of Assassins Has Begun
Riley Cornell, Writer • February 28, 2023

Assassins is an annual tradition for the juniors and seniors at many high schools, including West. The game started Feb. 24 and will finish May 18 or until there is one assassin standing. Every year, students who participate...

Arkansas In-State Policy Is Over
Arkansas In-State Policy Is Over
Corinne Zieg, Writer • February 22, 2023

In previous years, Arkansas gave reciprocity for students in Kansas and surrounding states, but this will be the final year of the policy. Due to an increased amount of student enrollment during 2021-2022, the numbers for...

Girls Wrestling Season Continues Amidst Injuries
Girls Wrestling Season Continues Amidst Injuries
Addison Smith, Caleb Chacon, Stella Brown, and Zach Darby February 1, 2023

Girls Wrestling season started in mid-November, led by head coach Lucas Vincent and assistant coaches Kelly Ledesma and Amanda Robinson.  The team won first in the Wrestling Girls Varsity Tournament on Dec. 30 at Shawnee...

Three Students Get Perfect Scores at Kansas Thespian Festival
Three Students Get Perfect Scores at Kansas Thespian Festival
Caleb Chacon, Zach Darby, Stella Brown, and Addison Smith January 20, 2023

From Jan. 5-7, 43 students from the theatre department traveled to Wichita to participate in the Kansas Thespian Festival, which included workshops, live shows, college showcases, and the thespian competition. Of these students,...

Olathe West Welcomes New Therapy Dog, Birdie
Olathe West Welcomes New Therapy Dog, Birdie
Addison Smith, Writer • February 24, 2023

A year and a half ago, school counselor Kimberly Wright approached Principal Jay Novacek with an unconventional...

Showing Positivity Without Words
Showing Positivity Without Words
Logan Kraft, Writer • February 1, 2023

Starting out your day with positivity can be difficult, but Junior Logan Bryant and Sophomore Lily Rsydam...

Theatre Prepares for First Musical of the Year, Freaky Friday
Theatre Prepares for First Musical of the Year, "Freaky Friday"
Zach Darby, Miranda Elgin, and Logan Kraft October 9, 2022

A disastrous wedding, a wild scavenger hunt, body swaps, and a magic hourglass; all of this and more...

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Girls Basketball is Ready to Take on Post Season
Girls Basketball is Ready to Take on Post Season
Gracie Brown, Writer • March 3, 2023

 The girls basketball team has been putting in hard work and taking home wins so far this season. The...

Boys Basketball Rundown
Boys Basketball Rundown
Annie Self, Writer • February 1, 2023

Boys Basketball is having a hot season. The boys currently stand third in the state and have an overall...

Boys Swim and Dive is Ready to Take on Their Season
Boys Swim and Dive is Ready to Take on Their Season
Gracie Brown and Zach Darby December 7, 2022

Winter sports are starting up, and boys JV/Varsity swim and dive is starting their season. The team is...

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10 Movies to Watch When You’re Bored
10 Movies to Watch When You’re Bored
Bryce Mallory, Writer • February 21, 2023

Getting bored is inevitable sometimes, but movies can be a cure to this boredom. Whether it be comedy,...

Holidays From Around The World
Holidays From Around The World
Miranda Elgin, Writer • December 22, 2022
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A Score Does Not Define You 
A Score Does Not Define You 
Annie Self, Writer • March 3, 2023

Most juniors took the ACT yesterday. A three-hour exam, testing your knowledge in English, math, reading, and science with a challenging 215 questions. But does the ACT actually...

My Body and I
My Body and I
Zach Darby, Writer • February 22, 2023
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