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News
Enright's Spanish II class after earning third place in Spanish films.
World Languages Classes Participate in The University of Central Missouri Modern Language Film Festival
Harper Adams, News Editor • April 22, 2025

On Fri. April 4, the French and Spanish classes attended the University of Central Missouri Modern Languages Film Festival. To be eligible to compete for awards, films needed to be fully in their category’s language, and...

From the left, seniors Jameson Mangold, Hannah Rahe and Abigail Faimon at the 2025 Prom Pep Assembly
Meet the 2025 Prom Court Candidates
Jenna Campbell, Writer, Arts & Entertainment Editor • April 11, 2025
Medalists at the Job Fair at Johnson County Community College.
Olathe West CBR Students Place Third at Job Olympics Competition
Harper Adams, News Editor • April 1, 2025
Sports
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Which Picks Didn’t Make Sense At The 2025 NFL Draft?
Caleb Robles, Sports Editor • April 28, 2025

The NFL Draft signifies hope. For all 32 teams in the NFL, the draft has a chance to vault them into...

Westside dance team photo at their banquet.
Record Breakers: Taking Westside Dance to a New Level
Maddie Walle, Writer • April 24, 2025
Senior #6 Maliyah Warren in the practice circle
Girls’ Varsity Softball Team Starts the Season Off With Victory
Maddie Walle, Writer • April 10, 2025
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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.

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Principal Jay Novacek gives a speech to the retiring teachers and staff.

Gallery: Class of 2025 Graduation

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

“Archer's Voice”: A Beautiful Love Story

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What’s Next? Seniors Share The Diverse Post High School Options They are Pursuing

What’s Next? Seniors Share The Diverse Post High School Options They are Pursuing

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From the left, seniors Jameson Mangold, Hannah Rahe and Abigail Faimon at the 2025 Prom Pep Assembly

Meet the 2025 Prom Court Candidates

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Family Vlogging: Exploitation Should Not Be a Trend
Violet Vallad, Writer, Feature Editor • April 17, 2025

Family vlogging became a YouTube craze over a decade and a half ago when the “Shaytards” began posting videos surrounding their children’s activities. Their YouTube...

Seniors filled out pennants to hang in the senior satellite library with the names of schools they were accepted to.
College Counseling: Being Successful During Your Senior Year
Avery Mathieu, Editor-in-Chief • April 14, 2025
There are huge environmental and social costs of cheap clothing.
Unfolding Fast Fashion: Environmental and Social Costs of Cheap Clothing
Violet Vallad and Jenna Campbell • March 14, 2025
Donald Trump is removing months like Black History Month, Women's History Month and Pride Month.
The Importance of History Months
Brenn Dumler, News • March 13, 2025
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Features
Meet student naturalist teacher Amanda Harra.
New to The Nest: Amanda Harra’s Story
Raegan Seaba, Writer • February 27, 2025

Alongside the 21 new teachers in the 2024-2025 school year, Amanda Harra quickly settled in teaching...

Meet the new science teacher at Olathe West, Kaitlyn Allen.
Transitioning through life
Raegan Seaba, Writer • January 23, 2025
Meet Pete the cat, he was adopted after sophomore Gavin Lloyd met him during Give-a-Hoot.
Pete the Cat: An Adoption Story
Maddie Walle, Writer • January 13, 2025
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Arts & Entertainment
Netflix miniseries "Adolescence" cover photo aired 2025 with 99% Rotten Tomatoes.
A Review of Netflix’s “Adolescence”
Brenn Dumler, Writer • April 8, 2025

Adolescence, a recently released Tv show on Netflix, has taken the internet by storm–people on apps...

The racks at Major Thrift are packed full of formal dresses for prom season.
Extravagant on an Allowance: How to Budget Shop for Prom
Jenna Campbell, Writer, Arts & Entertainment Editor • April 3, 2025
"I AM MUSIC" album cover
“I AM MUSIC” Playboy Carti Music Review
Isaac McCalla, Writer • April 1, 2025
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Podcast
Hoot N’ Holler S1 E3
Maddie Walle and Caleb Robles • February 4, 2025

OWTV
24/25 OWTV Final Episode
OWTV, OWTV • May 12, 2025

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Photos
The eighth graders learn OW chants and the fight song during their pep assembly.
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.