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Liam Payne passed away at the age of 31 on October 16.

Pop Star Liam Payne Passed Away

Raegan Seaba, Writer November 12, 2024

One Direction. A group that hardly needs introduction. The boy band that stole the hearts of teen girls throughout the early 2000s. The band's fans were struck with the news of Liam Payne’s death in...

Esports teammates compete in a practice Super Smash Bros. duel.

Olathe West Esports Team Begins Its Second Season

Harper Adams, Writer, Profile editor November 5, 2024

Esports are nothing new. The first nationwide Space Invaders competition was held in 1980, featuring 10,000 competitors. This tournament paved the way for Donkey Kong, StreetFighter, Goldeneye and other...

There are so many resources available to voters to make them prepared for the election.

What You Need To Know This Election Day

Chamiru Liyanawaduge, Writer November 1, 2024

The 2024 election is right around the corner and the outcome is looking rather unclear. The main ticket presidential candidates are former President Donald J. Trump (Rep.) and Vice President Kamala Harris...

The marching band practices their field show doing their morning practices.

Band Brings the Heat With ‘The Summit’

Chamiru Liyanawaduge, Writer September 19, 2024

The Marching Owls kicked off their season with band camp in the summer, making ample progress on their latest competition show ‘The Summit.’ The Band’s assistant director, John Wickersham describes...

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

Chamiru Liyanawaduge, Writer August 30, 2024

Seniors feel all sorts of emotions regarding the upcoming election in November. As we mature into self-sufficient citizens in a modern American society, the responsibility of the future invokes passionate...

Freshman learn chants during Freshman orientation on the first day of school.

Upperclassmen Welcome the New Freshman Class

Avery Mathieu, Editor-in-Chief August 19, 2024

On Wednesday, August 14, students began the 2024-25 school year. But the day before, upperclassmen who volunteered their time welcomed the incoming freshmen for a first half day of school. The Link...

AP teachers give students work to prepare for their exams.

AP Exams Have Started

Avery Mathieu, Writer May 13, 2024

Exams for students in AP classes have begun, starting on Monday, May 6 and taking place through May 17. AP exams are an optional test for any students in an AP class. In the fall, students in AP...

TSA heads to nationals in Florida on June 26-30.

Tech Students Set to Advance to Nationals

Logan Kraft, Writer April 23, 2024

TSA, a national organization that allows students to grow themselves through leadership, business and technology skills, recently competed at State in Salina from March 27-29. Kevin Hulsen, the TSA...

CBR students pose with their medals after the Job Olympics competition.

CBR Students Take Second Place at Job Olympics

Reece Young, Writer April 22, 2024

The IPS crew traveled to Johnson County Community College to compete in the Job Olympics on March 28 and placed second in this competition, along with many individuals receiving medals. This competition...

Students taking their oath during the world language honor society induction.

Students Inducted into World Language Honor Societies

Avery Mathieu, Writer April 4, 2024

On Thursday, March 25, the world languages department had the first annual induction into its honor societies. Last year German teacher Courtney Frets created an honor society, Delta Epsilon Phi,...

The House Passed A Possible TikTok Ban in the United States

The House Passed A Possible TikTok Ban in the United States

Maya Gee, Writer March 26, 2024

A very popular social media app is one step closer to getting banned in the United States. The House of Representatives recently passed a bill that could ban TikTok in America unless it is sold within...

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