You may be under the impression that Olathe West is a “green” school, considering we have a recycling can in every classroom and are home to the Green Tech 21st Century Academy. Our principal, Jay...

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 as they pass through high...

When the Olathe School board created the new policy restricting device usage during class time, many students were upset.  Including me.  The policy set by the school board on Aug. 1 can be found...

Everything we’re told throughout all our years of school has been about the same thing. Work hard, do the best, it’ll all pay off when you graduate. That is what I kept telling myself as I studied...

Summer 2024 has been declared as the “Tankini Girl Summer.”  The tankini girl summer is a trend where some girls on TikTok have decided to wear tankinis this summer rather than their usual bikinis. Since...

A fun, competitive and spirited game for upperclassmen. That’s how the popular game “assassins” is described. While that’s how it's intended to be, some people can take it a little far. Which is...

The Olathe school district has officially changed school start and end times for all schools, which will begin next school year. The changes are a result of adapting to a shortage of bus drivers.  Their...

Christmas is one the most loved holidays. It’s filled with joy and traditions and is one of the best times of the year. People come together and celebrate by exchanging gifts, Baking, and listening to...

Warning -- This article contains spoilers and mentions abuse, sex, rape, and loss of children Colleen Hoover's books have been seen all over stores for a few years. Every time I walk into Walmart or...

Throughout Taylor Swift’s career, a lot of people have argued that she is “overrated.” However, arguing that Taylor Swift is overrated, or simply just a bad person, will never be a valid argument....

As a 17-year-old senior in high school, I am finally at the age I’ve always wanted to be. When I was little, I thought being a senior meant that you go out every night, party with friends, do perfect...

  For a lot of people, Christmas starts on Nov. 1. In their mind, the second the clock hits midnight on Oct. 31, it is officially Christmastime.  I have always hated this idea and I firmly...