On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd’s neck. His hands were cuffed behind his back and he was facedown on the pavement for nine and a half minutes. He knelt...

Wow, I really made it this far. Soon I’ll be walking up onto a stage, shaking an old dude’s hand, (Mr. Novacek if you’re reading this, I don’t actually think you’re old, I’m just saying that...

For decades, students have been given final exams at the end of the year in order to scale how much the student can recall learning from the past semesters. The stress-inducing practice prompts students...

If you have ever driven in the Olathe West parking lot, then you know firsthand the chaos that occurs. The lot is a frenzy of students rushing to find a spot, kids scrambling to get in and out of school...

Many women are familiar with it--the struggle of having too much to carry, and no way to carry it. The problem? The conspicuous lack of pockets in most women’s clothing.  Why is it that men get lots...

Since the announcement of prom hit, many juniors have been annoyed by the decision to only invite seniors. It’s one of the many COVID-19 guidelines enforced by the school; not inviting juniors will keep...

As Joe Biden won the 2020 election over Donald Trump, America expected change. Amidst a nation torn by climate issues, police brutality, and COVID-19, it looked like a new President was just what our nation...

The bell rings.  Over the intercom comes the voice of an administrator: “OK students, it's time for first lunch, please find your way to your designated seat for the year.”  The noise begins to...

It’s March 12, 2020. There are 405 new cases of COVID-19 in the United States. A voice comes over the intercom, “Please take all belongings home with you at the end of the day.”  With the slow...

Imagine having so much money to your name that you could effectively end poverty in multiple countries. This idea of overwhelming wealth does not seem plausible, but there are several people who have so...

*This review contains spoilers. The Queen’s Gambit was released on Netflix on Oct 23, 2020, and has garnered critical acclaim for the show’s intricate production and sets, but also has spiked interest...

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, last minute scrambling for a good gift is almost inevitable. It happens to the best of us. When you’re down to the wire, searching for something your partner...