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The Student News Site of Olathe West High School

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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.

The Summer I Turned Problematic

Addison Smith, Online Editor September 6, 2023

Are you Team Jeremiah or Team Conrad? Fans of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” divide into these two categories, but the popular series is now bringing up a new perspective: that the show itself is problematic.  It's...

Summer is here as a time for me to look back and reflect, and well as look forward.

My Summer State of Mind

Bryce Mallory, Writer May 25, 2023

As a junior in high school, being ready for a break from school would be an understatement. Between all my AP classes, homework, finals, projects, concerts, and more, school has been on my mind 24/7 since...

Burnout and How to Deal With It

Burnout and How to Deal With It

Miranda Elgin, Writer May 18, 2023

It’s getting to that time of year; finals are coming up and the sweet taste of summer vacation is just out of reach. As the year comes to a close, it can get hard to find the motivation to do almost...

Scholarships Are Time Consuming And Stressful For Students

Scholarships Are Time Consuming And Stressful For Students

Corinne Zieg, Writer May 8, 2023

As a high school senior, the year is coming to an end. From the beginning to the end of the year, it has been all about college and what’s to come next. This has been one of the most stressful times...

Anti-Transgender Legislation Passed Around The Country: How You Can Help

Anti-Transgender Legislation Passed Around The Country: How You Can Help

Zach Darby, Writer May 1, 2023

More and more anti-LGBTQ laws are being introduced around the United States, especially in states such as Florida and Texas. A total of 498 laws were introduced, with 47 being passed in 2023 alone, two...

Why “Modern Disney” Will Never Be “Classic Disney”

Why “Modern Disney” Will Never Be “Classic Disney”

Addison Smith, Writer April 4, 2023

When I think of my childhood, I think of all the movies I watched growing up: “Tangled”, “Little Mermaid”, “Beauty and the Beast”, “Aladdin”, “Lilo and Stitch” and many more. When...

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 test your knowledge? Or...

Country Music Unnecessarily Receives A Bad Wrap

Country Music Unnecessarily Receives A Bad Wrap

Bryce Mallory, Writer February 27, 2023

Country music is widely known for the thick accents of artists, acoustic guitars, and folk-style tunes. However, a modernized form of country music has risen, creating a contemporary style of music, incorporating...

My Body and I

My Body and I

Zach Darby, Writer February 22, 2023

Growing up, I was never a skinny kid. By the time I was 13, I weighed in at 150 pounds, and 180 by the time I was 15. It was always the norm for me. When my friends weighed in at 80 or 90, I thought they...

Growing Up With Disney

Growing Up With Disney

Bryce Mallory, Writer February 2, 2023

My childhood was almost completely devoted to Disney movies. When I was little, I loved all the worlds old Disney movies could transport me to. I was all about the magic, princesses and the very adorable...

Tips and Tricks to Learn a New language

Tips and Tricks to Learn a New language

Miranda Elgin, Writer January 20, 2023

As the world continues to become more connected, it’s starting to be more and more beneficial for someone to know more than one language. Though, learning a new language isn’t always easy and takes...

U.S. Service Academies

U.S. Service Academies

Bryce Mallory, Writer January 20, 2023

U.S. service academies are becoming increasingly more popular, with more applicants flooding in each year. These services offer a variety of career options within each branch and offer many different majors...

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