Opinion: Pornography is the Pedestal on which Rape Culture Stands
April 8, 2019
Beaten, tied up, and viciously raped, consistently for nine months, Elizabeth Smart told CNN and many other news sites “pornography made [her] life a living hell.” Her captor would come to her excited and “amped up” with porn magazines. He would show her the pages and say that they were go...
Opinion: Is Cheating in School Really That Bad?
March 30, 2019
Filed under Opinion
In every single syllabus I have received in my academic career, there has been at least a paragraph about the class teachers policy on cheating. Any test or quiz or homework assignment, any form of cheating on those would result in a zero. These rules are consistent with just about every teacher policy...
Opinion: The Snow Day Schedule Isn’t as Bad as People Say
March 19, 2019
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The recent buzz around Olathe West has been centered around our (many, many, many) snow days. But worse, is what people have said about making up for so many days off. The changes made to the schedule all went into effect after Spring Break, and seem small at first. To begin, late starts on Thursd...
Opinion: What About the Man Upstairs?
November 7, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Let’s talk about the big man upstairs. Let’s talk about God. When it comes to Him, there are people who either feel very strongly that He exists or does not exist. There are those who have never given it much thought, and there are those who simply couldn’t care less. God, in the words of C.S....
Opinion: Is Maternal Care in Hospitals Enough?
November 7, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Postpartum care is definitely something that needs to be improved. Many women after giving birth get diseases and even die from lack of care after giving birth. A woman should get proper care after giving birth, especially if the side effects are life-threatening. New babies and mothers should have ...
Opinion: Unreasonable Workload, Insufficient Time
November 7, 2018
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As a student, I am overwhelmed by the sheer amount of work thrown onto me. I spend at least seven hours a week on homework, not including studying time. Although I may be in many advanced classes, the workload in all classes is excessive. On Sept. 30th, I spent six hours at a coffee shop with friends a...
Opinion: Le’veon Bell Deserves His Money and He Needs it Now
Peyton Carley, Writer
October 25, 2018
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’veon Bell has yet to join his team this season. After six weeks of football, the Steelers are now into their bye week, but are still without their All-Pro runner because Bell and the Steelers were unable to sign a long-term contract extension this off-season. Prio...
Opinion: Sex-Ed Leaves Students Unsafe, Uneducated
October 25, 2018
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If you have had the fortune of receiving a public school education, then you have also had the misfortune of sitting through the infamous, the painful, the purposeless, Sex-Ed. Now, even mention the word sex to an adult and you will most likely be shushed and told to not discuss subjects you aren’t m...
Opinion: Colin Kaepernick Ad is a Bad Move By Nike
October 5, 2018
On Sept. 7, Nike released its 30th Anniversary Campaign of the “Just Do It” slogan. The face chosen for that advertisement was Colin Kaepernick. The Billboard features a picture of Kaepernick with the quote, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” Colin Kaepernick became one...
Opinion: Gun Violence Sparks Concerns at School
March 27, 2018
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All students are taught that a school is a safe place for them to learn. Yet many students feel unsafe and even scared to go to class. As students of Olathe West, we are taught that we have nothing to worry about regarding safety. In the case of an active shooter, we are taught to follow...
Opinion: What’s the best way to be nice?
Jacob Keenan, Staff Writer
November 29, 2017
Filed under Opinion
Many times, we say to ourselves that we are nice to everyone and are altogether a nice person. However, we rarely look inside to see how every single action affects other people. I tested myself and the Internet to see what people consider nice. To do this, I used the website wikiHow and read...
Opinion: No Trash Challenge
Hannah Snakenberg and Jack Miller
November 16, 2017
Filed under Opinion
: Have you ever thought about how much trash you throw away in a week? It’s a lot. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average American throws away 4.4 pounds of trash a day. We decided to do a week-long challenge where we don’t throw away any trash. We could only use things...
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May 12, 2019
The 2019 NFL Draft was held in Nashville, Tennessee from April 25-27. And despite this year lacking the...
The NBA is Becoming About Me, Not We
May 11, 2019
Let me start this off with a question. In any sport,...
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