JD Salinger’s 1951 novel “Catcher in the Rye” is one of the most widely read books of all time, and has been a staple in English classrooms for decades. The novel is famous for its plotlessness,...

You’re writing an email to your boss explaining how you won't be able to make it to your shift this week. “I won’t be able to work on Sunday! So sorry!” you enthusiastically explain. Now, why did...

Effective next school year, the Olathe public schools have decided to cut staff throughout the district, such as library clerks at all levels, kindergarten aids, and not replace teachers who are leaving...

In May of 2020, popular podcast host Joe Rogan signed a deal with Spotify, securing his spot on the popular streaming service. Recently he has made headlines with his controversial comments on COVID-19...

When listening to sad music, your mood does not have to be sad. Say you're in the car, and you’re in a good mood. “Traitor” by Olivia Rodrigo comes on the radio. Your first reaction is sad, but then...

While walking through the halls of your school, you may see familiar faces of friends and classmates. But what is it like to see a familiar face you don’t only see at school, someone you also see at...

We have all tried going on a website and saw the “Web Page Blocked” screen. This happens because the Olathe Public Schools Technology has the ability to restrict our browsers and all settings for that...

As winter sports approach and students begin to attend events and join in on cheers and chants, it is time to discuss the OW symbol that is popular amongst the Olathe West student body. Whether they know...

Since Olathe West opened its doors in 2017, our counseling faculty has worked hard to ensure that each student has the means to get mental help if they’re struggling. On one day of each school year,...

In the United States, there is an ideology of perfection many students are expected to conform to because of outside stressors such as parents and teachers. Mounting stress can be gradual, but if students...

Do you ever have random thoughts when you’re in the shower? When you just think about everything in the universe? I think like that all day, causing distractions from what I should be mainly focusing...

Schools with more than one floor tend to have elevators for those who need transport to classes. They are typically used for those with crutches, wheelchairs, or students with injuries or disabilities....