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Meredith McCalmon, Writer

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Meredith McCalmon, Writer
May 16, 2022
Why I believe one of our class’ most hated books is actually one of the best.

“Catcher in the Rye”: To Read or Not to Read?

Meredith McCalmon
May 14, 2022
The process and results of Student Council elections.

STUCO Secretary Riley Cornell Discusses Election Process

Meredith McCalmon, Writer
April 27, 2022
Two years have passed since Covid halted our lives- what has changed?

Reminiscing on the Time When the World Shut Down

Meredith McCalmon, Writer
April 5, 2022
How a young author found her passion for creating fantasy worlds.

Liora McCoy Hopes to Become an 18-Year-Old Novelist

Meredith McCalmon, Writer
March 9, 2022
Bill 167, proposed in Indiana, reflects controversies we face in our local classrooms.

Indiana Bill 167 Would Bring Substantial Changes to Teaching Curriculum

Meredith McCalmon, Writer
January 24, 2022
The Signs of Suicide Program, implemented at Olathe West, is considered by some students to be outdated. OW counselors, however, disagree.

S.O.S. Program Sparks Controversy at Olathe West

Meredith McCalmon, Writer
December 3, 2021
Varsity Volleyball team hosts dig pink event to raise money for breast cancer research. Four out of the five Olathe Schools come to play at Dig Pink.

Olathe Dig Pink Brings Volleyball Teams Together for a Cause

Meredith McCalmon, Writer
November 2, 2021
How one student is adjusting after moving from school in an island to school in America.

A New School Year in a New Country

Meredith McCalmon, Writer
October 11, 2021
After winning State last season, the girls cross country team is hopeful for another successful season.

After Winning State Championship, OW Cross Country Starts New Season on a High Note

Meredith McCalmon, Writer
September 23, 2021
Kanye West recently dropped his new long anticipated album, Donda.

Kanye West Drops New Album After Month-Long Delay

Meredith McCalmon, Writer
September 10, 2021
In-Person School Brings Changes to Olathe West

In-Person School Brings Changes to Olathe West

Meredith McCalmon, Writer
August 27, 2021
Derek Chauvin trial was found guilty on all counts after the death of George Floyd last May.

Verdict in Chauvin Trial Leaves Some Wondering: What Took so Long?

Meredith McCalmon, Writer
May 13, 2021
Leslie Tellez bags up a piece of evidence after dusting for prints.

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Bobby Wimpey and Summer Sperke interrogate a suspect while the rest of their Public Safety class observes.

[Photo] Major Case Event Tests Skills of Senior Public Safety Students

May 10, 2021
Kamri Brooks and Lauren Mehnert interview someone with connections to a suspect.

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Firefighting students connect attachments to a hydrant in a race against their classmates.

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Firefighting students climb aboard the fire truck.

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Upperclassmen members of Public Safety brief underclassmen at the scene of the crime.

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Joe Biden’s Presidency So Far: Promises vs Plans

Joe Biden’s Presidency So Far: Promises vs Plans

Meredith McCalmon
April 1, 2021
How The Top Five Richest People in America Earn and Spend Their Wealth

How The Top Five Richest People in America Earn and Spend Their Wealth

Meredith McCalmon
March 8, 2021
Top 5 Items to NOT Buy Your Partner This Valentine’s Day

Top 5 Items to NOT Buy Your Partner This Valentine’s Day

Meredith McCalmon
February 14, 2021
10 Good Things That Happened in 2020: Finding the positives in a year that seemed to have none.

10 Good Things That Happened in 2020

Meredith McCalmon, Writer
January 13, 2021
While all students have faced many changes and challenges this year, the special education department has had to make even more adaptations to accommodate their students.

Special Education Students and Staff Adapt to Pandemic Challenges

Evelyn May, Meredith McCalmon, and Emily Harter
December 18, 2020
Julie Fishburns advisory collected donations for the Bow Project last year for their Give a Hoot project.

Students and Staff Change Lives Through ‘Give a Hoot’

Meredith McCalmon, Writer
December 16, 2020
Nicholas Sibert

Nicholas Sibert

Meredith McCalmon
November 3, 2020
Kylie Hoff

Kylie Hoff

Meredith McCalmon
November 3, 2020
Lydia Falen

Lydia Falen

Meredith McCalmon
November 3, 2020
Abigail Riego de Dios

Abigail Riego de Dios

Meredith McCalmon
November 3, 2020
Students take some time to review whats important to them in this election, and how it could effect their generation forever.

Students React to the Election

Meredith McCalmon and Riley Keiter
November 3, 2020
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