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The Student News Site of Olathe West High School

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The Student News Site of Olathe West High School

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Students often have so much work to do that contributes to stress, and stress is amplified when they put too much weight on grades.

Academic Stress: Your Future vs Your Present

Addison Smith, Online Editor May 15, 2024

Everything we’re told throughout all our years of school has been about the same thing. Work hard, do the best, it’ll all pay off when you graduate. That is what I kept telling myself as I studied...

Senior Tyler Burkett sits on the stairs of the Main Entrance during his last week of high school.

High School Reflection

Tyler Burkett May 12, 2021

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...

Unauthorized Proms are Dangerous for Students

Unauthorized Proms are Dangerous for Students

Riley Keiter April 15, 2021

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...

The emptiness of the library and the commons full of isolated, code-scanning, phone-focused, half-faced students, are a haunting reminder of just how much things have changed.

A High School Eulogy

Caché Goracke, Editor in Chief March 26, 2021

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...

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