From labs to golden retrievers to pit bulls, sophomore Taylor Walton said she found her life’s passion two years ago working with dogs. Taylor often volunteers at Wayside Waifs or in the comfort of her own home. Her family has three dogs and sometimes a fourth foster dog. “If we can take a dog ... READ MORE »»

The tapping of pencils and clicking of pens were the only things that could be heard through the expanse of the classroom. Some students worked vigorously on the assignment that had been handed out to them. Some sat in their seats, staring aimlessly as the seconds ticked by on the clock at the front... READ MORE »»

Bare midriff. Bare back. Clothing that is too tight or too loose. Short shorts and provocative necklines. Clothing that disrupts learning is not appropriate. Student will be asked to change his or her clothes. Above are some of the examples of clothing that disrupt learning according to the student handbook appe... READ MORE »»

Standing in line at Haagen Dazs in the Mall of America, senior Eunice Lee received a text with an attached link to a news article from KMBC news titled “Blue Valley school district explains why it’s dropping class rank.” Her gut reaction: disappointment. Her No. 1 class rank would no longer be ack... READ MORE »»

Not everyone’s vote will count in the next election. Kansas’s voter registration process varies from that of other states in that it requires proof of identification — like a birth certificate — to be sent in with the registration. This is intended to eliminate voting fraud, but consequentl... READ MORE »»

As senior Viktoria Komornikova walks through the doors of her new high school, she is greeted by a wave of unfamiliar faces. Backpack-clad students rush by, heading off to their lockers and classes, across a school much larger than the one she is familiar with, filled with more students than she has be... READ MORE »»

His name up next on the list, senior Travis Hampton mentally prepares for his turn. When the previous student exists, he walks into the black box, stands before the improv team captains, and introduces himself. They give him four words to choose from, and he selects Barbie. After taking a few seconds... READ MORE »»