FCCLA Stars of STAR
Kayla Pospisil, Staff
March 8, 2019
Filed under News, Top Stories, Top Stories
For Family Career and Community Leaders of America students, one of the most exciting days of the year was the FCCLA “STAR” events competition that took place at Woods Chapel Church on Tuesday, January 22. Projects from interior design, chapter service project display and fashion construction were...
To Test Or Not To Test
Jack Warner, Staff
February 27, 2019
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Is random drug testing enough of a deterrent to prevent students from using drugs? The Smithville School District thinks it could be. On July 18, 2018, a presentation at a Smithville Board of Education meeting proposed the idea of allowing random drug testing within the district. At the meeting, tomo Drug Testing employee Jo...
Sorry, We’re Closed
February 27, 2019
Filed under News, Top Stories, Top Stories, Uncategorized
The United States just went through the longest government shutdown in American history, and another shutdown may happen in the near future. The shutdown started Dec. 22 when President Donald Trump made the decision to partially close the government in an attempt to gain the funding needed to build a...
You Just Got Served
Hailey Milliken, Staff
February 4, 2019
Filed under Food, Lifestyles, Sports, Top Stories
Basketball: Nia Daniels, 11 Before the game, junior Nia Daniels prefers to keep it light. “I’m really weird, and I try not to eat before the game, like three hours ahead or so. I don’t want to eat too much and not perform well during the game,” said Daniels. When she i...
Dishing Out New Eats
Lonyae Coulter, Staff
January 25, 2019
Filed under Food, News, Top Stories
Prostart has been making all kinds of new foods lately. They’re trying out new dishes and preparing for upcoming competitions, all while dealing with a lack of hot water in the classroom. “They will be making bronco fajitas which is a chicken fajita that has sliced peppers and onions and...
Organic vs. Conventional
Jack Warner, Staff
January 18, 2019
Filed under Food, News, People Of Staley, Top Stories
People who shop at grocery stores are likely aware of the revered organic food industry, and probably have varied thoughts on the subject. Whether they think organic food is healthier, more economically friendly, better tasting or a fad, most can agree that organic food is more expensive. Granted, if...
No Meat, No Problem
Kara Morley, Staff
January 12, 2019
Filed under Food, Lifestyles, News, Top Stories, Top Stories
Being vegan and vegetarian are becoming increasingly popular. Demand for vegan and vegetarian food increased by 987 percent in 2017, according to international delivery service Just Eat. But, some people don’t know the difference between the two. Two students share their diets, restr...
Good Nutrition is Their Mission
Alexa Schulte, Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2018
Filed under Feature, Food, People Of Staley, Top Stories
As a part of a health initiative, the English Language Learning department makes smoothies for the student body. Their goal was to get healthy snacks to students instead of junk food from the vending machines. “The smoothies are something that will maybe hold their hunger a little bit better than...
Gymnasts Defeat Gravity and Signing Day
Alexa Schulte, Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2018
Filed under Feature, Sports, Top Stories
Two highly ranked gymnasts signed their letter of intent Nov. 14, seniors Evan Manivong and Victor Perez. Manivong signed with the University of Illinois and Perez signed with the University of Minnesota, both Division One schools. “I was super excited and proud of myself that all my hard...
Party Like It’s 1983
Alexa Schulte, StaleyNews Editor-In-Chief
November 6, 2018
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports, Top Stories, Top Stories
The boys cross-country team placed third at the Class 4 State competition this past weekend. The last time a team in the North Kansas City School District made it to the winners’ podium was 1983. “I was really excited, because I know we have had guys that did well individually, and that’s always...