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To Test Or Not To Test

Jack Warner, Staff February 27, 2019

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...

Prepping his appetizer dish of scallops wrapped in bacon with pomegranate sauce Nov. 15, is senior Cam Tate who is in his first year on the competition team. The Prostart competition team was practicing and perfecting their recipes that they will later use at state competition in the spring. "I love my teammates very much, and they are extremely supportive whenever I'm learning something new or coming up with ideas with them so that we can het first place at state this year," said Tate.

Dishing Out New Eats

Lonyae Coulter, Staff January 25, 2019

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...

Organic vs. Conventional

Organic vs. Conventional

Jack Warner, Staff January 18, 2019

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...

Graphics by: Racheal Mueller

No Meat, No Problem

Kara Morley, Staff January 12, 2019

    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....

At the concession stand, junior Hashim Abu prepares smoothies with ELL teacher Travis Mauzey Nov.16. Abu manages the money raised and paperwork for the smoothie production. "It's definitely made me more organized," said Abu. Photo by Autumn Adams

Good Nutrition is Their Mission

Alexa Schulte, Editor-in-Chief December 21, 2018

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...

Highly ranked gymnasts’ seniors Victor Perez and Evan Manivong sign their letters of intent on Nov. 14 in the Performing Arts Center. Manivong signed to the University of Illinois and Perez signed to the University of Minnesota. “I was happy that it was finally signing day. I had been waiting for that moment for a while,” said Manivong. Photo by Lexi Valdez

Gymnasts Defeat Gravity and Signing Day

Alexa Schulte, Editor-in-Chief December 21, 2018

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,...

After winning third place as a team at cross country state Nov. 3, runners juniors Murphy Corum, Nathan Nguyen, senior Preston Wheeler, juniors Luke Winkler, Jack Warner, Collin Riggins, sophomores Dawson Walker and Drew Sallman stand while wearing their new medals. This was the first time since 1983 that a North Kansas City School District school made it to the podium at state. "It felt great to be up there with all the guys. We had worked all year for that moment and we all did our part to make it possible," said Winkler.

Party Like It’s 1983

Alexa Schulte, StaleyNews Editor-In-Chief November 6, 2018

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...

Taking Home Gold

Taking Home Gold

Kayla Pospisil, Staff October 27, 2018

Coming home with a gold medal from the 2018 Special Olympics state competition in Jefferson City, Missouri, made for an exciting end to a season for freshman Casey Dodge. Dodge plays softball on the Blue...

At the top of the fifth inning, senior Alanna Vawter pitches against Liberty High School in the sectional game Oct. 17. Vawter was on the team all four years with a personal record of 19-4 her last season. “Obviously there was a lot on the line this time. It’s one of those games that you kind of wish you could take back a couple pitches here or there, but that’s part of the game,” said Vawter.

Mixin’ Up the Match Ups

Hailey Milliken October 27, 2018

As of fall of the 2018-2019 school year, the Missouri State High School Activities Association reclassified each Suburban Conference, and the school athletics has moved up from the Suburban White Conference...

This Is Happening

Alexa Schulte, StaleyNews Editor-In-Chief October 26, 2018

Imagine feeling alone, as though no one understands, then one day someone on social media wants to be friends. Now, envision waking up in a cold, dark Cargo box. This is how many young people are currently...

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