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In the Courtwarming game Feb. 3 against North Kansas City High School, senior Kayden Fish dribbles the ball. The boys basketball team won the game 65-45. “My thought process was just to get the win,” Fish said. “Thats the most important thing so that you can have fun afterward and not worry about, ‘I should’ve done this better.’”

Everything To Lose

After falling short of their Missouri state title hopes in the 2021-22' season, the Staley Falcons are back with seven returning seniors, three of which signing to Division 1 basketball programs. The #1...

Moving their arms in a wave motion at the Ability Arts Festival in the Falcon Field House April 11, students dance together. The festival was planned by Public Service and Communication Pathway students and social studies teacher Kendall Benner. “The students were so fun to be around and I also got to experience it with the people in my classes,” sophomore Kalea Scrivner said.

Crafts Festival Held In Falcon Field House

Fallyn Kowalski, Editor-In-Chief, Writer April 14, 2023

     Wanting to give students a creative space outside of their classrooms, social studies teacher Kendall Benner and the Public Service and Communication Pathway students planned this year's...

Staley Originals: 15 Stick Around For Year 15

Staley Originals: 15 Stick Around For Year 15

Elyse Bredfeldt April 9, 2023
     Since the school opened its doors in 2008, staff members have come and gone. However, despite the challenges that come with this profession, there are exactly 15 faculty members who have stuck around for the past 15 years.
German Program Says Auf Weidersehen

German Program Says Auf Weidersehen

Elyse Bredfeldt, Writer, Copy Editor, Editor-In-Chief March 17, 2023

   The retirement of modern language teacher Beth Zobrist brings an end to parts of the German program with it.  After this school year, German I and II will be solely available online, and upper-level...

Polarizing Proposals: Missouri Legislators Push Hot Button Issues

Polarizing Proposals: Missouri Legislators Push Hot Button Issues

Brianne Tremper, Editor-In-Chief, Writer March 16, 2023

  The Missouri House of Representatives has been in the spotlight recently with decisions that some consider problematic. One of the most notable bills, “The Right to Bare Arms,” more officially...

Changing Demographics Bring New Student Unions

Changing Demographics Bring New Student Unions

Fallyn Kowalski, Editor-In-Chief, Writer March 16, 2023

      As the student population grows, it continues to diversify. With almost 2,000 students, the school has seen more diversity in recent years.       Assistant...

In the Courtwarming game Feb. 3 against North Kansas City High School, senior Kayden Fish dribbles the ball. The boys basketball team won the game 65-45. “My thought process was just to get the win,” Fish said. “Thats the most important thing so that you can have fun afterward and not worry about, ‘I should’ve done this better.’”

Courtwarming Game Brings Win, Visit From Mayor

Joe Smith, Reporter February 8, 2023

     Entering the courtwarming game, the boys basketball team was 17-2, compared to North Kansas City High School’s 12-6 record. Students flooded the stands in neon clothes matching the...

A staff restroom placard covers what used to be a picture indicating it was a gender neutral bathroom.

Gender Neutral Bathroom Becomes Staff Bathroom

Willow Wooldridge, Reporter January 26, 2023

    A few weeks before break, the gender neutral restroom near the DIT Pathway restrooms in the back core was changed into a staff restroom.      Some LGBTQ+ students were...

School Lockdown Sparks Policy Review

School Lockdown Sparks Policy Review

Brianne Tremper, Editor-In-Chief, Writer January 25, 2023

     “Lockdown.” That’s what students heard Nov. 30 in the middle of the second lunch shift during the third block.      The intercom announcement...

District Removes Books, Again

District Removes Books, Again

Lily Carmichael, Reporter November 4, 2022

     As the new school year starts, some titles have been removed from the school library. Missouri passed a bill in August banning "sexually explicit material" on school property.  ...

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