The Stuff That People Post

May 7, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Opinion

Have you ever logged onto Facebook and seen a post that is totally pointless? I wonder why I’ll see people post the most random things that aren’t worth posting. For example, “ have homework  #schoolprobs.” I mean we all know that you have homework now and at this point of the year, who doesn’t?... Read more »

Morning Rain

April 22, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Feature, Opinion, Poetry

Though it isn't raining today, I thought it would be silly to post this piece but now the weathermen are forecasting rain and possibility of rain tomorrow so it sounds like a good fit. Morning Rain Drip drop off the tree Unto the roof quietly. Creatures stilled, Fog slowing time. Down that... Read more »

Dawn of a New Day

March 28, 2013
Filed under Blogs, News, Poetry

Only a Matter of Time Fog bending over the hillside. The evening creatures returning As others awake for the day. Sunshine begins to cover every nook and cranny. Each leaf casts a new shadow, But continuously changing As the night beings to fade to day. Sparrows begin their sweet melodies Just... Read more »

To make you think.

March 26, 2013
Filed under Blogs, News, Poetry

Well, we all just came back from an amazing spring break. Everyone probably saw beautiful places and nature at its finest. This poem is a sad one in its context about nature and what is happening due to mankind and our growing greed of land. I  hope that this will make you think about nature and... Read more »

With March Comes Madness

March 23, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Opinion, Showcase, Sports

Even if you aren't a fan of basketball, it is very difficult to not be swept up in the mayhem that is March Madness.  In the past few days, college basketball has consumed my life, and I doubt I'm the only one. The crazy thing is, I have only watched 5 out of the 33 games played so far. I could follow... Read more »

Spring Time Activities!

March 14, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Opinion

Yay! Spring! A favorite season of mine, the weather is perfect. Not scorching hot and not finger numbing cold. Pulling out the dresses and shorts, open toed shoes and sandals. Driving with the windows down and blasting the music. BUT, clothes and are not the only thing on my mind! There are many... Read more »

Marina has something to say…

March 13, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Opinion

Well, these next (what seem to be not even two months) will fly by and there is so much I and many others leaving are looking forward to. My past four years I have been allowed to experience so much and try out a lot of new things. I've been spending my time composing clips of other seniors and what... Read more »

SMWest vs. SMSouth Coaches vs. Cancer 2nd Annual Chick-Fil-A Contest

January 29, 2013
Filed under Blogs, News, Opinion

For the second year in a row, Shawnee Mission West and Shawnee Mission South have competed for one week, leading up to the Viking vs. Raider basketball game at South, by purchasing a chicken sandwich and telling workers what school they were from, at the local Chick-Fil-A. The school earning the most... Read more »

Reaching your Resolutions

January 11, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Entertainment, News, Opinion

Reaching your resolutions can be a daunting task this new year. Many people set new goals for themselves: Get in shape Eat healthy Make good grades Reaching your goals can seem impossible at times, but you have to believe you can do it. The best way to achieve your dream is to make a plan. Give... Read more »

Homecoming Recap

October 25, 2012
Filed under Blogs, Opinion

Homecoming season has finally come to an end. It seemed like a never ending process from dress shopping, to dinner planning, to decorating, and the list continues. HC week was much anticipated this year and it didn't fail, for the most part. The week leading up to the dance, I found myself constantly... Read more »