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New formal attire isn’t worth environmental impact

New formal attire isn’t worth environmental impact

Lasirra Hines, Opinions Editor April 11, 2022

Prom is in a little over a week, and with that comes the demand for a new outfit to wear. Whether that be a cocktail dress, a halter dress, a three-piece suit, or donning a corset, high school dances see...

USD 383, please say gay

USD 383, please say ‘gay’

Lasirra Hines, Opinions Editor March 28, 2022

Society has come a long way when it comes to the acceptance and discussion of the LGBTQ+ community. From when the concept was taboo and silenced, to now: accepted, except for the homophobic people, many...

Junior Allie Cloyd proudly presents her Poetry Out Loud Champion plaque.

Forensics Tournament Update: Topeka West, Olathe NW, Poetry Out Loud

McKayla Clark Snodgrass, Page Editor March 7, 2022

Topeka West High School (March 4, March 5) William Graff (Congress)  Yazan Mufti (Congress) Helinna Bontrager (Congress) Maverick Aggson (Poetry) Asa Amama (Impromptu Speaking and...

Women’s contributions to society go unnoticed

Women’s contributions to society go unnoticed

Lasirra Hines, Blue M Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2022

Something you didn’t know about women: pretty much everything.  Like how you didn’t know that Frida Kahlo was one of 35 girls to enroll in Mexico City’s National Preparatory School, that...

Girls sports deserves more support

Girls sports deserves more support

Lasirra Hines, Opinions Editor March 3, 2022

The U.S. women’s soccer team made a historical development in sports. The fight for equal pay has always been a big issue, especially in sports. The team sued the U.S. Soccer Federation for gender discrimination,...

Senior Sam DeLong portrays Fester in The Addams Family production.

‘When You’re An Addams’

Lasirra Hines, Blue M Editor-in-Chief February 28, 2022

“They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky, they're all together ooky, the Addams Family.” Thespians and company gave a chilling performance of “The Addams Family” musical in Rezac...

English Literature curriculum isn’t diverse

English Literature curriculum isn’t diverse

Lasirra Hines, Opinions Editor January 31, 2022

Before the 20th century, literary work seldom included empowered female lead or a non-white lead character. But the continuous growth in the literature world has increased the number of novels centering...

Choir performs various songs at Serenade

Lasirra Hines, Blue M Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2022

The Choir classes brought back the Serenade concert after two years due to the pandemic canceling it last year. The event was held last Thursday in Rezac Auditorium. Students from all classes performed...

Addams Family coming soon

Lasirra Hines, Blue M Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2022

The Thespians cast has been working on the production of “The Addams Family,” bouncing back after a delay last semester.  “Currently, we're working on blocking learning lines, kind of getting...

School shutdown would be unreasonable

School shutdown would be unreasonable

Lasirra Hines, Opinions Editor January 24, 2022

Cases of COVID-19 are rising once again. As of Jan. 21, a total of 90 cases amongst staff and students between Jan. 18 and Jan. 21 have been reported. As the cases rise, there have been thoughts amongst...

Orchestra brings back Orchestravaganza

Lasirra Hines, Blue M Editor-in-Chief December 13, 2021

The crowd shuffled in, taking their seats and filling the auditorium. The lights began to dim, and out walked orchestra director Cody Toll to present the 2021 Orchestravaganza, held Dec. 9 and 10 in Rezac...

Motivational speakers helpful, needs more diversity, warning

Motivational speakers helpful, needs more diversity, warning

Lasirra Hines, Opinions Editor December 8, 2021

There is always a lesson to be learned. People go through their lives learning lessons that, regardless of value, have an impact on their future. These lessons can occur at any given moment and present...

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