Why AR?

Matthew Parodi, Features Editor
November 16, 2012

Accelerated Reader, a replacement for Reading Counts, is a program used to test a student’s reading level and their knowledge of a book to make sure they read it. The intensions of the program are great: to encourage students to read more by putting a grade behind it. But how effective is the system? The... Read more »

NHS sponsors book drive

Jaden Scott, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2012

Every year, National Honors Society (NHS) takes on one big community service project. This year, they are sponsoring a book drive for the Children’s Mercy Hospital in downtown Kansas City. Katie Dixon, senior and NHS President, is a member of the Children’s Mercy Hospital Teen Advisory Board (TAB)... Read more »

Hunger Games movie: the good, & and bad

Matthew Parodi, Staff Writer
April 20, 2012

Overview: Panem, a country in a future where North America is divided into 13 districts, until district 13 was obliterated by the hands of the Capital. District 13 was only made an example of to show the power of the Capital and a reason not to defy them, this happening after a massive revolution. The... Read more »