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The Student News Source of Shawnee Mission South

The Patriot

The Student News Source of Shawnee Mission South

The Patriot

Filming videos for KSMS, Hayden Ramierez films people for the KSMS halloween show during seminar.

KSMS records

Charlotte Inghram, Photographer November 5, 2025

How to eat for cheap for Halloween

How to eat for cheap for Halloween

Brady Gilmore, Reporter October 31, 2025

 Do you get hungry on Halloween? Then you should stop by at any Chipotle, Krispy Kreme, or Qdoba locations on Halloween night for free food or discounts when wearing a costume! Are you hosting a spooky...

Trunk or Treat Photo Booth

Trunk or Treat Photo Booth

Emmalee Rich, Photographer October 31, 2025

Student Council sponsored the annual Trunk or Treat event on October 29 in the main gym to provide a fun opportunity for kids in the community. A suggested donation of one canned good or $1 granted entry...

Associate Principals Kris Meyer, Jake Bauer, and Ben Richardson in the South auditorium welcoming Freshmen on their first day of school Monday, Aug 11th.

New Staff intros

Kaylee Hartley, Reporter October 15, 2025

Kris Meyer - Associate Principal Q - How is South treating you? A - “South has been great, yeah. So it doesn't matter whether it's the staff or students, everyone has been super welcoming.” Q -...

South Student has a Podcast

South Student has a Podcast

Brady Gilmore, Reporter October 13, 2025

As the artist enters her studio, the mics get plugged in, and their camera starts filming. While it may sound super high-tech and professional, podcasting can be unbelievably cheap and easy to get going....

Was the book better the first read or the second?

Was the book better the first read or the second?

Hailey Godke, Reporter April 30, 2025

The Jewel by Amy Ewing tells the story about trafficked surrogate Violet Lasting, also known as lot 197, and her experience in this dystopian fantasy world. Originally, I was looking for a royal romance...

Les Paul Guitar

Blues: it’s in your DNA

Ren Park, Editor-in-Chief April 17, 2025

Elvis wasn’t the first rock ‘n’ roller. Little Richard wasn’t, either. I’d argue that Sister Rosetta Tharpe was. In the mid-1930s, the concept of female guitarists was practically unheard...

Check your answers!

Check your answers!

April 14, 2025

April Crossword Correction

April Crossword Correction

Evyn Haas, Copy Editor April 9, 2025

The correct clue for 16-Across is "One who went head to head". The answer is similar, but not the same. Apologies for any confusion it may have caused.

Better than Billie Eilish

Better than Billie Eilish

Samara Rowe, Opinions Editor April 9, 2025

If I had to predict Apple Music’s next upcoming artist, it would be Sienna Spiro. I am always looking for underground musicians, and when my boyfriend introduced me to Spiro, I immediately knew I would...

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