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the student news source of shawnee mission south

SM South News

the student news source of shawnee mission south

SM South News

Rin-ne is a new anime from the creator of InuYasha.

Rising Sun: Kyokai no Rinne is Ghostly Fun (4)

Noah Meyer, Blogger May 19, 2015

Time already for another Rising Sun? Boy, I have a fun new show I want to share today. I’m sure there are readers here who love the works of Rumiko Takahashi. And I’m not surprised, since I’m...

What is the wish that will make your Soul Gem shine?

Rising Sun: Madoka Magica Redefines Superheroes (3)

Noah Meyer, Blogger May 12, 2015

Hey y'all! It's time for Rising Sun, and this time we have a heavy hitter of a show for discussion today. When one thinks of anime, Sailor Moon is one of the first things that comes to mind. The show...

Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F: Character Design and Story by Akira Toriyama

Rising Sun: Dragon Ball Z Dominates Box Office (2)

Noah Meyer, Blogger May 4, 2015

Welcome back to Rising Sun! Today, we're going to take a look at a film that has been dominating the box office in Japan, and is set to battle against our American blockbusters. It’s unquestionable...

Rising Sun Salutations (1)

Rising Sun Salutations (1)

Noah Meyer, Blogger May 4, 2015

Good morning, everyone. I’m Noah Meyer of Apple Core, and I welcome you to the weekly Rising Sun blog. Here, we talk all things anime: what shows are worth watching, the philosophy in anime and even...

One of the many elevators in the school building

South Decides to Discard Elevator Keys

Kendall Barker, Writer January 27, 2015

The majority of South's students are not elevator riders, but most have seen peers with crutches or teachers with carts filled with books using keys to unlock the large, cream-colored doors in order to...

Example bond issue ballot.

Mail In Bond Issue Due Today

Sophia Belshe, Writer January 27, 2015

Shawnee Mission is conducting its first mail in ballot to decide the fate of a $223 million bond issue that could pay for new schools, renovations, school safety, security and technology. “I usually...

Capping off a High School Career

Capping off a High School Career

Regina Yan, Writer January 26, 2015

The final night. Graduation. Stadium lights illuminate the field as students file into their seats, all donning matching caps and gowns. This sea of hunter green linen is difficult to accomplish, and the...

Varsity Pacesetters prepare for their novelty dance during their competition on Saturday Jan 17 at Olathe South.

Pacesetters Dance Their Way Through Competition Season

Amelia Holcomb, Ads Editor January 26, 2015

The lobby of Olathe South's gym was a flurry of colors and dancers this Saturday for the 32nd Miss Kansas Drill Team Festival. Dancers from schools all over Kansas rushed about in their brightly colored...

During the Academic Decthalon meeting, three members of the team focus on taking  a practice test to prepare them for their next competition. The team was taking a test over music and had to answer questions after listening to a snippet of a song.

Academic Decthlon: State Bound

Avery Dorsey, writer January 22, 2015

Once again the Academic Dectahlon team is headed back to state  Jan. 24, where they will most likely move on to nationals for the 15th year in a row. This team of just 11 represents the entire school...

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