The transition to a 6A school in Kansas has brought a new level of responsibility and pressure to starter Varsity running back Marquan Washington. With more attention on him and greater expectations, he’s...

“Coraline” is a movie that most people remember from the nightmares it gave them as a kid. The film follows a rebellious, blue-haired girl named Coraline who’s looking for means of entertainment...

My first-ever concert was Green Day, opened by Rancid and The Linda Lindas at the Azura Amphitheater on August 20. That concert was the best night of my life. It was surreal to me because I had never even...

Lilah has always been out of the loop. Her hearing loss cuts her off from the world around her, and her hearing aids aren’t ever going to make up for that. But she’s been raised by two hearing parents...

Homecoming was on October 5 in the aux gym at 7:30. This year's theme was Woodland Waltz. Here are some behind the scenes on Student Council preparation for the Homecoming Dance. Before last school...

The e-pass was implemented during summer. This new pass system has caused controversy leaving people wondering is this really the best way to go about hall passes? Most freshmen who have given their...

The Raiders are playing with a chip on their shoulder this season, trying to rebuild the prestige of Raider football, a program that has won a total of six games since 2018 and leave a legacy that future...

The new e-hall passes in the Shawnee Mission School District have sparked a change for students. Associate Principal Ben Richardson said the district was introduced to these e-passes and evaluated the...

The Raider football team hosted a Jamboree on Friday, August 30. The two opposing teams were the Blue Valley Southwest Timberwolves and the Piper Pirates.    “Well, we're actually in the...

South administrators announced Aug. 9 in a family newsletter that all SMSD schools are implementing new “digital hall passes” for the 2024-2025 academic year. The district will begin to use the...