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The Patriot

The Student News Source of Shawnee Mission South

The Patriot

The Student News Source of Shawnee Mission South

The Patriot

South Speaks

Kelsey Stevens, reporter May 19, 2026

"I'm excited to get out of high school and kind of have a change of things” - Alice Bar “Getting a better job that'll make more money in college” - Kenton Nelson “Debating in college...

Logos of Chick Fil A, Canes and Taco Bell. Graphic by Alice Keeling.

Last Bite

Alice Keeling and Betsy Erenberg May 16, 2026

Daisy Ellis, Grilled Cheese Burrito–Taco Bell: The grilled cheese burrito is filled with beef, seasoned rice, nacho cheese sauce, three different cheeses, crunchy purple tortilla bits, chipotle sauce,...

Finishing strong, sophomore Murphy Brassel hands the baton off to sophomore Megan Wright at South Relays on April 4.

On Track

Eli Hemphill, Copy Editor May 15, 2026

With clear blue skies over the South stadium at, athletes from schools across the state and midwest, some as far as Colorado, compete in South Relays, one of the most well known and regarded high school...

Kansas legislature passes House Bill No. 2299, banning phones and other devices from schools.
Photo courtesy of the Kansas Office of the Governor.

Signal Lost

Eli Hemphill, Copy Editor May 15, 2026

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed into law KS House Bill No. 2299, officially banning “personal electronic devices” from schools on March 19. The law, which will come into effect on July 1, will prohibit...

Movie Review: Project Hail Mary

Movie Review: Project Hail Mary

Kelsey Stevens, reporter May 14, 2026

Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, came out in theaters March 20, but I personally saw it in theaters March 28. The movie follows a scientist, Ryland Grace, who was sent out along with two other...

Top 10 Senior College Picks 2026

Top 10 Senior College Picks 2026

Brady Gilmore, Reporter May 13, 2026

Top Ten College Picks: University of Kansas: 51 Seniors Johnson County Community College: 44 Seniors Kansas State University: 24 Seniors University of Missouri-Kansas City: 9 Seniors University...

Forced Control

Editorial Staff May 13, 2026

Kansas lawmakers have adopted a new “bell-to-bell” phone ban in schools, claiming it will improve focus, safety, and student success. On the surface, this seems reasonable—fewer distractions should...

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