Staring at a whiteboard, listening to the teacher drone on and on about who knows what. Students aren’t even paying attention—some sleeping, some talking, some texting. The teacher continues to talk...

Although to some, adoption may be a laughing matter, to others, it is a reality. For most, as a child or even as a teenager, being adopted doesn’t dramatically change life. The child is brought up in...

“All of a sudden, there’s a real person there that you’re in charge of and you’re responsible for their health and well being. It’s overwhelming. It’s profound. It’s definitely one of those...

One of the perks of being a writer is the ability to share your finished work wit others, so they can enjoy your passion too. But creating this finished piece takes dedication and love, and not just for...

Windows down, music up, sun shining, not a care in the world. Teenager drives down the street on her way to pick up her friends. Oh, I love this song! Teenager thinks, so she turns it up. It’s summer,...

If you’ve ever been to an assembly at Shawnee Mission South, you’ve experienced school pep at its peak. The assemblies involve members of Pep Club running around, dancing and singing at the top of...

Schema is a word not often heard outside of a psychology classroom, but it’s something used every day. The definition of the word “schema” according to merriam-webster.com reads, “a mental codification...