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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

Q and A with Brynn Taylor

Katie Hiebl, Features Editor | January 7, 2020

What class do you go to at the CAA?  I am in the biotechnology program at the CAA. What do you do in that class? I mostly perform labs in that class. We do a lot of real world activities.  What is your favorite thing about that class?  We go on a lot of field trips, do a lot of presenting, go to a lot of conventions, and we do a lot of competitions which are really cool. There's a...

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When One Door Closes, Another Opens

Katie Hiebl, Reporter | May 22, 2019

What made you start diving? So, I was a gymnast before, (diving) and I got hurt pretty bad when I was in my freshman year of high school. My best friend was on the swim team, and so the day I got released from my back brace and could do activities again, she was like come join the dive team. I didn't want to and she literally carried me in on her back to practice. So that is how I got into diving!...

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Annie Caswell, News Editor
February 23, 2022

While there’s no better feeling as a student than a snow day, for teachers it may not be the same case. Lesson planning is one of the most crucial parts of teaching, but snow days can make consistent learning difficult. While the pandemic has made it easier for teachers to adjust to a wrench thrown in plans, it can still be hard to get students to dial back into their school work. “When we have...

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A Busy Day In The Office

Madison Hickert, 21st Century Journalist
April 5, 2017

Gini Horton, 21st Century Journalist
April 4, 2017

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Greta Waller, Reporter | March 9, 2023

Sports are an intrinsic part of American high school life. Students enjoy Friday nights squeezed shoulder-to-shoulder in rows of bleachers as they watch football and basketball games. Cheerleaders, dancers, and band members—all talented athletes in their own right—dedicate portions of their seasons to supporting other sports. Speeches during pep assemblies and daily announcements recognize the...

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Around KC: Jerusalem

Fletcher Knowles, Head Copyeditor | March 8, 2023

When you are on a student’s budget you may be scared to get burned. Many people fear that someplace may not be worth the money and they tend to stick to what you know. But there are so many restaurants that you may have never heard of that could be your new favorite. One of these is Jerusalem Cafe on Westport road. Jerusalem Cafe is a staple of Kansas city serving Greek and Mediterranean cuisine...

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