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Pirate Performers One Act cast and crew poses after taking home the championship. Contributed by Erica Glidewell
An End of School Year’s Dream
Blair Shroyer May 21, 2026

The theater department brought home the first place championship for their performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” after qualifying for State with their One Act performance for the first time in school history.    “We couldn’t believe [that we qualified to finals],” Erica Glidewell,...

Pirate Performers One Act cast and crew poses after taking home the championship. Contributed by Erica Glidewell
An End of School Year’s Dream
Blair Shroyer May 21, 2026

The theater department brought home the first place championship for their performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” after qualifying for State with their One Act performance for the first time in school history.    “We couldn’t...

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Students Walkout, Protesting Club America and I.C.E.
Jack Shroyer and Adelaide Bonsignore April 29, 2026

Disclaimer: This article was delayed from publication due to administrative review, which altered coverage of the topic.  A student-led protest took place on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, starting in the bus loop at the beginning of Anchor Time. Followed...

More Than A Game
More Than A Game
Tyler Barber, writer • March 20, 2026

On Tuesday, Feb. 24, Platte County hosted the annual powderbuff volleyball tournament. This tournament consisted of teams from all grades. This...

Beyond the Sidelines: Platte County Boys Volleyball Hits the Court as an Official MSHSAA Sport
Beyond the Sidelines: Platte County Boys Volleyball Hits the Court as an Official MSHSAA Sport
Shan Senoga, Staff Writer • March 19, 2026

Boys volleyball has seen a significant increase in popularity, becoming the fastest-growing high school sport by 76% over the past decade. But...

Minimum Wage Increase
December 4, 2025

 Missouri has a process that allows voters to get a bill on the ballot if they get enough signatures, called Initiative Petition Process and...

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The Mii-lennium Begins
Gabriel Miller May 22, 2026

“Dinkle Winkle Jr.” is not something that naturally comes to mind when thinking about what a game would allow you to name your character....

The Ultimate Summer Blockbuster Guide
The Ultimate Summer Blockbuster Guide
Shan Senoga May 22, 2026

2026 is shaping up to be one of the very best years for movies in general. We already had films like “Project Hail Mary” and “Michael”...

Jacks coffee order
7 Dollars for 7Brew
Jack Shroyer, Editor in Chief • May 6, 2026

  A new coffee shop opened over a month ago in the northland area. 7Brew, known for its enthusiastic "Brew Crew" and vibrant, music-filled...

My Experience at NHSJC
Maliyah Martin May 21, 2026

The energy in the convention center was palpable from the second we stepped inside. It wasn't just the massive crowd; it was the vibe of a thousand...

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