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Junior Grace Patenaude smiles during the finale Nov. 5. Patenaude played King Sextimus, a character who did not have lines until the last number. photo by Katie Massman

Talent over gender

by Rachel Robinson, Opinion Editor December 2, 2019
By giving roles to the actor best suited to them without regard to gender, Prentiss hopes to shed light on the trivial nature of gender as a social construct.
Katrin Hueser, co-owner of German restaurant Affäre, reads order tickets under the window on Nov. 11. Heuser co-owns Affäre with her husband, Martin Heuser. photo by Beatrice Curry

Food Served from the Heart

by Claire Smith, Design Editor November 26, 2019
The “family owned” restaurant trend is seen throughout the downtown Kansas City and plaza area, but some of these restaurants are more successful than others.
Freshman Rosemary Porto has taken up the hobby of bullet journaling in her free time Nov. 13. Filled with holiday countdowns, mood trackers and little doodles, it helps express creativity. photo by Becca Speier

Journaling Club revitalizes reflection

by Mary Massman, News Editor November 26, 2019
New Journaling Club helps students factor reflection into their routines.
Junior Adie Zahner flips through an SAT practice test Nov. 6. Zahner participated in SAT math and English prep courses through STA. photo illustration by Lily Hart

The price of standardized testing

by Katie Massman, Twitter editor November 25, 2019
There is evidence that standardized tests may not be very good predictors of how well students will do in college, but are good measures of accumulated opportunity.
Junior Sam Amey hits a resting position Nov. 1. Amey works with her choreographers to experiment with unconventional movement, creating a unique routine. photo by Amy Schaffer

Star Spotlight: Sam Amey

by Anna Ronan, Design Editor November 22, 2019
Junior Sam Amey discusses her history and future in dance and how she balances her rigorous school and dance schedules, both at STA and outside of school.
Senior Janey Stevenson reacts to the negative impact of mental health issues in the community Nov. 12. Steveson has been open when talking about her struggles with mental health and advocates for others who are struggling. photo illustration by Becca Speier

Combating the stigma: teens address mental health

by Aspen Cherrito and Sophia Durone November 22, 2019
To address widespread mental health struggle, Kansas City high schoolers created organizations and facilitated open discussions surrounding the topic, aiming to destigmatizing emotional struggle.
KCYA displays a wall of decorated tiles Sept. 30. The tiles were made by members of the KCYA community. photo by Beatrice Curry

KCYA: Allowing Space for Growth

by Beatrice Curry, Writer October 23, 2019
“The ceilings are really high and it has an industrial feeling but now that KCYA and HASF are there it has kind of a reclaimed feeling, like it feels like art is reclaiming the industrial building.”
This is a visual representation of popcorn lung after vaping.

Vape users face unknown dangers

by Cara Barone, Writer October 17, 2019
Illegal THC cartridges may be to blame for recent vaping-related lung injuries and deaths.
Freshman Isabel Reyes creates a paper window for a Puerto-Rican flag display in the Hispanic Affinity group Sept. 25. Students create a display for Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, to be displayed at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. photo by Olivia Powell

Innovating inclusion: Affinity groups educate STA

by Mary Massman, News Editor October 16, 2019
The Black Student Coalition, Asian Affinity Group and Hispanic Affinity Group work to eradicate cultural misconceptions and build cultural pride.
Junior Ellie Hatley coos at her dog, Clyde, while waiting for her turn in showing practice, Oct 1. Banksy is a Nova Scotia Duck Toy Retriever, which is known to be a hyper-active breed. photo by Claire Smith

Star Spotlight: Ellie Hatley

by Iris Roddy, Writer October 15, 2019
Junior Ellie Hatley first began showing dogs at age nine and now it is something she hopes to continue doing through college.
Catera Combs as EM, from left,  Jay Love as Ty, Jordan Luty as CJ, and Khrystal L. Coppage as Dayz in The Coterie’s production of “Rise Up: The Struggle of the Freedom Riders.” The play is written by Lisa Evans and directed by Jeff Church, and runs from  Sept. 17 through Oct. 20. photo by Erin Stricker and courtesy of The Coterie Theatre

Learning through a different lens

by Ella Norton, Editor-in-chief October 14, 2019
The junior class saw the play "Rise Up" at the Coterie Theatre and students in AP Literature course saw "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof."
Sophomore Nina Burke works on her computer during geometry class Sept. 23. This is a collaborative class where groups of two people can work on problems together, and gather into a group of four when needed. photo by Lily Sage

Branching out: different classroom styles cultivate new experiences

by Carmon Baker and Lily Hart October 14, 2019
High schools and colleges, including KC highschools, are switching away from traditional lecture-based classes and toward unconventional teaching methods in increasingly large numbers.
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