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Senior Lia Uhlenhuth,a member of Asian-Affinity, in the quad April 5. She has been politically active all over social media since the Atlanta shooting. photo by Kyra Fieger

The fight to end anti-Asian Hate

by Josie Fox, Opinion Editor April 19, 2021
“It's really good that this is coming to the public eye right now because of what happened, but people don't realize that this has been going on for a lot longer."
Transitioning the Athletic World: Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports

Transitioning the Athletic World: Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports

by Claire Smith, Editor-in-Chief April 16, 2021
On March 18, the Kansas senate voted 24-10 to pass a bill banning transgender athletes in women’s school sports.
Photo illustration of (left to right) Ava Martinez, Jude Patenaude, Ange Dickson and Will Dodderidge. photo illustration by Claire Smith

Identity Evolving: Sharing the Genderqueer Experience

by Claire Smith, Sophia Rall, and Carmon Baker April 15, 2021
There are members of the STA community who do not identify with being female, in which concerns have arisen from these genderqueer and transgender students to administration about their place in the STA mission. These concerns have pushed conversations that have led to policy changes to create a more gender-inclusive environment while abiding by the institution’s core values.
Faith or Fortune? Astrology will decide

Faith or Fortune? Astrology will decide

by Kyra Fieger, Social Media Team March 24, 2021
According to a poll on @DartsNewsOnline Instagram account, over 70% check their horoscopes daily, whether it be out of interest or as a learning aspect. According to the poll, most of the students have taken up at least one new hobby or interest as the year advances, one of the most popular ones being astrology.
Senior Liv Collet and music teacher Steve Perry go over the sheet music at the front of the auditorium in the Music and Arts building Feb. 24. Together, they had worked on the parts of the song that Collet had questions on. photo by Ali Madden

Choir gets creative

by Rachel Robinson, Editor-in-Chief March 24, 2021
Last spring, in the beginning of the pandemic, choir members were not allowed to perform together at all and instead opted to record individual vocals and layer them to create a virtual performance.
 Junior Macy Richardson leans against the walls of the Hobbs Building in the West Bottoms Feb. 24. Richardson hopes to pursue a future in the modeling industry. photo by Becca Speier

Star Spotlight: Macy Richardson

by Rebecca Speier, Photo Editor March 24, 2021
Junior Macy Richardson discusses her involvement in modeling and her hope to continue with it in the future.
Risking safety for spring break 21

Risking safety for spring break ’21

by Sydney Allen, Photo Editor March 13, 2021
Now, with over 29 million cases in the U.S. and 117 million in the world, according to the John Hopkins University live map as of March 8, spring break travelling is risky.
One Year in COVID-19: The Growth of STA

One Year in COVID-19: The Growth of STA

by Claire Smith, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2021
Friday, March 13, 2020, was the last day that students would step foot on campus for the rest of the semester.
Writing a Legacy of Diversity

Writing a Legacy of Diversity

by Lauren Brackney and Josie Fox March 11, 2021
“You never know what seed would be planted and what enrichment graduates from St. Teresa's will continue to bring not only to the community, but maybe even to the country into the world.”
Sophomore Stella Hughes fills out the daily health check-in form Jan. 28. All students must fill out the form each morning for attendance declaring if they will be on campus, absent or learning virtually. photo by Lucy Doerflinger

Schooling Conundrum

by Caroline Hinkebein, Sports Editor February 28, 2021
“When the whole school is in person it is a little scary just like walking through the halls and stuff,” Senior Tess Jones said.
Brookside Toy and Sciences website showcases its various types of products Feb. 1. The website allows for navigation between online checkout and product descriptions. photo by Mara Callahan

Shopping small, shopping online

by Sophia Rall, Features Editor February 17, 2021
“I think online shopping is terrible,” Brookside Toy and Science Owner Holly Pollard said. “But, it’s still necessary.”
Union Station, located in downtown Kansas City, displays their love for the Chiefs on the outside of the building Jan. 29. A banner in the middle reads Run It Back, a now popular slogan amongst Chiefs fans.

The Face of the NFL

by Claire Smith and Rachel Robinson February 11, 2021
Now that the Chiefs have established themselves as a winning team — and Mahomes as a winning Q.B. — there is an overflowing confidence in their ability for success.
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