Star Spotlight: Emma Marsh
by Becca Speier, Photo Editor and Writer
December 19, 2019
Senior Emma Marsh has been ice skating competitively since she was 4 years old and discussed why she still finds herself on the ice.
Christmas puppies: planning for responsibility
by Carmon Baker, Web Editor
December 17, 2019
Despite noticing a negative public opinion on adopting animals as holiday presents in the past, local animal shelters such as KC Pet Project and Wayside Waifs encourage adopting pets as gifts under certain circumstances.
Giving the gift of heritage
by Cara Barone, Writer
December 13, 2019
At-home DNA testing has given millions the opportunity to learn about their ancestry for their own reasons.
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.
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.
Journaling Club revitalizes reflection
by Mary Massman, News Editor
November 26, 2019
New Journaling Club helps students factor reflection into their routines.
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.
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.
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: 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.”
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.
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.