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Serving Stability

Serving Stability

by Lauren Brackney, Twitter Editor January 25, 2021
“I think people want to [volunteer] and help in these extraordinary times and so far, we've actually seen an increase in donations, especially monetary donations and that says something about our community of people wanting to help,” Langner said.
Compiled from Creative Commons. Modified by Claire Smith

What Happened on Jan. 6

by Claire Smith and Josie Fox January 7, 2021
On Jan. 6, 2021, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock won the long awaited Senate runoff — changing history in the process. Also on Jan. 6, 2021, Trump loyalists bore arms and stormed the U.S. capitol building, breaking windows and causing the deaths of four people (as of Jan. 7, 8:30 a.m.), also making history in the process.
The University of Kansas Health System is the biggest hospital in the Kansas City area and it is currently caring for the most COVID-19 patients in the city as of Dec. 16. The hospital is located at 39th St. and State Line Road. photo by Rachel Robinson

Kansas City hospitals brace for winter as COVID-19 case numbers rise

by Rachel Robinson, Editor-in-Chief December 15, 2020
“I'm very much worried about the winter,” Jennifer said. “We have hired a lot more staff. So hopefully, staffing isn't an issue. But you know, hospitals only have so many beds and I hope it doesn't become a situation when people are out in hallways or something. But hopefully, that shouldn't happen. We've made lots of preparations. And so we're just hoping for the best.”

Juge Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed into the Supreme Court

by Sydney Waldron, Design Editor October 27, 2020
Judge Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed Oct. 26. 2020 by 52 votes to 48 in the Senate. 
A streetcar stopped at Union station at sunset Sept 26. The highest percentage of passengers that board the streetcar is from the Union Station stop. photo by Caroline Hinkebein

Streetcar set to expand south to UMKC, along Riverfront area

by Rachel Robinson, Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2020
The Riverfront extension will be relatively small, only 0.55 miles. Comparatively, the Main St. extension will expand the streetcar’s reach by quite a bit, adding 3.6 miles to the current 2 mile route. Both extensions plan to start construction in early 2022, at the latest, with the Riverfront extension opening in 2024 and the Main St. extension fully operating in 2025.
Junior Iris Kline utilizes a hand washing station in the quad Sept. 1. Students are encouraged to frequently sanitize and wash their hands in order to stay as clean as possible. photo by Katie Massman

Trial and Error: COVID Precautions

by Sydney Allen, Photo Editor September 16, 2020

St. Teresa’s Academy is back to school in-person, and with this comes some changes in the day-to-day schedule due to COVID-19. STA students have a brand new system to abide by when walking to class,...

COVID-19 changes structure of AP tests

COVID-19 changes structure of AP tests

by Ella Norton, Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2020
Advanced Placement tests will have many changes this year, causing some students to worry about how these new tests will go.
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore through Wikimedia

Getting to know the 2020 candidates

by Iris Roddy, Writer March 6, 2020
A guide to who’s running for the 2020 presidential nominations.
Spirit Club members dance during the pep rally Feb. 19. The pep rally featured a video and dance from Spirit Club, as well as a performance from the dance team. photo by Carmon Baker

Students attend winter sports pep rally

by Carmon Baker, Web Editor February 22, 2020
The pep rally was held Feb. 19 in the gym and featured dance performances from Spirit Club and the dance team.

New staff 2020-2021

February 21, 2020

A massive congratulations to the students listed below who will join the Dart, Dart News Online and Teresian publications staffs during the next academic year. The Dart New Staff Members:  Class...

Students transitioned from Microsoft Surface Pros to the new Dell computers during January and February of 2020. graphic by Lilly Frisch.

Technology upgraded: STA implements new computers

by Carmon Baker, Web Editor February 7, 2020
All STA students will be receiving new laptops in January and February.
Senior Ava Lee watches a video about el Entierro de la Sardina. The Hispanic Honor Society watched two informational clips during their meeting. photo by Mary Massman

Hispanic Honor Society celebrates el Entierro de la Sardina

by Sophia Durone, Features Editor January 28, 2020
The Hispanic Honor Society learned about a Spanish tradition, "el Entierro de la Sardina."
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