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Twin seniors to attend different colleges

Twin seniors to attend different colleges

May 10, 2011

Seniors Gina and Ally Franken wake up in the same house. They dress themselves in the same uniform. They drive to the same school each morning. However, these girls drive separate cars to school....

Stephens College draws several seniors

Stephens College draws several seniors

May 10, 2011

Consistently ranked among the Princeton Review's top 10 best colleges for its theater program, Stephens College has attracted a number of STA students in the past few years. According to STA theater director...

Simple Sushi’s founder misses cooking daily

May 10, 2011

[nggallery id=78] In a spacious room, one wall lined with refrigerators, another with glass, two people work busily behind their desks. At one desk is a chef, shaping fish in decorative ways, and later,...

Family-run market sells less produce, fresh options

May 10, 2011

[nggallery id= 56] Many supermarkets draw in customers with free coupons, and name brands with large quantities of food. At McGonigle's market, it's different. It's not a big supermarket. Mr. Tom Tonnelli,...

Facilities, security teams keep STA going

May 10, 2011

[nggallery id=61] One man worked for 20 years as a 911 call taker and police dispatcher. Another worked for A.B. May in the plumbing department. The other was the facilities manager for the Kansas City...

Competitive culture of ballet raises intensity

May 10, 2011

[nggallery id=76] Ballet is typically seen as a graceful and delicate sport, but behind the scenes it can become competitive, according to many STA ballerinas. According to junior Grace Crowe, who...

STA freshman balances school, gymnastics

May 10, 2011

[nggallery id=82]The Missouri state gymnastics meet in Springfield had finally arrived, and it was what all level 8 to 10 gymnasts spend their year preparing for in hopes of qualifying for regionals. STA...

Track team races to beat emotions

May 10, 2011

[nggallery id=84] People are crying. People are throwing up. People are yelling. People are searching for a quiet place to be by themselves. Those on the sidelines don't see this aspect of the meets...

Beauticians discover new techniques at seminars

May 10, 2011

[nggallery id=79] The back room at Blondie's Salon in Independence is full of different colors, dyes and chemicals used to change someone's hair. The hairdressers learn how to use these new techniques...

Senior, freshman bond despite age gap

May 10, 2011

[nggallery id=70] "Do you think he's our age?" the older girl said. "No," the younger girl responded. "He looks like he's a sophomore." After seeing the 'Justin Beiber haired' boy and his...

Quick run requires lengthy preparations

May 9, 2011

[nggallery id=71] Freshman Cecilia Butler shivers in the dripping rain as she steps up to the starting line where she will run the 800 meter event at the Blue Springs High School track meet April...

Newscast balances script with need for improvisation

May 9, 2011

[nggallery id=57] It's nearly 4:30 a.m. on a Tuesday at the NBC Action News station in Kansas City. The anchors, Christa Dubill and Curtis Jay, as well as the meteorologist, Brett Anthony, add the final...

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