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Rockhurst High School senior Sam Kidder sits outside of Starbucks Nov. 12. Kidder has taken action in the community and has started his own non-profit called Not Alone KC. photo illustration by Becca Speier

One generation’s actions can transform the stigma surrounding mental health

November 24, 2019

Sophomores Maddison Faul and Kathyrn Hart receive help from Mrs. Blake Sept. 24. In a flipped classroom, students do most of the lecture-based work outside of class and then ask questions during the school day. photo by Lily Sage

College length classes do not define “college prep”

October 24, 2019

A student holds up a phone with an image of a shake on it. Social media is credited as an influence on diet culture. photo illustration by Anna Ronan

Social media sponsorships skew our perception of realistic health standards

September 16, 2019

A sign that sits on the campus of Rockhurst University Sept. 22. Rockhurst provides a number of services for their students including financial aid, counseling, and campus ministry. photo by Claudia Benge

Affirmative action benefits college classrooms

October 24, 2018

Grieving is a process

November 13, 2017

Students came to school on a Sunday following the incident to draw positive messages in the quad. photo by Kate Jones

The media’s response was not warranted

October 16, 2017

illustration by Ellie Grever

Stealing doesn’t “stick it to the man”

December 20, 2016

Illustration by Ellie Grever

Focusing on the black lives

November 30, 2016

Endorsing Hillary Clinton

by Editorial Board

November 8, 2016

Donald Trump is not fit for presidency. Hillary Clinton is overqualified.

An STA student holds a handful of pills. photo by Gabby Martinez

Testing for trouble: Drug testing in schools and at home

September 23, 2016

Parents should respect their child’s privacy when tracking them

by Editorial Board

September 23, 2016

When tracking their children, parents should be aware of their kid’s privacy.

illustration by Ellie Grever

Where we come from helps define who we are, the stereotypes do not

May 7, 2016