Online-Learning Extended until April 24

March 21, 2020

BREAKING NEWS Following Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas' announcement of the "stay at home" order March 21, online-learning is extended until April 24, according to President Alicia Kotarba. The...

Expanding Minds Outside the Classroom

March 20, 2020

As the 2020-2021 school year draws near, there have been changes to the regular classes. These new classes will give students a chance to expand their experiences outside of the four walls of the school....

Racing for a Cause

March 17, 2020

UPDATE: March 25 Due to COVID-19 concerns, this year's Storm Stomp was canceled, according to committee co-chair senior Stephanie Vince. All funding raised for the 5k race will go toward next year's...

A Storm Preview

February 26, 2020

Storm basketball is set to go up against rival St. Teresa’s Academy Stars, Thursday Feb. 27 in the gym. The evening will start with a tailgate in the cafeteria at 5:00 p.m. with the varsity tip-off...

Winning the Battle

February 19, 2020

The basketball team won 49-40 against Lincoln Prep High School in a free throw heavy game Feb. 18.  “I think the game went really well,” Head Coach Chad Lynn said. “The most important thing for...

Don’t Call it a Comeback

February 13, 2020

During a home game in the gym Feb. 12, the Storm went up against Metro Academy and won with a score of 47-13.   “I think it was a fun game and good for the team to get a win to motivate us for the...

Feminism is for Everyone

March 22, 2020

Fewer than one in five women identify as feminists, according to polls in the United States and The United Kingdom by the Fawcett Society. This statistic may come as a surprise since, by definition, feminism...

Navigating the Pandemic

March 16, 2020

As spring break dawns on students across America, questions of health and safety regarding the outbreak of COVID-19 arise: is traveling really worth the risk? Many dismiss the severity of the disease,...

People Are the Problem

March 7, 2020

Ask a gun to kill someone. It will not because it is a gun. Ask a person planning to commit a mass murder to choose a weapon, however, and they will almost certainly choose a gun. Though it is true that...

Onward is a Classic Pixar Success

March 18, 2020

Released March 6, “Onward” depicts the heartwarming and at times, nerve-racking, journey of two brothers racing against the clock at the chance to see their late father once more. Their journey is...

Asian Cuisine with a Twist

March 8, 2020

With customizable bowl options, BIBIBOP offers every customer a meal they are bound to enjoy. BIBIBOP opened Jan. 7 in Overland Park, offering assembly-line style South Korean cuisine. As customers walk...

Trendy New Takes on Reality Dating Shows

March 4, 2020

Going into the new decade there has been an abundance of trends from Tik Tok dances to lifestyle choices, but one major trend that has taken over the TV world is new takes on reality dating. Reality dating...

New Year, New Leadership

February 23, 2020

Students voted for the 2020-2021 student body representatives Feb. 13. Winning the election Junior Mary Hudak will serve as student body president, sophomore Tess Tappan will serve as student body vice...

Sassy Divas’ Drill Master

February 21, 2020

Majorette, co-captain of the Sassy Divas since July and a drummer. Her pastimes include a variety of musically-inclined extracurriculars, participating in the musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” acting,...

Sustainable Eating, Unsustainable Living

March 3, 2020

If there's anything that I learned from my three-ish weeks of going vegan, it’s that a diet is a mindset. And my mindset going into this was in the right place: I had been a student in AP Environmental...

Coffee Talk: Valentine’s Day Edition

February 16, 2020