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The Stutman Group teaches students about...
THE COST OF
CONSUMPTION pages 14-17
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The Cost of Consumption
Substance abuse speakers enlighten and educate students.
FEATURES
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Johnnie Calloway
New technology specialist is no stranger to change.
Knox 18 Felicia Freshman travels the world through passion for futsal.
Brundige 20 Elsa Student body president bleeds purple for her 12th year.
Herbst 22 Anna German student is now serving it up in KC.
SECTIONS NEWS
OPINION
EpiPen Prices 5 Zika Hits Home 5
Alcohol Ban on College Campuses 6 KC Column 7 Gender Bias in Rio 8
SPORTS
A&E
Sion vs STA 11 A New Home, Coach and Team 11 Dance Team Shines 10
Netflix Trends 25 Upcoming in KC 26 Summer Job Confessions 27 After winning a point, senior captain Ali Odermann celebrates during the St. Teresa’s Academy volleyball game. The Storm lost in two sets. See the story on Page 11. Photo by Reagan Amato
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EDITOR’S INK Online This Month
Spirit & Service at Volleyball Game The Sion vs. STA volleyball game highlights senior serivce project.
15th Anniversary of 9/11 Faculty reflect on where they were the day that changed America.
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s the much-anticipated return of pumpkin flavored treats, football and cool weather arrives, we must finally accept defeat. Summer is long gone and the school year is now in full-speed-ahead mode. Tests, projects and readings are being assigned left and right, resulting in late nights and early mornings reliant solely on coffee to stay awake. Weekends pass by in the blink of an eye, alongside that study hall you desperately needed to finish last night’s homework. While the return of schoolwork may have dampened some spirits, the first few months are in no way lacking character. Sock It to Poverty broke all standing records with a grand total of 5,479 pairs: almost 2,000 more than last year. After doing so well, I can only imagine how much of a difference we can make in Food for Thought next month. The mother-daughter luncheon and fashion show was also a big success with its new location at the Marriott Muehlebach Hotel. The oval tables improved conversations and this time the runway graced the middle of the room. As for sports, the JV Golf team took first place at their Junior Varsity Invitational Sept. 1. Varsity Tennis placed second at the Pembroke Hill School tournament Sept. 10, and cheer team performed in front of a sold out crowd at Rockhurst High School Sept 16. This first issue also highlights some of the major changes and obstacles introduced to our country and globe this summer including a continual bias present in this Olympics - and all women’s sports - that needs attention (page 8) and the seemingly unstoppable Zika virus seeping into our country (page 5). And for the lucky seniors who will be old enough to vote, don’t forget to register by referring to our how-to guide on page 4. In case you didn’t know, we’re electing a new president. Make your vote count. The Stutman Group made an appearance Aug. 29, also speaking at Rockhurst and St. Teresa’s Academy that same week, to educate students on the effects of drugs and alcohol. This discussion, along with dangers that can follow alcohol consumption, is highlighted on pages 14-17. As the fall season continues to creep up on us, don’t forget to take some time to enjoy this beautiful season. Look at page 26 for some fun ideas on how to make the most of this fall with your family and friends. In the meantime, meet new faculty member and technology support specialist Johnnie Calloway (page 12). And in the footsteps of student body president Elsa Brundige (page 20), go ahead and step out of your comfort zone to immerse yourself in Sion. Let’s make this year one for the books. Sincerely, Abby and Megan
Sarah Johnson New Assistant Athletic Director discusses her position and the new programs she’s implementing.
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iPhone 7 Hits the Shelves//
Apple’s newest phone has hit the market. The iPhone 7 starts at $649, the iPhone 7 Plus at $769. Highlighted improvements are water resistance, longer battery life, a better camera and a faster processor. The phone lacks an earbud jack but users can purchase a converter that plugs into the charging port. Along with the iPhone, Apple will release compatible wireless earbuds that can be purchased for an extra $159 in October. “I’m getting Matte Black,” sophomore Lilly Concnnon said. “I have the Sprint Phone Forever plan so I just trade in my old phone.” (Photo by Reagan Amato)
Grotto Dedication//
The official grotto dedication has been postponed to May 1 because of additional time needed to complete the statue of Mary. The statue is being crafted overseas. “The grotto will benefit our entire community as an outdoor space for prayer, meditation—a place to educate the mind, expand the heart and empower the lives of all who take time to visit,” Campus Minister Stephanie PinoDressman said. (Photo by Reagan Amato)
Sock it To Poverty//
Sock it to Poverty collected a record 5,479 pairs of socks for Redemptorist Social Services, over 2,000 more pairs than last year. Maison Long came in first with 580, Maison Wilcox came in second with 485 and Maison Murphy came in third with 413 pairs. The winners receive free Winter Formal tickets. “I was really happy with the end results,” junior and member of Murphy’s maison Carolyn Dickey said. “In the past we had not really gone above and beyond, but this year we went all out. I’m really happy with placing.” (Photo by Reagan Amato)
Night of One Acts//
The Night of One Acts performances are Oct. 7 from 7-8 p.m. in the gym. The show consists of 4-6 student written plays. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. “We have moved it to October this year because March was always just too busy,” senior and director Natalie Williams said. “It’s all come together nicely so far. Auditions were fantasitc, rehearsals have been wonderful and I know it wll be an incredible show.” Pictured left is Williams playing air guitar for her skit. (Photo by Abby Smith)
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WORLD U.S. Bombings
U.S. prosecutors have charged the suspect involved in the New York and New Jersey bombings that injured 29 people. -----------
Who’s to Blame?
Eighteen delivery aid trucks were bombed in Syria Sept. 19. The U.S. has blamed Russia while Russia points to terrorists. -----------
Global Leaders Meet in Midst of Crisis
World leaders from 27 countries gathered Sept. 16 for the first time since the Brexit to discuss the future of the European Union and more.
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Zika Hits Home she didn’t feel like herself. “I started out feeling drowsy and dehydrated,” Kindred said. “Eventually, I just felt like I was dying, my whole body hurting.” Kindred received a voicemail from the Johnson County Health BY ANNA TOMKA Department, who declared that she FEATURE EDITOR had the Zika virus. In that moment, according to the Centers for Disease Dusk should have been the Control and Prevention (the CDC), best time of day in the Dominican Republic, free from the blazing sun, if Kindred became one of 13 people it weren’t for the persistent swarms of infected with the virus in the state of Kansas. mosquitos. Over the summer, junior “I was told to stay inside for Maria Kindred served in the crowded two weeks. If I went outside and a city of La Romana with Village Presbyterian Church for three weeks, mosquito bit me, it could infect others helping teach school children English with the virus. So I basically bingeas well as care for infants. Kindred had watched a lot of Netflix,” Kindred said. The 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games traveled to the Dominican to serve brought plenty twice before, and of attention to she was inspired “I started out feeling the virus, with to return. drowsy and dehydrated. concern for the “There was Eventually, I just felt like I athletes and was one particular family of five was dying, my whole body a trending topic in the news. boys I took hurting.” Kindred took under my wing. the necessary The dad abused -junior Maria Kindred precautions, even them and their mother abandoned them. I gave them wearing long sleeves and long pants despite the intense heat. all the food I had, and one of the “I knew that it was an issue in youngest would call me “madrina,” other countries, like Brazil, but I meaning godmother,” Kindred said. didn’t know the Dominican had a lot “The little boy wanted me to be his mother, since he didn’t have one. The of cases. I wasn’t nervous since I had been there before,” Kindred said. “I oldest was 12, the youngest only 2.” thought I’d just put on bug spray and Although Kindred was be fine.” emotionally impacted, she was Initially, many of Kindred’s not anticipating to leave physically friends didn’t believe her when affected, and upon returning home
Junior Maria Kindred travels to the Dominican to serve for three weeks over the summer, and returns home with an unexpected passenger.
Junior Maria Kindred cradles a baby while serving in the Dominican Republic. (Photo submitted by Maria Kindred)
she informed them she had Zika. When the truth was revealed, misconceptions arose about the virus. Some thought she couldn’t have kids in the future and even believed she was very likely going to die from contracting the virus. Dr. Meya Kindred, Kindred’s mother who recently retired from Olathe Medical Center, confirmed that pregnant women can miscarry from getting the virus or have a deformed fetus. She added that the chance of dying is extremely slim, almost unimaginable. “I think there is a lot about Zika that we still don’t know,” Dr. Kindred said. “As a physician, I think we are in the middle of a learning curve.” According to the director of the CDC, federal funds to fight the Zika virus have almost been completely used up. But with so many outbreaks continued research is important.
According to the CDC, there has been 2,964 recorded cases of the Zika virus in the United States and 15,869 cases in all U.S. territories. There is still much to uncover about the virus, but Dr. Kindred said it shouldn’t keep people from traveling to other countries and helping others in need. “Getting to connect with people from around the world is priceless. There’s something very grounding about it and it generates hope whenever I go there,” Dr. Kindred said. “Making a difference motivates me and Maria. If you have the opportunity, take it.” Kindred said Zika will not stop her work in La Romana and she intends to return this fall in order to continue her mission and work on building a foundation for her own charity.
EpiPen Company Sparks Controversy over Prices injectors,” Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Kelly Miller said. “Since 2009 the price has risen from $100 to $600.” Many students and teachers have severe allergies that require an EpiPen. Sophomore Lola Tebbe was diagnosed with a severe nut allergy BY ELLIE CHAFFEE when she was 3. Tebbe takes her EpiPen everywhere REPORTER she goes because it could save her life if she ate any The heart races as the throat starts to swell. type of nut. Wheezing and coughing, the struggle to take in “It’s crazy how much money a life-saving oxygen comes into play. Fear, anxiety and panic device costs especially since they expire so I have to take over the body. Fingers dive into the purse eventually buy new ones,” Tebbe said. and frantically search for the vital device, the For some families, it’s difficult to pay for such EpiPen. After ripping it out of the bag, the EpiPen expensive medication. Kim Tebbe, mother of Tebbe, is immediately injected into the mid-thigh and the is a Health Care Professional. She questioned the epinephrine medication enters the bloodstream. ethical justification of the price increase because But in less than 10 years, Mylan, the largest there is no reason that warrants the price increase. producer of epipens, has raised the price to $600 for As a parent she, along with others, wants nothing a two-pack, a 600 percent increase. more than to protect her child. “Children who require an EpiPen to be kept “When Lola was diagnosed, we received a lot on hand for emergencies often need multiple of education and it was stressed an EpiPen must be
The pharmaceutical company that manufactures EpiPens recently experienced backlash after raising the cost to $600.
with her at all times,” Kim Tebbe said. Kim Tebbe is disappointed with Mylan, but not surprised by their actions. She is aware that pharmaceuticals and healthcare is a business, and Mylan is a for-profit company. Despite the publicity, Mylan was not the first pharmaceutical company to raise prices. The EpiPen received so much attention because of how essential the product is in the first line treatment for anaphylaxis. “With food allergies on the rise, the demand for the EpiPen has risen,” Kim said. “In addition, there is no other competitive product or generic alternative.” In the end, Mylan has said they will cover $300 of out-of-pocket costs utilizing a coupon system, according to Buisness Insider. They also have plans for a generic version that would cost $300 for a two-pack, half the list price of the branded drug.
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OPINION (Photo by Jonathan Lin, Filter by Meg Schwartz)
Campus Hard Alcohol Bans Create Danger College campuses could see an increase of sexual assault reports as a result of ban. THIS EDITORIAL REFLECTS THE VIEW OF THE LE JOURNAL STAFF. TWENTY-EIGHT OUT OF 29 STAFFERS VOTED IN SUPPORT OF THIS VIEW.
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laring speakers, tipsy students and empty red solo cups litter university campuses around the country on most weekends. It’s not a secret. College students drink. Because of this nationwide phenomenon, university administrators are searching for ways to dilute the party-scene on their respective campuses. One method is banning hard alcohol on campus parties in dormitories. But a hard alcohol ban is not the solution. Administrators should not resort to this method because it poses more of a threat to student safety. Such a ban pushes parties off-campus, and can cause sexual assault victims who were drinking hard liquor at the time of assault to hesitate to come forward out of fear of punishment. It only offers an artificial solution to a much deeper problem. Off-campus drinking introduces
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students to unfamiliar environments of sexual assaults, according to the without campus security, emergency National Sexual Violence Resource phones and a large presence of other Center are already not reported by students. college students. This statistic could According to Time Magazine, grow even larger with this new threat an alcohol ban previously in place at being added to the already arduous the University of Kentucky was lifted process of reporting sexual assault. in 2014 in order to pull students Lastly, a campus hard alcohol away from unmonitored bars in ban does not solve deeper issues surrounding on campuses. It Because of the dangers areas. When doesn’t solve the students venture that result when hard issue of sexual outside of campus assault, it doesn’t alcohol is banned on to party, they are solve the dangers more likely to go campus, universities of binge-drinking to bars that don’t should resort to more and it doesn’t keep have restrictions comprehensive solutions. underage students on sales and from getting drunk. happy hours that could induce Also, with options such as beer binge-drinking. and wine still available, underage Sixty-nine percent of reported students still have options. sexual assaults on campus involve In the event of Stanford alcohol, according to Campus University’s ban which occurred Safety Magazine. With an alcohol in light of the Brock Turner sexual ban in place, a victim of a sexual assault case, a hard alcohol ban assault involving hard alcohol faces misses the mark on putting an end to a potential punishment for drinking sexual assault. This puts the blame when she comes forward about her on the alcohol, not the predator, and assault. Even if this student did come makes alcohol a citable excuse for forward, because of the rules of the sexual violence. campus, the perpetrator could use Harvard University was one of the ban as a loophole in court. This the first schools to put a hard alcohol possible punishment poses the threat ban in place. According to a 2001 of keeping this victim from coming study to assess the impact of their forward out of fear. Ninety percent ban, Harvard students found that 85
696,000
students between the ages of 18 and 24 are assaulted annually by another student who has been drinking. *1 equals 50,000 students / legal drinking age is 21
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59.4%
of college students aged 18-22 drink alcohol within a given month.
percent of students had consumed hard alcohol on campus within a year of the ban being implemented. Eighty percent of surveyed students also reported that the ban was ineffective. Because of the dangers that result when hard alcohol is banned on campus, universities should resort to more comprehensive solutions. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism College Drinking Prevention Initiative, enforcing an alcohol ban is a solution with low effectiveness. More effective solutions include restricting happy hours and price promotions, increasing the alcohol tax and enforcing the legal drinking age. University administrators need to look into more extensive, realistic approaches to ensuring the safety of their students. College is a time for young adults to learn to be responsible and to take care of themselves. Students need to be able to make the decision of whether or not to drink on their own in the safety net of campus security and support from their peers. This decision can be informed and influenced by administrators, but when it is force-fed, problems arise.
25%
of college students report academic consequences from drinking such as missing class and earning poor grades.
(All data collected from collegedrinkingprevention.gov)
OPINION
Streetcar Rails Past Rider’s Expectations Taking the streetcar allows for new looks at different parts of downtown KC
seats and young people gripping the support poles with one hand, scrolling through Twitter timelines with the other. Within minutes of traveling BY MADISEN HANE down the streets of KC, we were at REPORTER the River Market. I had been to the River Market before, but I had never When I first heard about the seen it like this. Two men sat on the plans for the Kansas City streetcar, curb playing a guitar and a banjo I was skeptical. I didn’t think many with a sleeping dog and guitar case people would want to use it and filled with one dollar bills at their thought it might have lots of problems feet. Vendors lined the street selling in its first runs. Kansas City isn’t their handmade jewelry and goods. exactly known for its amazing public The smells of Indian curries, warm transportation, right? So, I waited New Orleans beignets and roasting until September to try it for myself. Brazilian barbecue filled the air. The I decided to attack the streetcar farmers market was packed with experience from south to north. After people buying vibrant local produce. paying $10 to park in front of Union Maybe it was this busy because it was Station, I boarded the shiny, white 75 degrees and sunny on a Saturday transportation vessel from the future. afternoon in September, but I have Everyone around me seemed excited to give the streetcar some credit for to be on the streetcar, or they were giving people new and easy access to at least content with the situation. this part of downtown. It was easy to identify who else was Traveling south again on the experiencing this for the first time; streetcar, I decided to stop in the tell-tale signs were gaping mouths Crossroads for some lunch. Although and eyes attempting to take it all the Crossroads are five stops from in. I was surrounded by a variety of the River Market, we were there in people: families with small children in a matter of eight or so minutes. I strollers, elderly people sitting in the realized that right off the streetcar
path there were many food options within walking distance. Barbecue, Thai, Mexican and more upscale restaurants were all nearby. The beauty of the streetcar is that it is free; you can choose to spend no money at all on an afternoon downtown or you can make an evening out of your trip and eat at a fancy restaurant. I chose to air on the cheaper side and split an appetizer at Café Gratitude on Southwest Boulevard. On the final leg of my streetcar odyssey, I ended up back at Union Station where I had started. To wrap up the day, I went to the WWI Liberty Memorial for a quintessential view of the city I had just been in. Kansas City’s is not always the easiest to navigate; it can take me 30 minutes to get from my house in Olathe to downtown, but taking the streetcar was worth the trip. In a two mile stretch, I saw more of downtown in an afternoon than I had in years. The streetcar gave me the freedom to explore the city I love without having to worry about parking or walking long distances. The options are endless; it’s up to you to make the most of your own (Photos of the streetcar, River Market and streetcar experience. Liberty Memorial by Madisen Hane)
Trump Fortifies Wall, Reinforces Policies Donald Trump reiterates and strengthens immigration policy in wake of rumors and confusion regarding his outlandish endeavour.
America for future generations. The original policy that the Trump campaign advertised was quite extreme. He proposed a wall to be built on the Mexican-American border. Trump’s wall will cost about $3 Million per mile, according to the BY PAIGE DUSSOLD Huffington Post. REPORTER However, even this estimate is Republican Nominee Donald low considering the land the wall is Trump gave a speech in Phoenix, being built on isn’t all public land. Arizona on Aug. 31 after meeting with Buying the private land to build the the president of Mexico just hours wall will add many more millions, before on that same day. perhaps billions, of dollars onto the Before the speech, many voters final cost. Now do some math; About were confused by rumors that $3.5 Million (additional estimated Trump would be dialing down his cost for private land) per mile for harsh policies on immigration. In 1,933 miles. That amount comes out his speech, he assured the American to just under $7 Billion U.S. dollars. people that he would not be backing This does not include the cost of down on immigration reform. His personnel to run, maintain, and policies will ensure an improved monitor the wall. economy and will create a stronger Trump’s own website contains a
detailed plan outlining the expenses and the ways in which Mexico will be ‘paying’ for his wall. Whether you are for or against the wall, there is no denying that it is not a well thought out plan to improve our nation’s border security. But Trump won’t stop at a wall. He is proposing no amnesty for illegal aliens and plans to deport two million criminal illegal aliens in the United States, according to Fox News. Trump’s plan is to get the illegal aliens out, and to consequently save the American people millions of tax dollars being spent to fund the incarceration of illegal criminals. The far right is all on board with Trump’s proposals, but many voters in the middle of the pack, liberal and conservative alike, are unsure about The Donald’s plans. It is an enormous undertaking to build a 1,000 plus mile
fortified wall and get the bordering nation to pay for it. Trump had a good chance to soften his policy, especially since it is his most controversial, but he stood strong. Voters are wondering if the stubbornness is a detriment, or if his steadfast follow-through is to be admired. One thing is certain, he has an unwavering view that has not shifted, and offers a very transparent front unlike the ‘crooked politician’ image given by his opponent. Trump has just about said everything he wants to say, and unapologetically too. His plans are for the good of this nation’s economy and well being. No matter the controversy, it is impossible to say that Trump is not doing his best to propose the most effective ways to keep the United States running strong. Good luck, Donald.
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OPINION From left, Alexandra Raisman, Madison Kocian, Lauren Hernandez, Simone Biles and Gabby Douglas celebrate on the medal stand on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, at the Rio Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. The U.S. women’s squad captured the gold medal in the team competition. Photo by MCT Campus
National Anthem Discrepencies Female athletes criticized for lack of patriotism, sparking controversy in 2016 Rio Olympics. BY ELLIE MAGSAMEN REPORTER
All eyes were on the women in Rio, but not necessarily for their stellar sports performances. So-called patriots nationwide slammed three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas who appeared to have a lack of respect for her country. While the rest of the team stood tall and proud with hands over hearts, Douglas presented a sour face with her hands by her sides during the national anthem. However, according to NBC, it was only days later that two white, male Olympians made the same mistake. This time the Internet had nothing to say. Gender inequality is supposed to be an outdated thing, but the topic keeps seeping back into the mainstream, now over Olympic national anthem postures. American Olympians Ryan Crouser and Joe Kovacs obtained silver and gold medals in the men’s shot put event. Few seemed to notice that they, too, failed to put their hands over their hearts for the national anthem just as Douglas had. Still, according to NBC, media outlets continued to criticize Douglas for her attitude and
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lack of patriotism. According to CNN, “Crabby Gabby” became her nickname all over social media. Little to no coverage was publicized for Crouser and Kovacs while social media lit up and shamed Douglas. The differentiated portrayal of female athletes is also shown with Chinese swimmer Fu Yuanhui. Despite earning bronze in the 100-meter backstroke in Rio, she is being both praised and criticized nationwide for her remarks on her menstrual cycle in an interview with China Central Television after her race. Yuanhui told the reporter that she felt extremely tired and in physical pain due to her period that had arrived the day before. Some may wonder how a casual remark of something so typical could cause such a stir. In China, it is very unusual and frowned upon for a woman to speak about such a thing. This taboo comes from a Chinese culture of gender inequality in the midst of a patriarchal society in place for hundreds of years. Even tampons are hard to find in China, according to The Guardian. Few to none criticize the male athletes in this day and age. Ryan Lochte’s ridiculous behavior in Rio at a gas station was excused by many, with people claiming the 32 year old is “just a kid.” Still Douglas is the one harassed and disrespected by Americans while they should be celebrating a gold medal win. Though women have been competing in the
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick sits during the national anthem before their game on Sept. 12. “I will continue to support him until change happens,” junior Joileeah Worley said. (Photo by MCT Campus)
Olympic Games for 116 years, they’re somehow still coming up as less than the male athletes. Nonetheless, women in sports continue to rise against the traditional inequality in sports. They’ve come a long way from their start in the Olympic Games in 1900 and will continue to make history.
Heard on Twitter...
Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Marcus Peters raises his fist in the air as the National Anthem plays Sept. 11 at Arrowhead Stadium. “I don’t think it was necessary,” freshman Lacy Whitcomb said. (Photo by MCT Campus)
OPINION
Backlash from Price Gouging Forces Change known as adrenaline, into the body. In proper dosages, epinephrine makes the heart pump faster and, most importantly, opens up airways stopping anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis BY PHILLY BARNER-LEWIS can kill within a couple of minutes of REPORTER exposure to an allergen, like nuts or a bee sting. Mylan, a worldwide company EpiPens save lives. But to be on that says it is committed to setting high standards in the pharmaceutical the safe side, it is recommended to carry two. That now costs consumers branch, drastically raised the prices unfairly on their epinephrine injector 600 percent more than in 2007. Experts say that if arrival to otherwise known as an EpiPen. the hospital can’t be made within Back in 2007 when Mylan first bought the rights to EpiPen, the price 30 minutes of the first injection, the second EpiPen should be injected as was merely $100. As the years went by, the company slowly started to raise well. The vital device should be kept in the household, car or bag of the the price. This year the cost hit an outrageous all time high of $600 for a consumer to be accessed immediately in case of emergency. pack of two injectors. To make matters worse, EpiPens EpiPens are pen-shaped devices come with expiration dates. Most last that inject epinephrine, otherwise
EpiPen pricing is reduced after public outcry and fear of unaffordability.
a maximum 18 months, according to Consumer Reports. The outstanding price spike left people looking for alternatives. Having such a well known product at a completely unreasonable price leaves finding a replacement quite difficult. Some companies like Imprimis are even working on a $100 substitute for Mylan’s EpiPen. Thankfully, due to the public backlash and ethical concerns from their buyers, the company reduced their price back down to what it was about two years ago. Settling at a still hefty price of $300, people are happy that their cries made a difference. Until the fee for the product is at a feasible price, it is easy to see that the market is ready for and needs some competition.
EPIPEN PRICE UNDER MYLAN (According to Business Insider)
FEBRUARY 2007
$100
FEBRUARY 2010
$125
FEBRUARY 2013
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Water-Resistance is Not Enough The iPhone 7 upgrades do not warrant discarding the iPhone 6. BY TONI MATHIS REPORTER
lining up to pre-order the new phone. Pre-ordering sounds pretty great to most people, but Forbes states that the pre-order process will bring Apple’s sales numbers to slump initially as the company would be unable to build as many phones as the market is ready to purchase. Before the iPhone 6s, Apple was already struggling. In February, Google passed Apple as the biggest company in the world, according to their stock numbers. It was even predicted that iPhone
The new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus were introduced Sept. 7 via a YouTube video. In attempt to enitce viewers to the new iPhone, videos on YouTube rolled out. Seeing the effects on the video made people not even think about the differences from the new iPhone to the old, or if this is really a “big” change that is worth the money. Overall the biggest changes appear to be AirPods and No More Headphone Jack the fact that Use lightning jack, wireless the devices headphones or provided adapter will now be waterresistant. The iPhone 7 is available sales would decline now. for the first time in The differences between the old history, according to iPhone 6s and the new iPhone 7s are express.co.uk. not very exciting. According to the Water resistantce unfortunately Wall Street Journal, the new product does not mean the phones can be is “not a game changer” for the Apple used underwater. According to company. Business Insider, the iPhone is water Fans of the iPhone are already resistant, not waterproof. People
should not take it into the pool. Water earbuds? The earbuds, that came with resistance is meant for accidental every other Apple device, cost $29 at drops that fall the Apple Store. The onto the phone Water-Resistant Screen AirPods will cost $159 from rain or the at the Apple Store this Drop proof, not swim proof sink splattering. fall. Along with other Keep in mind, problematic features of Apple’s latest current iPhones are release, the iPhone 7 will no longer not water-resistant, have a headphone jack. That means and this does not no more searching for the aux cord seem to cause many when getting into the car. Other Apple problems. For those earbuds now are practically useless. worried about this Yes, adapters can be purchased, but danger, there are that is an extra $9. water resistant cases. If bought, one runs the risk of Apple refers to losing these pricey accessories. No there new AirPods more borrowing from other people as “magical”, but is since most will either still have regular it really? AirPods earbuds or will not want to risk giving look just like the others their expensive AirPods. newest earbuds only It is not worth the money to buy wireless. To give one of the iPhone 7s, at least right users better audio, now. For everyone to get on board they are connected with buying the iPhone 7, more via Bluetooth. drastic changes will need to be made. According to The Consumers have been asking for years Verge, AirPods will for longer battery life, more durable be able to work with chargers and necessary bug fixes. non-Apple devices. Is it worth Therefore, the trivial changes the price to switch the type of made to the iPhone 7 do not make the grade.
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SPORTS IN BRIEF Softball//
The storm came up short and lost to St. Joe Benton 8-6, but the team recognized vast improvements made this season. “It was one of our most competitive games of the season, and we’re getting close to our first win,” junior Sarah Schaffer said. Pictured is freshman pitcher Maya Bair. (Photo by Maddi McMaster /Le Flambeau)
Volleyball// Dressed in Noah’s Ark theme, students watched the St. Teresa’s Academy rivalry game Sept. 14. Varsity, JV and Freshman teams were all defeated. Varsity lost their first set 25-16 and lost the second set 25-13. “We need to be more confident in ourselves,” senior Sophie Roberts said. “But, overall I thought we were able to play with them.” Pictured is senior Ali Odermann. Story on Page 11.(Photo by Abby Smith)
Golf //
The Storm placed 6th out of 19 teams during the Mo-Kan Tournament at Blue Hills Country Club Sept. 12. Sophomore Mia McLey placed in the top 15 individually. “[McLey] place in the top 15 which was really cool because she was having a good day and shot really well,” junior team member Paige Shankland said. Mcley is pictured left. (Photo by Emma Miller)
Cross Country // Freshman Lily Henkle finished in first place despite muddy course conditions at the Ray-Pec Invitational Sept. 10. “[The course] was so muddy, it was like running in quicksand,” junior Clare Lappin said. “People’s shoes were getting stuck in the mud.” Pictured left the team prepared for the race. (Photo by Madisen Hane)
Time to Shine In light of the new season the dance team creates a parody video while trying to adapt to a young team dynamic. BY OLIVIA DOPHEIDE REPORTER
Gold face paint. Gold streamers. Gold crowns. It’s fitting that the seven-time state champion dance team chose the song “Gold” by Britt Nicole to create a parody of the James Corden video series Carpool Karaoke. The whole team dressed up in gold costumes during the first hour of a Tuesday night practice and split up into four cars to film the video. While making circles in the school parking lot, they belted out the words and laughed along with their teammates. Their successes this year have already been measured by a Team Full Out award, 110% Award and a perfect score at Universal Dance Association camp this summer, but everyone is still adapting to the new atmosphere of the young team.
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“The leadership within the team is different because the juniors are the captains and are leading everyone,” freshman Olivia Townsend said. The idea for their version of Carpool Karaoke came from their coach Shelli Vaughan. According to junior captain Mary Evans, it was the first time they had ever done something like that as a team and they all thought it would be a fun way to start off the school year. They dressed in shiny costumes and attempted to go all out for the video. “It also goes along with our team theme this year “Time to Shine”, which is our motivational slogan to prepare us for a great year,” Evans said. The lone senior Jessica Cloughley has been injured for the last few months and can only participate in certain activities during practice. Cloughley suffered a severe neck injury in a car accident and had a risk of paralysis. (Story continued on lejournallive.com)
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“I hope that we perform very well as a team and perform well in competitions, especially Nationals and State.” -junior Mary Evans
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Field Hockey
“This year is a really big building year for us because we lost a lot of starters. I hope we can step up and play to the best of our abilities and beat Pembroke.” -senior Elizabeth Jackoboice
Volleyball
“Our goal for the season is to win districts because we haven’t in 11 years.” -senior Ali Odermann
Cheer
“I hope that we can all work together and improve our skills because more than half of the team are new cheerleaders.” -junior Megan Breckenridge
Cross Country “I hope more people go to State this year.” -senior Kathleen Gansner
Softball
“The goal is to win a game this year because we haven’t won one yet. [Also] to get better and proceed to build talent on the team.” -senior Natalie Arreguin
Tennis “Our goal is to do our best in every point, game, set, and match. The team works hard everyday in practice and we want to show off all the hard work in our competitions.” -senior Margo Gerke
Golf
“I want to get to districts. And, I want us to get to state as a team.” -senior Abby McLiney
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Storm Sheds Light on a Charitable Cause Varsity volleyball loses game, but wins through senior service project. BY MEGAN OSTRANDER PRINT CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Animals filled the stands. Roars and screams echoed through the air. The chant of “We got spirit yes we do, we got spirit how ‘bout you?” is heard from the opposing stands. Back and forth the students cheered until the rally was over. Girls from St. Teresa’s Academy, clad in denim, chanted about liking their Sion Meat “Raw, Raw, Raw.” This seemed like any other rivalry game on Sept. 14. But it was not. It was Barefoot Night, the culmination of senior Ali Odermann’s Samaritan’s Feet senior
service project. Samaritan’s Feet, a program that gives children hope and a new pair of shoes, is an organization that Odermann is passionate about, especially since sports have had a big impact on her life. Through athletic shoes donations and T-shirt sales, Odermann strives to give hope to children whose dream of playing sports could be answered by a pair of shoes. “Coach Johnson introduced me to the project last year in April,” Odermann said. “She’s really passionate about it. And I met Coach Ibe, who’s the founder of the volleyball side of the organization, and he’s really passionate about it. So by default they made me really, really passionate about it.” Varsity Coach Robert Lampen
helped the cause by participating in the Barefoot Night. He coached the entire game without wearing shoes in order to raise awareness for Odermann’s project and for children who are unable to have athletic shoes. “It was a little awkward at first because I stubbed my toe on the ball cart during warm-ups,” Lampen said. “As the match was being played, I did not even think about it. I am proud of the work Ali Odermann did to raise awareness for the cause.” In the end the Varsity Volleyball game against STA ended in a loss. While the first set began with several rallies and a potential winning outcome for the Storm, the Stars pushed ahead winning the set 25-16. The next set began and ended with the same outcome. The Stars won 2513 to end the game in two sets.
Odermann, co-captain with junior Bridget Roudebush, was disappointed in the loss, but knows the team will be able to grow and learn because of it. “For our next game we’re working on serve/receive and being aggressive,” Odermann said. “We really didn’t do a very good job on offense, and have been working a lot on offensive plays so I think that’s where we need to grow from here.” Because it was the first big game of this year’s rivalry many students came. Senior Scream Team leader Maddie Marquardt hopes to get students excited for the next game by choosing a different theme. “The turnout could’ve been bigger. But to get people to come again in bigger crowds we will pick a really good theme,” Marquardt said.
Tennis Troubles Force Relocation The tennis team experiences changes including a new home, coach and new faces. BY SYDNEY SAN AGUSTIN REPORTER
Senior Margo Gerke and junior Catherine Henne talk before starting their next set against Lee’s Summit West. “We always try and stay positive even when we’re down,” junior Catherine Henne said. (Photo by Olivia Dopheide)
After safety concerns arose, the gunshots that were heard at Minor Park Aug. 30 were the deal breaker for the tennis team who moved locations. No one on the tennis team was hurt; however, the team has now moved to a safer location, with varsity at Oakwood Country Club and JV at Leawood Park. “I think it has been a smooth transition to Leawood Park and Oakwood Country Club. Leawood Park is much quieter than Minor,” said JV coach and counsler Karen Phillips. “So far, we have had the courts to ourselves with little interaction with general public so I believe that has led to a more relaxed and safer environment.” Along with their new home the team also has a new head coach this season, Brad Drummond. Drummond is a tennis pro at
Oakwood Country Club and this is his first time coaching high school tennis. “This experience coaching the tennis team is fantastic,” Drummond said. “I am really enjoying myself.” There are also many new faces on the team this season. The tennis team has a total of 34 players. There are six players on varsity and 26 on JV, 16 of which are freshmen. The numbers are staggering compared to last season with only two freshmen on the team. However some players believe having a big team can be beneficial. “I really like a big JV team. You get to meet new people and make better friends,” freshman Emily Rine said. Drummond also looks on the bright side and sees the large number on JV as a positive. “I think it’s great,” Drummond said. “It gives everyone a chance to play who may have been cut from another sport, and that was my goal—to get everybody playing.” On the other hand having a big team can have its challenges, such as not enough time with a coach
helping them or not enough courts to practice on. “It’s been an adjustment for some and it’s been more of a challenge to get everybody a match,” Phillips said. Some of the returning players are concerned with the amount of new players. They are worried about playing time and if it will be cut short. “I personally think that there are too many people on JV because with just two coaches it’s difficult to actually practice,” junior Meredith Oswald said. “And if we had a freshmen team with another coach, it would give them the opportunity to get more attention and give the more experienced players time to work on fine tuning things.” Even though there are a lot of new players the tennis team is still fighting for a state championship and just trying to have fun. “My goal is to help our girls get better, continue their love for the game and really get everyone playing time so they get experience moving forward,” Phillips said. LE JOURNAL September 2016
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CALLOWAY CHOOSES
CHANGE
Technology support specialist Johnnie Calloway uses the past as motivation for the future.
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practices and games. Opportunities to be scouted by college f you take 25 lions, and place them in an coaches ceased during his junior year when a shooting environment with resources for only 10 to survive, the outcome doesn’t promise success for all of them,” hindered visits from potential coaches, according to technology support specialist Johnnie Calloway said. “And Calloway. “High school was a great experience. I was a popular that’s what it was like where I grew up.” In the heart of 27th Street and the Paseo in Downtown kid in a way and had good friends,” Calloway said. “[But] a Kansas City, Missouri, resides Calloway’s childhood home. lot of the people I grew up with didn’t take the same steps in life that I did, so a lot of them aren’t here anymore.” However, this area with a history of guns, drugs, violence Upon graduation, Calloway went on to attend Penn and police conflict, proved to be an environment to help Valley Community College in Kansas City, Missouri, where develop who Calloway is as a person today. his passion for the tech industry resurfaced. “As bad as it is, you learn both sides of life,” Calloway said. “I got experiences that Technology Specialist Johnnie He received an associates in General Calloway stands where his Education which led him to a job working at allow you to pick up smarts you weren’t life changed at Milestone Google Fiber. taught in school.” Youth Center. (Photo by Paige After working for Google Fiber for Growing up, Calloway didn’t have a Dussold) three years, he decided to seek employment large family. The household consisted of his elsewhere and began at Sion this year as the parents and a younger brother. He kept busy technology support specialist. He works with school and developed a knack for fixing closely with Director of Technology Jason things. Ketter. “When I was young, I was constantly “Mr. Calloway has been essential to breaking toys and fixing them before my maintaining two campuses,” Ketter said. “I mom found out,” Calloway said. “It started can do more than double the things in less with action figures, to VCR’s to computers. than half the time. There are also lots of jobs I was breaking stuff and learning to fix it that need four hands.” before anyone knew.” Beginning in January, The events going on Calloway will also be assisting around him compelled him as the coach of the grade to search for a way to stay out school eighth grade boy’s of trouble. His answer arose basketball team with Coach when he was introduced to John Carter. basketball. Immediately, the “Johnnie’s youth and sport consumed both his passion understanding of basketball and time. can make him invaluable “One of my friend’s fathers -Technology Support Specialist to this team in many ways,” was a basketball coach and asked Johnnie Calloway Carter said. “I believe me to play summer league. I was 13 years old, and I was so naturally talented that I fell in love Johnnie’s personality will blend well with these boys and I with the game,” Calloway said. “Picking up a basketball was am looking forward to seeing his growth as a head coach.” In the future, Calloway would like to go on to become probably the best thing to happen in my life.” Once Calloway entered Paseo High School, he pursued a basketball coach or trainer at a school for underprivileged kids. basketball and played on the team. After freshman and “If you can help just one person, that’s all you can do. I sophomore year playing on JV, Calloway was moved to want young kids to see just because you come from a certain varsity. In order to play, the athletes were also required area, it doesn’t mean that’s everything.” Calloway said. “The to run cross country in the mornings. Once class was world is a lot bigger than just your own neighborhood.” dismissed in the afternoons, he attended his regular
“I want kids to see just because you come from a certain area, it doesn’t mean that’s everything.”
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The Cost of Consump
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Underage drinking, sexual assault and drugs were discussed and examined when The Stutman Group came to high schools across the area to educate students.
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ity after city, school after school, presentation after presentation. Former DEA agent Bob Stutman and Judge Jodi Debbrecht Switalski travel the country speaking to a variety of people including medical professionals, veterans and students about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. They are the Stutman Group. But according to the words of both Stutman and Switalski, nothing compares to the work they do with high school and middle school students. Stutman and Switalski say high school is the time in life when 90 percent of future alcoholics begin their usage of the substance. Therefore it is important to The Stutman Group that they give students an advanced notice on what the drinking they consider to be harmless now can eventually turn into. “The biggest misconception about alcohol usage amongst teenagers is that it is harmless,” Switalski said. Alcohol is a nervous system depressant. It can interrupt sleep patterns and dream patterns. It also disrupts the place in our brains where memories are consolidated and where emotions are worked through, according to psychology teacher Linda Blasdel. Alcohol affects
the frontal lobe of the brain which is responsible for judgement, personality and impulsivity. Because the frontal lobe does not completely develop until a person’s midtwenties, the effect of alcohol on an underaged person can be specifically damaging. “Teens have a higher emotional reactivity than middle aged people,” Blasdel said. “So alcohol use really derails the things younger people are trying to build for the future in terms of their nervous systems.” Nationally, 58 percent of high school seniors regularly drink alcohol, according to the National Institue on Drug Abuse. But in a school-wide survey of 310 students, 17 percent said they drink alcohol on a regular basis. When students were asked in the same survey why they believed people chose to drink underage, the responses recorded fell predominantly in three different categories: 1) Because that’s what you do in high school, 2) Because it’s fun, 3) Because everybody else is doing it. Whether it be the fact that students are unaware of the potential consequences for illegally consuming alcohol underage, or the fact that these consequences do not outweigh the fun of being intoxicated, underage drinking continues to be a dangerous national problem. “One time sophomore year one of my friends passed out and almost choked on his own throw up,” a Story continued on page 16
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local high school student, who wanted anonymity, said. “He could’ve died if someone hadn’t turned him onto his stomach.” Despite the dangers of drinking, some of the largest parties of the year are held in homes with parents present. Well-meaning parents host drinking parties on behalf of their children believing this way they have control over the amount of alcohol their teens consume, according to the Mothers Against Drunk Driving organization. The parents believe they are creating the safest possible environment for the
completely allow underage drinking. However, 59 percent of students polled said their parents are completely against underage drinking. The regularity of alcohol in American society, whether in advertisements, personal exposure, or the allowance of drinking at public events, is indisputably the largest contributor to our country’s underage drinking problem. When children grow up seeing their parents regularly drinking, they form the belief that this is what is normal. When movies and TV shows involving alcohol consumption are available to young children, they begin to see the practice as commonplace. Acceptable. “I think a lot of the underage drinking problem has to do with modeling from adults,” McDonough said. “If a parent can’t go to a Chiefs game with their kid without having a beer, then they’re modeling to their child that you can’t have a good time without a beer.” Nationally, the top eight reasons teens try alcohol are peer influence, popular media, selfmedication, boredom, rebellion, instant gratification, lack of confidence and misinformation, according to The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids. The motives for alcohol usage will inevitably vary from case to case, but students deserve to be made aware of the effects the consumption could potentially have on them before they begin hitting the bottle. For the majority of students, the last time they received any education on the topic of alcohol was D.A.R.E. class. That means that high school students on average have gone 3-7 years since their last dose of information on the effects of underage drinking and alcohol abuse to the time when they are actually experiencing the pressures. “I’m a big believer in letting kids make decisions, but they can’t make good decisions if they haven’t been educated,” Stutman said. “How can I ask a 12th grader to make a rational decision about drugs or alcohol when nobody has given them the objective facts to make the good decisions.” Sion reached out to The Stutman Group in an attempt to provide its students this education. According to McDonough, the most important thing is that students feel comfortable starting a dialogue on the topics they have concerns about. “What are the issues students want information about?” McDonough asked. “Is it alcohol and drugs? Is it safety on college campuses? [Whatever the issue may be], we want to find experts to come in and talk to the students about their concerns.”
“If one is going to drink, know the effects. Blame the decision to drink, not the drink.” -Judge Jodi Debbrecht Switalski
drinking that will inevitably occur. However, this puts not only the underage party in danger, it also makes the parent legally accountable for whatever negative alcohol related incidents potentially occur. One in three teenagers aged 13-18 said it was easy to get alcohol from their own consenting parent, according to a 2005 MADD study. And two out of five said it was easy to get alcohol from a friend’s parent. Even more significant, one in four said they’d attended a party where underaged kids were drinking in front of parents. “Providing alcohol to minors is illegal. I think it’s wrong,” High School Division Head Natalie McDonough said. “I don’t believe in ‘responsible hosting’.” Also in the survey, five percent of students polled said their parents
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Sexual Assault
“Alcohol doesn’t just impair your judgment, it makes you weaker and easier to hurt,” Sion Alumna and Jackson County Prosecutor Carrie Reid said. “It doesn’t make it okay to rape a girl when she is drunk-it is still a crime. But unfortunately, it makes it much, much easier.” The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism estimates that in half of all sexual assault cases the offender, victim, or both were intoxicated. NIAAA also reports men’s alcohol level to be a correlation with aggression. When a perpetrator is intoxicated, the sexual assault is more likely to include extreme levels of force and violent behavior. This furthers The Stutman Group’s point of alcohol and drug education: if one is going to drink, know the effects. Blame the decision to drink, not the drink. “Sexual assault and intoxication are strongly correlated,” Switalski said. “There is just so much going on in someone’s head.” According to NIAAA, 62 percent of male perpetrators blame alcohol consumption for their actions and do not consider themselves real criminals. “Just because they were drinking, it doesn’t
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change the fact that unless the woman consents, it is rape,” Reid said. Sexual assault is the most under-reported crime with 63 percent of sexual assaults going unreported, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Victims who were intoxicated tend to blame themselves. If they blame themselves or don’t remember what happened they believe nothing can be done. “Unfortunately, in our culture, when a woman has been raped or sexually assaulted, she has to go through the trauma of the event, and then decide if she wants to even bother with the finger-pointing, victim-blaming and judgmentpassing that goes along with being a woman who was raped,” Reid said. “It is disgusting and unfair and is a major part of why the vast majority of these types of crimes go unreported.” A common misconception is that more rape and sexual assaults occur in college than in high school. Yet one in five girls have been sexually assaulted in high school, the same number as in college according to the Colorado THE STUTMAN GROUP Coalition Against Sexual Former DEA agent Bob Assault. U.S. public Stutman and Judge Jodi schools reported 4,200 Debbracht Switalski spoke to sexual assaults to the students about drug issues at Department of Justice an all-school assembly. in the 2009-2010 school year alone. In order to bring awareness to this issue, Seniors Chloe Long and Madeline McMaster are focusing their senior service project on raising money for Rainn, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. “Sexual assault occurs in high school just as often as it does in college,” Long said. “It is not really talked about and I think it’s really pertinent to us as a community.” Eighty-nine out of 144 women had drugs in their system after being raped in a study done by the U.S Department of Justice in 2005. Seven out of 144 in the study done by the U.S. Department of Justice in 2005 had certified date rape drugs in their system. According to U.S. Sciences, 33 percent of men surveyed said if they had the ability to date rape a woman and get away with it, they would. “Date rape is a premeditated assault,” Long said. “You don’t just happen upon a pill.” According to Rainn, a Roofie or Rohypnol is the most common date rape drug besides alcohol. Roofies can be slipped into drinks undetected. A precautionary measure against this drug is never accepting an open drink. According to
the Stutman group this drug can be more dangerous and damaging to the victim because she knows she has been raped, but has no memory and no way of proving her assault. “Roofies are dangerous because you don’t remember,” Stutman said. “It’s like it never happened. The women can almost never prosecute. She’ll know she was raped, but she won’t know who did it.” Four billion retail prescription drugs were filled at pharmacies across the United States according to The Kaiser Family
Prescription Drugs Foundation Organization’s statistics.The rise in prescriptions for pain medications, xanax, adderall and similar doctor issued medications in recent years have made the dependency and abuse of the substances prevalent. Often times, the growing dependency occurs unknowingly within the patient. For example, 90 percent of teens have their wisdom teeth removed, according to U.S. Health News. After the surgery they are routinely given pain relievers like hydrocodone, oxycodone, Percocet or Vicodin. Senior Ally Koehler was prescribed hydrocodone after her wisdom teeth removal. She opted to stop it after two days. “I switched over to a heavy dose of ibuprofen because I didn’t need the Hydrocodone anymore for my pain level,” Koehler said. While wisdom teeth removal can lead to widespread access, sports injuries put athletes at the highest risk nationally for substance abuse according to The Stutman Group. Prescription drugs are either prescribed to athletes after surgery or to help them recover from an injury more quickly. “We think that drugs are from physicians so therefore must be safe,” Stutman said. “That is exactly the problem.” Some physicians have become more cautious towards prescribing narcotic drugs. After ACL and other sport related surgeries, University of Kansas Hospital Sports Medicine Doctor Luke Thompson prescribes marcaine, an anti-inflammatory nonsteroidal drug, as an alternative to more addictive drugs. “Listen to your doctor and take as prescribed,” Thompson said. “[Addictive drugs] are not long term. They are a short term option.”
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In order to help prevent drug use, about 20 percent of the nation’s high schools have mandatory drug testing policies, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Locally, Rockhurst High School implemented a drug testing system in the fall of 2013. Rockhurst Principal Gregory Harnkess said it was the reality of drug use in the United States today, coupled with the ease with which drugs are available that prompted their school’s administration to institute a drug testing policy. “It became increasingly clear to us that drug and alcohol use and abuse was a growing problem in society in general especially among young persons. It was a situation we needed to address,” Harkness said. “There is overwhelming scientific evidence that shows that drug/alcohol use during the teenage years has a profoundly negative impact on adolescent brain development.” Stutman repeatedly made the point that statistically, the threat of drug testing does not act as a deterrent for kids using illegal substances. However, both Switalski and Stutman agreed that when they spoke in small groups, privately with students, many students did admit that they were less likely to use illegal substances if they thought there was a possibility of being drug tested. But Sion is taking the approach of education first against the drug problem. “I would not consider drug testing for students at Sion,” McDonough said. “I would rather empower you women to make better choices than do a “gotcha” type of thing.” The final decision on whether or not to use these substances is up to each individual. However, there needs to be education for individuals so society’s alcohol and drug problems can recede, not flourish. Otherwise it will consume us.
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FUTSAL FEVER
Freshman Felicia Knox serves as three time captain of the U.S. Youth Futsal National Team. BY MADDIE YOUNG BREAKING NEWS EDITOR
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he soccer ball is crossed perfectly across the smooth futsal gym floor and into the goalie’s box. Freshman Felicia Knox strikes and slams the spinning ball past the opposing goalie and into the back of the net. Goal! Her teammates cheer with wide smiles of excitement displayed on their faces as this resounding goal represents the first goal ever scored for the U.S.A. by a female U.S. Youth Futsal National Team player. Knox, playing on the first U.S. Youth Futsal Girl’s National Team in Toronto, Canada, back in 2014, was ecstatic as this goal would soon set the tone for the next two years of her futsal career. “I got the chills, and when I scored the goal I gained that extra confidence and felt like I really belonged there and deserved to be on the team,” Knox said. “It got everyone pumped up and all of the coaches were excited because they always said that the first goal is critical to get the team going.” This first goal was just the start of Knox’s experience with the U.S. Youth Futsal National Team. In 2015 she tried out for the team again, and after a series of three camps she was selected to be part of the team that would travel to Costa Rica. This past year she went through a similar process and took part in the team’s summer trip to Medellín, Colombia. “I was part of the first trip to Canada and then the following years I came back to tryout again and I made it again. It’s so fun just to travel and play futsal and the overall trip and experience kept getting better every year,” Knox said. “I also wanted to grow as an all around futsal player and expand my knowledge of other cultures.” Not only was Knox selected to be a member of these three teams, she was also appointed as the first-ever captain in Canada and then was
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able to maintain the status of captain the next two years. According to Knox, this title was very unexpected but a great honor. As captain, Knox participated in the exchange of a little U.S. flag with the opponent before each game. She felt it was her responsibility to set the example for her teammates by being a good role model on and off the field. “She was extremely nice and probably the best captain I’ve ever seen in my whole life. She’s not afraid to be the person that brings everyone together as a team. On the court, you could just tell that captain was made for her,” the only teammate who also went on all three trips, Tiffany Bernot, said. “The way she encouraged everyone to do their best and play hard is exactly what a captain should do. Some of her greatest strengths are her communication, mental toughness, emotional discipline and self confidence.” Throughout the trips, Knox played three futsal games against local teams, but for her the trips also served as a valuable educational experience. According to Knox, it was really interesting to be in the different countries, experience the different cultures and hear the different languages. Since then, Knox has kept her futsal passion intact by continuing to play futsal in the winter season with her Sporting Blue Valley ECNL club team. According to sophomore teammate Gabby Grimaldi, Knox shows significant leadership on this team as well. “She shows leadership on the field by talking to everyone and supporting us,” Grimaldi said.
“The best part about playing with Felicia is her creativity and ability to make plays out of nothing.” Knox’s futsal journey began back when she was 8 years old and her father, Tom Knox, first encouraged her to play. According to Knox, her father liked futsal better than indoor soccer in which one can just play the ball against the wall, and felt that futsal would help Knox more by allowing her to develop better foot skills. “I encouraged Felicia to play futsal because it allowed her to get way more touches on the ball. It forced her to become comfortable with the ball under pressure as the space is tighter,” Tom said. “I like that futsal made her play quicker and know what she is going to do next with the ball.” For now, Knox continues to play with her club team and has high aspirations of trying out again next year for the U.S. Youth Futsal National Team. “I play futsal with my club team, and I also really want to go back and try out for the National team again because I grew so close with my teammates and the trips are always so much fun,” Knox said.
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Knox and teammate Tiffany Bernot pose with the American flag after their first game in Colombia. This was the girls’ third futsal trip together and they are the only two players on the team who have remained the same throughout the years. (Photo submitted by Felicia Knox) Knox and her team from Colombia document their trip by taking a team picture in Columbia’s futsal gym with the American Flag. According to Knox, this was the closest team she had been a part of on all three trips. (Photo submitted by Felicia Knox)
At the 2016 Girls U.S. Youth Futsal I.D. camp, Knox dribbles in between cones to practice her footskills before being selected to be on the team that traveled to Colombia. This camp served as the first time Knox was able to meet her teammates and get to know their styles of play. (Photo submitted by Felicia Knox)
After playing their first game against a local team from Colombia, Itagüí Futsal, Knox and her team documented the game by taking a picture with this opposing team. According to Knox, this is a long standing tradition from all three trips to take a picture with their opponent after the game. (Photo submitted by Felicia Knox)
Knox juggles the soccer ball while sporting the uniform she wore in Colombia as part of the U.S. Youth Futsal National Team. (Photo by Maddie Young)
After returning from her most recent futsal trip to Colombia, Knox continues to both practice and play outdoor soccer in the fall and futsal in the winter with her club team, Sporting Blue Valley ECNL. (Photo by Maddie Young)
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Senior Elsa Brundige has taken values and lessons she’s learned as a Sionian and applied them to other areas in her life. (Photo by Lanie Jones)
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Vivé in Her Veins Senior and student body president Elsa Brundige credits a large portion of her identity to the Sion education she has received for 12 years. BY LANIE JONES EDITORIAL EDITOR
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ake up. Go to school. Come home. Repeat. This is the basic schedule for almost every student across the globe. While some become easily exhausted by the monotony of it all, senior Elsa Brundige found a place that has kept her life exciting for as long as she can remember. Entering her 12th year as a Sionian, she has always loved slipping on that purple and white uniform which represents so much more than just an outfit. Brundige has grown up in the Sion community, beginning in first grade at the grade school. The diverse group of kids there created an atmosphere that both challenged and comforted her. According to Brundige, it was an amazing place for her. Filled with genuinely interesting people and “some of the best teachers [she’s] ever had,” she said the grade school prepared her for not only high school, but life in general. “It’s most of who I am,” Brundige said. All of the big events in her life have occurred while she was at Sion, something she says has been a positive influence. When it came time to make a decision about high school, Brundige did consider her options. She shadowed various other schools but ultimately felt a connection with Sion that she lacked with others. “From the day I shadowed at the high school, it was less like a school and more like a home,” Brundige said. The student body knows her as an outspoken role model that embodies everything that Sion stands for. However, she was not always as eager to share her opinions with the world. Brundige credits this branching out to Kristie Pennock and the debate class she took her freshman year. This experience made Brundige more comfortable expressing her feelings in front of people. “Elsa came in sort of giggly, which most people are, since not many are comfortable with public speaking,” Pennock said. “As the year went on, I could see her gaining focus and thinking clearly.” With this newfound confidence, Brundige took to the student council stage. This was the beginning of a long road of dedication to STUCO, and a large portion of her high school experience. She secured a spot on STUCO freshman year and has been hooked ever since. This year, Brundige has stepped into an even bigger spotlight, taking on the role of student body president. “I’m just trying to support what other people want versus my own agenda,” Brundige said. “I’ve always loved student council as a way to connect with the student body, so I was really excited at the chance to run for student body president.” Her speech for the executive position in March 2016 was undoubtedly one to remember. Brundige admitted to mumbling through the middle of the National Anthem, but reciting the school song without skipping a beat. According to Brundige, she is more Sionian than she is American in some ways. And that, she is. Brundige chose to run for student body president
because she believed she had the most experience, since she grew up learning all about Sion from an early age. She is comfortable with new people and new ideas, something that is easy to do at the school. “I always try to see the good in people and expand my horizons,” Brundige said. “People are brought together by Sion and everyone has something cool about them. All of our students are leaders.” Her involvement with the school doesn’t stop with debate and STUCO. She ran cross country for three years at the high school and plays lacrosse. Though it can be tough to find a balance, her commitment to the Sion spirit almost always trumps anything else. Junior and student body vice president Melissa Hamilton witnesses Brundige’s passion in close quarters on STUCO. “She is definitely one of the most spirited people in her class and she is becoming an awesome role model for everyone else in everything she does,” Hamilton said. “You can see that she is doing the best she can and is truly giving it her all.” Sion creates an environment exponentially different than any other place, which is what Brundige loves about it. The school creates an appreciation for all, going above and beyond to accept everyone who walks through its doors. As student body president, Brundige wants to help add to that atmosphere. “My focus is going to be on bringing each member of the Sion community closer and emphasizing school spirit in all areas of Sion,” Brundige said. STUCO sponsor Jenny Brown-Howerton can attest to Brundige’s leadership skills and dedication. Her drive and happy-go-lucky attitude makes her easy to work with and personable, according to Brown-Howerton. “I think the girls respect her,” Brown-Howerton said. “She’s definitely rooted in the Sionian way.” As Brundige is wrapping up her years at Sion, she is trying to make her last year the best it can be. She wants to help everyone in the school be as excited for their own senior year as she is. Brundige is enjoying every moment she has left at the school and recognizing the lasts in her Sion career. From the last beanie week to the last first day of high school, each moment leaves a lasting impression on her. “I’m using my freedom [as a senior] to make the Sion experience the best it can be for everyone,” Brundige said. Entering the final days of putting on that purple and white uniform, she will forever hold on to the spirit of Sion that has been such a significant influence in her life for the past 12 years. Carrying the lessons she’s learned with her to college and beyond, Brundige has seen the power of selfexpression through Sion. “Sion has given me so much confidence, especially as a woman, to speak up and voice my opinions,” Brundige said. “It has shown me the power of community.”
“...it was less like a school and more like a home.” - student body president Elsa Brundige
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Anna Herbst poses with host junior Victoria Farrington after a tennis match (photo by Kate Farrington). Herbst practices the clarinet during Symphonie de Sion class, plays in a tennis match against Pembroke Hill and walks to class. (Photos by Catherine Frerker)
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tepping onto an airplane bound for Cape Cod, Massachusetts in late July, sophomore Anna Herbst said goodbye to her family, her friends, her hometown in Germany and the only life she’d ever known. She then said hello to five months with the Sion community. Herbst knew that she would be facing challenges: a new school, an unfamiliar language, none of her friends. However, she soon adjusted to life here and said that she loves the community. “I was excited to go to an all-girl high school and to meet my host family,” Herbst said. “I was also nervous about the classes.” After only in the United States for a little under two months, Herbst has already made an impact through her involvement on the tennis team and Symphonie de Sion. Since her trip is longer than the other exchange programs, Herbst has the unique opportunity to participate more fully in the school through sports and other extracurriculars. She started practicing with the tennis team immediately after arriving in Kansas City. “I started tennis [at age] 4 because of my grandfather,” -sophomore Anna Herbst Herbst said. “He is a very good player and the boss of the tennis club in my hometown.” She took this experience with her and now uses her ability to contribute to the team. Though she hasn’t played tennis in Germany for the past three years, she hopes to resume play upon returning home. “She is very sweet and very eager and excited to get out there and play and that makes [coaching] easy,” assistant tennis coach Karen Phillips said. “She gets along well with everyone and that makes it a lot of fun.” Herbst quickly noticed how easily she fit in with the other girls and their welcoming attitudes. One of her favorite things about the United States is how nice everyone has been to her. “Nobody laughs at someone or makes a joke of someone,” Herbst said. “It’s a big community and they all stay together.” The first to welcome Herbst to the United States were the Farringtons, her host family. They got to know each other through e-mails and by spending their first week together in Cape Cod. “It’s been different for me since I’m an only child so I’ve never had someone like a sibling before,” sophomore Victoria Farrington said. “But so far it has been a really great experience and I’m glad I did it. I like getting to know someone from a different culture and hearing about her life at home.” Her life at home, in some ways, is very different from the one she is living now. For one, she goes to a coed boarding school, although she doesn’t live there. “I miss my friends and my family in Germany, and I also miss the hot chocolate from my mother which I drink before school every morning,” Herbst said. Aside from forming new relationships, Herbst has embedded herself in the community by enrolling in the Symphonie de Sion class. As with tennis, her passion for music is something she carried across the ocean.
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“I play in an orchestra in Germany,” she said. “On Fridays I play with the school band and on Thursdays I play with a teacher at home. I decided to do Symphonie because I don’t want to stop playing the clarinet for half a year.” Her involvement with Symphonie de Sion will give her the opportunity to play the clarinet at school Masses, Her Majesty’s Theatre and the annual Christmas concert which are similar to the performances she would have in Germany. “She is looking forward to playing in the musical at her school when she gets back home,” orchestra teacher Elizabeth Mulkey said. When she does step on the plane to go back home, Herbst will leave with a new perspective on both American and German lifestyles. “Some of the things that have impacted me are being in an all-girls’ school, wearing uniforms, and having tests every day,” she said. “I am even more open to new situations and to new cultures in other countries.”
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The Light Between Many Melodramatic Oceans Director Derek Cianfrance brings this movie to life through stunning cinematography and intensely emotional story execution. BY MEG TRAVIS REPORTER
Grab the box of tissues and prepare to shed a few tears. Director Derek Cianfrance’s PG-13 adaptation of author M.L. Stedman’s “The Light Between Oceans” shines strongest in the poignant and impressive performances of its lead actors and gives the audience an opportunity to truly experience the conflicts on the screen. The film opens with Tom Sherbourne (Michael Fassbender), a man haunted by the memories of his four years in WWI, in an interview for the position of lighthouse keeper for Janus Rock, an island off the coast of Australia that lies between two different oceans. Tom is seeking an escape from his past in a place of isolation where he can be on his own and keep his mind busy. His first six months on the island are portrayed as very routine: a lifestyle which Tom maintains until he meets Isabel Graysmark (Alicia Vikander). As time passes their love deepens and they start trying to have a baby. After one miscarriage and one stillbirth, Isabel slips into a deep depression until one mysterious day a boat washes ashore and they run into a surprise that alters
their world as they know it. When they return to the mainland, Tom must make a decision between his own well-being and the stability of his relationship with Isabel. Fassbender, well known for his roles in “12 Years a Slave” and “Jane Eyre,” creates the persona of a veteran plagued by his past looking for a fresh start in his well-crafted portrayal of Tom. Vikander and Fassbender perfectly execute the development of the relationship It is “The Danish Girl” between Isabel and Tom, and effortlessly bring out the intensity in their characters. actress Vikander though Photo by MCT Campus that truly carries the film. events also create inconsistencies. Vikander effortlessly weaves in a refreshingly “The Light Between Oceans” is an effective authentic emotion to her character and brings drama centered on love and the sacrifices and forth a feeling of sympathy for Isabel even justifications made in its name. Its talented cast through her desperate, irrational decisions. and crew succeed in an effective visualization of “The Light Between Oceans” hits the jackpot Stedman’s best-selling novel without detracting in its casting choices and breathtaking views of from the core morals of the story. Cianfrance’s the Australian coastline and surrounding oceans, piece is worth the price of the ticket, and will give expertly shot by cinematographerAdam Arkapaw. a new perspective on love and loss. It overdoes itself, however, in the melodramatics that resonate throughout the film. Its 132-minute storyline tends to inch itself along, and at certain parts even fails to reach a point. The lack-of-key motives and reasons behind some
Dewey’s Pizza is a Definite Doughy Do New pizzeria offers a wide variety of gourmet pizzas and salads, along with a fresh atmosphere and top-notch service. BY ABBY SMITH PRINT CO-EDITOR IN CHIEF
In a world already filled to the brim with pizza shops, a shining star nudged its way into the Kansas City food chain mid-August. Tucked into a prime location on the corner of 95th and Mission, Dewey’s Pizza is sure to become a not-so-hidden treasure of specialty pizzas, great service and happy stomachs. With its cheery, pizza-inspired color theme and massive windows, customers immediately feel at home in the fairly small but open layout Dewey’s has to offer. Once in the door, diners are greeted by a friendly hostess who leads the way to one of the many light wooden tables or booths available in the main seating area. A strategically placed flat screen catches the eye of sports fans while others are drawn to the kitchen separated only by a large glass window. From there, diners can watch their own pizza spun and flung around by the expert chefs. The menu, to be taken as either a good or bad thing, contains a whirlwind of endless possibilities. On the healthier side, Dewey’s offers
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a fresh collection of classic salads as either a side item or full meal. Pizza-related options then range from multi-topping calzones, to cleverly named specialties, personal creations and seasonal flavors. Pizzas can be ordered at either the 11, 13 or 17 inch size. Be warned: the 17-inch is a monster. Dewey’s also offers the option red or white sauce, in addition to gluten-free crust. Maybe it was just because the time of day wasn’t too busy, but the service provided was exceptional. There were multiple servers waiting on each table and pizzas were practically flying out of the oven. With a proportional amount of sauce, along with thin dough but amazingly fluffy crusts, these pizzas will without a doubt be bringing customers back for meals on a regular basis. Menu items are set at slightly above average, but well worth the cost with pizzas ranging from $8.95-$21.95 depending on size and number of toppings. Perfect for either lunch or dinner, Dewey’s is open from 11 a.m. -10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Friday through Saturday and 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. on Sundays. Dewey’s Pizza has what it takes to find a name for itself even amongst the city’s tough food competition. As the waiters and waitresses’ shirts claim, they truly are “taking pizza to the next level.”
Menu Highlights
Socrates’ Revenge
olive oil, minced garlic, mozzarella-fontina blend, spinach, black olives, green olives, feta cheese, red onions, and tomatoes 11-inch: $15.95
Dr. Dre
olive oil, mozzarella cheese, green peppers, red onions, Amish chicken, bacon, and jalapeños with diced tomatoes and ranch after the bake 11-inch: $15.95
Bronx Bomber
red sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, and black olives 11-inch: $15.95
Tito Santana*
red onions, seasoned ground beef, mild cheddar and chihuahua cheeses, and crumbled corn chips; then after the bake, topped with fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes, and drizzled chipotle ranch 11-inch: $15.45 * Available at all locations until Oct. 30 (deweyspizza.com)
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In the newly popular web series, a child disappears and the community has to deal with the the supernatural forces that may be behind it.
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The comedy series tells of the joys, hardships and adventures of six friends living in New York City through the course of 10 years.
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Blond(e) is the New Orange After anxiously waiting four years, Frank Ocean has surprisingly dropped a new, compelling album that was worth the wait. BY LAUREN GRAVES REPORTER
As fall comes rushing in, musicians of all sorts are in a haste to release the last songs still eligible as a summer anthem. From independent hits to entire albums, it seems not a single artist has missed the mark of trying for a 2016 jam. Out of all the albums dropped recently, Frank Ocean’s Blonde is a massive hit across the boards. Released four years after Ocean’s last studio album Channel Orange, Blonde has 17 tracks with songs featuring artists like Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell and more. At first glance, the album appears to be a softer R&B style but then
extends to a harder, more emotionally captivating soundtrack, leaving the genre a blur. Throughout the album, Ocean reminisces upon memories of past relationships, speeches from family, self discovery and love. Though the whole album leaves you in awe of Ocean’s musical capabilities, one of the most gripping songs seems to be “Ivy.” With a child-like melody and back-up voices that sound like kids playing, the song seems to release fond memories of a playful crush from younger days. Another personal
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favorite is “Nights,” which gives off the vibe of a Friday night summer anthem. The cloudy and cool sounds make it feel like sumer fun will last forever. The album, released on Aug. 20, can be found on Apple Music for only $9.99. It is also available on various streaming online sites, including Spotify. The stirring and passionate songs have all formed the heartrending roller coaster that is Blonde. Here’s to hoping that another four years doesn’t have to pass to receive another one of these legendary soundtracks.
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Falling Into Autumn: Kansas City Edition LUCY STOFER A&E EDITOR
With fall now in full swing, the whole of Kansas City is looking for things to do as the weather gets colder. While some people chose to head out to Grinter’s Farm to admire and get photos with the sunflowers, there are other ideas of fall-themed things to do. Also with the new season a new video series is debuting on LeJournalLive.com. Go check it out! Body Worlds Exhibit
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Fall Libations
Union Station is hosting the renowned “Body Worlds” exhibit that is designed to teach people about the miracles that the human body accomplishes on a daily basis. While the price is pretty steep at $24.95, if you bring your student ID you get $4 off.
Louisburg Cider Mill
Go over to the Louisburg Cider Mill which is located about 30 minutes away from school. At the cider mill you can find a pumpkin patch, corn maze, and a country store that sells fall treats like apple cider and apple cider donuts.
Haunted Houses
If you have the guts, head down to the West Bottoms and visit haunted houses. You can even purchase a VIP combo pass to the Beast, Edge of Hell and Macabre Cinema for $85 or just chose the one you want to visit for $27.
City Market Farmers Market
Visit the City Market Farmers Market and stop by the hundreds of vendors selling homemade goods and locally grown produce. Open year-round Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grinter’s Sunflower Insanity Due to the short amount of time that sunflowers were in bloom, the mad rush to get pictures with the flowers caused traffic to be backed up for miles and Grinter’s Sunflower Farm to have to temporarily close. However the blooming sunflowers, located at 24154 Stillwell Rd, Lawrence, Kansas, did make for some insta-worthy pictures.
“Honestly the best part was the drive with my friends. We just listened to music and bonded. It was super fun,” junior Gabi Atchity said.
“I had no idea what is was going to be like but when we got there it was like a gaint maze of sunflowers,” sophomore Molly Conway said.
“I had so much homework but it ended up actually being super therapeutic because it was so calming and pretty,” senior Lizzie O’Connell said.
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Qdoba vs. Chipotle: There’s a New Burrito in Town in which the food is made right before the customers eyes. Popular meals are burritos, quesadillas, tacos, and burrito bowls. If someone wants a tortilla with just beans in it, they can get that, too. Chipotle is a very sought after restaurant BY CLARE KIMMIS especially among young adults. The decor PHOTO EDITOR is rather mediocre with metal chairs, metal Qdoba arrived in Westport late summer tables, and practically no warmth. People of 2016 and blew people away with it’s with seem to think that it is okay to have cold and it’s overall similarity but subtle impactful unwelcoming decor because the food is so differences to Chipotle. Qdoba has the potential good. to sway the opinions of Chipotle lovers all But they obviously have not tried Qdoba. across America. This is difficult, but it Everyone seems to needs to be said. Qdoba is think Chipotle is better than Chipotle. Yes, the best place to get it has been said. quick Mexican food Qdoba is very similar but will that be the to Chipotle with its quick case once they try to-go style service. But Qdoba? that is basically where the Qdoba similarities end. originated in Denver, First off, Qdoba Colorado and until has a very warm and recently could only welcoming atmosphere. The new Qdoba restauraunt in Westport. Photo by be found there. There are warm woods Clare Kimmis Kansas City now and comfortable chairs, has two locations: one in Mission and one in along with booths with workers who are more Westport. The Westport location can be found than willing to be of service. between World Market and Insomnia Cookies, Not only is the atmosphere different, so is a prime spot. the food. Unlike Chipotle, Qdoba has an actual For those who don’t know what Chipotle menu. So when more choices are desired, the is, it is an easy-to-grab Mexican restaurant menu can be used.
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A popular taco from the menu is called the “Mad Rancher.” It has grilled chicken, bacon, guacamole, picante ranch, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cotija cheese that comes out as a whopping 230 calories. Three of these tacos with chips and guacamole was only $11 which would be around the same price (or slightly more) as a bowl with chips and guacamole at Chipotle. And if the menu isn’t appealing, there are other options such as personalizing a bowl or some tacos just like at Chipotle. Qdoba is a place all Chipotle lovers should try because they might just change their minds about about where their favorite quick Mexican food is from. It is a great place to grab a bite to eat before walking around the unique area that is Westport.
The Untold Tales of a T.ista, Not a Barista employee’s vocabulary. I have been a T.ista for six months now, and almost every day I contemplate quitting. I enjoy the company of my coworkers, who make the BY ANNA TOMKA job bearable; it’s those we serve that sometimes FEATURE EDITOR unhinge me. There’s the Olympic gold medalist, Jack The line of gossiping moms stretches out of a trendy-looking café, snaking its way down the Sock, who came sauntering in, and stared in utter disbelief (because I didn’t know who he sidewalk of the goldmine that is Park Place. was) when I requested a name for his order. Once through the glass double doors of Then, there was a young, incredibly fit T.loft. the mass chaos is revealed. couple who seemed oblivious to the fact that The swinging hammocks that hang from their 5-year-old daughter was participating in a the ceiling as well as the soft music that emits juice cleanse. from the speaker contrast with the shaking And let’s not forget the frequent swarms blenders, screaming juicer, sizzling pans and of yoga moms demanding more quinoa in employees racing every which way to please their meal bowls or requesting “better-shaped” their mostly impatient customers. protein balls. Uneventful isn’t a word in a T.loft
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I have actually gotten accustomed to remaking smoothies because customers don’t like the texture of it. But I almost lost my composure when a college guy, dressed as preppy as humanly possible, carelessly brought his larger-than-life dog with extremely muddy paws inside right as I was rolling the mop bucket away. Don’t worry, I spent the next 30 minutes cleaning that up. The list of outrageous people we encounter could fill pages. My job has given me a glimpse of what the real world is. After all, every line of work has its ups and downs. Fellow workers and summer job holders, I share your pain... at least we got paid.
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“I almost gave a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich to a kid with a nut allergy.”
Kathleen McDaniel Stonegate Pool
“I hate when kids pretend to be dying.”
Savannah Childress Blue Hills Country Club
“I locked myself in the kitchen freezer.”
Ann Huff Leawood Aquatic Center
“We dressed up a dummy and put him in the lifeguard chair. Nobody noticed.”
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he first month of school means getting back into routine. But the first month for freshmen was anything but routine. From mixers, to field day and beanies, freshmen learned what it means to be part of the Sion community.
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7. 1. Freshman Chloe Meisel dances with freshman Elizabeth Crabtree at the freshman mixer. “Freshman mixer was my first high school mixer and I loved it,” Meisel said. (Photo by Tara Jungden) 2. Freshman Reilly Jackoboice laughed with freshman Genevieve Neal at the freshman mixer. “There wasn’t really a theme but three of my friends and I thought it would be fun to dress up in my ice skating costumes and go all out,” Jackoboice said. (Photo by Clare Kimmis) 3. Freshmen Diana Brown, Alessia Serra and Maddie Anstoetter posted on social media during the beanie ceremony. “I was snapchatting a picture of my beanie to a friend because I thought it looked funny,” Serra said. (Photo by Ellie Chaffee) 4. Freshmen Lily Hutt, Emma Hutchin and Caitlin Gura sported their new beanies during the beanie ceremony. “Beanie week was so fun,” Hutchin said. “I can’t wait to make a beanie for a freshman someday.” (Photo by Clare Kimmis) 5. The freshmen paraded through the tunnel made by seniors after the ceremony. “Beanie week was great. I loved walking through the halls knowing people knew I was a freshman,” freshman Abby Gahagan said. (Photo by Anna Tomka) 6. Freshman Munachi Okuagu smiled while putting on her beanie. “It didn’t fit on my head over my bun,” Okuagu said. “It fell apart after that.” (Photo by Abby Smith) 7. Freshman Claire Maguire is chased by athletic director Kate Pilgreen during a field day game. “Field day was super fun because I made so many new friends and memories,” Maguire said. (Photo by Clare Kimmis)
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