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denim daze

SUMMER Old jeans are back starring in the grunge theme. Teens are wearing high waisted, boyfriend, dad jeans, A-line, and TREND much more.

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Who needs phones? With cheap cameras that can be bought at any local Walmart, CVS, or Walgreens, you can capture all your fun moments with friends on film.

BY KATE MCCARTHY PRINT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF A recap of all the trends you may have missed this past summer.

BUBBLE BRAIDS girls on film

New seasons bring new hairstyles. These new braids involve elastic bands periodically placed on a ponytail to create a cute up-do for any outing.

CRUMBL CRAZE

Ooey, gooey, flavorful cookies filled the stomachs of thousands this summer. With a new variety of flavors each week these cookies were a staple of the summer.

Swimsuit styles are changing yet again. Now sporting three pieces on each bikini, teens are ready to go to the beach with the addition of a wrap to their swim style.

devil returns

A remake of a classic film, Cruella filled world screens May 28. This modern twist on a classic tale is a must watch.

Three Piece

One hit single and she was off, Olivia Rodrigo shattered music records this summer with her debut album, Sour.

sour summer

This viral tik tok trend dominated social media this summer. Partygoers slipped on a pair of adorable shades and posed for a photo.

Put em on and pose nailed it

Swirly, line design centered nails decorated the hands of teens and adults this summer. Filled with different colors and shapes, these nails, often long, completed every look.

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United In Uniforms

Lydia Poe and Caroline Renner pose together in their unforms they received at Space Camp, the Aviation Challenge. “I thought it was going to be really cool becuase I was able to meet new people,” Poe said.

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BY BRIANNA LEGETTE FEATURES EDITOR

Seniors Lydia Poe and Caroline Renner went to a week-long space camp over the summer.

seniors Lydia Poe and Caroline Renner attended a week at Space Camp in the Aviation Challenge in Huntsville, Alabama this summer to learn about outer space, survival skills and aviation.

“I’ve never really done a sleepaway camp. So it was my first night staying away from home, from my parents,” Renner said.

Poe attended the Aviation Challenge during the last week of May, while Renner went the second week of June. Their experiences were both similar and different, and a part of that might be due to the camp’s goals and foundation.

Space Camp was founded by German rocket scientist Dr. Wernher von Braun and the first director of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Edward O. Buckbee. Space Camp is located in the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, the official Center for NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. Participants, referred to as trainees, get hands-on STEM experience, training like an astronaut and learning aeronautics and flight.

While at camp, they both were placed in the Mach III group consisting of campers ages 15-18. They participated in missions that tested their survival skills and teamwork.

“We did search and rescue missions, and we had to find stuff that the trainers had hidden, [such as] fallen aircrafts,” Renner said.

Poe flew an F-18 aircraft computer simulator and practiced dogfighting, an aerial battle between two fighter planes, on other simulators. Renner learned how to use coordinates, learned multiple survival skills, and repelled from a zipline into the water for water rescues which was meant to simulate jumping out of a helicopter and getting rescued. Poe explained that the night missions would last for quite a long time, meaning they had to have solid teamwork.

“You would walk in your patrol line. Our first night mission was to search and rescue,” Poe said. “It wasn’t all black, we were in twilight. But as soon as it hits pitch black, then we’re all just like, ‘Find what you need to look for before it gets too dark.’”

The activities lasted one to two hours, and they filled up their days. As trainees tested their teamwork with militarystyle patrols, they also did experiments with aeronautics, space, and flight.

“We built our own foam [airplane wing] and we tested it in a smoke tunnel to see how the wind would roll over the wing and see how much turbulence is caused, rather than just smoothly, slowly going over it,” Poe said.

While they enjoyed all the activities, Renner and Poe also learned a lot from the experience in general especially about aviation. Renner learned about the different parts of the plane and how planes work and function, as well as different aspects of STEM and how to work as a team. “Everybody involved had to do their part, and everyone was responsible for doing their part, otherwise the mission would crash and burn,” Poe said.

Along with the teamwork aspect of it, Renner and Poe also have more respect for the military lifestyle, and the structure of it. Survival is about attitude, and the skills you’ve learned come after. Both trainees greatly appreciated their time spent at Space Camp, and Renner would like to go back next summer.

Poe said, “I don’t think it would be the exact same experience if I were to go back. I won’t want to relive the good memories, because it’s hard to relive good memories and have the exact same experience with a different team.”

Be My Wingwoman Anytime

Poe and Renner recreate the the salute they did at camp. “I wanted to toughen up. I looked into the camp and it sounded awesome, and so I applied,” Renner said.

The Ladies

Get to know the new faces of the English department and all their unique passions.

STORY BY ELLE SIMON EDITORIALS EDITOR; DESIGN BY PRINT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SOFIA AGUAYO

Chrissy Nance has always had an appreciation for single-sex eduation. As she hails from Kansas City, Nance always admired the girls who attended Sion. She loves how the students can be themselves and also loves the diversity.

“I think Sion offers unique opportunities that other schools aren’t able to, and I think that those opportunities are part of the world that’s changing around us,” Nance said “And I just feel like this is a place where leaders are being made.”

Within her classroom, Nance loves to tell stories, and she leads with empathy and compassion. Her goal is for all her students to feel welcome in her classroom. Nance also tries to offer as much choice in the projects as possible to her students.

“I want the girls to be able to be confident in their voice, and so any opportunities that I can give them to express themselves and also from each other,” Nance said. Megan DeLaurier taught in a middle school setting for over twenty years before coming to Sion. When her former students who went to Sion came back and visited, she noticed that they were all so happy and seemed like they were where they were meant to be. She feels that those students inspired her to come to Sion. DeLaurier appreciates Sion’s faith aspect and inclusivity, as well as having conversations surrounding events occurring in the world

“I think it’s neat that [Sion is] doing these deep dives this year where you get to do some experimental learning,” DeLaurier said. “That’s a unique thing that not every school necessarily could do. The fact that you’re doing it here is awesome.”

DeLaurier hopes creativity is involved in what she teaches in the classroom, and she wants there to be space for students to pursue their artistic talents. DeLaurier encourages good dialogue within class and she wants her students to be able to express what they are thinking. DeLaurier likes not being the only new face in the department and appreciates that there are veteran teachers to help guide them. “It’s an awesome department, so yes I would say that it’s nice that I’m not the only new person,” DeLaurier said. “A lot of us are kind of in this together.”

When DeLaurier isn’t teaching, she loves to garden or be outside. DeLaurier’s favorite things about her garden are her chickens and the flowers that attract butterflies and pollinators.

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Emily Grover moved to Kansas City from Idaho in 2020. When she was researching Sion, she came across the women’s rights issue of Le Journal. Grover was so impressed with the diverse perspectives that she knew immediately she wanted to teach at Sion. She loves Sion’s mission statement and how Sion emphasizes interfaith dialogues because she wanted to teach at a school where everyone’s perspectives are valued.

“One thing that I noticed as I was researching Sion is that it is known for its inclusivity, and every time I met a student from Sion, I was so impressed by their kindness, their creativity and their generosity, that it just felt like home,” Grover said

Grover’s classroom is filled with an enthusiasm for reading, writing, and critical thinking. She hopes her students find that everything they learn in her class is applicable outside of the classroom. Grover tries to help her students find their own curiosity in whatever topic it is that they are looking at in class because she believes curiosity helps lead to self-expression. In her free time, Grover loves to garden and raise butterflies as well as bird watching. During the pandemic, she picked up knitting and calls it her pandemic skill. Grover likes being part of a whole new department, and especially loves being a new member of the Sion community.

“I almost feel like we are part of the incoming group of freshman, like we’re almost being initiated to life at Sion, and it’s fun,” Grover said. Rachel Schulte fell in love with Sion after talking with Ellen Carmody about the available position. She was drawn to Sion because of the mission, and because it is a space for people from all different backgrounds to come together and learn.

“I really appreciated how Sion had a religious element to it while at the same time, was very open to others, and I think that that’s something unique that you don’t see in a lot of private religious schools,” Schulte said.

According to Schulte, she geeks out on books and she hopes that students who take her class feel engaged during class, even if they don’t love literature. She feels that her class is a place where her students can be thoughtful about the language and the rhetoric they use, as well as their world views.

“I think that it’s our worldview that really determines a lot of our thoughts and actions,” Schulte said.

Schulte loves being in a department filled with new people because she thinks that there is a lot of excitement about what the new department will be able to accomplish and create.

Clash of Clags

Doug McLagan grew up going to two to three rock concerts a week with his twin brother, and this punk passion continues today.

BY LAUREN SMITH SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR

It’s December 17, 1977, and Doug McLagan and his brother, Ian McLagan are with their best friends Kevin and Dale, walking down the hill of the village to get to the railway station in the snow. Dressed in jeans, Doc Martens, t-shirts and army or leather jackets, the teenage boys take the forty-five minute train ride to Wolverhampton, England. From there they walk a few blocks to Wolverhampton Civic Hall to see their favorite band, The Clash; a key band in the start of punk rock in England. Anticipation for the band rises during the opening performance. The lights dim, and when The Clash enters, everyone screams. A mosh pit forms and moves, the crowd sings and bumps into each other. You bump up with friends and then with absolute strangers, but it’s okay. No one cares. You’re here to see The Clash and you don’t care who is bumping along with you.

Doug McClagan’s interest in music, specifically punk, started at the age of fifteen. His brother was originally the one who got him interested in music and concerts, and if it hadn’t been for him, he probably would never have gotten into it.

“As twins, we shared a room, so Doug had to listen to whatever I was listening to,” said Ian McLagan. “When I started taping punk singles off the John Peel shows in 1977, Doug loved these new bands much as I did. I was the one staying up until midnight recording the tracks off the radio. We couldn’t believe it when The Saints, an Australian band, actually played in our hometown weeks later.”

Growing up, they primarily went to local concerts with a few friends at night. Interest in punk stemmed from finding new local bands who performed in and around their hometown for a low cost.

“The first bands we saw in punk were three bands for five dollars,” Doug McClagan said. “You went down the road to catch the bus for nine minutes, you went to the concert, and caught the bus back home.”

Slowly, they started traveling to neighboring cities for bigger concerts by bus and train, deepening their interest in punk music and concerts. Along with this, the two brothers became closer, sharing a passion for music.

One of his favorites was a concert with 35 people in the crowd, but, according to him, the band “played like there were 35,000.” Atmospheres like this are what made him unafraid to go to a concert alone. With his brother living in England, he doesn’t have many now that share a similar interest in punk.

“I will not miss a concert just because nobody will listen to my music,” Doug McLagan said. “Once I couldn’t get anybody to go with me, and at the last minute decided to go by myself, which was one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen.”

It’s apparent that music had an impact on his childhood, and is a large part of his life today. This experience continues to bond him and Ian, and when they call each other, he often has a notepad nearby to write down any band recommendations. Due to the pandemic, he hasn’t been to a concert since May of 2019, when he saw the Psychedelic Furs. He is awaiting the return of concerts to see his favorite punk bands once again.

“Music is everything, ‘’ McLagan said. “It lightens up the day, it makes you feel good, sometimes if you’re not in a good mood you can listen to some of The Smiths. It’s just the mood of the day, and it’s just a nice change.”

“Some of the bands we went to were just little buildings, the size of the gym, so it’s packed with punk. They have a mosh pit and it’s crazy, so the atmosphere is just fantastic. “

NIGHT AT THE TRUMAN

The last concert McLagan went to was the Psychedelic Furs on May 10, 2019 at The Truman (photo submitted by Doug McLagan)

THE CLASH AND CLAGS

McClagan’s favorite band is The Clash who he’s seen five or six times. His favorite comcert was December, 20 1978 in Wolverhampaton, England (photo by Doug McLagan

B O O K W O R M ‘S

BY MEGAN KELLEY ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Here are some fun reads for the beginning of the school year.

Shadow and Bone By Leigh Bardugo $7.83 on Amazon

As she grew up, Alina Starkov thought she was just a forgotten orphan, unspecial and unloved. During this Dystopian YA fiction book called, “Shadow and Bone,” Alina finds out that she’s not just an orphan. She has a magical power inside of her, one that she didn’t know about her whole life. As she finds out more about her power, she struggles with her romantic feelings for her best friend, Malyen Oretsev. She doesn’t know if Malyen feels the same for her, and with him not being by her side after finding out her power she struggles.After the prologue, author Leigh Bardugo throws you straight into the book. Alina and her childhood best friend are easy to relate with because they grew up together. They learned who they were together. This book, even though the world is made up, still relates to the real world. There are social hierarchies throughout the Grisha, the population of magical people, and Commonfolk. During this book, I had a wide range of emotions, and the ending had me crying at midnight. I highly recommend “Shadow and Bone.” It was close to a five star read for me, it did not make a 5 star read for me because of a major plot twist. The major plot twist just took it down the notch to 4.5 stars. The plot twist was expected, but I still did not enjoy it. Other Books by Leigh Bardugo: Ninth House King of Scars Six of Crows.

A Gentleman’s Guide To Vice and Virtue

By Mackenzi Lee

$7.99 on Amazon

In 18th century England, young aristocrat Henry Montague, who goes by Monty, goes on a tour throughout Europe. Throughout this YA Historical Fiction, Monty takes you on this journey with his best friend Percy Newton. Throughout this book, they learn to navigate their romantic and confusing relationship, which is not allowed or normalized in this time period. While learning about their relationship, Monty realizes that after his trip, he has to find a job, and maybe lose his friendship to Percy.

This book is great for readers who want LGBTQ+representation in books. Throughout this book, you’ll freeze up as Monty and Percy get themselves into sticky situations, such as when Monty finds out about Percy’s epilepsy, and he struggles to come to reality with what it means for the future. This will tear at your heart, and make you want to go on your own adventures with your friends. Readers will be pulled into this story and will find it hard to get out of. I would rate this book highly. I spent a while getting through it because of the language, as it’s set in 18th century England, so it’s a little bit different then modern American English.

Other Books by Mackenzi Lee:

Loki: Where Mischief Lies The History of the World in Fifty Dogs Cowrote Fear

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Five Feet Apart

By Rachel Lippincott

$10.57 on Amazon

This YA romance novel features the story of Stella Grant, a 17 year old girl living with cystic fibrosis, which is a lung disease someone inherits that affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices. Every six months, Grant has to go to the hospital as a result of her condition. She goes in early one month due to a cold. She misses out on a school trip with her friends, and runs into a boy named Will Newman. Will and Stella roam the hospital, and go to Stella’s safe place, the nursery. On one of their adventures, they leave the hospital to play in the snow, resulting in a horrible accident.

This book definitely pulls at the reader’s heartstrings. Some moments, you’ll be rolling around in laughter while Will cracks jokes about the challenging disease they share. In other moments, you will find your eyes filled with tears as Stella faces the reality and dangers of her disease and her evolving relationship with Will. As these characters progress and learn about the consequences of being in a relationship with both partners having cystic fibrosis, you’ll want them to push through. You’ll want their relationship to continue and to strive. This book was worth reading, even with tears streaming down my cheeks. I would rate this five stars, it was beautifully written, and brought me on an emotional journey.

Other Books by Rachel Lippincott: The Lucky List All This Time She Gets the Girl

Milk and Honey

By Rupi Kaur

Content Warning - Abuse

$11.99 on Amazon

Rupi Kaur takes the reader on the first 21 years of her life. This poetry collection is filled with abuse, growth, and healing. As she navigates her first few relationships, she struggles with PTSD and anxiety. Throughout this collection of poetry, you will cry and smile. She’ll show that it’s okay to be hurt, and she teaches the reader how to heal and help them forget about the pain. This book is definitely worth reading. The poems are broken into short chunks, which makes it easier on the reader. It’s a quick read, and intense. This book has so much to teach young women and how to take care of each of their bodies.

Other Books By Rupi Kaur:

The Sun and Her Flowers Home Body De Profeet

The Seventh Most Important Thing

By Shelley Pearsall

$7.99 on Amzon

Life is hard in middle school, but for Arthur T. Owens, it’s harder than most. 13 year-old Arthur throws a brick at an older gentleman. He is sentenced to community service, so he doesn’t have to serve time in juvie. In this contemporary book, you will join him in this story as he embarks on what it means to be digging himself out of a hole of trouble. People distance themselves from him due to his record. As he waits for his trial, he experiences a meaningful friendship and shows the reader the importance of cherishing memories. I highly recommend this book for everyone. It is a light and easy story to read. This book also changed my view on how one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. This book left a big impression on me, however, due to its difficulty to get through plotwise, I would rate it four stars.

Other Books by Shelley Pearsall:

All of the Above Trouble Don’t Last All Shook Up

PUZZLE Palooza

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1. The Airforce Aviators’ space camp was founded by Dr. Wernher Von Braun who was the first director of the U.S. Space and ______ Center.

2. One of the book reccomendations, written by Rupi Kaur, is titled Milk and ______

3. Feature on a sophomore who is involved in singing competitions, musical theatre, and fashion titled Serra _____

5. She has an 11:11 tattoo that helps her stay, “True to herself.”

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1. The name of the volleyball’s teams tallest player (6’ 1) 4. Find the word: Page 23, Shulte section, paragraph 2, word #16

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