BY THE NUMBERS
College Tuitions Comparison of private and public college tuition, including room and board. BY SARA WATKINS REPORTER
University of Missouri In-State: $19,926 Out of State:$33,952
Texas Christian University $53,630
Creighton University $39,808
University of Kansas In-State: $15,548 Out of State:$24,095
University of Notre Dame $64,775
Information from respective university websites.
4LE JOURNAL APRIL
On April 7, the Snapchat Headquarters released a new update where friends are put in a hierarchy based on emojis. Many are blaming the new update for ruining friendships and relationships, because it classifies people based on their snap score.
COACHELLA//
The music festival known throughout the world, has come to a close. Coachella featured artists such as ACDC, David Guetta,Drake, and Interpool. The festival took place in California April 10-12 and April 17-19.
ROSE TO STATE//
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IN BRIEF
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NEWS
SNAPCHAT UPDATE//
Senior Rose Puthumana qualified for the State debate tournament April 25. Puthumana didn’t make it past the first preliminary rounds, but still competed very well according to senior Zoya Khan.
WALK TO REbeL//
The REbeL organization will host their annual ‘Walk to REbeL’ on May 9. The walk will feature uplifting posters, music, Chick-Fil-A, and hundreds of men and women walking for a cause.
Junior Ring Ceremony On April 30, Junior Ring will take place as the coveted class rings and leadership roles are exchanged. This tradition takes place every year and is one of the most anticipated events for juniors. As the Senior Class prepares to leave the Sion community, the upcoming class prepares to lead the school into a new year.
NOW THEN
Fine Arts Day On Fine Arts Day, April 24, students were able to showcase their creative talents throughout the day with the underlying theme of “Raise Up All Voices.” The sidewalk chalk competition, talent show and presentations from AP Art filled the afternoon. Performances in the talent show included singing, dancing and poetry readings.
ROSE TO STATE BY MEGHAN KEARNEY A&E EDITOR
The successful power partners have closed in on their final journey together. Seniors Rose Puthumana and Zoya Khan finished their fouryear commitment to debate April 22 at the district tournament hosted by Sion where they placed second. “Rose and I have been a pretty successful team. Much of this can be credited to Ms. P and our upperclassmen mentors throughout the years,” Khan said. “We came into Sion not knowing each other at all, but our relationship with the rest of the team has pulled us closer.” Puthumana also qualified for the Power Speaker event in the MSHSAA United States Extemporaneous Speaking on April 25, where she didn’t break the first preliminary rounds, but still competed very well according to Khan. Puthamana also qualified for the Nationals in debate. This tournament is June 14. According to their Coach and History teacher Kristie Pennock, the local district they compete in is one of the most competitive in the state and just making it to State is a victory in itself. “I felt pretty good but I wish I would have practiced more. Since this is the first time I have qualified for State, I just went in with an open mind and found it to be an interesting experience,” Puthumana said. “It’s bittersweet to be finishing my career. I will miss all the debaters and competing.”
WALK TO REbeL BY AUBREY MAKAR REPORTER
As the 5th annual REbeL walk quickly approaches, the club’s positive and confidencebuilding messages continues to spread. REbeL has been influential around the school as they set up posters promoting healthy self image and made uplifting videos. On May 9, REbeL is hosting a walk to spread awareness starting at Blue Valley Northwest High School. Starting at 9 a.m., the volunteers will welcome participants in the three-mile walk. The walkers will join hundreds of other people as they prepare to reject society’s unrealistic standards of beauty, acknowledge how advertisements can lower your self-esteem and make you feel “not good enough” and stop any form of bullying. Teenage girls can struggle with negative body image and body criticism on a daily basis. Leaders hope the REbeL program, can help to stop these ideas and help teens to realize that they are more important than a number on a scale. “My favorite experience [from last year’s walk] were all the positive signs around the whole walk. They were so encouraging. Also, afterwards we got food from Chik-fil-a which was nice,” junior Lisbeth Juarez-Lopez said. Registration is open until the day of the walk and anyone can join. Sign ups are available online at re-bel.org.
