EDITOR’S INK OUR TIPS Packing for Spring Break 1. Roll Don’t Fold To save space in your suitcase, tightly roll your clothes for more efficient packing instead of folding. Not only does this give you more room for souvenirs on the way home, it helps prevent deep wrinkles in your clothes from folding. 2. 3-1-1 Rule If you are flying to your destination, be careful about the liquids you pack in your carry-on. Don’t be surprised if your full size shampoo bottle isn’t let through security because TSA limits liquids to be in travel size containers 3.4 ounces or smaller, in one clear quart sized bag and one bag per person. 3. Don’t Check Valuable Items Never check your valuable items such as laptops, passports, identification, money, credit cards or electronics when flying. Whether the airline loses your luggage or a TSA agent gets sticky fingers, it’s always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to your most important possessions. 4. Bring a Map You never know when a good old fashioned map will come to your rescue. Phones are not always the most reliable navigation tools, especially if signals are hard to come by. It doesn’t hurt to keep an atlas in the car or find a map for the city you’re in, especially one you’ve never been to before.
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hough the weather hasn’t been showing it, spring is almost here, Sion. We’re ready for a much needed break, even after all those snow days. Even if you aren’t traveling to a warmer destination next week, there are plenty of fun things to keep you busy in Kansas City over spring break (pg. 26-27). Also, for those who are traveling, read our packing tips before you leave. If you’re looking for some new restaurants to try over break, we review Guy Fieri’s new taco place in the Power and Light District (pg. 24) and compare Energizing Mission to Vibe Nutrition (pg. 25). After we come back from break, the spring play “Love, Loss and What I Wore” will be performed March 22-23 at Avila University. Read about the background of the play and why it was chosen for this year (pg. 5). Then come out to support your peers putting in the countless hours of hard work to put on the show, including freshman Olivia Mancina who continues to pursue her passion for the fine arts (pg. 18). It wouldn’t be spring without buds and blooms. We’re not just talking about tulips and daisies. In this issue we discuss a different kind of budding business: marijuana. Read about the effects of the drug, the difference between recreational and medicinal use and what CBD
SHOOT FOR THE STARS Senior Mia McLey shoots a free throw during the first quarter of the Irish Cup game and the final home game of the season against St. Teresa’s Academy Feb. 21. The Storm lost 55-61. (Photo by Molly Conway)
oil is (pg. 14-17). We also weigh in on as a staff whether recreational marijuana should be legalized (pg. 10). Winter sports wrapped up on a high note as dance team won their 10th State championship title in a row (pg. 6) and swim team placed 10th overall at State (pg. 7). As we transition into spring sports, preview the lacrosse and track and field season (pg. 20) and the soccer season (pg. 21). Basketball finished up the last of their home games with senior night before the Irish Cup game against St. Teresa’s Academy (pg. 21). Even though it wasn’t the result we wanted, our student section was loud and proud. Way to show our school spirit in the best way possible to the girls at the middle school tailgate (pg. 28). Let’s keep it up! As always, keep up with our social media and lejournallive.com for stories, podcasts, vlogs and photo galleries, as well as other updates on school events. We’re getting so close to fourth quarter. Until then, here’s to a fun and safe spring break and warmer weather (hopefully) ahead. Sincerely, Cecilia & Ava
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