Plan time to relax

EDITOR’S INK

It’s that time of year again Sion.

Welcome back to the season of acclimating to the school flow. The endless hours of free time that summer offered has now been replaced with due dates, sports and extracurriculars.

Fortunately, alongside the fast paced tempo of the school schedule comes school dances, pep assemblies and school-wide events. The year kicked off with a successful spirit week, including creative themes such as high school stereotypes and Sion yacht club. The school spirit continued with an impressive turn out to support the cheer team the

Rockhurst football game. Let’s continue this spirit by supporting the dance team at the Rockhurst football halftime performance on Oct. 6.

After devastating natural disasters, the school community came together to support those affected by Hurricane Harvey and raised over $400 with a waffle breakfast. With such impressive success through just one breakfast, imagine the difference our community can make through Sock it to Poverty within the upcoming weeks.

In this first issue, we cover the recent

Confederate statue controversies and domestic hate groups (pg. 6 and pg. 12), Assistant Athletic

Director Sarah Johnson’s upcoming monthly wellness speakers (pg. 7), the ins-and-outs of

On Campus (pg. 6) and all the need-to-know local boutiques (pg. 25). Get to know the school’s freshest faces through the feature on freshman

Riley Weaver, a talented contortionist (pg. 22) and freshman Megan Propeck, the school recordbreaking golfer (pg. 20).

Next, the trend of new diets including vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan, paleo and glutenfree has been steadily increasing. In this issue, with the help of dietitians and nutritionists, we take a close look at these diets, what they consist of, what the reasoning behind each of them is and what benefits and dangers exist within each (pg. 14-17).

For the moments to spare between the hustle

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of the school year grind, check out KC Cookie Dough Madness, the newest twist on traditional dessert (pg. 26), Mission Taco Joint (pg. 24) and stop by Pawn and Pint Board Game Cafe to make any night game night (pg. 24).

Be sure to check lejournallive.com often for photo galleries, features and more. New this year online, join seniors McKenna Heegn and Phylicia Barner-Lewis in their “Two Peas in a Podcast.” Their first episode covered the mysterious phenomenon of the Mandela effect conspiracy. Also new this year, read senior Anna Tomka’s bi-monthly blogs titled Tuesday Talks with Tomka and listen to senior Reagan Amato’s feature podcasts. The Try Gals are back this year, so look out for their shenanigans on the web each day that Le Journal is passed out.

Even though the workload of the school year can be difficult to adjust to, let’s make this year as happy, healthy and stress free as possible, Sion.

Sincerely, Lanie & Meg

OUR TIPS

Staying healthy despite school stress.

1. Take advantage of school resources

Fit in that before school workout with Storm Fit or yoga with friends, speak to counselors about your stress and attend Assistant Athletic Director Sarah Johnson’s monthly wellness speaker lunches.

2. Organize & schedule

It’s so easy to let your planner gather dust on the corner of your desk or buried at the bottom of your backpack. Brush off the dust and put that planner to work. Dedicate some time each Sunday to make a detailed schedule of your week, then stick to it!

3. Plan time to relax ahead

Too often, the first thing to get cut off of a to-do list is relaxation. Relaxing and rejuvenating is so important to having the energy to get everything else done. Commit to regular naps or relaxing baths, add it to your planner.

4. Plan balanced meals

The prospect of eating a healthy lunch is too far gone the morning of. Plan and prepare meals ahead by making a large salad or a batch of protein balls on Sundays.

5. Go outside

Spend time outside of your house and school. Grab a few friends, your family or a pet and relax in the beautiful fall weather.

FALL DANCE

Sophomore Brie Bowes whips during the Fall Dance Sept. 9 in the gym. (Photo by Meg Schwartz)

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