Chiefs season review
Sports Review by Robert Hurst – Staff Reporter
This season for the Kansas City Chiefs was one to remember. With everything in the world being different, the Chiefs still showed up strong every game in the 2020 season. Their …
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Changes at the mall following recent violence
Story by Katie Langle – Junior Editor
In the past few weeks, Independence Center has experienced several fights and shootings. This is causing mixed reactions from people. Many are avoiding the mall after these events.
“I am not much …
The importance of wearing a mask
Editorial by Lily Temple – Staff Reporter
I’m sure everyone is tired of wearing masks, and some people may even wonder why. But even though it might not be the most comfortable or it may feel weird, it is …
Struggles of being in an IB class
Editorial by Prajukta Ghosh – Copy Editor
It is almost that time of the year when seniors tend to have their minds flooding with thoughts about how are we going to plan out our last few months left in …
How to cure the winter blues
Story by Abby Langle- Assistant Junior Editor
As wintertime rolls around many people get what is known as the winter blues. There are some easy ways to ease these blues. You could go exercise, start new routines or organize. …
New year, new President: Along with the exciting new year, the US will welcome a new president
Story by Morgan Hubert – Staff Reporter
Many know about the upcoming inauguration of the new president. This year will look a lot different while the President is sworn into office. It will not look even close to the …
Winter sports adapt to Covid changes
Story by Mia Gatti- Staff Reporter
As we all know this season for all winter athletes has been very different than in past years. From the games and the meets to practices and extra activities that everyone gets excited …
Hybrid or virtual? A student’s opinion
Editorial by Kaia Monaco – Staff Reporter
I think we can all say this school year has been anything but normal. Switching from virtual to hybrid back to virtual has taken a toll on everyone, especially since the …
NHS service opportunities online and in person
Story by Prajukta Ghosh – Copy Editor
The virtual model of learning is back on schedule and things are steadily progressing.
However, finding a sense of normalcy has been challenging for both students and staff.
National Honors Society introduced …
Student Council is not decking the halls this year
Story by Maria Smith – Co-Editor-in-Chief
Student Council’s goal is to bring morale and a sense of community to the school. But with school being completely virtual for the rest of the semester they have been stripped of the majority …