SMNW

September 11, 2023

Shawnee Mission West’s flag flies in the wind, whipping back and forth as football players race out onto the field, their helmets winking gold in the evening sunlight. Camouflage...

Inside the Oven

Jesus Lara Rivera

September 11, 2023

It’s three in the afternoon, and cross-country runners are floating inside the pool. The smell of chlorine fills the air. Their feet barely touch the bottom as they try...

Starting Over

Emma Wyckoff

September 11, 2023

I looked at my reflection in the mirror. Knee-length khaki shorts, a bright pink collared shirt, and beat up Air force 1’s. I glanced down at the goosebumps already forming...

Lighthouse

September 11, 2023

Senior Will Ensley Remembered after Death in Car Crash

August 24, 2023

Big Screen Barbie

August 24, 2023

Coach Justin Stigge times the cross country players as they swim Aug. 24 in the Pool. Due to an extreme increase of hot weather during the week of Aug. 20 to Aug. 26, sports teams were forbidden by state law from practicing outdoors in the afternoon. “The number one reason for practicing in the pool is because it’s way better for our legs than running in the building,” Stigge said. Photo by Kara Simpson.

Inside the Oven

Throughout the Midwest a massive ‘Heat Dome’ has caused chaos around the building

Jesus Lara Rivera

September 11, 2023

Fall Fashion: Cecelia Chen

Zia Carter

August 24, 2023

Fall Fashion: Murphy Galloway

Sofia Ball

August 23, 2023

Freshman Bo Bronson poses Aug. 7 in the Main Gym. Bronson plays club volleyball for Kansas City Power.

New Beginnings

Bronson prepares herself for a new school, schedule and volleyball team

Sofia Ball

August 23, 2023

News

Inside the Oven

Throughout the Midwest a massive ‘Heat Dome’ has caused chaos around the building

Jesus Lara Rivera • September 11, 2023

Senior Will Ensley Remembered after Death in Car Crash

August 24, 2023

Senior Will Ensley killed in car crash

Sofia Ball, Copy Editor • July 27, 2023

Influential Seniors Announcement

May 17, 2023

Student Council Class Representatives 23-24

April 26, 2023

Just A Bill

April 20, 2023

Earth First runs plastic bag drive

April 20, 2023

Group of Friends Organizes a Blanket Drive

April 20, 2023

The Diversity Fair took place after three clubs organized it

April 20, 2023

Sports

Cougar Hunt

Grace Rau • September 11, 2023

Shawnee Mission West’s flag flies in the wind, whipping back and forth as football players race out onto the field, their helmets winking gold in the evening sunlight. Camouflage...

Girls' Varsity Swim Update 4/15

April 17, 2023

Boys' Golf Update 3/27/23

March 28, 2023

Varsity Boys' Baseball Update

March 26, 2023

Varsity Girls’ Soccer Update 3/23

March 23, 2023

Varsity Girls’ Swim Update 3/23

March 23, 2023

Opinion

Freshman Emma Wyckoff walks Aug. 30 in Hallway One. Photo by Braden Bazzel

Starting Over

Emma Wyckoff • September 11, 2023

I looked at my reflection in the mirror. Knee-length khaki shorts, a bright pink collared shirt, and beat up Air force 1’s. I glanced down at the goosebumps already forming...