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SMNW

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SMNW

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SMNW

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Political clubs plan to debate over current issues

Political clubs plan to debate over current issues

February 24, 2016

For the first time, Young Democratic-Socialists, Young Democrats Club and Young Republicans Club will have a debate. The debate will be hosted by American Government teacher Sara Schaufler.The topics that...

Family Tradition

Family Tradition

February 23, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Senior Jessica Broll meets Congressman Kevin Yoder at a brunch he hosted for applicants who were interviewed for nominations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Senior...

The Foreigner

The Foreigner

February 23, 2016

The cast of The Foreigner performed for the first time on Thursday night. For senior Dylan Klein, who played Charlie Baker, opening night went better than expected. “I think [the play] went really...

The no school schedule

The no school schedule

February 23, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With early dismissal or no school on eight days this semester, students and teachers feel a significant difference[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Second...

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Straws Down

February 21, 2016

Located near Northwest, Smoothie King is a favorite spot for students. Right when I walked in, I was greeted by friendly employees ready to give opinions on their favorite smoothies. The atmosphere was...

Writing contest offers cash prizes

Writing contest offers cash prizes

February 19, 2016

The Winfield Arts and Humanities Council will host the 27th Annual Kansas Voices Writing Contest. Submissions are due by March 11. The contest, which is open to all Kansas residents recognizes writing...

Student Council Primary Election

Student Council Primary Election

February 18, 2016

  Primary elections for Student Council president and vice president were held today during seminar. Each of the three sets of candidates presented videotaped speeches to the student body. The...

The Foreigner opens tonight

The Foreigner opens tonight

February 18, 2016

The Foreigner, a play about a man whose partner convinces an elderly lodge owner that he speaks no English, will open at 7 p.m. tonight, Feb. 18, and will continue through Feb. 20. Because the residents...

Celebrate Fatty Friday

Celebrate Fatty Friday

February 17, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Thespian Troupe #888 is having a fundraiser this Friday at Panda Express to help with production costs. “The money goes toward fees for the show such as costumes...

50 Shades of Black

50 Shades of Black

February 14, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Rating: 1 out of 5[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Strikingly funny, yet dumbfounding throughout, the parody of Fifty Shades of...

Zoolander 2 Review

Zoolander 2 Review

February 12, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]2/5 stars    Zoolander 2 is a surprisingly funny movie considering that it is little more than a cash grab. Male models Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) and...

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Hy-Vee Team of the Week

February 9, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The girls’ basketball team was named the Fox 4 HyVee Team of the Week after winning the Mid America Classic tournament last weekend in McPherson, Kansas. “It means...

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