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Learning the basics of photography, a journalism student practices operating a camera at a summer Herff Jones STL Yearbook Camp at De Smet Jesuit High School. Multiple camps are held each year for journalism students to hear from professionals.

Opinion: Five reasons you should join journalism

Jack Weaver January 29, 2020

Since my freshman year, I've found myself reporting, filming and producing stories. As I count down the days to graduation, I encourage students who have a passion for storytelling to join the journalism...

On his laptop in a classroom, senior Carson Luther plays Mario Kart. With the addition of Flex Time this year, various students have chose to spend their time in the Library playing video games, but a new library policy has impacted those students.

Library enforces District video game policy during Flex Time

Kayla Carpenter January 28, 2020

With 283 minutes of Flex Time in a typical week, students have a vast amount of time to meet with teachers, complete homework, attend meetings, talk to friends or just relax. Some students even choose...

What level of Senioritis do you have?

What level of Senioritis do you have?

Corren Tipton January 27, 2020

Leaving high school is a dream come true for some and a nightmare for others. Are you more likely to lean towards hanging on to all of the high school moments or moving on towards college and a career?...

Board vice president Lynne Midyett and Superintendent Mark Miles attend the Aug. 15, 2019 Board of Education meeting.

Board election canceled due to lack of competition

Alex Rozar January 27, 2020

Three members of the Rockwood Board of Education will continue to hold their positions for another three years without an election. Keith Kinder, Lynne Midyett and Randy Miller, whose terms were set to...

In wake of the Astro's cheating scandal, the MLB needs to create harsher punishments for teams in order to deter them from cheating.

Opinion: MLB needs to improve penalties in wake of Astros’ cheating

Vijay Viswanathan January 27, 2020

On Jan. 13, Major League Baseball (MLB) handed out one of the harshest punishments in its history to the 2017 World Series champion Houston Astros. Their crime? Stealing signs from the other teams. Astros...

As balloons fall from the rafters, Librarian Nichole Ballard-Long is recognized at the Academic Pep Assembly on March 12, 2019 for being named the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year.

Teacher of the Year finalists announced

Laura Barratt, Staff Reporter January 24, 2020

The Teacher of the Year (TOY) selection process began at the start of November, when recommendations were submitted for the recipient of the award. At this time, both students and teachers submit recommendations...

Students dance under the lights of the 2019 Lafayette Winter Formal that was themed "Ice, Ice Baby."

Winter Formal spirit week kicks off Jan. 27

Abby Stebner January 24, 2020

Lafayette’s “Roaring 20s” Winter Formal week will begin on Jan. 27 and the dance will be on Feb. 1. Each day of the week will have a theme day and starting on Tuesday the tickets will be on sale...

Sophomore Meredith Ambrose jumps her horse, Savia, over an obstacle during a competition at Camwood Farm in Tennessee.

Five Questions with Meredith Ambrose

Corren Tipton January 24, 2020

Sophomore Meredith Ambrose has been horseback riding for years, she dedicates a lot of time to training and traveling to various places--both in-state and out--for competitions. Over the course of 10 years...

The Women's March on Jan. 21, 2017 encouraged millions to march in protest of President Trump's inauguration. A photo of the event on display at Washington, D.C.'s National Archives blurred out words like "Trump." Photo by StockSnap, licensed for reuse via Pixabay.

Opinion: National Archives photo alteration points to larger issue

Alex Rozar January 24, 2020

At Washington, D.C.’s National Archives, home to the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence and self-described as “the nation’s record keeper,” historical revisionism is happening in...

Holding a poster, senior Rachel Paese surprises senior Austin Laves by asking him to Winter Formal during the Undefined show during Flex on Jan. 22.

Undefined performs for students during Flex

Chloe Baker January 23, 2020

On Jan. 22, Undefined performed during the first two blocks of Flex. During the show, senior Rachel Paese surprised senior Austin Laves by asking him to Winter Formal.

Members of Pautz's rugby team and an opposing team pose in front of the goal after a match. Pautz has played rugby since she was in college and has observed its growing popularity in the local community.

Rugby gains popularity in the Midwest

Morgan Vehige January 23, 2020

Despite originating in Britain in 1823, the sport of rugby is gaining more traction each year in the United States. As of 2016, there are over 125,000 members playing in over 2,600 clubs around the...

Cookies rise in the oven to be served fresh to students from the Lafayette Cookie Stand in 2019. Before the Cookie Stand closed that second semester, students were able to purchase two cookies for $1 throughout the school day. The Cookie Stand is set to reopen during the week of Sept. 20.

Cookie stand closed for second semester

Kennedy Willhite January 22, 2020

As the new year starts and second semester begins, students are no longer be able to buy warm, cookies and flavored slushies from the cookie stand during the first passing period until the end of 4th Hour. Business...

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