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The online portal for students to register for their 2020-2021 classes is open from Jan. 17 to Jan. 27.

Class registration open for 2020-2021 school year

Sophia Wasson and Chloe Baker January 21, 2020

The window for students to complete the online course registration for the 2020-21 school year opened on Friday, Jan. 17 at 7 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27. Counselors are available during...

Msgt. Dave Cugier was the 2019 ROSE Award nominee from Lafayette.

ROSE Award nominations open for 2020

Corren Tipton January 17, 2020

The Rockwood Outstanding Service in Education (ROSE) Award is given to teachers, staff or volunteers that benefit the Rockwood community. Nominations for 2020 recipients are currently open until Monday,...

During the stay-at-home order, the Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition is offering kits for those who wish to quit vaping through Truth Initiative's e-cigarette quit program.

Medical marijuana licenses approved in Missouri

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter January 16, 2020

Along with the New Year, comes new licenses for medical marijuana facilities in Missouri. New medical marijuana cultivation licenses have been issued across the state. Companies, however, must be approved...

The Republican Party has thoroughly gerrymandered several states, including Missouri, to gain an advantage in elections.

Opinion: Missouri voters should remember GOP gerrymandering

Alex Rozar January 16, 2020

Thomas Hofeller worked from the shadows for nearly five decades. His job: manipulating Congressional districts in several states, including Missouri, to give the Republican Party an edge at the federal...

French teacher Emmanuelle Tamaroff grew up in France where she simultaneously furthered her education and practiced tennis. Tamaroff even participated in a mini-tournament at the Roland-Garros. She now coaches tennis at Lafayette.

Five Questions with Emmanuelle Tamaroff

Makayla Archambeault January 15, 2020

French teacher Emmanuelle Tamaroff is coaching girls tennis at Lafayette for the first time. She grew up playing tennis in France, competing in a mini-tournament at the Roland-Garros, the venue of a major...

On Dec. 19, Lafayette installed a 6x11 LED video board to be placed next to the current scoreboard.

Video board installed in Main Gym

Sophia Scheller January 13, 2020

On Dec. 19, Lafayette installed a new addition to the Main Gym. What started out as a potential video scoring table from the Boys Basketball Booster Club turned into a 6x11 LED video board to be placed...

Lafayette's yearbook, the Legend, is the latest inductee into the National Scholastic Press Association's (NSPA) Hall of Fame.

Legend named to National Scholastic Press Association’s Hall of Fame

Vijay Viswanathan January 13, 2020

Lafayette's yearbook, the Legend, is the latest inductee into the National Scholastic Press Association's (NSPA) Hall of Fame. The Legend was first published in 1963 when Lafayette first opened and was...

Junior Drew Behl shoots despite a Parkway West defender on Jan. 10. The Lancers won the game 57-52, with Behl scoring eight of the points.

Weekly sports update Jan. 6-Jan. 12

Vijay Viswanathan January 13, 2020

Boys Basketball: The basketball team played Parkway West on Jan. 7 and won 57-52. They also played Kirkwood on Jan. 10 and won 49-44. Their current record now stands at 6-5, with senior Ryan Campbell...

Opinion: Trigger warnings benefit mental health

Opinion: Trigger warnings benefit mental health

Sophia Scheller January 10, 2020

*Trigger warning: this article mentions suicide, rape* This past summer, I was playing in a lacrosse tournament up in Chicago. My team was playing a team from Florida. No big deal, the only thing...

The Cruel Prince, written by Holly Black, was published in  January of 2018 and is available for checkout in the Lafayette Library.

Review: The Cruel Prince’s unique characters make for interesting plot

Corren Tipton January 9, 2020

Released in early 2018 by Holly Black, The Cruel Prince follows Jude, a human girl living among faeries. She wants to fit in, but her stubbornness and determination cause her to stand out among the royal...

Recent tragedies affect final exam

Recent tragedies affect final exam

Chloe Baker January 5, 2020

Due to various tragedies that have recently affected the Lafayette community, teachers, counselors and building and district administrators have altered the policy for students' 5th Hour Final Exam which...

Visitation set for sophomore Matthew McMillen

Visitation set for sophomore Matthew McMillen

Kayla Carpenter January 5, 2020

Lancers are mourning the loss of sophomore Matthew McMillen who passed away on Jan. 4. McMillen was a member of the Class of 2022. He was a part of band and a member of the track and field team. The...

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