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Valentine’s Day: A Great Time for a Love Story

Dayna Smith, Sports Editor • February 1, 2024

In Defense of AMI Days: They’re Really Not so Bad

Maggie Rackers, Features Editor • February 1, 2024

Since we are now in the winter solstice there are chances of snow days. In the past if we had a snow day, schools were required to add that day to the end of the school year to make up for lost time. To...

Advice for Enjoying AMI Days

Tobi Kunce, Opinions Editor • February 1, 2024

'Tis the season! Rain, snow, and cold weather are here, and they seem to be going hard this year. Recently the snow was too bad, so we had to stay home. I understand the annoyance that boredom causes and...

JHS Student Alex Carson Wins National Film Award, Receives NYU Acceptance

Kendall Ramsey, Entertainment Editor • February 1, 2024

Joplin High School Senior Alexandra Carson continues to amaze with her accomplishments. Carson has a long list of extracurriculars: Varsity Tennis, Key Club, Philanthropic Society, National Honor Society,...

Oscar Nominees Announced to Regular Arguments About Snubs

Kendall Ramsey, Entertainment Editor • February 1, 2024

On March 10th, the annual Academy Awards, or The Oscars, will be held. Jimmy Kimmel will be hosting, making this his fourth time hosting the awards. On January 23rd, the full list of nominees was released....

JHS Announces First “Student of the Month” Recipients

Kendall Ramsey, Entertainment Editor • February 1, 2024

This year, JHS has started something called “Student of the Month.” Teachers get to send in students they notice going above and beyond in school. From this pool of students, teachers vote on who they...

Chiefs Defeat Bills, Ravens to Advance to Super Bowl

Serenity Henson, News Editor • February 1, 2024

On Sunday, January 1, 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills went head-to-head on a Wild Card weekend. This game broke the record for the most views for a playoff game with over 50 million...

JHS Students Debate Halloween Traditions

Brooklynne Shutte, Opinions Editor • October 6, 2023

Halloween is just around the corner, and I decided to do something fun and post a poll asking a few questions about Halloween. One of the big questions was “If you’re going to a place with actors...

Olivia Rodrigo Avoids Sophomore Slump with Second Major Album

Kendall Ramsey, Entertainment Editor • October 6, 2023

Rising pop star Olivia Rodrigo has released her sophomore album titled Guts-- and it’s just as big a hit as her first one. Rodrigo, 20, has skyrocketed to fame in the past few years. She starred in the...

Swift, Kelce Dating Speculation Fuels Fan Interest

Serenity Henson, News Editor • October 6, 2023

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dating rumors have been circulating around the internet for the past few months. It all started when The 33-year-old Kansas City Chiefs tight end attended Swift's Eras Tour...

JHS Falls to Nixa in Battle of the Eagles – Photo Gallery

September 28, 2023

VMAs Play Host to *NSYNC Reunion, Swift Record Haul

Serenity Henson, News Editor • September 28, 2023

On September 12, 2023, the annual MTV Video Music Awards was held in New Jersey. This year's host was rapper and singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj. The night started with the opening act Lil Wayne with a tribute...