Libby Marsh: Harbinger made me realize that risks and improvement are more valuable than perfection By Libby Marsh May 14, 2026
Clocking in to Make Memories: Junior Halle Klocke babysits her neighbor Cooper By Libby Marsh April 28, 2026
Path to Math: SMSD Math programming follows national trends, eliminating advanced math tracks By Libby Marsh March 30, 2026
Discipline and Depth: The boys swim team secured a first place win at state due to their depth and motivation from a senior led team By Libby Marsh March 29, 2026
In With the Old: An “analogue” lifestyle promotes positive mental health By Libby Marsh February 27, 2026
Teaching the Ropes: Sophomore Arri Janzen coaches rock climbing classes By Libby Marsh February 20, 2026
Breaking News: Indian Hills Middle School students walk out in protest of ICE By Libby Marsh, Sophia Cicero, Liv Ruecker, and Paige Bean February 12, 2026
Identification Shifts: Senate Bill 244, on Gov. Kelly’s desk, would require people to use the bathroom of their birth gender and have an ID matching their birth gender By Libby Marsh February 10, 2026
Striving for 4.0: Teachers have noticed an emphasis on students achieving high GPAs, shifting the purpose of education away from learning and contributing to grade inflation By Libby Marsh December 15, 2025
Unified Together: The Unified Bowling team gives special education students a chance to participate in athletics and develop relationships with peers By Libby Marsh November 13, 2025
What’s the Tea: The Tea App helps women date safely, but can be harmful to men who are posted By Libby Marsh November 2, 2025
Leadership in the Books: The Hauberk editors curate a close-knit environment while maintaining high standards By Libby Marsh October 20, 2025
Banned But Needed: Students with diabetes face additional challenges with Securly Pass and the phone ban By Libby Marsh October 9, 2025
Local Lancer: Jodie Schnakenberg is an art teacher and the Lancer Dancer teacher of record By Libby Marsh September 25, 2025
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream: A shop that offers a wide variety of ice cream By Libby Marsh September 25, 2025
Most Mediocre of Them All: Disney’s remake of Snow White is underwhelming and overtaken by unnecessary controversy By Libby Marsh April 2, 2025
Addy’s Got Talent: Junior Addy Sullivan performs magic tricks and auditioned for America’s Got Talent By Libby Marsh March 10, 2025
Broken Protections: Recently passed Kansas legislature banning gender-affirming care mirrors the executive order signed by President Donald Trump By Libby Marsh February 25, 2025
Marketing the Future: Next year’s student store and coffee shop teams look forward to working in the businesses By Libby Marsh February 13, 2025
Scrapping Boredom: The “Teen-Led Saturday: Scraps & Stickers” event hosted at the Kemper Contemporary Art Museum was an innovative space giving teens a chance to be creative By Libby Marsh January 20, 2025
No Longer Silenced: Victims of sexual harassment and assault are hesitant to report to the school for fear of not being believed, victim blaming and a limited access to resources By Libby Marsh December 2, 2024
Down the Rabbit Hole: The Rabbit Hole, a recently opened interactive children’s museum, houses a new take on children’s books and is a must-visit By Libby Marsh November 13, 2024
Legislation Calls: PV United and the City of Prairie Village appeared before the Court of Appeals on Oct. 16 to appeal the petitions circulated last year By Libby Marsh October 30, 2024
A Royal Ending: With the Royals making it to the playoffs for the first time since the 2015 World Series, East students reflect on their time as Royals fans By Libby Marsh October 18, 2024
Graphing the Calcs: Sophomore Esther Walker is three years ahead in math taking Calculus BC at SM North this year By Libby Marsh September 18, 2024
No Phone Zone: With the rise in changes of phone policies in schools across the country, SMSD will be updating their phone policy By Libby Marsh September 10, 2024
Beck Jones & William Norris: Seniors Beck Jones & William Norris will run cross country and track at Park University for the same coach, East’s Rikki Hacker By Libby Marsh May 14, 2024
Rooted in Pep: Three pep club executive legacies prepare for their position next year after seeing family members in the role By Libby Marsh April 24, 2024
LEGiT Opportunity: The KC Tech Council’s LEGiT program offers experience to highschool girls interested in the tech industry By Libby Marsh April 5, 2024
Marching into Leadership: Next years’ drum majors look forward to working together to lead the band By Libby Marsh April 2, 2024
Red Kingdom Revamp: The proposed Chiefs Stadium renovation will require an extension of the Jackson County sales tax By Libby Marsh March 26, 2024
Clocking in, Burning Out: A recent rise in child labor law violations impacts student at East and harms school performance By Libby Marsh February 21, 2024
Stewart Returns: Jon Stewart returns to host “The Daily Show” in time for the upcoming presidential election By Libby Marsh January 31, 2024
Open to All: A new Kansas open enrollment policy will take effect next school year By Libby Marsh January 28, 2024
(MG)Passion: Three sophomores share their connections to their English multi-genre projects By Libby Marsh January 25, 2024
Yiyi Pauls: East alumni Yiyi Pauls and her family maintain traditions of her Chinese heritage after her 2014 adoption By Libby Marsh December 10, 2023
Breaking Point: The mental and physical toll injuries can have on an athlete By Libby Marsh November 14, 2023
All About SHARE-ing: An overview of one recent and two upcoming SHARE events By Libby Marsh November 1, 2023
It’s GO Time: Former East parents Sarah Clark and Tory Krebs go to every home Chiefs game and host tailgates from their RV By Libby Marsh October 20, 2023
College Opportunities: A preview of the upcoming College Clinic and information about College Representative Visits By Libby Marsh and Bridget Connelly October 4, 2023
Creating and Educating: After art teacher Adam Finkelston started East’s new art gallery, three artists and faculty members share about their work By Libby Marsh September 18, 2023
A Sister’s Push: Junior Ainsley Pyle supports her seven year old brother through all of the challenges of his Down Syndrome By Libby Marsh September 8, 2023
Dreamed Big: Three seniors who got college acceptances that fulfilled a childhood dream By Libby Marsh May 12, 2023
Defending the Offensive: Female athletes shouldn’t receive more backlash for trash talking than males do By Libby Marsh April 27, 2023
Taking Down TikTok: Recently passed bills across the country have led to more restrictions on TikTok By Libby Marsh April 26, 2023
Advancing Weights: Next year a co-ed Advanced Weights class will be offered to give girls the opportunity to improve their lifting skills By Libby Marsh April 1, 2023
Lancer (Ladies) in Leadership: Three East staff members start their own chapter of Women in Leadership By Libby Marsh March 29, 2023
Not My Birthday: Members of the East Community Share Their Leap Day Birthday Experiences By Libby Marsh March 2, 2023
Super Bowl Superstitions: East Community Members’ superstitions for Chiefs Games By Libby Marsh and Macy Crosser February 20, 2023
Back to His History: Q&A With East Alum and New Social Studies Student Teacher, Donald Roth By Libby Marsh February 3, 2023
Ready for enrollment: More about 5 new courses being offered in the 23-24 school year By Libby Marsh January 28, 2023
Mastering Mediterranean: Meddys, a new Mediterranean restaurant in Prairie Village, has delicious food that transports your tastebuds to the Mediterranean coast By Libby Marsh January 24, 2023
