Home on the Range: Baylor Ritter plans to work on ranches across the country By Michael Yi May 14, 2026
Discussing Discus: Junior Oliver Bryant climbs the state leaderboards in discus throw By Michael Yi April 26, 2026
What’s Your Spirit Animal? Take this school and lifestyle quiz to find your SM East personality By Michael Yi March 31, 2026
Cannon’s Journey: Three-sport varsity athlete finds competition and community at SM East while dealing with D1 offers and a family battle with ocular melanoma By Michael Yi March 10, 2026
Powered Down: Staff and students are conflicted on the proposed statewide school phone ban By Michael Yi February 16, 2026
Vaccine Uncertainty: The KDHE continues to recommend the standing childhood vaccine schedule despite CDC changes By Michael Yi January 28, 2026
And We’re Live! SM East alum and father Nick Vasos anchors FOX4 morning news By Michael Yi January 6, 2026
Mic’ing Up SMSD: SMSD’s podcast “Mic’d Up” tells stories from around the district By Michael Yi December 11, 2025
No More Kings: No Kings protests on Oct. 18 drew in protesters across the metro By Michael Yi October 29, 2025
Aleksei Bersenev: Senior Aleksei Bersenev aims to become a commercial pilot after growing up flying planes By Michael Yi October 23, 2025
Education Over Ignorance: To solve our school’s racial issues, we must address their causes By Michael Yi October 20, 2025
Mastering the Argument: Senior Ishaan Home debates at the top level while teaching novices By Michael Yi October 5, 2025
Powering the Offense: SM East’s offensive line is tightly knit off the field, giving the offense a critical boost By Michael Yi September 21, 2025
Finding Her Beat: Inspired by family health crises, senior Rachel Davis pursues pediatric oncology through an unprecedented course load By Michael Yi September 2, 2025
Breaking News: East alumna Sarah Milgrim was killed last night in D.C. By Christopher Long and Michael Yi May 22, 2025
Michael Winter: Senior Michael Winter will continue his academic and pitching career at Dartmouth College while majoring in mechanical engineering By Michael Yi May 20, 2025
Final Dismount: The girls gymnastics program in SMSD will have its final season next year By Michael Yi May 15, 2025
Generating Solutions: Zero Reasons Why is hosting a community mental health forum in the commons on April 22 By Michael Yi April 20, 2025
A Loss for Language: Chinese and ELL teacher Hau-In Lau will retire this summer By Michael Yi April 19, 2025
Safety System: Newly installed devices aim to speed up SM East’s emergency response By Michael Yi March 28, 2025
Behind the Curtain: Theatre’s tech crew works long hours behind the scenes to make SM East performances shine By Michael Yi March 12, 2025
Setting the Stage: Theater upperclassmen spend over a year scripting, planning and rehearsing their own Frequent Friday shows By Michael Yi February 23, 2025
Inclusion Under Fire: Recent policies that stigmatize diversity reverse decades of social progress By Michael Yi February 11, 2025
ID Deceit: Students obtain fake IDs despite potential legal penalties due to a prevalent drinking culture By Michael Yi January 28, 2025
Breaking Down His Game: Senior Christian Lahey has developed his mental and physical skills to become East’s top bowler By Michael Yi December 24, 2024
FeMaLE: Young women in the biotechnology program are developing their skills for careers in science By Michael Yi December 8, 2024
From the East to East: Sophomore Asad and junior Hanifa Gul Mohammad forge new paths at SM East after immigrating from Afghanistan in 2021 By Michael Yi November 14, 2024
Educational Upheaval: The new Tomahawk Elementary building will provide dynamic learning spaces and improved conditions for a larger student body By Michael Yi October 19, 2024
Educate to Empower: Social studies classes need to emphasize current politics to encourage political involvement By Michael Yi October 16, 2024
Driven to Compete: Junior Wesley Doyle practices go-karting weekly to prepare for competitions By Michael Yi, Will Griffith, Caroline Martucci, Alex Sajna, Mason Sajna, and Ben Bagby September 16, 2024
SuperBland? Students and coaches question if the new pep club app can boost school spirit By Michael Yi August 26, 2024
Emma Kuhlman: Senior Emma Kuhlman is pursuing a career in video game development By Michael Yi May 7, 2024
Net Positive: SHARE held their charity volleyball tournament on April 17 By Michael Yi April 19, 2024
What’s in the Stars?: Students predict their lives by the next total solar eclipse in 2044 By Michael Yi April 12, 2024
Multicultural Fair: Student leaders in Multicultural Student Union are planning a Multicultural Fair on April 23 for the first time in over 20 years By Michael Yi April 9, 2024
The Piano Man: Sophomore Nash Ohlund has made new friends and renewed his interest in piano through jazz band By Michael Yi March 28, 2024
Double Dribble: Sophomores Paxton and Quentin Ochs are identical twins on the JV basketball team that grew into the game together By Michael Yi February 17, 2024
East On Tape: Students in Video Production Leadership pursue their passions in film while enjoying a close friend group By Michael Yi February 6, 2024
Across the Tarmac: Senior Nora Hill has found valuable lessons and friendships working at a helicopter tour company By Michael Yi January 13, 2024
