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Jillian Leiby

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor

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Former counselor finds success in quirky store

Former counselor finds success in quirky store

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
May 17, 2016
Reel Talk: Did Beyonce save this week?

Reel Talk: Did Beyonce save this week?

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
April 28, 2016
Reel Talk: Are sequels ever really necessary?

Reel Talk: Are sequels ever really necessary?

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
April 21, 2016
Photo courtesy of Country Stampede

The JagWire’s guide to local music festivals

Tricia Drumm, Jillian Leiby, and Sam Lopez
April 14, 2016
Talking about politics

Talking about politics

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
April 13, 2016
Photo courtesy of Middle of the Map Fest

Middle of the Map Fest

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
April 12, 2016
Smiling, senior Brian Fitzsimmons hammocks at Garrett Park alongside his friends on Saturday, April 2.

Trending activity provides relaxation for students

Jillian Leiby and Morgan Gurwell
April 12, 2016
Playing the role of a fairy, senior Maria Guilford (right), directs senior Carson Vitt to his resting place during rehearsal on Thursday, March 31.

Shakespeare play draws large senior class

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
April 12, 2016
On Wednesday, April 6 at Prairie Highlands Golf Course, freshman Jack Matchette drives the ball into the fairway.

Boys golf places ninth at tournament

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
April 8, 2016
FILE PHOTO: Junior Koy Holden watches his golf ball at a meet on Monday, April 20, 2015.

Boys golf

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
March 25, 2016
During the Shawnee Leadership Programs Education Day, senior Taylor Pullen gives participants a tour of the school on Thursday, March 24.

Shawnee leadership program visits school

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
March 25, 2016

Reel Talk: ‘Batman vs. Superman’ will probably not be super

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
March 25, 2016
Reel Talk: The 88th (and my final) Academy Awards

Reel Talk: The 88th (and my final) Academy Awards

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
March 10, 2016
In AP Language and Composition, juniors Jazz Loffredo, Brady Rolig and Payton Frye (pictured right to left) wait patiently while communication arts teacher Kristen Crosbie checks their homework on Friday, Feb. 26.

Proposal to ban national curriculum reoccurs

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
March 10, 2016
Handing in money for her group’s donations, freshman Lauren Rothgeb talks to junior Brady Rolig during a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 24. “I’m just really excited to spend time with friends for a good cause,” Rothgeb said. “[We’ll] just have a lot of fun.”

Students organize school’s first Relay For Life

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
March 9, 2016
Sanders speaks to the crowd during the rally on Thursday, March 3.

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Mohican Nation member Andi Weber speaks about Native American rights as she introduces Sanders on Thursday, March 3.

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Weber and Sanders greet each other as Sanders takes the stage on Thursday, March 3.

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Having an obscure name is a struggle

Having an obscure name is a struggle

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
February 29, 2016
Reel Talk: Fool-proof Oscar predictions

Reel Talk: Fool-proof Oscar predictions

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
February 26, 2016
Following the singers of Chanticleer on Wednesday, Feb. 29, Jaguar Singers incorporate the critiques received to better there performance.

Choir learns from Chanticleer singers

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
February 26, 2016
School resource officer Mo Loridon talks with Mayor Michelle Distler during her visit to the school on Friday, Feb. 19.

Mayor visits school to learn about school resource officer program

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
February 20, 2016
Reel Talk: Movies are pretty boring right now

Reel Talk: Movies are pretty boring right now

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
February 18, 2016
Photos from Tribune News Service, New York Times and Time Magazine.

An in-depth look at gun violence and gun control

Nick Booth, Tricia Drumm, Jillian Leiby, Adri Talavera, and Victoria Wright
February 11, 2016
Photos from Tribune News Service, New York Times and Time Magazine.

Gun control remains a contentious issue

Tricia Drumm, Jillian Leiby, and Adri Talavera
February 11, 2016
Girls shouldn’t feel ashamed of their menstrual cycles

Girls shouldn’t feel ashamed of their menstrual cycles

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
February 9, 2016
Sophomores Dominic Martinez and Caroline Gambill perform two songs at the open mic night on Monday, Feb. 1.

Students sing at Make-A-Wish’s open mic night

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
February 2, 2016
Dont let debt deter you from your dream school

Don’t let debt deter you from your dream school

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
February 1, 2016
Reel Talk: 2016 SAG nominations

Reel Talk: 2016 SAG nominations

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
January 29, 2016
Senior Audrey Linsey reviews the book of Romans from the Bible during a Club 121 meeting on Friday, Jan. 22. “I really like the fact that [the study] is continuous,” Linsey said. “It’s really nice to be able to go more in-depth with something instead of just talking about it in the 15 minutes we get.”

[Photo] Club 121 reads book of Romans as part of new series

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 22, 2016
Reel Talk: The Academy let me down

Reel Talk: The Academy let me down

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
January 14, 2016
Reel Talk: Golden Globe predictions

Reel Talk: Golden Globe predictions

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
January 7, 2016

Horseback riding takes priority in student-equestrian’s life after school

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
December 16, 2015

Junior Anna Clayborn works out for self-improvement

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
December 16, 2015
2015 is the year of the sequel

2015 is the year of the sequel

Nick Booth and Jillian Leiby
December 11, 2015
Reel Talk: New nominations, new me

Reel Talk: New nominations, new me

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
December 10, 2015

Junior Anna Clayborn works out for self-improvement

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
December 9, 2015
Horseback riding takes priority in student-equestrians life after school

Horseback riding takes priority in student-equestrian’s life after school

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
December 7, 2015
Reel Talk: The science of crying at movies

Reel Talk: The science of crying at movies

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
December 4, 2015
MV Update: Dec. 2

MV Update: Dec. 2

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
December 2, 2015
MV Update: Nov. 25

MV Update: Nov. 25

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
November 25, 2015
Reel Talk: Watching Shia Labeouf watch himself

Reel Talk: Watching Shia Labeouf watch himself

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
November 19, 2015
MV Update Nov. 19

MV Update Nov. 19

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
November 19, 2015
At custodian Rhonda Jensen’s house on Sunday, Nov. 8, Jensen stands next to her horse named Star. “I love animals. I’d rather be around animals than I would people. They talk back, even though you can’t understand them. They’re beautiful,” Jensen said.

Job and animals provide solace to custodian after past struggles

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
November 16, 2015
Photo illustration.

An in-depth look at compulsive texting

Nick Booth, Jason Chen, Jillian Leiby, and Margaret Mellott
November 13, 2015
Photo illustration.

Compulsive texting found in teens

Nick Booth and Jillian Leiby
November 13, 2015
Reel Talk: Bond is bad, but can be good

Reel Talk: Bond is bad, but can be good

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
November 12, 2015
MV Update: Nov. 12

MV Update: Nov. 12

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
November 12, 2015

Seniors take on juniors and win in Powder Puff football game

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
November 11, 2015
MV Update: Nov. 6

MV Update: Nov. 6

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
November 6, 2015
Reel Talk: So October was a disaster

Reel Talk: So October was a disaster

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
November 5, 2015
Beauty Boss: The clueless girls guide to makeup

Beauty Boss: The clueless girl’s guide to makeup

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
November 4, 2015
Reel Talk: Hey, why didnt you see Steve Jobs this weekend?

Reel Talk: Hey, why didn’t you see “Steve Jobs” this weekend?

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 29, 2015
Students lack knowledge of sexual consent

Students lack knowledge of sexual consent

Alison Booth, Margaret Mellott, and Adri Talavera
October 27, 2015
Beauty Boss: At home dye tips to dye for

Beauty Boss: At home dye tips to dye for

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
October 26, 2015
Senior Megan Feuerborn serves a cookie to freshman Lexie Ballard during the Catty Shacks grand opening in seminar on Friday, Oct. 23.

The Catty Shack opens for the year

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 24, 2015
MV Update: Oct. 21

MV Update: Oct. 21

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
October 22, 2015
Reel Talk: The art of EGOTing

Reel Talk: The art of EGOTing

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 22, 2015
Situated in the Prairiefire Art and Entertainment district, Cinetopia offers three types of theaters: Movie Parlor Experience, GXL Theater and Living Room Theater.

JagWire reviews area movie theaters

Nick Booth, Jillian Leiby, and Nora Lucas
October 21, 2015
Left: Senior Hannah Ceule has a co-worker fix her makeup on Saturday, Oct. 8. Middle: Crawling towards people unknowing of her presence, senior Savannah Praiswater prepares to scare them on Saturday, Oct. 8. Right: While standing in The Boneyard at Worlds of Fun on Saturday, Oct. 10, senior Jordan Wootton waits, hiding in the midst of the fog to scare bypassers.

Seniors take on jobs as Halloween Haunt actors at Worlds of Fun

Sarah Myers and Adri Talavera
October 20, 2015
Seniors dont need to have school spirit

Seniors don’t need to have school spirit

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 16, 2015
Seniors should go all out for their final year

Seniors should go all out for their final year

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
October 16, 2015
MV Update: Oct. 14

MV Update: Oct. 14

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
October 14, 2015
MV Update Oct. 8

MV Update Oct. 8

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
October 8, 2015
Reel Talk: Male directors are problematic, so what?

Reel Talk: Male directors are problematic, so what?

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 8, 2015
Raising one hand, Board candidate Don Clark explains how, if elected to the Board, he would measure their success.

Board of Education interviews candidates

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 7, 2015
Beauty Boss: Everyone is pretty

Beauty Boss: Everyone is pretty

Adri Talavera, Adri Talavera, and Adri Talavera
October 5, 2015
Reel Talk: Black Mass, movie or Johnny Depps filmography?

Reel Talk: “Black Mass,” movie or Johnny Depp’s filmography?

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 1, 2015
MV update: Sept. 30

MV update: Sept. 30

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
September 30, 2015
Beauty Boss: Change is good

Beauty Boss: Change is good

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
September 28, 2015
Photo illustration.

Crowding at school manifests itself to students and staff

Nick Booth, Justin Curto, Jillian Leiby, and Sarah Myers
September 24, 2015
MV Update: Sept. 23

MV Update: Sept. 23

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
September 23, 2015
Francescas at Town Center is a boutique with everything from trinket-like gifts to clothes and accessories.

JagWire reviews shopping districts

Jason Chen, Tricia Drumm, and Adri Talavera
September 22, 2015
Beauty Boss: Your makeup can look good at 4 a.m.

Beauty Boss: Your makeup can look good at 4 a.m.

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
September 21, 2015

Wesport

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
September 21, 2015
Juniors Emma Wilhoit and Sue Kim lead the MV Outreach float on Wednesday, Sept. 16.

Homecoming parade showcases sports, clubs, activities and students

Michaela Jackson and Jillian Leiby
September 21, 2015
Reel Talk: Who will win the Emmy?

Reel Talk: Who will win the Emmy?

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
September 17, 2015
Juniors Emma Wilhoit and Sue Kim lead the MV Outreach float on Wednesday, Sept. 16.

Homecoming parade showcases sports, clubs, activities and students

Michaela Jackson and Jillian Leiby
September 16, 2015
MV Update Sept. 16

MV Update Sept. 16

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
September 16, 2015
Reel Talk: The End of the Reboot?

Reel Talk: The End of the Reboot?

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
September 10, 2015
MV Update: Sept. 10

MV Update: Sept. 10

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
September 9, 2015
Beauty Boss: God bless the scientific method

Beauty Boss: God bless the scientific method

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
September 7, 2015
Reel Talk: Best movies of the summer

Reel Talk: Best movies of the summer

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
September 3, 2015
MV Update: Sept. 2

MV Update: Sept. 2

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
September 2, 2015
Beauty Boss: Ive got senioritis

Beauty Boss: I’ve got senioritis

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
August 31, 2015
Seven staff parking spots remain empty during seminar on Friday, Aug. 28. The parking spots designated for staff limit the number of available parking spaces for students.

Seminar parking survey provides information for administrators

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
August 29, 2015
During a rehearsal for The Importance of Being Earnest, junior Aidan Quinn and senior Steven Blaine practice a scene in which their characters, Algernon and Jack, fight.

Theater department completes show week

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
May 4, 2015

“Ex Machina” is not a typical robot film

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
May 4, 2015

Feminist’s Forum: Another reason to love the Kardashians

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
April 29, 2015
Race does not correlate with personality

Race does not correlate with personality

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
April 14, 2015
Senior Kaitlin Parker and sophomore Kristen Kelly do a handshake to start off the game against Basehor-Linwood on Thursday, April 9. The Jaguars defeated the Bobcats 12-1 in the first game, and fell 5-2 in the second.

Softball team splits games with Basehor-Linwood on Thursday, April 9

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
April 11, 2015
Furious 7 has great action, little intelligence

“Furious 7” has great action, little intelligence

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
April 9, 2015
Feminists Forum: Angelina Jolie is an inspiration for all ages

Feminist’s Forum: Angelina Jolie is an inspiration for all ages

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
April 2, 2015
Social studies teacher Dustin Stinnett claps after a student presentation in his Pre-AP World History class on Friday, March 27.

Social studies teacher to leave at the end of 2014-15 school year

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
March 30, 2015
Beauty Boss: At-home eyebrow tips

Beauty Boss: At-home eyebrow tips

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
March 26, 2015
Makeup is not an indicator of promiscuity

Makeup is not an indicator of promiscuity

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
March 11, 2015
Feminists Forum: House of Cards kind of fell down

Feminist’s Forum: House of Cards kind of fell down

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
March 3, 2015
After the Lady Jags beat the Basehor-Linwood Bobcats 47-36, the seniors on the team celebrate by holding up the Kaw Valley League Championship trophy on Friday, Feb. 27.

Girls basketball earns Kaw Valley League champion title on Friday, Feb. 27

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
March 1, 2015
Feminists Forum: How the final awards show shaped up

Feminist’s Forum: How the final awards show shaped up

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
February 26, 2015
Who will win the Oscar?

Who will win the Oscar?

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
February 20, 2015
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