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Former counselor finds success in quirky store

Former counselor finds success in quirky store

May 17, 2016
Reel Talk: Did Beyonce save this week?

Reel Talk: Did Beyonce save this week?

April 28, 2016
Reel Talk: Are sequels ever really necessary?

Reel Talk: Are sequels ever really necessary?

April 21, 2016
Photo courtesy of Country Stampede

The JagWire’s guide to local music festivals

April 14, 2016
Talking about politics

Talking about politics

April 13, 2016
Photo courtesy of Middle of the Map Fest

Middle of the Map Fest

April 12, 2016
Smiling, senior Brian Fitzsimmons hammocks at Garrett Park alongside his friends on Saturday, April 2.

Trending activity provides relaxation for students

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

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

Boys golf

March 25, 2016

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

March 25, 2016
Reel Talk: The 88th (and my final) Academy Awards

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

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

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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Reel Talk: Fool-proof Oscar predictions

Reel Talk: Fool-proof Oscar predictions

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

February 26, 2016
Reel Talk: Movies are pretty boring right now

Reel Talk: Movies are pretty boring right now

February 18, 2016
Photos from Tribune News Service, New York Times and Time Magazine.

An in-depth look at gun violence and gun control

February 11, 2016
Photos from Tribune News Service, New York Times and Time Magazine.

Gun control remains a contentious issue

February 11, 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

February 2, 2016
Reel Talk: 2016 SAG nominations

Reel Talk: 2016 SAG nominations

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

January 22, 2016
Reel Talk: The Academy let me down

Reel Talk: The Academy let me down

January 14, 2016
Reel Talk: Golden Globe predictions

Reel Talk: Golden Globe predictions

January 7, 2016

Junior Anna Clayborn works out for self-improvement

December 16, 2015
2015 is the year of the sequel

2015 is the year of the sequel

December 11, 2015
Reel Talk: New nominations, new me

Reel Talk: New nominations, new me

December 10, 2015

Junior Anna Clayborn works out for self-improvement

December 9, 2015
Reel Talk: The science of crying at movies

Reel Talk: The science of crying at movies

December 4, 2015
Reel Talk: Watching Shia Labeouf watch himself

Reel Talk: Watching Shia Labeouf watch himself

November 19, 2015
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An in-depth look at compulsive texting

November 13, 2015
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Compulsive texting found in teens

November 13, 2015
Reel Talk: Bond is bad, but can be good

Reel Talk: Bond is bad, but can be good

November 12, 2015

Seniors take on juniors and win in Powder Puff football game

November 11, 2015
Reel Talk: So October was a disaster

Reel Talk: So October was a disaster

November 5, 2015
Reel Talk: Hey, why didnt you see Steve Jobs this weekend?

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

October 29, 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

October 24, 2015
Reel Talk: The art of EGOTing

Reel Talk: The art of EGOTing

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

October 21, 2015
Seniors dont need to have school spirit

Seniors don’t need to have school spirit

October 16, 2015
Reel Talk: Male directors are problematic, so what?

Reel Talk: Male directors are problematic, so what?

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

October 7, 2015
Reel Talk: Black Mass, movie or Johnny Depps filmography?

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

October 1, 2015
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Crowding at school manifests itself to students and staff

September 24, 2015
Juniors Emma Wilhoit and Sue Kim lead the MV Outreach float on Wednesday, Sept. 16.

Homecoming parade showcases sports, clubs, activities and students

September 21, 2015
Reel Talk: Who will win the Emmy?

Reel Talk: Who will win the Emmy?

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

September 16, 2015
Reel Talk: The End of the Reboot?

Reel Talk: The End of the Reboot?

September 10, 2015
Reel Talk: Best movies of the summer

Reel Talk: Best movies of the summer

September 3, 2015

“Ex Machina” is not a typical robot film

May 4, 2015

Feminist’s Forum: Another reason to love the Kardashians

April 29, 2015
Furious 7 has great action, little intelligence

“Furious 7” has great action, little intelligence

April 9, 2015
Feminists Forum: Angelina Jolie is an inspiration for all ages

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

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

March 30, 2015
Feminists Forum: House of Cards kind of fell down

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

March 3, 2015
Feminists Forum: How the final awards show shaped up

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

February 26, 2015
Who will win the Oscar?

Who will win the Oscar?

February 20, 2015
Feminists Forum: To see or not to see Fifty Shades of Grey

Feminist’s Forum: To see or not to see Fifty Shades of Grey

February 11, 2015
Soccer coach Arlan Vomhof leads boys and girls teams to sustained success

Soccer coach Arlan Vomhof leads boys and girls teams to sustained success

February 9, 2015
Feminists Forum: Oscar snub shows sexism and racism in Academy

Feminist’s Forum: Oscar snub shows sexism and racism in Academy

January 28, 2015
Who will win the SAG award?

Who will win the SAG award?

January 23, 2015
Jillians Feminist Forum: Sexism behind the camera

Jillian’s Feminist Forum: Sexism behind the camera

January 13, 2015
Photo from NBC

Who will win the Golden Globe?

January 10, 2015
Blog: Jane Hawking portrays a new kind of working mother

Blog: Jane Hawking portrays a new kind of working mother

December 9, 2014
Working together is key for Democrats and Republicans

Working together is key for Democrats and Republicans

December 9, 2014
Blog: Men can, but can they?

Blog: Men can, but can they?

December 3, 2014
Beyond the Lights is a new kind of romance

“Beyond the Lights” is a new kind of romance

November 19, 2014
Blog: Awards season is off to a bad start

Blog: Awards season is off to a bad start

November 18, 2014
An academic misstep can ruin everything

An academic misstep can ruin everything

November 12, 2014
Blog: Female characters in Interstellar not enough

Blog: Female characters in “Interstellar” not enough

November 11, 2014
Blog: The Kardashians will always be richer than you

Blog: The Kardashians will always be richer than you

November 4, 2014
Attacks add nothing new

Attacks add nothing new

October 30, 2014
Blog: Malala, a hero for young people

Blog: Malala, a hero for young people

October 22, 2014
Eggtc. offers good food over service

Eggtc. offers good food over service

October 16, 2014
Blog: The curious case of Taylor Swift

Blog: The curious case of Taylor Swift

October 15, 2014
Finishing off a close doubles match of 6-8 on Monday, Oct. 6, senior Mikaela McCabe remains focused and sharp.

Varsity girls tennis places second in triangular

October 9, 2014
Blog: More serious action needs to be taken against nude photo leaks

Blog: More serious action needs to be taken against nude photo leaks

October 7, 2014
Blog: A guide to the female dominated fall tv lineup

Blog: A guide to the female dominated fall tv lineup

September 30, 2014
Girls tennis loses dual against Free State

Girls tennis loses dual against Free State

September 24, 2014

Blog: We accept the feminist we think we deserve

September 24, 2014
Soccer team Real KC poses together during their last game in Spain this summer.

Boys play soccer in Spain during summer

September 18, 2014
Blog: Miss Modern

Blog: Miss Modern

September 17, 2014
First Fridays review: Blue Gallery Contemporary Fine Art

First Fridays review: Blue Gallery Contemporary Fine Art

May 15, 2014
New buddy film is a big step for female movies

New buddy film is a big step for female movies

April 30, 2014
New Captain America is more clever than the rest

New “Captain America” is more clever than the rest

April 8, 2014
Divergent overcomes expectations

“Divergent” overcomes expectations

March 26, 2014
Teenage drama is better in cinematic form

Teenage drama is better in cinematic form

March 12, 2014
Endless entertainment with no real depth

“Endless” entertainment with no real depth

February 25, 2014
In Memoriam: Philip Seymour Hoffman

In Memoriam: Philip Seymour Hoffman

February 3, 2014
High school sports teams need to treat females equally

High school sports teams need to treat females equally

January 28, 2014
New show has humor but little heart

New show has humor but little heart

January 13, 2014
Almost Human suffers due to unworthy script

Almost Human suffers due to unworthy script

November 19, 2013
Avoiding another government shutdown

Avoiding another government shutdown

November 13, 2013
Horror Movie will make you Scream

Horror Movie will make you Scream

October 29, 2013
Gravity is one of a kind

Gravity is one of a kind

October 8, 2013
Sleepy Hollows Pilot Shows Potential

Sleepy Hollow’s Pilot Shows Potential

September 24, 2013
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