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Dragon wrestlers travel to Frontenac to take on the Raiders for the first rivalry duel.

Rivalry heats up: wrestlers prepare for inaugural Frontenac duel

Story by Hannah Gray, Print Co-Editor, Online Co-Editor January 15, 2020

On Thursday, Jan. 16, the wrestling team will compete at the first Crosstown Throwdown rivalry duel with Frontenac High School. In preparation, Frontenac is releasing students K-12 to cheer on the Raiders.  “The...

Senior Mckenna Shaw and freshman Jack Steffanoni perform.

Drama program attends thespian festival

Story by Ashlan Brooks, Print Co-Editor, Online Co-Editor January 14, 2020

The drama program recently participated in the annual Kansas Thespians Festival on January 8, 2020. The program took a group of 30 students to Wichita, Kansas for a series of workshops and productions....

Art of Kaylen Ward holding social media post   advertising charity for Australia. Photo credit: Ashlan Brooks

Instagram model sells nude photos to save Australia: is she wrong?

Story by Ashlan Brooks, Print Co-Editor, Online Co-Editor January 11, 2020

In recent days, fires have ravaged parts of Australia, consuming more than 6,000 homes and claiming miles of land. In these times of destruction and heated turmoil, many people have stepped up with donations...

Pippin qualifies for state

Pippin qualifies for state

Story by Alexyia Lunday, Reporter December 13, 2019

The musical “Pippin” is leaving Pittsburg and going to state. The musical is a coming-of-age story about the life of a boy named Pippin. Senior Gabe Anderson plays Pippin in the show. His show credits...

USD 250's transportation department maintains a fleet of 48 vehicles comprised of vans and buses.

A inside look at district transportation

Story by Sarah Alcantar, Mattie Vacca, and Hannah Gray December 4, 2019

Around the country, there are parked school buses with a sign that reads: "Bus drivers wanted."  According to Forbes, there is currently a bus driver shortage across the nation. However, in District...

According to nurse practitioner Amber Hunziker, good hygiene and routine hand washing can aid in the prevention of the flu spreading.

Fighting the flu: Hunziker stresses importance of flu shots

Story by Ian Sullivan, Reporter November 15, 2019

As the 2019 flu-season approaches, nursing staff prepares for the annual sickness.  Advanced practice registered nurse Amber Hunziker, who is in her first year of practice at the high school, has...

Above is a photo of the American Flag. Photo by Hannah Abarca

When the brave return home: the aftermath of active service and those left behind

Story by Joseph Lee, Co-Editor-In-Chief November 15, 2019

An American flag drapes over a wall. A mannequin is dressed in fatigues and battlefield gear while the corner of his office is decorated with pictures of comrades and memories from his time of service...

Junior Tabor Workman and other cast members of Pippin apply their makeup as they get ready for the show.

Behind the scenes: a look at Pippin’s makeup

Story by Joy Lee November 15, 2019

Before the red curtains open up the stage to start the show, all 33 cast members rush to get their faces painted, hair done and ready for the first scene.  On Nov. 15-17, Pittsburg High School theater...

Featured above is art by Lane Phifer. The student, in the photo, stands choosing between which bathroom to use.

Bathrooms for all: equal access for every student

Story by Lane Phifer, Multimedia Editor November 14, 2019

Like many transgender people, determinating which public restroom to use is a battle I face every day. I question my safety and how others will perceive me depending on which restroom I choose, not to...

On Oct. 28, teacher Amber Kloster organized a field trip to Ol' Yale Pumpkin Patch for students k-12 who have documented disabilities. Freshman Logan Johnson pumps water for the rubber duck race. According to Logan's brother, senior Jorden Johnson, Logan likes to make people laugh. "Logan is a one-of-a-kind kid," Jorden said. "He's really funny and tries to help anyone he can."

A class for every student

Story by McKenna Hodges, Co-Editor-In-Chief November 14, 2019

Before class starts, freshman Logan Johnson and senior Jorden Johnson start off their day by playing football together with a group of friends. Running to both sides of the gym, Logan and Jorden laugh...

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