With the end of the first semester quickly approaching, many clubs and sports are gearing up for a busy second semester. Among them is the robotics team run by science teacher Neil McLeod. During ...

“Owalas are my favorite water bottles because I think that they have the best variety of fun colors and I think they have the best function ...

This profile is part of a year-long series called “I Am Mill Valley” that will showcase the talents, interests and achievements of the students and staff at Mill Valley. In August, senior Olivia ...

TikTok has brought a mass of readers a place too share their opinions. Many authors and books have become quickly popular among what is often known as ‘booktok’. The recognition for authors is by no ...

There is a trend in music and on social media of teenagers romanticizing depression or, as journalist Andrew Matson pegged it, “the trendification of suicide”. Seventeen-year-old singer and songwriter ...

As the school year begins, the fall musical, “Footloose”, kicks off with its rehearsal process. “Footloose” is a story about a boy named Ren McCormack who moves from Chicago to a small, rural town ...

Advertising on social media platforms such as Instagram can also have a negative impact on teens body image. Many companies choose to target younger audiences to buy their products, by having ...

The doorbell rings announcing the arrival of yet another package and putting an end to days of anticipation. This scene is common, but the effects of constantly buying more and more things, ...

It has become a rite of passage for teens to get their wisdom teeth removed. Third molars are generally referred to as wisdom teeth and they are the four molars in the very back of the mouth and they ...

A recent change in the school’s dress code has renewed the debate about what is acceptable attire for school. In grade level meetings at the beginning of the year, principal Dr. Gail Holder announced ...

The following seniors were presented with these scholarships and awards at the annual Awards Ceremony in the main gym Friday, May 17. Vision Care Associates Scholarship Elly VanRheen Olathe Health ...

I’ve always been a strong believer that grades are not a true reflection of one’s intelligence and that anybody has the ability to do well in school. Anybody can study eight hours in order to pass an ...