Week of April 18-22

Mary Galkowski, Staff Writer • April 22, 2016

On Thursday, acclaimed 80's singer and songwriter Prince passed away at age fifty-seven.

The Black album review

Nell Jaskowiak, OPINIONS AND ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR • April 18, 2016

Asking Alexandia's "The Black" is an excessive screamo mess.

Low Kii Savage review

Dani Fischer, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF • April 14, 2016

At first listen, the strong pop melodies and catchy hooks in her songs make Kiiara sound like just another Scandinavian singer making her mark in electro pop. The difference, however, between her and other pop stars is huge; she was born and raised in a little town in nearby Illinois and has only released six songs. Add that to the fact that she works a day job at a hardware store, and you have a puzzling artist that leaves many questions unanswered.

Concert Choir sings successfully at Large Ensemble Festival, to showcase talent at Spring Concert

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief • April 12, 2016

On March 7, the Concert Choir participated in the Missouri State High School Choir competition as a girls group, a boys group and a mixed group made up of the two.

Week of April 4 – 8

Mary Galkowski, Staff Writer • April 11, 2016

On Tuesday, junior Alex Nevad won $300 at a Super Smash Bros tournament.

Your ultimate alternative spring break calendar

Emily Wind, Staff Writer • March 16, 2016

Instead of bingeing on Netflix in bed or trying to break your record for the most days you can go without showering, try these activities to make the most out of your staycation.

Senior makes a change to King of Hearts music

Dani Fischer, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF • March 11, 2016

Senior Donte Hopkins is disregarding tradition and trying a new way of picking what music to play at school dances, letting the students choose.

I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it review

Justin Cupps, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF • March 9, 2016

The new album is, according to the band, is remarkable and incandescent, and I don’t necessarily agree.

Death of a Bachelor review

Dani Fischer, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF • March 7, 2016

On Jan. 15 Panic! at the Disco released their new album, entitled Death of a Bachelor, much to the amazement of fans who thought the band was broken up.

Cafeteria transformed for a night of Jazz showcases

Emily Wind, Staff Writer • March 3, 2016

Soft lighting, fine linens and centerpieces will adorn the Parkway West cafeteria on the evening of March 8 as the choral and instrumental Jazz ensembles take the stage for their fourth annual Coffee House performance.