Please stop saying “OK Boomer”
Daniel Smith, Staff Writer
March 5, 2020
Howdy. I am what is known as a “Baby Boomer”, or “Boomer” as you young snowflakes call them (probably because your attention spans can’t process more than two syllables now.) I was “boomed” into existence on August 6, 1945… and born nine months later. Heh. If you read your history books, you’d know that w...
One thousand characters, nine hundred episodes, twenty years: One Piece
Daniel Smith, Staff Writer
November 4, 2019
“My fortune is yours for the taking, but you’ll have to find it first--I left everything I own in ONE PIECE!” These were the epic final words of the legendary Gold Roger, the man known as the “King of the Pirates”. These words were shouted out to a crowd as Roger sat awaiting his execution....
Taco Cat multiplies thrice for 2019-20 school year
Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
September 11, 2019
Since his arrival, Taco Cat has become the poster child for the band department, greeting students with his mesmerizingly-yellow shell every time they enter the music room. In the past, Taco Cat has expanded his influence by multiplying his physical self, which has led to new forms such as him b...
The Law of Attraction
Nia Scaggs, Copy Editor
November 7, 2018
Wouldn’t you like to have anything you’ve ever wanted in life? Well, then the Law of Attraction [LOA] may be the right thing for you. It is super simple, and all you need is your brain and a good attitude. The LOA is a belief that by focusing on positive or negative thoughts, people ...
5 reasons you should watch “Star Trek”
Raymond Leone, Contributing writer
October 20, 2018
The message. The Star Trek saga is a glimpse into humanity’s future. In the show, we don’t end up destroying ourselves and our world, despite the third World War that occurs. Star Trek shows humanity at its best: exploring and helping people for the sake of charity. On Earth, disease, greed, hun...
Fun for one
Gage Rabideaux, Staff Writer
February 14, 2018
By Gage Rabideaux *This piece is entirely satirical and does not intend to offend our audience.* February is the most pitiful month of the year. On top of having a pathetic and cowardly 28 days, February mocks those who have yet to find a significant other. Valentine’s Day is without a doubt one o...
Fall Fever
Gage Rabideaux, Staff Writer
November 6, 2017
Green summer leaves fade into autumn colors as brown, orange, red and yellow leaves swirl about in the cool breeze. ‘Tis the season to get spooky. Time to go to pumpkin patches, wear your favorite jackets, find horror movie classics on TV and enjoy the cool weather. But when hot cocoa, horror movies...
Griffin Grounds glow-up
Gage Rabideaux, Staff Writer
October 2, 2017
Last year, Winnetonka began a new project: a little coffee shop out of the library named Griffin Grounds. Today, the humble shop has grown extremely popular amongst students. Clocking in at over five gallons of milk used a day, and 30 to 40 orders delivered each morning, it’s no surprise that SPED...
Earth had a pretty good run
Gage Rabideaux, Staff Writer
August 29, 2017
By Gage Rabideaux *THIS PIECE IS ENTIRELY SATIRICAL AND DOES NOT INTEND TO OFFEND OUR AUDIENCE. Reports of certain doom have been flooding the media since the eclipse. Students and teachers alike gathered with their loved ones on Aug. 21 on the football field to watch the moon pass over ...
Coming back with a bang
Ana-Le Lund, Writer
May 16, 2017
The newest film in the Guardians of the Galaxy series, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” brings forth a thrill for movie viewers. The action-packed debut, released throughout theaters on May 5, expanded on the ending of the first movie while still including a fresh storyline and new features, mak...
A tale as old as time told new
Jessica Glaszczak, Print Managing Editor
April 6, 2017
The new live-action film of Beauty and the Beast is a truly enchanting experience. While keeping to the roots of the original animated film, the new movie spreads out its branches, reaching far beyond expectations. Although the new movie is similar to the old movie in soundtrack and scenery, addi...
Fantastic Beasts
Clayre Barkema, Writer
January 18, 2017
Five years after the release of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two,” J.K. Rowling creates yet another fantastic movie. Steve Kloves wrote the scripts for the “Harry Potter” movies, but Rowling decided she wanted to tackle the script of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them...
Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
April 10, 2020
While many students across the country are holding their breath following statewide orders for schools to remain closed, foreign exchange students are experiencing a different...
Recent News Stories
Missouri school locations to remain closed for the rest of the school year, Governor Parson orders
April 10, 2020
On April 9, Governor Michael Parson announced that Missouri school districts will remain closed for...
‘Grab & Go’ meal program begins April 13 at 12 district buildings
April 9, 2020
To help students and their families through the sudden transition to eLearning after spring break, NKC...
NKC Schools hosts eLearning training sessions for staff, parents
April 4, 2020
To help parents and staff better understand and use eLearning, NKC Schools will be hosting various sessions...
Update from Superintendent Daniel Clemens- March 27
March 28, 2020
https://www.facebook.com/NKCSchools/videos/846923879123407/
March 26, 2020
To maintain classtime structure as NKCSD classes switch to online, administration released an "eLearning...
Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
April 10, 2020
While many students across the country are holding their breath following statewide orders for schools to remain closed, foreign exchange students are experiencing a different...
Recent Feature Stories
March 4, 2020
Most people want to find a group of friends that they “click” with, whether they spend their Saturdays...
March 3, 2020
While everyone else leaves school, these groups stay after, turning the otherwise empty halls into a...
Grit: A solution to the average student’s greatest problem
November 7, 2019
Many students, at Winnetonka and in high schools all across the country, are dealing with...
March 1, 2019
An impenetrable tension loomed over the building as students arrived to school on a late-December...
November 5, 2018
Before you read, test your knowledge. It was a typical spring Friday in 2013: birds were chirping,...
