the epic. (issue. 1)
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The Shawnee Mission West student news magazine.TRANSCRIPT
BULLRAGING
the epic.
Boxer Sergio Flores isn’t joking around.
p. 12
8800 W. 85th St.Overland Park, KS
September 20, 2013Vol. 52 - Issue 1
AMAZON’S FOUNDER JEFF BEZOS BUYS “THE WASHINGTON POST”
Internet CEO pays $250
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“The Simpsons” considering a move to cable
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NEW “STAR WARS”MOVIE TO OPEN SUMMER 2015
“That one man, armed with a
man because he is black and end up shooting him dead… It is
so painful.”
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News BRIEFSby andy gottschalk
DYLAN CROW
BANNED
It could be worth as much as
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NewsLehrer des Jahres
(Teacher of the Year)
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“I DIDN’T EVEN KNOW THAT I WAS NOMINATED”
faces in the hallNAME AND GRADE FAVORITE DRINK AT
SONIC?SPONGEBOB CHARACTER
YOU’RE MOST LIKE?DREAM VACAY? SUPER POWER? FAV. SEASON?
FreshmanKyle Harris Cherry Limeade Larry the Lobster Madagascar Invisibility Fall
Fall
Fall
Softball season
Time Control
Speed
Speed
Hawaii
Oregon
Amsterdam
Spongebob
Sandy
Patrick’s house
Cherry Limeade
Ocean Water
Cherry Limeade
SophomoreJustin Cornley
JuniorSam Oller
SeniorAshley Mercer
the german teacher honored with awardby kristin wells
by gretchen yearsley
PHOTO BY DYLAN CROW
Opinion
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Learning to Not Freak Out
Hey West. We have a
packed issue for you.
We interviewed a champi-
on boxer, looked into col-
lege athlete salaries and
checked out some movies
so you can choose to see
them or not. Enjoy!
contents
Boxing champion Sergio Flores
A Q&A with football player Lee Spight
What are students bringing to lunch?
Meet the new dance team coach
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staffEDITORS-IN-CHIEFASSISTANT EDITOR
WRITERS
MANAGING EDITORPHOTO EDITOR
ADVISER
CARTOONISTS
Andy Gottschalk & Marleah CampbellBrianna Cole
Lauren ScobeeSami Jett
Amy Morgan
Chance JulianAlex Ralston
Betty ThomasIsabelle FrankelJordan Johnson
Max MeyerBrock Burnett
Spence LassalleKristin WellsHannah Lane
Gretchen Yearsley
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With the new locked door policy,
a small chaos broke out amongst
students
the drawing boardby chance julian
Opinion
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Hey Teens! Let’s Save the World!
By Andy Gottschalk
Love, Rooney
Stressed to Test
By Marleah Campbell
Marleah & Me
the drawing boardby chance julian
Opinion
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Just Another Miley RantBy Brianna Cole
Call Me Bricola
Caught in a Net By Betty Thomas
Betty’s Babbles
the drawing boardby alex ralston
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FeatureWest Grad Gets Stabbed,
Fights Back
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RUNNING BACK CHAMPION AND STAB
VICTIM
The key is to just be alert, and the chances of a dangerous situation can go down
Running back Brett Sterbach holds the state trophy at last year’s championship game. AARON ROBERTS
by brianna cole
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Go West, Young Man, Go West
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West has a diverse culture, comprised of many students with international
heritage.
I definitely try to stay in touch with that culture.
by kristin wells
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Tanner’s Bar and Grill
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noodles, pasta, broccoli and
sausage
Kate Frohardt’s lunch
What’s in Your Lunch Box?
mickey mouse cheese with sugar snap peas, celery
and carrots
Kelsey Eisenbarger’s lunch
popcorn balls
“MY PARENTS PACK MY LUNCH FOR ME.” -KELSEY EISENBARGER
guacamole and whole grain costco crackers
Deana Sarkisova’s lunch
by lauren scobee
HE’S A KNOCKOUT!
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there’s a teen champion among us
by brock burnett and max meyer
Sergio Flores practices with his coach John Brown at Turner Boxing Center. PHOTOS BY DYLAN CROW
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with Anne McClain
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“SHE HAD TO SNEAK OUT OF THE HOSPITAL TO TEACH A CLASS”
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Sports
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Sports in Shortby brock burnett
our pro sports teams may be having their most winning seasons in the last decade
TKC Royals Sporting KC KC Chiefs
Volleyball players duke it out on the court. NICK VANCE
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Sports
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N-C Double Pay
Q&A with Lee Spight
by andy gottschalk
paying college athletes: yes or no?an opinion by max meyer
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Not only is their schooling paid for, but also books, housing, gear from the team, often times meals, and travel to games.
Football player Lee Spight
WHY ARE WE SO GOOD?
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the football team hopes for another viking championship this year
by kristin wells and isabelle franklin
PHOTO BY LEXI HARRIS
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Arts&Entertainment
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by jordan johnson
by hannah lane
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The Grandmaster
Q&A with Dr. Crain
MOVIE REVIEW
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The trainer of a master gets his own movie. And lots of fighting
scenes.
GATES VS. OKLAHOMA JOE’S
OKLAHOMA JOE’SGATES
BBQ BATTLEArts&Entertainment
Gates and Oklahoma Joe’s are both well known barbeque restaurants by the people of Kansas City. But which one
is better? I have gone to visit both locations and I can tell which one is better.
Oklahoma Joe’s wins
by spence lassalle
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Arts&Entertainment
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a mini-review on 2 chainz’s anticipated albumby spence lassalle
by gretchen yearsley
with an enthusiastic artistic culture, the starving artists group attracts
poetic students
Everyone Wants to Be a Poet
Less Than Great
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“B.O.A.T.S. II Me Time”by 2 Chainz
SNAPS FOR SAPS
YOU DECIDED WHAT’S #HOT OR #NOT@WehunderSra. Hundertmark
#hotornot Hot... Spanish National Honor Society... woot woot...
Chapter of the year!
@chloszep compliment twitters like @smwcompliments1 #HOT
@themercinaterAshley Mercer
seniors not being able to shorten their schedule #hot #heat
#somuchwarmth #heatstrokevictim
@jmahrrJennifer Mahr
chacos #not
@han_londehanna
the new pizza on the bridge #not #sogross
@hey_im_mannyLuis Martinez
The tardy music. #Not
Arts&Entertainment
WBlue Jasmine
a movie review by andy gottschalk
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