Since discovering a love for cutting hair, Dameon Weathers is on a successful path to owning his own shop. With inspiration from his mom, he decided to take a deeper look into becoming a barber.  “I...

With the rise in COVID-19 cases, many schools in the Kansas City area decided to switch back to virtual learning after having a hybrid schedule for a few months. For Piper, however, the school decided...

In movies, TV shows, and everyday life, the consumption of alcohol is talked about in this cool and almost romanticized way. For many teenagers, what they see in the media and the actions of their peers...

It’s the 21st century and social media has become a necessity to most. With most students having access to social media, it can be easy to pick up the phone instead of completing online assignments. Throughout...

The diverse community of Piper allows people to learn about a storied tradition in the Hispanic community, Quinceañeras. A quinceañera is a celebration held at the age of 15 about coming-of-age....

As the worldwide pandemic continues to progress, holidays will look different. Video chat programs including "Zoom" and "FaceTime" have become to new norm for family gatherings.  “My holidays are...

 Over the holiday season, the weather gets colder and the amount of people in need grows larger. Due to COVID-19, volunteer opportunities seem scarce, but there are a few students who have gone the extra...

Many students have started to reach their breaking point with online learning. With only one week until finals, students are having to push through the burnout and hold themselves accountable to achieve...

The long-awaited Euphoria holiday special is finally here and fans are raving about it. HBO decided to release the episode three days early on HBO MAX so many, including myself, got the chance to watch...

COVID-19 is the talk of the town these days. We have all been affected by the pandemic, some more than others. Whether it’s the school being canceled, you or a relative test positive, or even stores...