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On April 6, Miege hosted junior-led conferences for the first time in recent school history.

Planning Ahead: Juniors present their future aspirations

Alena Gillespie, Emma Lazarczyk, and Mary-Kathryn Wert
May 10, 2023
After winning the Ursuline cup, the Rost herd celebrated with an ice cream truck on May 1.

Rost with the Most: Rost herd wins the Ursuline cup

Alena Gillespie and Emma Lazarczyk
May 2, 2023
As a symbol of her faith, principal Maureen Engen collects and distributes spiritual items.

Faith in Everything: Principal displays her faith through spiritual goods

Alena Gillespie and Mary-Kathryn Wert
April 20, 2023
With the rise of social media platforms, data shows the effects it has on users.

The Dark Side of Social Media: Students reflect on their social media habits

Alena Gillespie, Emma Lazarczyk, Natalie Martinez, and Mary-Kathryn Wert
April 19, 2023

AI in the workplace

Alena Gillespie, Emma Lazarczyk, and Cash Navarro
March 9, 2023
Artificial intelligence, more commonly known as AI, has been a term that has surfaced in recent news articles.

Friend Or Foe: As artificial intelligence continues to grow, concern grows over how humans will adjust

Alena Gillespie, Cash Navarro, and Emma Lazarczyk
March 9, 2023
Jogging a lap around the Blue River Athletic field in Kansas City, Missouri, the Junior Blues Rugby team warms up before starting a passing drill. The club team practices every Tuesday and Thursday. Senior Edward Murray and sophomore Neil Carman are members of this club team that practices every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Power to Play: Rugby offers an outlook for students

Alena Gillespie, Web Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2023
In 2023, the Campus Ministry Team stopped giving plastic water bottles to students throughout their school day. According to Campus Ministry director Bill Creach, Campus Ministry went through around 100 water bottles each week.

Plastic No More: CMT stops distributing plastic water bottles

Alena Gillespie, Natalie Martinez
March 7, 2023
Tips For the Future: Guidance counselor Elaine Schmidtbergers advice on college visits

Tips For the Future: Guidance counselor Elaine Schmidtberger’s advice on college visits

Alena Gillespie, Natalie Martinez, Emma Lazarczyk, and Mary-Kathryn Wert
February 10, 2023
Standing together, seniors Chloe Pennington and Allison Brentano visit Kansas State University in April. Brentano toured four colleges before deciding to attend Kansas State University.

Variety of Visits: Seniors explore their college options

Alena Gillespie, Natalie Martinez, Emma Lazarczyk, and Mary-Kathryn Wert
February 10, 2023
Touring Around: Seniors share the benefits of college tours

Touring Around: Seniors share the benefits of college tours

Alena Gillespie, Emma Lazarczyk, Natalie Martinez, and Mary-Kathryn Wert
February 10, 2023
Sophomore Gabby Gallaher poses for the camera. Gallaher has hunted for years, typically going with her father. “My dad would always take me hunting when I was little so I started when I was young,” Gallaher said.

The Want to Hunt: Sophomore Gabby Gallaher finds joy in hunting

Alena Gillespie, Web Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2023
PSA: Read the pages, not the screen

PSA: Read the pages, not the screen

Alena Gillespie and Emma Lazarczyk
January 27, 2023
Gathered around tables before small group discussion, freshman Annie McGuire and sophomore Clare Hansen distribute pens and paper to write down any questions the members may have. Each Sunday, the Holy Trinity Life Teen meets after 5 p.m. Mass.

Time for Christ: High school youth groups grow students’ faith

Alena Gillespie, Web Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2022
Over the summer, junior Hampton Thompson and sophomore Michaela Wilcox attended the Harvard Academies program. Senior Carmela Pollina attended Vanderbilt University to learn about the biology of cancer.

Pre-College Learning: Q&A with program attendees

Alena Gillespie, Web Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2022
As girls basketball starts Nov. 14, Blue Valley North head coach Ann Fritz and Aquinas head coach Rick Hetzel carry the remembrance of Terry English into their season.

A Legacy on the Court: Metro girls basketball coaches reflect on their years with Coach Terry English

Alena Gillespie, Web Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2022
Looking up to take a picture, sophomore Paloma Maldonado Banda and junior Gabby Brown stand in front of the Château Royal d’Amboise. The group of students visited the castle on May 30.

See You Later: Students travel overseas for summer break

Natalie Martinez, Emma Lazarczyk, and Alena Gillespie
October 14, 2022
Learn about the steps it takes to be an academic scholar.

[Photo] Put in the Effort: Join an academic community

October 14, 2022
Check out these fast facts about student loan forgiveness and how they affect students today.

Financial Relief: Students grapple with the cost of college tuition

Alena Gillespie, Web Editor-In-Chief
October 14, 2022
Displayed throughout the school hallways and classrooms, the 988 suicide hotline reminds students that there is help if they are struggling with mental health. The national hotline is open 24/7 and connects callers to trained counselors.

Call Now: A three-digit code could save a person’s life

Emma Lazarczyk, Alena Gillespie, and Mary-Kathryn Wert
September 30, 2022
In Aug., MoBettahs, an Utah-based chain, opened on the northeast side of 75th and Metcalf.

Aloha Mo’Bettahs: New Hawaiian restaurant opens in Overland Park

Alena Gillespie, Web Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2022
Senior Lexi Kurt was named a National Merit semifinalist recipient at school during fifth hour on Sept. 14. Kurt hopes this achievement will help her earn scholarships at TCU where she hopes to attend.

Nationally Acclaimed: Senior Lexi Kurt places in top 1% of Kansas high-schoolers for PSAT scores

Alena Gillespie and Emma Lazarczyk
September 15, 2022
Darren Faulkner: Serving the Church

Darren Faulkner: Serving the Church

Alena Gillespie, Features Editor
May 12, 2022
Photos through time

Photos through time

Natalie Martinez, Emma Lazarczyk, Alena Gillespie, and Mary-Kathryn Wert
April 25, 2022
Side-by-side, sophomores Carly Kurt and Claire Wicker smile to represent their friendship together. Kurt and Wicker met in preschool and have maintained being friends in high school.

Significance of friendship: Long-term friends reflect on the journey of their relationships

Natalie Martinez, Emma Lazarczyk, Mary-Kathryn Wert, and Alena Gillespie
April 25, 2022
Demonstrating the way to use a lacrosse stick, head coach Ross Dessert shows players tips to practice at the throw around on Jan. 29 and Jan. 30. “I hope to get everyone to fall in love with it.,” Dessert said.

Sticking With It: Persistence leads to start of girls lacrosse team

Alena Gillespie, Features editor
March 3, 2022
Starting Strong: Girls basketball looks to repeat state performance

Starting Strong: Girls basketball looks to repeat state performance

Emma Lazarczyk, Alena Gillespie, Mary-Kathryn Wert, and Colin Batliner
February 27, 2022
Freshman Fatima Montoya Valdez shows off her in uniform and out of uniform outfits. Miege students like Montoya Valdez express their personal style through accessories while at school.

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Dress Code or No: Students compare their experiences with the uniform policy

Dress Code or No: Students compare their experiences with the uniform policy

Mary-Kathryn Wert, Alena Gillespie, Natalie Martinez, and Emma Lazarczyk
February 22, 2022
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[Photo] “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” Unexpectedly Secures #1 Spot on Billboard Charts

February 7, 2022
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[Photo] Electing for Electives: Students should take electives over study hall

December 9, 2021
Sophomore bowler Olivia Fonseca, senior basketball players Emajin McCallop and Xavier Hall, senior swimmer Blake Allen and sophomore wrestler Maria Ziegler represent the winter sport that they compete in.

Athlete Spotlight: A focus on winter sports athletes

Alena Gillespie, Features Editor
December 9, 2021
A Lawrence original, Wing Stand by Jefferson’s, is located on the northeast corner of Johnson Drive and Nall. The restaurant has been open for almost two months.

Wing It On: New restaurant opens just five minutes from school

Alena Gillespie, Features Editor
November 16, 2021
Watching for her opponents serve, freshman Breanna Quigley prepares to return the tennis ball back over the net. The match took place on Oct. 5 at the EKL tournament where Quigley finished in fourth place.

Aced It: Freshman tennis player wins second at state, named to 4A All-State Team

Alena Gillespie, Features Editor
November 5, 2021
Going for green: sophomore brings new skills to the game

Going for green: sophomore brings new skills to the game

Alena Gillespie, Features Editor
October 14, 2021
Standing on the back deck of the cabin, juniors Lexi Kurt, Stella Cahalan, Claire Winklhofer and Allison Brentano gather with their cabin at Camp Barnabas as they smile at the disposable camera. The missionaries had just finished their nightly prayers and reflections.

Making an impact: Students serve at Camp Barnabas over summer

Alena Gillespie, News/Feature Editor
October 14, 2021
During the final meeting on April 27 before the junior retreat in May, senior small group leaders eat their lunch as they listen to Campus Ministry director Bill Creach. For the first time, the junior retreat will be led by 21 seniors.

Leading the Way

Alena Gillespie
May 10, 2021
Saddle Up

Saddle Up

Alena Gillespie, Staff Writer
May 10, 2021
ANNOUNCING THE COURT As senior Luke Attard and Mariel Allen’s achievements echo throughout the stadium, students and teachers watch as they walk across the field. They were the first of the seven couples announced on April 23, herd day, for the prom court.

[Photo] Stag Perspectives

May 10, 2021
Listening to the instructions given by the pharmacist, sophomore Alena Gillespie feels a quick poke as she receives the COVID-19 vaccine.

Hope for the Future

Alena Gillespie, Staff Writer
April 29, 2021
Students are impacted by music not only in their regular lives, but unconsciously as well. According to studies, music impacts almost every part of the brain and has benefits in brain function. These benefits help students subconsciously gain more from listening to music.

Feel the Rhythm

Alena Gillespie, Staff Writer
April 19, 2021
According to a survey sent out to remote learners, items listed in the infographic above were voted as the most important must- haves.

Remote learners create new workspaces

Alena Gillespie, Staff Writer
February 22, 2021
Sophomore CJ Reno caught in action as she watches her ball roll down the lane.

Top Bowlers in the Alley

Alena Gillespie, Staff Writer
February 11, 2021
Freshman Patrick Watson and junior William Watson log onto their computers on Jan. 14 to compete in the cybersecurity challenge. Every Thursday, the STAGS Who Code club meets to learn new programs and compete in the competitions.

Cracking the Code: Students compete in cybersecurity challenge

Alena Gillespie, Staff Writer
February 11, 2021
Valentines Puzzle Answer Key

Valentine’s Puzzle Answer Key

Alena Gillespie, Staff Writer
January 27, 2021
During the Bishop Miege Debate Invitational, four of the alums from the 2005 state team virtually attended. In 2005, the squad placed second in state. Front row: Whitney OByrne, Katie Scanlon, Paula DeSeure. Back Row: Tom Hogan, Kate Maxwell, Ethan Struby.

Distance Debating: Squad partners adjust to online tournaments

Alena Gillespie, Staff Writer
January 8, 2021
Miege has one-way hallway signs all over school to show the way. According to theology teacher Ross Dessert, this policy is recommended by the CDC and the Department of Education.

[Photo] School changes to one-way hallways for students safety

November 3, 2020
Bohaty and Rost members eat their socially distanced lunch on the gym bleachers on Oct. 28.

Chowing down in a pandemic: Students adjust to changes in school lunches

Alena Gillespie, Staff Writer
October 29, 2020
Smoketown BBQ stands on Shawnee Mission Parkway just west of Metcalf.

New barbecue restaurant opens in KC metro area

Alena Gillespie, Staff Writer
October 27, 2020
Sophomore Margaret Noblitt poses on homecoming week while dressing to the theme Stags for Life.

Homecoming Dress Up: Students dress in new themes for Homecoming Week

Alena Gillespie, Staff Writer
October 22, 2020
Senior Maggie Masoner wears green to show her pride for the Martina Herd for the homecoming theme Herd Out.

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French teacher Leigh-Ann Haggerty poses as she dresses in all blue for the Perrini Herd on Friday Oct. 16.

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Freshman Megan Ruf wears a Stitch onesie for the homecoming theme Who Are You, Miege?

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Sophomore Amelie Robinson wears nurse attire for the homecoming theme Who Are You, Miege? She represented a Greys Anatomy character.

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Sophomore Allison Quinn dresses in a Christmas sweater for the homecoming theme Miege Spirit All Year Round.

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Junior Shea McGraw poses in Irish apparel for homecoming week on Wednesday Oct. 14.

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Juniors Ffion Hughes and Cecilia Fisk dress in their grade school uniforms for the homecoming theme Stags for Life.

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Sophomore Harrison Roth poses in toddler attire for homecoming week on Tuesday Oct. 13.

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Close-up of bus taillights lit up by the sun.

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Close up of the bright red bus lights.

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