The Student News Site of Bishop Miege

Bishop Miege Press
The Student News Site of Bishop Miege

Bishop Miege Press
The Student News Site of Bishop Miege

Bishop Miege Press
All content by Jamie Weiss
Softball Senior Spotlight: Upperclassmen prepare for final season

Softball Senior Spotlight: Upperclassmen prepare for final season

Jamie Weiss, Staff Writer
March 13, 2024
Senior Jamie Weiss reviews Popculture Gourmet Popcorn. The chain originating from Missouri, opened its doors in 2017 and their second location in 2020. Weiss tries their variety of different, unusual, flavors of popcorn and her opinion of the overall ambiance of the shop.

What’s Poppin’ at Popculture?: Student reviews gourmet popcorn and ice cream

Jamie Weiss, Staff Writer
March 11, 2024
Junior couple Edgar Ludwikoski and Frannie Chaffee-McClure showcase their relationship with smiles. Ludwikoski recalls his favorite dates with trail walks and museum tours. The pair met in the Campus Ministry Office. “Going out at night to the Nelson or the nature center in summer was special,” Ludwikoski said. “We also like Blue River Park.”

Does Valentine’s Day Matter?: Students reflect on what the day of love means to them

Sally Panis and Jamie Weiss
February 20, 2024
Losing Sleep, Losing Focus: As students get less rest, their cognitive abilities in elements of life start to suffer in performance, enjoyment

Losing Sleep, Losing Focus: As students get less rest, their cognitive abilities in elements of life start to suffer in performance, enjoyment

Sally Panis, Elaina Gibson, and Jamie Weiss
December 18, 2023
At Meet the Wrestlers Night, senior Baker North waits to be introduced to the crowd to kick off the winter season. Along with being a varsity wrestler, North is also a varsity football player who recently committed to Arkansas State to continue his football career. “I committed to Arkansas State after my official visit on Dec. 3 and loved it,” North said.

Pin It to Win It: Senior Baker North stands out in varsity seasons

Jamie Weiss, Staff Writer
December 18, 2023
Students debate on if Mariah Cary's Christmas song "All I Want For Christmas Is You" and its impact on the holiday season.

A Very Carey Christmas: Is “All I Want for Christmas is You” overplayed?

Jamie Weiss and Elaina Gibson
December 15, 2023
Practicing his comedic monologue, senior Alex Smith prepares for the winter show, "The Man Who Came to Dinner." Auditions and callbacks took place from Nov. 29-30 and the cast list was posted on Dec. 1. "I wanted to make sure I was connecting with the audience and projecting because those are the two biggest elements in acting I feel that people forget about," Smith said.

Play Preview: Cast members reveal first impressions of winter show after audition results announced

Jamie Weiss, Staff Writer
December 3, 2023
Junior Azael Gamboa reads two petitions at the Spanish Heritage month Mass on Sept. 15. The Mass brought tradition and culture to the Spanish community. "I think it was a good Mass, getting to say it in a whole different language," Gamboa said.

Different Language, Same Faith: Miege community celebrates Hispanic Heritage Mass

Jamie Weiss, Staff Writer
September 25, 2023
Over Labor Day weekend, students and faculty attended Kansas City’s 21st annual Irish Fest. The event is a celebration of culture, complete with food, concerts from local bands and a Catholic Mass.

The Jig is Up: Faculty and students attend Irish Fest

Jamie Weiss, Staff Writer
September 12, 2023
Cantare Deum participates in regular competitions and performances, including one in Branson from April 21-23. The group attended many shows, went to Silver Dollar City and finished off the trip by attending church.

Lifting Their Voices: Choir sings religious songs for competitions

Jamie Weiss, Staff Writer
May 3, 2023
Junior Jamie Weiss reviews and ranks her favorite chocolate Easter bunnies she received during the holiday.

You Want A Piece of This: Student reviews different chocolate Easter bunnies

Jamie Weiss, Staff Writer
April 14, 2023
In senior directed One Acts last spring, juniors Bianca Bair and Alex Smith put on their best southern accents to showcase ways to survive the end of the world.

Last Act: Seniors direct short plays and musicals

Jamie Weiss, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
Over Spring Break, students including sophomores Taylor Cooper Balandron and Emily Lueckenotto had the opportunity to travel to West Virginia and provide service to those in need.

Building Houses and Relationships: Students attend West Virginia mission trip

Jamie Weiss, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
Junior Diego Melgoza gives back to his community. “My Eagle project was giving food to families in need. That made me feel like I did something good for my community and country,” Melgoza said.

A Scout’s Honor: Students work collecting merit badges and volunteering

Jamie Weiss, Staff Writer
March 9, 2023
Arms around each other, the Kairos 75 group pose for the tradtional Kairos photo on Aug. 7. This retreat was led by the students that attended the junior Kairos the school year before.

Leading the Pack: Juniors attend Kairos to head senior year retreats

Jamie Weiss, Staff Writer
January 20, 2023
Buzzing in during practice, seniors Marialuna Schreiner Cintron and Jordan White prepare for Scholars Bowl.

On the Dueling Grounds: Scholars bowl team faces Rockhurst in first competition

Jamie Weiss, Staff Writer
November 15, 2022
Behind the scenes of the musical "Oklahoma!," junior Evie McBride manages the lighting system. This musical marks her seventh production as the lighting designer. “As the lighting designer, it gets a little stressful when things you have programmed do not go the way you planned,” McBride said. “Overall, though, it is a really good experience.”

Lights, Props, Action: Students perform background work for fall musical

Jamie Weiss, Staff Writer
November 11, 2022
Writing on a polyvinyl chloride pipe, senior Janella Corpin begins working on a frame for a Chiefs race car costume for the Walkin’ and Rollin’ organization. Corpin and other seniors are creating the costume as a way to earn service hours. Their first work day was held on Sept.17. “It was very hard since I was getting weaker the more I was cutting it,” Corpin said.

Rollin’ With Axton: Seniors build costume for local boy in wheelchair

Jamie Weiss, Staff Writer
October 14, 2022
Reading from the Bible, junior Theology teacher Patricia Arnold takes her students to the chapel for chapel time. Chapel time is when Arnold reads verses from the Bible and get time to reflect.

Goin’ to the Chapel: Juniors grow in faith through time of reflection

Jamie Weiss, Staff Writer
October 4, 2022
Load More Stories