BY ANDREW FARRIS Patriot Academy Time. For some it is a time to socialize, for others it’s a study hall. Intended to guide students into achieving their future career ambitions, the conflicting subject and structure of both PAT and the pathway academies have resulted in some criticism from […]
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BY ANDREW FARRIS & SEAN MADDEN With the introduction of the four-day week, students throughout the Independence School District have the opportunity to become college students before graduating high school. The ISD has developed a partnership with Metropolitan Community College offering single-semester dual-credit courses on Mondays, earning students […]
BY LIAM KEITH Notes perfectly choreographed together this past Saturday helped over 29 Truman students qualify for KC Metro All District Choir. Their efforts singing on and off the stage helped them out pace the many competitors. Several juniors made the list while the seniors outshined them in […]
BY JOSHUA HAZLETT Students in the ISD are all given an opportunity to apply for capstones dependent on their pathway throughout high school. These capstones give students real hands-on learning experiences preparing them for their desired career. From building houses from the ground up to running a clothing […]
BY MARCHELLE COLLINS The Independence School District has officially changed to the four day instructional school week for the 2023-2024 school year, via vote. This decision occurred due to lack of staff, student attendance, school costs, and more. The four day week consists of school only occurring Tuesday […]
BY: LIAM KEITH Sept. 11, A day New York Jets fans will never cease to forget, the Jets opened the season after a long awaited debut for their seasoned veteran quarterback, Aaron “Arod” Rodgers. The Buffalo Bills received the ball first and after a few short plays, they […]
BY: ANDREW FARRIS Over the course of their four years at Truman, students are encouraged to face the challenges and experiences necessary in maturing across the threshold from childhood to self-sufficiency. While these experiences might include applying for a college or getting a driver’s license, one of the […]
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