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Students in room 131 learn on their computers while they are in person. Every student is wearing a mask.

Safe schedule changes

Camille O'Neill, Staff Reporter
August 28, 2020
Former Millard West baseball player and current Nebraska freshman Max Anderson and senior Corbin Hawkins celebrate a home run hit by Anderson in a 6-3 win against Westside in the second round of the metro tournament. Millard West won this game, but ended up losing round 2 of the Metro tournament. “My favorite game was when we beat Westside at the end of the year,” head baseball coach Steve Frey said. “They were the most talented team we played this past summer and it was well pitched by Jaxson Cahoy and we played our most complete game of the summer.”

A different summer

Jonathan Willis, Striv Executive Producer
August 27, 2020
A college admissions officer explains the process of applying to the university during a virtual visit. Throughout the pandemic, more and more high school seniors are turning to the internet to aid their college search. “The group virtual visits always include a quick tour of the campus, a student panel, explanation of the application process, and a time to ask questions,” senior Sabrina Delaney said. “My least favorite part is the Q and A session because if the questions dont apply to you it is easy to lose interest.”

A new virtual reality to students’ college search

Emma Baker, Staff Reporter
August 27, 2020
All three squads practice their band chant with the UCA staff evaluating them. After their performance, the teams were awarded with blue and gold ribbons to award them for their knowledge of the material. “I really liked our chant this summer,” junior Brenna Matthews said. “It involved a lot of fun motions that are different from our traditional cheer motions.”

There’s no place like home

Jasmine Hermosillo-Padilla, Staff Reporter
August 27, 2020
Though vaccination use has been on the rise in the past decade, a little less than half the population still refuses to receive them.

Vaccinations: needed more than ever

Alexis Bahensky, Staff Reporter
August 27, 2020
Due to covid-19 movie theaters are facing unprecedented amounts of change. Streaming services continue to grow and disrupt the traditional film industry.

Entertainment industry catches COVID

Kaden Roth, Staff Reporter
August 27, 2020
During a pandemic, keeping your hands clean is a priority. Hand washing for 20 seconds and using hand sanitizer correctly helps keeps people protected from the virus.

Precaution within a pandemic

Brenna Batchelder, Staff Reporter
August 27, 2020
These kinds of masks are seen being worn daily by billions of people, and that number can quickly add up. Disposable masks are meant to help block large-particle droplets, splashes, sprays, or splatter that may contain germs. However, they dont filter or block very small particles in the air that may be transmitted by coughs and sneezes. As you can see from this photo, the edges of the mask are not designed to form a tight seal around the nose and mouth.

Unmasking the damage

Paige Fortney, Staff Reporter
August 27, 2020
Junior Kali Fichtl introduces the virtual play, The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon. The two hour video can be found on the theatres YouTube Channel at MW Drama

Theatre department showcases virtual play

Edison Geiler, MWHS Wildcat News Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2020
Baseball starts up with the new directive from the government, the season may be impacted

Major League Baseball due for a hit in regular season scheduling

Cody Bennett, Sports Director | Executive Striv Producer
May 13, 2020
I covered them in cinnamon and sugar and then placed them on a plate to enjoy fresh and warm.

Released from a magical place

Annalise Smalley, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2020
Shelves at stores are left empty as disinfectant and cleaning supplies are sold. Following directed forms of use is highly recommended.

Do not ingest chemicals

Michelle Zhang, Opinions Editor
May 12, 2020
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