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The Student News Site of Millard West High School

The Catalyst
The Student News Site of Millard West High School

The Catalyst
The Student News Site of Millard West High School

The Catalyst
Quinn Burton

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter

Quinn is a senior and this is his third year on the CATalyst staff. As CATalyst editor-in-chief, Quinn has spent his time in Room 312 designing, editing and producing the latest edition of Millard West’s print paper. Aside from writing, editing broadcasts, and even dj-ing a radio station, Quinn likes to spend his time hanging out with friends, listening to music, and watching Disney princess movies.

All content by Quinn Burton

Voting PSA

Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck
May 13, 2024
Beyonce captivates fans across the world as she dives deep into the country genre.

A country catalyst

Quinn Burton, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2024
Despite the complexities of teenage life, it's essential teens acknowledge the beneficial impact jobs will have on their lives. Infographic by Quinn Burton

Building a bright future

Quinn Burton, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2024

MWHS Wildcat News 04.19.24

Quinn Burton and Makayla Potter
April 19, 2024

Senior assassin

Makayla Potter, Quinn Burton, and Delaney Lueck
April 18, 2024
Currently, New Voices laws are in effect in 17/50 states but they are a necessity in order to protect the rights of student journalists and scholastic media advisers.

Silenced voices: the fight for high school press freedom

Quinn Burton, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2024

Persevering through performance

Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck
February 8, 2024
Standing in the center of Times Square, senior Ella Knowinski and sister Ava Konwinski shoot video for her short film “The Village Book.” After battling the loud noise and herds of people, the sisters finally got the right shot after spending hours filming. “Filming is extremely hard in a place like New York City,” Ella Konwinski said. “But I knew I wanted to film there for the aesthetic.”

Film featurette

Quinn Burton, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2024
graphic by Quinn Burton

Standardized stereotype

Quinn Burton, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2023

MWHS Wildcat News 12.15.23

Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck
December 14, 2023
Standing in line, students apart of the EL program wait to be served traditional Thanksgiving dishes brought by administrators and faculty.

Culmination of culture

Quinn Burton, Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2023

Cell Phone Use PSA

Quinn Burton, Catalyst Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2023

Thanksgiving tradition

Quinn Burton and Makayla Potter
December 8, 2023

MWHS Wildcat News 11.17.23

Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck
November 17, 2023

Eerie experiements

Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck
November 9, 2023

Walk, run and fly

Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck
October 19, 2023

Caffeine craze

Quinn Burton and Makayla Potter
October 6, 2023
Cheering for the first touchdown of the year, senior Jacclyn Smidlien and friends jump and scream in excitement. This was a special moment for the group as they’ve waited four years to get that front row spot. “It was such a fulfilling moment, Smidlien said. “Getting to cheer for our football team, year after year, has been so much fun, and I can’t wait to do it for the rest of the season.”

Ain’t no party like a Wildcat party

Quinn Burton, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2023

MWHS Wildcat News 09.22.23

Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck
September 22, 2023

Student Section Etiquette PSA

Quinn Burton and Makayla Potter
September 15, 2023
Setting the record for biggest opening of 2023, Barbie, single-handling helped bring back thousands of fans to the theaters.

This Barbie is a record-breaking film

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
September 1, 2023

Welcome to West

Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck
August 31, 2023

Frozen masterclass

Quinn Burton, Catalyst Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2023

Meet the 2022-2023 Prom Royalty

Kelsey Nunnenkamp and Quinn Burton
April 14, 2023
Thanks to the excellent performance and acting exhibited by Brendan Fraser it was only fair when he received the honor of Best Actor at the Oscars 2023.

Diving deep into self-destruction

Quinn Burton, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2023

Baking the world a better place

Quinn Burton and Kelsey Nunnenkamp
March 15, 2023
Senior Carson Ballard spends time in the library, a program partially funded by the levy. For both students and staff, maintaining the schools programs is of upmost importance. "I really hope the levy goes through," Ballard said. "Even though I'm leaving, there are many resources I don't want our school to loose."

Pushing the property tax

Quinn Burton, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2023
Beyoncé’s ‘RENAISSANCE’ proved itself to be an album of the ages with its iconic tracks and incredible performance. Listened by thousands across the world this album found a way to unite and enlighten its viewers, and it’s no surprise it was recognized as one of the best albums of the year. At the 2023 Grammys Beyoncés win for Best Dance/Electronic Album for 'RENAISSANCE' put her Grammy total at 32, the most of all time. After winning the award for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album, Beyoncé now holds the all-time record for most Grammy wins.

Reinventing the “Renaissance”

Quinn Burton, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2023

Faith over fear

Quinn Burton, Catalyst Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2023
Sign Language, often unrecognized by public schooling institutions, despite being utilized by over 500,000 people in the United States, desperately needs to be implemented into high school world language curriculums.

Saving sign language

Quinn Burton, Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2023

MWHS Wildcat News 01.17.23

Quinn Burton and Halle Opat
January 17, 2023
Students in either groups of five or four gathered in the libraries production rooms in order to hang out with their furry friend. “I loved the dog that we had,” junior Lauren Jones said. “She was so well trained and made the experience so calming and comfortable. She even knew a few tricks, like high fives and handshakes, which made it even more fun.”

Love on a leash

Quinn Burton, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2022

Energy drink PSA

Carley Bailey and Quinn Burton
December 16, 2022
Walnut Shrimp delivers excellent presentation, yet falls short in the flavor department.

Raving for ramen

Quinn Burton, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2022

Volleyball fur the heart

Carley Bailey and Quinn Burton
November 4, 2022
Whilst putting together your final costume for Halloween night, it's vital to acknowledge the possibilities of cultural appropriation and its relation to your outfit. Its a simple solution: Don’t wear costumes that exhibit a custom or tradition different from your own. This way everyone can enjoy a Halloween without perpetuating others’ culture.

Culture not costume

Quinn Burton, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2022
Released Sept. 30 on Disney+, "Hocus Pocus 2" was enjoyed by audiences across the globe, after anticipating its revival for more than 30 years.

A not so spellbinding sequel

Quinn Burton, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2022

Wildcat Style & Pride

Carley Bailey, Nathan Buroker, and Quinn Burton
October 21, 2022
With Banned Books Week only being acknowledged once a year, its vital that we recognize essential works of literature are constantly being diminished almost every day.

Rewriting the future

Quinn Burton, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2022

For the 1 in 100

Carley Bailey and Quinn Burton
September 28, 2022

MWHS Wildcat News 09.16.22

Carley Bailey and Quinn Burton
September 16, 2022

Illustrating school spirit

Carley Bailey and Quinn Burton
September 16, 2022
After 36 years of anticipation, Tom Cruise returns to reprise his infamous role of Pete Maverick Mitchell in "Top Gun: Maverick".

Top notch sequel

Quinn Burton, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2022
Following the start of the new school, E-Hall Pass, an advanced hall pass system has provided countless benefits for students and faculty.

Walking the halls with ease

Quinn Burton, Catalyst Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2022

A new way to walk the halls

Carley Bailey, Quinn Burton, and Trey Jochims
August 26, 2022

Wordle variations

Quinn Burton and Kira Perez
May 25, 2022
Sophomore students sit in their first block chemistry class with an hour left of learning; however, this will look different their senior year as their class will only run for 45 minutes. “It’s definitely something that will take getting used to,” sophomore Lexie Hatch said. “However, I know that it will help in the long run because the schedule’s purpose is to fix the problems we have right now.”

A new change for the Wildcats

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2022
Adapted from the graphic novels by young adult author Alice Oseman, Netflix released its latest romance series titled, “HeartStopper.”

Made my heart stop

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2022
After receiving the Oscar’s Best Picture award, Apples TV’s original film “CODA” has captivated audiences around the world.

Paving the way for inclusion in the film industry

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2022

Donating Blood PSA

Quinn Burton and Kira Perez
April 29, 2022
For her last competition, senior Eva Gould competed in the dental science category. “In under 30 minutes I had to disinfect an entire dental clinic,” Gould said. “I used different tools, chemicals, and bi products to make sure that I did the job correctly. I had only a few minutes left on the clock before I finished my work and presented it to the judges.”

Taking the lead in health

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2022

Sharing with the sharks

Quinn Burton and Kaitlin Reynolds
April 14, 2022

Forensics showcase

Quinn Burton and Kira Perez
April 1, 2022
During her Yearbook class, senior Kaitlin Reynolds was surprised by her advisor with the title of 2022 Nebraska Student Journalist of the Year. After spending three years working toward this moment, Reynolds reflects on her past and looks toward her bright future. “I am hoping that being the Nebraska Student Journalist of the Year will help me to get involved right away in college,” Reynolds said. “I think that by having it on my resume it will open doors for me to join publications in the future.”

A JOYous occasion

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
March 18, 2022

Culture in the classroom

Quinn Burton and Sophia Condello
March 17, 2022
Rapper Kanye West sits next to his mother, Donda West, in front of their home in South Shore, Chicago as they reminisce on Kanye’s journey to fame.

Inside the mind of a ‘Jeen-yuhs’

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2022
Alley sits next to her handler, fire investigator David Sobotka, after receiving training at the Omaha Fire Department. They have spent every day together over the past few years at the department working and training to prepare for real fire scenarios. “Alley lives to work,” Sobotka said. “Sometimes even when I’m not ready or don’t feel like going to work, Alley will be by my side ready to start the day.”

The ultimutt firefighter

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2022
This is the Peach Ring Tea drink from “Daily Boost.”

[Photo] Daily boost of repulsion

Sophia Condello, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2022
After leaving behind the stresses of exams and roleplays, the competitors put on a talent show during the score analysis period. On stage, junior Lillian McCrae and junior David Freiburger perform a karaoke routine in front of their peers. “After all the hard work we’ve done, we really needed a time where we could just have fun,” McCrae said. “We decided to do karaoke because it's something that would not only bring our DECA chapter together but also with other schools."

Leading in business

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2022
Players from the Kansas City Chiefs (left) and players from the Buffalo Bills (right) wait in anticipation to see the results of the coin toss.

Over the overtime

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2022

French fashion show

Quinn Burton and Carley Bailey
January 26, 2022

Millard moves to masking

Quinn Burton and Sophia Condello
January 21, 2022
On Dec. 24, Netflix released its record-breaking film “Don’t Look Up” to audiences across the world.

Don’t Look Up serves as an exceptional satire for the corrupt state of our society

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
January 20, 2022

Students take on the roll of management

Quinn Burton and Olivia Ray
December 17, 2021

Exploring hypnosis

Alexis Bahensky and Quinn Burton
December 17, 2021
Performing “Disney's Descendants: the Musical” junior Sadie Kottich and her fellow cast members gather around the auditorium’s center stage to begin their performance. After spending weeks preparing, they were reading now more than ever for their moment of showtime. “Getting to perform on stage is truly an unforgettable expierence,” Kottich said. "After getting past the nerves, I was really just excited for everybody to see what we worked so hard on.”

A thespian like no other

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2021
Adele’s fourth studio album, “30,” certainly did not disappoint as it has become this year’s fastest-selling album, whilst topping music charts across the globe.

The trials and tribulations of turning 30

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
December 2, 2021
Showcased in Millard West’s main hallway posters and informative displays were viewed by students and faculty to gain knowledge about the injustices experienced by Native American cultures. After spending weeks preparing the display, Justice and Diversity League students were prepared to shine these injustices into the spotlight. “Our goal with the display was to engage people in something as small as a story or journey of a Native American leader,” Justice and Diversity League sponsor Bryant Bull said. “Perhaps if just one student reads something about a Native American figure on that wall, it will spark their curiosity. It is not intended to be a thorough look into Native American culture because there are hundreds of them, but if we show you a little bit during this month it promotes a sense of inclusion and acknowledgment among students and faculty.”

Native American Heritage Month: spreading awareness for missing and murdered indigenous women

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2021
The musical’s cast members gather around the auditorium’s center stage to begin their performance. After spending weeks preparing they were reading now more than ever for their moment of showtime. “This was a really exciting experience getting to be in front of a crowd again,” sophomore Mars Zekpa said. “Having past experience performing in front of large crowds made it not really scary or nerve-racking. I was really just focused on getting to show everyone what we worked so hard on.”

A memorable performance

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2021

Finding French culture

Quinn Burton and Kaitlin Reynolds
November 9, 2021
While the booster vaccines are being distributed throughout the nation, Pfizer is also making sure to achieve its mission at a local level. Starting Friday, Oct. 29, Hy-Vee, Walgreens, and other local pharmaceutical companies will provide boosters for those who qualify.

A boost to reduce

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2021
Through both gatherings outside of the capitol building and sharing their concerns throughout social media Spear’s fans are making their voices heard in order to bring her justice.

How Britney vs. Spears acknowledges America’s faulty conservatorship system

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2021
At the beginning of the event, volunteers lined up at the front of the school to be guided to their job. Helping them find guidance was Rohwers' own staff members. Thanks to them the event couldn’t have run more perfectly. “Throughout the entirety of the event, I helped out at the volunteer table, guided families to games, and made sure that everybody was having a great time,” Rohwer Elementary principal Nicole Burton said. “Although, most of all I enjoyed seeing some of my former students come back to help out with our event.”

Lend a helping hand

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2021
Former Nickelodeon star, Victoria Justice, returns to the acting scene by starring in Netflix’s newest hit movie “Afterlife of the Party.”

Party like there’s no tomorrow

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2021
The Heart run continues their annual tradition of the kid’s dash across the field. Towards the end of the event the kids line up across Werner Park to begin their run across the field. "The dash is something that we have always done at our events" Burton said. "Its a moment celebrated by the kids to show how far they have come through their CHD journey.

For the 1 in 100

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2021
Netflix released She's All That, the remake to 90s movie He's All That, on August 27th.

No. He’s not all that

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2021
Beginning the journey to adulthood teenagers as young as 15 are taking their first steps towards driving on their own.

Normalize teen drivers

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2021
Netflix's Outer Banks released its second season over the summer on July 30th.

Pogues for life

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
September 2, 2021

Near return to normalcy

Morgan Weir, Garrett Wilcoxen, Makayla Taylor, and Quinn Burton
August 25, 2021
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