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Origins is the fourth studio album written by Imagine Dragons

Imagine Dragons “Origins” Album Review

Grant Stegman, Design Editor November 9, 2018

Origins is the fourth studio album written by Imagine Dragons, released this morning. Here is a in-depth album review: After their third album, “Evolve”, the band began to create new music right...

Most people participate in no shave November because its fun, but many do not know the real meaning of it.

What no shave November is all about

Spencer Caldwell, Staff Writer November 2, 2018

Throughout the month of November, a charity named Movember calls for the support of men to grow out their facial hair. The goal of the foundation is to raise awareness to improve the quality of life for...

Varisty football links arms and prepares for the game.

Football is ready for sectionals against Pattonville

Gave Helm, Staff Writer November 2, 2018

After football team’s 49-7 win over Ritenour High School, they are progressing into sectionals to play the Pattonville Pirates on today, Friday November 2. The team is currently 8-2 and has not had a...

Freshman Emmet Concanon plays his violin. This past summer Concanon traveled with an orchestra across Europe.

Spartan Violinist

Jay Dolan, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2018

As he strikes the first chord, the crowd quickly quiets down in the old church resting in the snow-capped Swiss Alps. Eyes open wide and smiles begin to grow on the bystander’s faces as he starts playing...

Father Burshek preaches to the juniors on their Kairos retreat.

Opinion: All students should attend Kairos, here is why

Jonathan Carani, Staff Writer October 31, 2018

De Smet students starting their junior year have multiple opportunities to go on the Kairos retreat to find out what it is all about. Students attend this retreat to strengthen their relationship with...

Senior Matt Linomaz launches a dodge ball toward the opposing team to win the competition for his house.

A new home for students within the school

Nick Einig, Web Editor October 31, 2018

The house system has returned and the first house assembly since the fall of 2015 will be held Friday, November 2. At the beginning of the year STUGO brainstormed ideas that could be put into the school...

Juice Wrld and Future released a collaborative album Oct 19 called Wrld on Drugs.

Album review: Wrld on Drugs

Chris Bateman, Staff Writer October 29, 2018

WRLD ON DRUGS is a collaborative album from rappers Future and Juice Wrld that was released on October 19th, 2018. There are many highlights to this album but there are many flaws to it as well. With...

Whens a better time to  watch scary movies besides Halloween? Heres your guide for all in-season movies.

Your in-depth guide to binge scary movies on Halloween

Grant Stegman, Design Editor October 29, 2018

The Most Underrated Halloween Movies of Recent Years #3 Hush (Flanagan 2016) STORYLINE: Hush is a story about a woman and her daily life while being deaf. One night she sees a crazed man in a hockey...

High school students are the future leaders of this country,  all students should care, regardless of age.

Opinion: All students should care about politics

Max Conway, Managing Editor October 24, 2018

Set all political values and preconceived notions aside and watch Barack Obama’s tweet of the video dismissing excuses for reasons not to vote. Obama left office in 2017, yet he continues to be active...

Jack Nicholson bursts through the door, trying to break in.

Retro Review: The Shining

Camden Brazile, Copy Editor October 24, 2018

“The Shining” is one of the most eerie experiences cinema has to offer. Directed by Stanley Kubrick, “The Shining” has withstood the test of time due to its masterful presentation and impeccable...

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