ICE Surge Causes Media Scrutiny

By Gabby McDonald | Business Manager, Opinions EditorICE Protestors being shot, illegal immigrants being deported and violence everywhere: news like this is swarming the media since U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents began ramping up their efforts to detain illegal immigrants under President Donald Trump.  According to USA Facts,

2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics are officially in the books after the final ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 22. They took place in Italy in Milan-Cortina, starting Feb. 6, and drew a total of 1.3 million visitors with millions of others watching on TV. Junior Ellie Grewing says that the Olympics

KMC Bans all Non-Clear Water Bottles

By Grace Alhzem | Staff Writer Trends take over social media, and often daily life. Even in school, the effects of trends like purses, hair clips and water bottles are clearly seen. Owalas and Stanleys are currently some of the most popular. They keep water cold and have become a fun

EXTINCTION AVERTED

GREEN SEA TURTLES NO LONGER ENDANGERED By Nicholas Tran | Staff Writer On Oct. 10 The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)  announced that the green sea turtle is no longer endangered. This announcement came after decades of conservation efforts made by the “Save the Turtles” movement and governments around

ARTEMIS II: RETURN TO THE MOON

NASA PREPARES FOR NEXT STEP IN MOON RETURN PROGRAM By Nicholas Tran | Staff Writer On Nov. 16, 2022, for the first time in 50 years, a human-designed spacecraft, Artemis I, orbited the Moon. Now, three-and-a-half years later, the National Air and Space Administration (NASA) prepares to take a big leap

St. Patrick's Day

On March 17, the people of Dublin, New York, Chicago, and other cities across the world – including Wichita – will flood the streets donning green and proudly displaying the culture of the Irish people. St. Patrick's Day is now much more than just a day to remember one of

Chapel Paintings

By Ethan Begnoche | Staff Writer "Art is the gift of God, and must be used unto His glory. That in art is highest which aims at this,” said Michelangelo, Renaissance painter and sculptor. He saw his art as a way to give glory to God, and his views reflect

Running With Risks: The Issues Regarding Our Track

By Ava Claassen | Staff Writer The unpadded surfaces, the visible cracks, the fading lane lines: these are all characteristics of the track outside Kapaun Mt. Carmel. For sprinters and distance athletes, the track is not only where they train; it’s where they strive for improvement, build resilience and chase

Black History Month

By Jaline Nanninga, Staff Writer The month of February is typically associated with one thing: Valentine’s Day. However, there is an entire celebration occurring from Feb. 1-28, one that is severely overlooked and needed; a celebration of culture and history. February is Black History Month. Black History Month is

February Paladin, Volume 36, Issue 4

Señora Moscoso: New Spanish Teacher on Staff

By: Emery Seitz, Staff Writer The World Language department welcomes new Spanish teacher, Señora Mabel Moscoso, as she takes on the position left mid-year by Señora Jennifer Shepherd. She brings her distinguished credentials, including her position as a Lecturer of Spanish at WSU, and is known for her illustrious career

DANGERS OF A TEENAGE GIRL

FACING CHALLENGES IN A HIGH-RISK WORLD By Natalee Runyan | Staff Writer Going on a cruise, going to the beach, going to a national park; my favorite destinations have become unsafe with the state the world is in. Recent news headlines scare today’s youth, plaguing them with fears of the

HOW TO NAVIGATE THE TALKING STAGE

By Gabby McDonald | Opinions Editor, Business Manager Contrary to popular belief, the so-called “talking stage”—the phase between having a crush and dating— is nothing new. However, I think that our generation is terribly confused about this awkward stage and made it something far worse and more uncomfortable than it

One Acts

By Maya Moore | News, Copy Editor The theater department put on one acts on Jan 30-31, two brief plays directed by senior thespians. A third one act had been planned, but was canceled. There were two performances and admission was pay-what-you-want. Student-directed one acts have not previously been done at

THE SHOCKER DREAM

WSU FOOTBALL LEAVES A MARK By Grace Alhzem | Staff Writer Sports are highly valued events all over the country and the Midwest is no exception. Every year, families and friends gather around to support their favorite teams, buzzing with excitement and celebrating the classic athletes and upcoming stars. Volleyball, tennis,

ROTC: THE HIGHWAY TO LEADERSHIP

PROGRAM PREPARES PARTICIPANTS FOR MILITARY LIFE By Nicholas Tran | Staff Writer Each year thousands of young Americans across the country enroll in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) in high school and college. ROTC is a leadership training program created by the United States Military that prepares students for service

Homeschool or Traditional?

By Maya Moore | News, Copy Editor Many families are choosing to homeschool their children from a young age. Other students, having attended traditional schools their entire lives, choose to switch to homeschool or online school. One student, Scarlett Do, has been homeschooled her whole life. She described a typical day

Crusaders for Life

By Ethan Begnoche, Staff Writer Abortion is a major issue in the United States right now, and being such a widely discussed topic brings a wide demographic of opposition, including many high school students. However, there is not always a place for students to be active in learning and doing

New Year's Resolutions: Why Determination Beats Big Promises

By Ava Claassen, Staff Writer New Year’s resolutions, some that appear and disappear in the span of a week or so, have influenced the ways that we all live our lives. We drive ourselves to become “better versions of ourselves,” but do most follow through with them to the

Valentine's Day Guide to Gift Giving

By Eliza Ball For a holiday that is meant to be heartfelt and sweet, Valentine’s Day also brings worry or stress about finding the perfect gifts to loved ones. It can follow intense pressures for grand gestures to plan the perfect dates, as well as financial strain. Despite this,

December 2025 Paladin, Volume 36, Issue 3

News Briefs

Finals: The first day of finals will be on Wednesday, Dec. 17 for blocks 1, 2 and 3. Finals on Thursday, Dec. 18 will be for blocks 5, 6 and 7. Blocks 4 and 8 finals will be on Dec. 19. Dec. 17 and 18 are noon dismissals. After finals

Featured Artist: Shaunessy Wallace

By Maya Moore | News, Copy Editor From the time she was 2 years old, senior Shaunessy Wallace has been fascinated with performing. “I remember the first show I ever saw was the ‘Nutcracker,’ and I was completely invigorated with how much a person could tell a story with just their

News Briefs

By Maya Moore | News, Copy Editor HOTY Standings: Following several opportunities for House of the Year (HOTY) points, such as the Back-to-School Dance, “Little Shop of Horrors,” Homecoming Spirit Week and the Peanut Butter Drive, HOTY standings have been released. Currently, Therese of Lisieux is in the lead with 119

'The Song at the Scaffold'

By Maya Moore | News, Copy Editor The theater department will perform “The Song at the Scaffold” Nov. 6-8, a play which is based on a true story. Student tickets cost $6 and adult tickets cost $8. The play tells the story of Carmelite nuns who were guillotined during the French