KMC Journalism

The OG Fortnite Effect

By Corey Daniels Since its release in 2017, Fortnite has had a massive impact on players and the gaming community. Coming onto the market, Fortnite had a unique battle royale gameplay that hooked many players. The game built a community, as friends could connect and play together and create memories.

Corbin Johnson

by Cris Padilla Since being able to walk, senior Corbin Johnson has had a love for basketball. "Having two older brothers that were big into basketball—I wanted to be just like them—so I started playing basketball at a very early age," Johnson said. "I love

Pairing the Holidays With Televised Sports

Many popular sports associations like the NBA and NFL play during the holiday season, having traditionally played games on Christmas and Thanksgiving, respectively. These games can conflict with celebrations or add to them, depending on your point of view. The NBA held its first Christmas game in 1947. It has

HAWAIIAN BROS ISLAND GRILL

by Karina Escalera Hawaiian Bros is a delightful addition to our local food scene, offering a unique and immersive dining experience. When you step inside, you’€™re immediately greeted by vibrant Hawaiian decorations and the soothing sounds of island music, setting the perfect atmosphere for a tropical escape. The interior

Athletic Transfers

The KSHSAA Student Eligibility Act was recently changed on July 1, bringing eligibility changes in student athletics. Generally, there are three types of athletic transfers. The first type of transfer is a bona fide transfer. Also known as a Transfer- Eligibility (TE) transfer. This transfer occurs when the student moves

Featured Artist: Angelica Dillon

Senior Angelica Dillon has a great love for singing, which continues to grow as she cultivates her talent. She has been in Madrigals for the last two years, performed in many concerts and received a plaque for participating in South Central Kansas Music Educators  Association (SCKMEA) District Choir.  This love

Robotics Finishes in Top Five

For more than 20 years, the robotics team has undertaken a new challenge each year, working to create a functional robot. The team uses this robot to compete in the Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics events.  The competition consists of robot performance, spirit and sportsmanship, marketing presentation, team

Magic of Christmas Revealed in Classic Movies

by Rebekah Johnson Christmas time can be considered a time where people watch a lot of movies. Out of 165 students surveyed on Nov. 14, 32 percent of KMC students surveyed picked "Home Alone" as their favorite. The survey shows that this is a cherished movie, which I

Religious Groups At KMC

KNIGHTS OF THE MORNING STAR Knights was founded by Rev. Curtis Hecker, former chaplain, and focuses on growing in brotherhood, friendship, and most importantly a relationship with Christ through Mary. Knights of the Morning Star is open exclusively to boys, they meet at around 5:30 p.m. every other

The True Crime Against Society

By Natalee Runyan Sitting on the edge of your seat and biting your nails, you watch a depiction of a serial killer brutally murdering innocent victims. Consuming true crime media has become a favorite pastime among Americans. What we do not realize is that true crime is an obsession that

Downsides of Fame - Celebrities Haunted by Stardom

By Marisa Mitchell | Opinions Editor Entertainment and Hollywood has been an influential part of culture for decades. Movies, plays and musicals have all stemmed from various rituals and traditions. As the entertainment industry soared, all eyes fell on the figures of fame. Unable to deal with the pressure of their

NEWS BRIEFS

FINALS: KMC finals will be taken over the course of three days. They start on Tuesday, Dec. 17 and end on Thursday, Dec. 19. On Tuesday, students will take three finals for blocks 1, 2, 3; On Wednesday, 5, 6, 7. On Thursday Dec. 19, finals for blocks 4, and

KAY CLUB APPLAUDED FOR SERVICE

The Kansas Association for Youths, also known as KAY Club, helps students build character, and advance their leadership skills. This club has been around since 1920, and is continuously working on helping students improve their communities. This year, the Kapaun Mt. Carmel KAY Club was awarded the Blue Award at

Schools Banning Books

By Marisa Mitchell | Opinions Editor Throughout time, books have documented history. Humanity has celebrated the good and challenged the bad. Many say that history serves as a warning and guide from those who came before. Historians do not only study the past through events, but also through culture, such as

Books Beat Movies Every time

by Rebekah Johnson Growing up in a world of screens, I’ve heard this phrase a lot: books are worse than movies. However, I think reading the book is way better. Movies could change the characters, too. In a movie they could also change the true description of what the

November Paladin: Volume 35, Issue 1

Featured Teacher: Will Hiebert Art Teacher Proves Himself Jack of All Trades

Besides being a art teacher, Will Hiebert brings many contributions to Kapaun Mt. Carmel. Hiebert contributes by leading the KMC broadcasting team, as well as coaching the freshman basketball team, and uses his design skills for the theater department and KMC'€™s social media. Before teaching at KMC, Hiebert

Stewardship Hours

Students Benefiting From Volunteering Some students dread completing their required service hours; however, many teachers and students believe that benefits come from stewardship, including a source of pride and fulfillment in serving others. With over 200 hours, senior Lexi Grimm currently has the highest number of service hours of any

Fantasy Football

Leagues Connect Fans Worldwide As one of the most popular pastimes in America, Fantasy football only gets more popular each year. This game within a game is enjoyed by students and staff alike. Fantasy football is all about creating the best possible football team. Fantasy managers draft real-life NFL players,

Jacob Guereque Excels Behind Scenes

Senior Jacob Guereque'€™s designs, love for theater, hard work and willingness to help others has not gone unnoticed. He is respected and admired among House Crew. Senior Ben Heppler, a fellow designer, spoke on his friendship with Guereque through working alongside him in theater. "I have known

Crusader's Call to Contribute

Have you ever brought several jars of peanut butter to school? How about canned foods? If you have, you have been donated to the annual peanut butter drive or the annual canned food drive at Kapaun Mt. Carmel. These drives can potentially impact the lives of thousands of people a

Day To Remember

Veterans Day: Time to Recognize Veterans When someone mentions America everyone associates it with freedom, but most do not give enough credit to those who fought for the country. Veterans Day is a federal holiday that allows for the opportunity to commemorate those who have served in the military. According

Catholic Corner

Thanksgiving, a holiday typically associated with food, family and gratefulness, was originally about the pilgrims showing their gratitude toward the Native Americans. Since many people focus on the food during the holiday, we should pay more attention to the gratitude part of the holiday.       According to Britannica Kids, the holiday

Saints With Weird Backstories

Happy All Saint’s Day! Today we ask for the intercession of not only common saints, but also patron saints of uncommon things. Each saint has a unique story, and some events in saint's lives are unheard of. Here are some of the weirdest saints most people have

KMC Presents 'Alice in Wonderland'

This winter, Kapaun Mt. Carmel audiences can anticipate a classic, whimsical play. The coming production is a performance of “Alice in Wonderland.” Drama teacher Gabriel Heffernan chose a version adapted by Alice Gerstenberg, which includes elements from Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass.