• September 18MS Soccer vs. St. Pauls
  • September 18MS VBall vs. Daniel Academy
  • September 18JV VBall vs. Daniel Academy
  • September 18Varsity Soccer vs. Daniel Academy
  • September 20Varsity Soccer Vs. Cristo Rey
  • September 20Ms V-Ball Vs. Daniel Academy
  • September 20Jr Varsity V-Ball Vs. Daniel Academy
  • September 20Varsity V-Ball Vs. Daniel Academy
  • September 21Jr V-Ball Vs. KSD
  • September 21Varsity V-Ball Vs. KSD
  • September 21Ms Soccer Vs. Christ Prep
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  • September 22Ms Soccer Vs. Barstow
  • September 23Varsity Soccer Vs. Stem
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Solar panels being installed on the south side of a residential neighborhood. Solar panels reduce electricity costs, result in financial savings, combat climate change, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and increase home value. “If they get direct sunlight, they're happy…all those panels are big, facing 180 degrees south for optimal exposure and production,” Amory Bottorff said. Image provided by William F. Hertha
Saving Millions While Saving the Planet: HBHA Students Propose a Solar Transition to the JCC of Greater Kansas City
The Ohio State Dance Team during their first-place Jazz routine. Photo courtesy of Varsity Spirit
The Super Bowl of Dance: UDA College Nationals 2025
Photo provided by Sam Matsil.
Ram Nation Goes North
Photo by Jake Sosland
Chag Chumash: Celebrating Tradition and Torah at HBHA in 2024
The fifth graders took turns standing inside the voter box helping the kindergartners read their choices for who they could vote for. Photo by Elia Ellis
America and HBHA Votes 2024!
Photo by Jake Sosland
Chag Chumash: Celebrating Tradition and Torah at HBHA in 2024
The fifth graders took turns standing inside the voter box helping the kindergartners read their choices for who they could vote for. Photo by Elia Ellis
America and HBHA Votes 2024!
Photo by Noah Bergh
A Day Under the Moon
One of HBHA's new addition animals, the mourning gecko, licking droplets of water off the glass.
The HBHA Zoo: A Quick Introduction to the Animals of the HBHA Science Lab
Middle school students welcome Kansas Governor Laura Kelly to HBHA.
Governor of Kansas Laura Kelly Visits HBHA in Support of the Jewish Community
The Mystery Across the Street
The Mystery Across the Street
Big Campaign, Small Margins: Inside the Run for Kansas State Legislature with Dan Osman
Big Campaign, Small Margins: Inside the Run for Kansas State Legislature with Dan Osman
It’s Fur Real-There’s a new animal shelter in KC
It’s Fur Real-There’s a new animal shelter in KC
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Kansas Teens Announce Candidacy for 2018 Gubernatorial Election
Races for House and Senate Seats Heat-Up in Kansas and Missouri
Races for House and Senate Seats Heat-Up in Kansas and Missouri
A year like no other: 2020 recapped
A year like no other: 2020 recapped
The First Female & Black Vice President and another Old Guy in Office-- What’s new in Politics?
The First Female & Black Vice President and another Old Guy in Office– What’s new in Politics?
Just When We Thought A Pandemic Was Enough: Now, The Masks You Wear To Protect Yourself Jeopardize The Environment
Just When We Thought A Pandemic Was Enough: Now, The Masks You Wear To Protect Yourself Jeopardize The Environment
The impeachment process is happening: What does that really mean?
The impeachment process is happening: What does that really mean?
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Let My People Stay: Jewish Leaders Arrested On Capitol Hill After Demanding A Clean Dream Act
Photo provided by Sam Matsil.
Ram Nation Goes North
Rams on the Run: A Partnership with University Academy
Rams on the Run: A Partnership with University Academy
Rams on the Run: A Successful Cross Country Meet
Rams on the Run: A Successful Cross Country Meet
Rams on the Run: Rams Conquer Tucker’s Tremendous Tower
Rams on the Run: Rams Conquer Tucker’s Tremendous Tower
Rams on the Run: Jewish Hip-Hop Poet Visits KC
Rams on the Run: Jewish Hip-Hop Poet Visits KC
Personification of the silenced media.
Media Coverage Strays from War in Ukraine
The Climeworks DAC+S system, located in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Turning Up the Heat on Climate Change: Iceland’s 0.42 Acres of Carbon Redemption
On patrol in North East Bamyian with Kiwi Team One, performing both mounted and dismounted patrols The NZ PRT Bamyan is tasked with maintaining security in Bamyan Province. It does this by conducting frequent presence patrols throughout the province. The PRT also supports the provincial and local government by providing advice and assistance to the Provincial Governor, the Afghan National Police and district sub-governors. Thirdly the NZ PRT identifies, prepares and provides project management for NZAID projects within the region. These are contracted to Afghan companies who hire local workers to assist with the completion of these projects. Thus each project provides new amenities, and also provides employment in the region.
The Fall of Afghanistan
baby and mom during a coronavirus pandemic
States Begin Removing Mask Mandates: What Does This Mean For The Future Of The Pandemic?
Tensions Peak As North Korean Missile Reaches 480 Mile Heights
Tensions Peak As North Korean Missile Reaches 480 Mile Heights
The fifth graders took turns standing inside the voter box helping the kindergartners read their choices for who they could vote for. Photo by Elia Ellis
America and HBHA Votes 2024!
The memoir dives into Kanders struggles and triumphs through his battle with PTSD. Photo by Ethan Sosland.
Jason Kander’s War with Identity: An Exclusive Interview
Fueling a Recession: A Student Perspective on Volatile Gas Prices
Fueling a Recession: A Student Perspective on Volatile Gas Prices
Inside NFT’s: What are they and why are they so successful?
Inside NFT’s: What are they and why are they so successful?
A New Era for Amazon: Jeff Bezos Steps Down as CEO
A New Era for Amazon: Jeff Bezos Steps Down as CEO
Pictured is Herzl Cabins under the starry sky. Edelman returned to camp this summer with his friends to celebrate a wedding. While there, he reflected on the beauty of the space and said, “Camp made living Jewishly fun…When I moved to DC and became an adult…I sought out the ones (synagogues/Jewish experiences) that felt most like camp.” Photo provided by Jonathan Edelman
The Benefits of Independence: How Does the Freedom of Summer Help Personal Development for Students?
Sometimes, teens just need a break from learning. Here we can see Junior Avital Mullokandova destressing from her busy day at school with a nice round of block blast. Photo by Elia Ellis
Blasting Blocks: Fun Game or Full-on Distraction?
Image by Orli Zigler
Understanding Burnout: The Mental Health Crisis Facing High Schoolers
A couple’s time to sit down and work through their future decision, to rent or own. Photo taken by Avital Mullokandova
The Housing Dilemma: Renting Vs. Owning
Envelopes hide what is inside, and you never know what controversial statement can come out. Image by Ruby Sokol
They Were Doxxed! Dangers of Online Media and Personal Posts
Calendar for counting the Omer. Photo by Dani Glickman
49 Hard: Omer Edition
Photo by Naftali Tilove
Defining Antisemitism: The Cultural and Legal Debate Evolves
Photo taken by Ruby Sokol
Purim: Costumes of Our Hidden Past
Image by Orli Zigler
The Increase in Antisemitism in High Schools Post October 7th
Image by Gabrielle Sosland
Is Fasting on Yom Kippur an Obligation Within Your Jewish Identity?
Photo taken by Ruby Sokol
Purim: Costumes of Our Hidden Past
The Great “Value” of Leadership: Arrogance, Humility, and Joseph’s Untimely Death
The Great “Value” of Leadership: Arrogance, Humility, and Joseph’s Untimely Death
Rosh Chodesh is for the Women
Rosh Chodesh is for the Women
Parshat Mishpatim begins by outlining the laws of slave owning. Why isn't slavery immediately abolished? (Graphic by Ellie Glickman)
Parshat Mishpatim: Permitted Slavery?
Students gasping at a girl who’s elbows are uncovered
Dress Code and Tzniut in Jewish Schools
The importance of music in film. Image by Norah Pabst
Listen to the Music: How the Soundtrack can Make or Break a Movie
Image by Orli Zigler
[BLANK] the Patriarchy?
Photo by Avital Mullokandova
Hold On, Who’s The Internet?
Trans Representation and Why We All Need More of It
Trans Representation and Why We All Need More of It
Sex and the City, one of the most iconic shows of the 21st century. Image provided by IMDB
And Just Like That, Everyone Hated Carrie
Photo provided by Sam Matsil.
Ram Nation Goes North
Ram Tracks Ep 1: Royals Rising
Ram Tracks Ep 1: Royals Rising
The current Kansas City Royals stadium is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
Let’s Go Royals! How Was Opening Day 2024?
HBHA’s girls' varsity girls soccer team poses together on media day.
The Girls’ Team Kicks Off Their Varsity Soccer Season
Auerbach smoking a cigar behind Bill Russel after winning the 1966 NBA Finals. (Via Wikimedia Commons)
The Bereshit of Basketball
Image by Gabrielle Sosland
Finding Peace Through Routine: Bullet Journalism as a Creative Path to Organization
Photo by Jake Sosland
Breaking The Silence: Mental Health In Basketball
Clocking Out: How the TikTok Ban Could’ve Redefined Digital Freedom
Clocking Out: How the TikTok Ban Could’ve Redefined Digital Freedom
Image by Gabrielle Sosland
Comfort in Companionship: The Enduring Bond with Stuffed Animals
Photo by Gabrielle Sosland
An October 7th Service: Togetherness Has Never Felt This Lonely
Photo provided by Sam Matsil.
Ram Nation Goes North
Photo by Jake Sosland
Chag Chumash: Celebrating Tradition and Torah at HBHA in 2024
Ram Tracks Ep 1: Royals Rising
Ram Tracks Ep 1: Royals Rising
HBHA Civil Rights Learning in 2024
HBHA Civil Rights Learning in 2024
Photo by Noah Bergh
A Day Under the Moon
Image by Ethan Hobbs.
“We are the next chapter”: Ethan Hobbs Talks Earth-Based Judaism with Rabbi Philmus
The Pokémon Shadow Market of HBHA and Lower Schools across America: EXPOSED
The Pokémon Shadow Market of HBHA and Lower Schools across America: EXPOSED
Though students all over the country have resumes similar to this, many of them are rejected from their dream schools. Image by Annie Fingersh.
The Horrible, No Good, Very Bad College Admission Process
The Great Jewish Debate: Ashkenazic or sephardic food?
The Great Jewish Debate: Ashkenazic or sephardic food?
Death or Glory: The Battle of the Mentoring Olympics
Death or Glory: The Battle of the Mentoring Olympics
We put the Ray in Disarray
We put the Ray in Disarray
Three first-graders, (left to right) Caleb, Max, and Liam learn about growing trees. When I went to visit and take some pictures for this article, I saw this class reading to their trees which according to Max Lerner, promotes growth and is good for the trees. Photo by Teddy Zitron.
Learning Through Art in Lower School
The 4th and 5th graders singing for all their families at the winter showcase. Photo by Elia Ellis.
A Look Into Lower School’s Winter Showcase
The Class of 2032 is Cuter Than Ever: Get to Know This Year's Kindergarteners
The Class of 2032 is Cuter Than Ever: Get to Know This Year’s Kindergarteners
Second Graders’ Reveal Their Poetic Side in the 10th Annual Poetry Cafe
Second Graders’ Reveal Their Poetic Side in the 10th Annual Poetry Cafe
"Howl" By Poet Carlin Kringle – Second Grade
“Howl” By Poet Carlin Kringle – Second Grade
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Livia Noorollah

Livia Noorollah, Writer

Livia is a Junior at HBHA, and this is her first year writing for the RampageWired. Her hobbies include dance, art, and movies. She hopes to contribute to publications with articles on various topics and exploring Jewish perspectives.

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A Day Under the Moon

Livia Noorollah • May 3, 2024
On April 8, 2024, there was a solar eclipse, which is expected to be the last solar eclipse in America for the next 20 years. According to the...
The Pokémon Shadow Market of HBHA and Lower Schools across America: EXPOSED

The Pokémon Shadow Market of HBHA and Lower Schools across America: EXPOSED

Livia Noorollah,, Writer • February 9, 2024

The widespread phenomenon of Pokémon has been going on since the late 1990s, and it has been passed on from Millennials to Gen-Zers. Owned by Nintendo, Pokémon is the biggest trading card franchise in...

Students gasping at a girl who’s elbows are uncovered

Dress Code and Tzniut in Jewish Schools

Livia Noorollah,, Writer • December 8, 2023

Tzniut [Tznee-Oot], translated as Modesty, refers to the Torah laws of etiquette and behavioral conduct, expounded on by rabbis, which shape how people interact with others in the community. In Judaism,...

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