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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
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
Grammarly: Innovative or Detrimental?
Grammarly: Innovative or Detrimental?
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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Why Does the Rampage Matter If I'm Not Majoring in Journalism?

Why Does the Rampage Matter If I’m Not Majoring in Journalism?

Tyler Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • February 18, 2022

Slider image by Tyler Johnson. In 2018, when I first joined Rampage, I knew that I wanted to write about politics. At the time, I felt like I just wanted an outlet for my voice on the written page...

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Government Beyond the Textbook: HBHA Students Get a Fresh Perspective on Local Government

Ethan Sosland, Co-Editor in Chief • February 16, 2022

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What’s Wrong with Fast Fashion?

Annie Fingersh, Co-Editor in Chief • February 16, 2022

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The Vigil: Will This be the Start to More Future Jewish Horror Movies?

Benji Kohl, Writer • February 16, 2022

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Supreme Court Reforms Biden’s Proposed Vaccine Mandate

Zach Hardy, Writer • February 14, 2022

How Will The Infrastructure Bill Affect Kansas City?

How Will The Infrastructure Bill Affect Kansas City?

Tyler Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • January 11, 2022

Slider image by Tyler Johnson. On Monday, Nov. 15, President Biden signed a bipartisan infrastructure bill into law, fulfilling a major legislative goal of his presidency. The $550 billion budget is...

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The Great Jewish Debate: Ashkenazic or sephardic food?

Evelyn Brand, Writer • January 10, 2022

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How Have Private Schools In The Kansas City Area Handled The Covid-19 Pandemic?

Evelyn Brand, Writer • January 4, 2022

Revisiting Pluralism: The Bronfman Fellowship As An HBHA Student

Revisiting Pluralism: The Bronfman Fellowship As An HBHA Student

Tyler Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • December 28, 2021

Slider image courtesy of the Bronfman Fellowship. “What is Judaism?” This question was posed to me by our Head of School Adam Tilove when I sat down with him to discuss how pluralism operates...

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Will Roe v. Wade Be Overturned? The Supreme Court Addresses the Texas and Mississippi Abortion Cases

December 13, 2021

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The RETURN of two HBHA Alums: Slater Sousley and Stella Shapiro

Tali Gortenburg and Zachary Liss • December 10, 2021

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

Tyler Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • November 8, 2021

Slider image from the Institute of Modern Russia. America’s war in Afghanistan started 20 years ago. It has then since ended. The Taliban, a Sunni and Pashtun Islamist nationalist organization, has...

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Set-ting New Standards For HBHA Athletics With Girls Volleyball

Aviva Clauer, Photo Editor • October 18, 2021

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Death or Glory: The Battle of the Mentoring Olympics

Annie Fingersh, Co-Editor in Chief • October 13, 2021

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No More Masks? When Will HBHA Return to Pre-Covid Protocol?

Ethan Sosland, Co-Editor in Chief • May 21, 2021

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 23: (L-R) President of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Kat Dennings, Randall Park, and Kathryn Hahn of 'WandaVision' took part today in the Disney+ Showcase at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2019 in Anaheim, Calif. 'WandaVision' will stream exclusively on Disney+, which launches November 12. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

A Stitch in Reality: How Wanda’s Clothing Reveals Her Grief

Graham Balanoff, Writer • May 21, 2021

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 23: (L-R) President of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Kat Dennings, Randall Park, and Kathryn Hahn of 'WandaVision' took part today in the Disney+...

People wait to cast their ballot on the first day of early voting at an advance polling location Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Overland Park, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Restrictive Voting Laws: Uniformity or Suppression?

Tyler Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • May 20, 2021

Slider photo from the Times of Israel On March 25, Georgia passed sweeping legislation that overhauled its current voting laws. It has been received with severe criticism from both the American people...

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Anti-Asian Racism is On The Rise: Here’s What You Should Know

Aviva Clauer, Photo Editor • May 14, 2021

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AP tests are promised to be full length this year

Dennis Krolevich • May 3, 2021

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Benji Kohl, Writer • April 7, 2021

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A New Era for Amazon: Jeff Bezos Steps Down as CEO

Ethan Sosland, Co-Editor in Chief • March 19, 2021

The Abraham Accords and the Camp David Accords: Will This Change Israel In the Middle East?

The Abraham Accords and the Camp David Accords: Will This Change Israel In the Middle East?

Tyler Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • March 15, 2021

Slider photo by Tyler Johnson Just this past year, in 2020, Israel normalized relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain with the Abraham Accords. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was...

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Happy 285th Birthday George Washington: 45 fun facts about the presidents of the United States

Abbie Davis • February 19, 2021

What It Means To Be Black and Jewish In 2021

What It Means To Be Black and Jewish In 2021

Tyler Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • February 17, 2021

Slider photo by Tyler Johnson 2021 is finally upon us and that means the sorry excuse for a presidential administration is over. I don’t have a problem with President Trump because he is a Republican...

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The First Female & Black Vice President and another Old Guy in Office– What’s new in Politics?

Anna Clauer • February 14, 2021

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Israeli Star Chosen 9th in NBA Draft

Anna Clauer • December 20, 2020

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Black Historical Representation Under Attack

Black Historical Representation Under Attack

Tyler Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • November 19, 2020

Slider photo by Tyler Johnson. Last month, President Donald Trump tweeted out attacks against the New York Times’ 1619 Project, a journalism project created by author and journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones...

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Life, death, and fantasy football

Ilana Fingersh • November 17, 2020

How Exactly Do U.S. Presidential Elections Work?

How Exactly Do U.S. Presidential Elections Work?

Tyler Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • May 4, 2020

Slider image by Tyler Johnson This November, Americans will once again head to the polls to vote for the nation’s 46th president. However, the presidential election process is not as simple as some...

Black History is American History: But What Does This Mean in the Fight for Equality?

Black History is American History: But What Does This Mean in the Fight for Equality?

Tyler Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • February 20, 2020

Slider Image by Tyler Johnson. Black History Month (BHM) is now. This February marks the 43rd year of Black History Month in the US. Created to celebrate the achievements of African Americans throughout...

The Truth Behind Holocaust Denial And How To Fight It

The Truth Behind Holocaust Denial And How To Fight It

Tyler Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • December 17, 2019

Slider image by Tyler Johnson. There has been yet another case of Holocaust denial in the U.S. following a rising trend worldwide. On Dec. 1, 2019, National Louis University located in Chicago fired...

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Thursday September 10, 2015 at 12PM ET, Members of Congress led by U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) in the Senate and Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) in the House of Representatives, will introduce the Fair Chance Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation that gives formerly incarcerated people a fairer chance at securing employment by prohibiting federal contractors and federal agencies from asking about the criminal history of a job applicant until an applicant receives a conditional offer of employment.

Elijah Cummings: A Legacy to be Upheld

Tyler Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • December 2, 2019

Slider image taken from Wikimedia. Elijah Cummings, the Democratic representative from Maryland’s 7th congressional district recently died on Oct 17, 2019. Cummings leaves behind a legacy of partnership...

HBHA Welcomes New Head of School: Adam Tilove

HBHA Welcomes New Head of School: Adam Tilove

Tyler Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • October 28, 2019

Photo taken by Ethan Herman. Mr. Adam Tilove, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy’s (HBHA) new Head of School, is one of many new faculty and administrators joining HBHA in the 2019-2020 school year. Before...

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