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RampageWired

The Student News Site of Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy

RampageWired

The Student News Site of Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy

RampageWired

Ethan Sosland bio

Ethan Sosland, Co-Editor in Chief

Ethan Sosland is a senior in high school and Co-Editor-in-Chief of the RampageWired. This is his third year in publications. His passions include: writing about politics, economics, and sports. Ethan takes a special interest in learning about business and finance. This year, he would like to write more school and community-focused articles. He is optimistic on the trajectory of Rampage, and can’t wait to lead the staff in another amazing year!

All content by Ethan Sosland
A Message to the Future of HBHA

A Message to the Future of HBHA

Ethan Sosland, Co-Editor in Chief May 15, 2023

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 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

Ethan Sosland, Co-Editor in Chief March 14, 2023

Veteran, Fortune 40 Under 40, first Millennial to hold a state-level political position. These are just a few of the many titles Jason Kander wields. When running for mayor of Kansas City, Mo., Kander...

Epic Rap Battles of History (Evie Brand)

Epic Rap Battles of History (Evie Brand)

Ethan Sosland, Co-Editor in Chief January 23, 2023

“Everyday, the participants get to choose a different historical figure to impersonate, and then we pair them up with another historical figure, and they basically get to make fun of each other…When...

Snack Attack (Zach Hardy and Annie Fingersh)

Snack Attack (Zach Hardy and Annie Fingersh)

Ethan Sosland, Co-Editor in Chief January 23, 2023

 “In my Winterim [Snack Attack], we are tasting snacks, and we’re ranking them. We are also watching “New Girl.” It’s a chill experience just eating snacks and watching “New Girl” for the...

Shrinky Dinks (Zachary Liss)

Shrinky Dinks (Zachary Liss)

Ethan Sosland, Co-Editor in Chief January 23, 2023

“I don’t want it [the Shrinky Dinks Winterim] to be necessarily super action packed. I want it to be a fun, relaxing way for students to draw, maybe find some people from some other grades that you...

Disney+ with Us (Judah Schuster and Roman Katz)

Disney+ with Us (Judah Schuster and Roman Katz)

Ethan Sosland, Co-Editor in Chief January 20, 2023

“Roman and I are leading it,” says co-leader Judah, “and basically what we’re doing is we’re opening up Disney+, and asking the kids [participants]: ‘What movie would you like to watch?’...

Surprise Me (Aviva Clauer and Illiana Hammer)

Surprise Me (Aviva Clauer and Illiana Hammer)

Ethan Sosland, Co-Editor in Chief January 20, 2023

 “The kids really enjoyed making Flour-sack babies [dolls out of sacks of flour], and we had a Pinata yesterday (Wednesday), which was really fun,” says Aviva, “Today, we are doing a cookie-decorating...

Image by Ethan Sosland.

Work Out (Benji Kohl)

Ethan Sosland, Co-Editor in Chief January 20, 2023

“We go down to the [JCC] gym, workout, and most of the time they [the participants] have free range to do whatever they want, use whatever equipment they want, and if they need help I am there to help...

Sports, Snacks, and Shrinky Dinks? 2023 Winterims Led by Seniors

Sports, Snacks, and Shrinky Dinks? 2023 Winterims Led by Seniors

Ethan Sosland, Co-Editor in Chief January 20, 2023

This year, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) seniors have been given a unique leadership opportunity, a way in which they can connect with lower classmen in a relaxed and fun setting. At HBHA, Winterims...

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

Ethan Sosland, Co-Editor in Chief November 20, 2022

Nov. 8, 2022 was election day for the Kansas State House of Representatives’ 48th district. In this tough battle to represent a section of Overland Park, Dan Osman pulled off a victory  against challenger...

Fueling a Recession: A Student Perspective on Volatile Gas Prices

Fueling a Recession: A Student Perspective on Volatile Gas Prices

Ethan Sosland, Co-Editor in Chief October 19, 2022

Image by Ethan Sosland. In early June, I had the privilege of taking a road trip through St. Louis and Chicago in search of colleges. Driving such a distance prompted a need to refuel on multiple occasions....

From Students to Philanthropists: How HBHA Students are Making a Change in Their Communities

From Students to Philanthropists: How HBHA Students are Making a Change in Their Communities

Ethan Sosland, Co-Editor in Chief April 29, 2022

Image by Bea Fine. There are two main ways to give back to your community. The first being time, through volunteering, and the second being money, through donations. The Jewish Community Foundation...

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

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

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

Image by Annie Fingersh. In the past few years, the Advanced Placement (AP) program has introduced a new project to their Government and Politics curriculum: a way for students to truly engage with...

Inside NFT’s: What are they and why are they so successful?

Inside NFT’s: What are they and why are they so successful?

Ethan Sosland, Co-Editor in Chief December 18, 2021

With the arising digital age comes the emergence of digital assets. These assets are completely virtual, yet manage to create real monetary value. This allows for a whole new movement in art pieces and...

Fall Sports Frenzy: A Recap of HBHA Fall Sports 2021

Fall Sports Frenzy: A Recap of HBHA Fall Sports 2021

Ethan Sosland, Co-Editor in Chief December 13, 2021

Image by Todd Clauer and Tyler Johnson. When summer is coming to a close and school draws near, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) fall sports are here! This season has been a major one for fall sports,...

A New Era in HBHA Sports: Jews From Any School Can Now Play for HBHA

A New Era in HBHA Sports: Jews From Any School Can Now Play for HBHA

Ethan Sosland, Co-Editor in Chief October 18, 2021

Slider image by Tyler Johnson. Anyone who has watched a Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) sporting event in the last few years has likely seen a loss by a significant margin. Whether it be a home or...

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

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

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

Image from KMBC. March 13 2020. A date that will forever be remembered by many across the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) community. The date that the previous 9th and 10th graders were sent home...

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

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

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

Slider image from Flickr. Amazon: The largest employer in the world and a company worth over a trillion dollars. It is no surprise that a corporation of this magnitude would surprise the world with...

No More War on Drugs? Oregon Makes Hard Drugs Legal

No More War on Drugs? Oregon Makes Hard Drugs Legal

Ethan Sosland, Co-Editor in Chief December 20, 2020

Slider Image from SnappyGoat In 1986, President Ronald Regan was able to acquire 1.7 billion dollars from the legislature in order to fund the war on drugs. This added 29 new mandatory sentences for...

HBHA Varsity Basketball Amid COVID-19

HBHA Varsity Basketball Amid COVID-19

Ethan Sosland, Co-Editor in Chief November 22, 2020

Slider photo by Ethan Sosland Basketball is HBHA’s most popular sport by far, with many HBHA families attending games each season. Students can come to the games, hang out with friends, and...

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