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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 via Roper
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
Illustration of Barry Soltz by Shefer Rudnick
HBHA Welcomes Kania, Soltz, and Svenson
Photo provided by Brian Ness.
New Teachers of HBHA: Matsil, Ness, and Colwell
The seven days of creation are the most monumental event in history. It is extremely hard to imagine capturing the creation in a painting, but Rachel Kricsfeld depicts specific elements from each day in a special way in her line of work called "Scenes from the Start,” which she completed in May of 2025. Photo provided by Rachel Kricsfeld
Painting A New Path: Rachel Kricsfeld
“Bid Day” at Kappa Alpha Theta at the University of Kansas. Girls outside the sorority house pose for a picture after becoming members of the sorority. Photo provided by Sophie Stang
Go Greek or Go Home
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?
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
Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr. are celebrating a home run. According to ESPN, Bobby Witt Jr. is the first player in MLB history to record three consecutive 20-homer, 20-steal seasons to start their career. Photo provided by Ken Blaze Images.
Kansas City Royals: Return of the Monarchy?
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
According to a Pew Research Center Study, 43% of adults now see sports betting as a bad thing for society, which is an increase from 34% in 2022. Photo by Naftali Tilove.
When Can I Bet Again? The Trials and Tribulations of Sports Betting
At the Nova Festival, now a memorial, there has been a flower placed for each person whom the Hamas terrorists killed. This memorial features a poster for each victim, displaying pictures of them and a tribute written by their family and/or friends. Photo taken by Ruby Sokol
Two Years Later: Jewish Teens Reflect On Current Hostage Situation
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
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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Graham Balanoff has been attending HBHA since kindergarten. She is currently a junior and in her third year of Publications. With reading and writing being her favorite subjects, publications is a great way to work on and strengthen her writing. She is excited to see the new articles and develop Six13!

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"Doctor Who" Is Inherently Jewish, So Why Haven’t They Had A Jewish Storyline?

“Doctor Who” Is Inherently Jewish, So Why Haven’t They Had A Jewish Storyline?

Graham Balanoff, Writer • May 10, 2022

Image by Graham Balanoff In 1963, Sydney Newman, a man born to Russian Jewish immigrants, created “Doctor Who.” Since then, it has been on and off television screens for nearly 60 years. Based...

LGBTQ+ People In History And How They Impact Our World Today

LGBTQ+ People In History And How They Impact Our World Today

Graham Balanoff, Writer • February 20, 2022

Image by Flickr. All throughout history, LGBTQ+ people have impacted the world around them and inspired millions of people. However, due to the time period they lived in, they were not able to...

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

Image from cheatsheet.com. Earlier this year, Disney+ released “WandaVision” (2021). Views  were automatically taken with the show, loving the sitcom aspects paired with sci-fi and the Marvel...

Community Service Opportunity For Teens Who Love To Read Wildly

Community Service Opportunity For Teens Who Love To Read Wildly

Graham Balanoff, Writer • May 10, 2021

Slider photo from kcparent.com Attention! Calling all students ages thirteen and older! There are untapped community service opportunities. The Johnson County Library (JOCO) has two wonderful programs...

Beauty and Brains: How Hollywood Starlets Changed the World

Beauty and Brains: How Hollywood Starlets Changed the World

Graham Balanoff, Writer • December 17, 2020

Slider image from Snappygoat Creole Goddess. Bombshell. Pixie. Glamorous. Classic. These are often the words used to portray the Old Hollywood starlets that grace our screens. But these women are so...

Fashion History In A Political Light

Fashion History In A Political Light

Graham Balanoff, Writer • November 9, 2020

Slider photo from AnyRGB Fashion and politics have more to do with each other than you may think. For centuries, the fashionable clothing has reflected society and politics around it. Starting...

Garvin’s “Symptoms Of Being Human” Offers A View Into The Life of a Gender Dysphoric Teen

Garvin’s “Symptoms Of Being Human” Offers A View Into The Life of a Gender Dysphoric Teen

Graham Balanoff, Writer • March 11, 2019

Slider image by Madi Bell. “Symptoms of Being Human” (Harper Collins 2016)written by Jeff Garvin, a former actor and musician, brings us into protagonist Riley Cavanaugh’s world of gender fluidity....

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