The student news site of Mill Valley High School

Mill Valley News
The student news site of Mill Valley High School

Mill Valley News
The student news site of Mill Valley High School

Mill Valley News
Austin Gillespie

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief

Senior Austin Gillespie is one of the three editors-in-chief of JagWire this school year. Gillespie joined staff his sophomore year as a reporter and page designer. His junior year, Gillespie was the A&E editor. As a newspaper enthusiast, he is prepared to help lead this year’s paper to success.

All content by Austin Gillespie
Blog: Farewell from the Culture Consultant

Blog: Farewell from the Culture Consultant

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
May 11, 2013
Blog: Amanda Bynes herself in chaos

Blog: Amanda Bynes herself in chaos

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
May 4, 2013
Blog: Annoying social media app Vine surfaces

Blog: Annoying social media app Vine surfaces

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
April 26, 2013
JV baseball wins double-header over Bonner Springs

JV baseball wins double-header over Bonner Springs

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
April 23, 2013
Blog: Let's go, Gomez

Blog: Let’s go, Gomez

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
April 19, 2013
Many teachers assign unnecessary busywork

Many teachers assign unnecessary busywork

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
April 17, 2013
Blog: Austin's music is in fact good music

Blog: Austin’s music is in fact good music

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
April 12, 2013
Blog: Review: 'Spring Breakers'

Blog: Review: ‘Spring Breakers’

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
April 5, 2013
Senior plans to pitch at Baker University

Senior plans to pitch at Baker University

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
April 3, 2013
Blog: Harlem Shake your way out of my life

Blog: Harlem Shake your way out of my life

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
March 29, 2013
Blog: Is Bieber falling apart?

Blog: Is Bieber falling apart?

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
March 15, 2013
ACT scores reflection of effort

ACT scores reflection of effort

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
March 14, 2013
Girls place second at state tournament

Girls place second at state tournament

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
March 9, 2013
Blog: Single review: "Heart Attack" by Demi Lovato

Blog: Single review: “Heart Attack” by Demi Lovato

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
March 9, 2013
Girls basketball advances to state title game

Girls basketball advances to state title game

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
March 8, 2013
Boys basketball advances to state tournament

Boys basketball advances to state tournament

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
March 4, 2013
Blog: Jennifer Lawrence shines at Oscars

Blog: Jennifer Lawrence shines at Oscars

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
March 1, 2013
Blog: Looks like Sweet Brown cleared her schedule

Blog: Looks like Sweet Brown cleared her schedule

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
February 19, 2013
Blog: Miley should be admired for embracing short hairstyle

Blog: Miley should be admired for embracing short hairstyle

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
February 11, 2013
District rivalry continues despite uneven competition

District rivalry continues despite uneven competition

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
February 7, 2013
Schools should consider needs

Schools should consider needs

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
February 7, 2013
Blog: Beyoncé's lip-syncing fiasco

Blog: Beyoncé’s lip-syncing fiasco

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
February 1, 2013
JV girls basketball defeats De Soto High School, 39-35

JV girls basketball defeats De Soto High School, 39-35

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
January 25, 2013
Blog: Why I love "Scream and Shout"

Blog: Why I love “Scream and Shout”

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
January 25, 2013
Blog: Judge the pageant, not the contestants

Blog: Judge the pageant, not the contestants

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
January 18, 2013
Girls basketball team improves defense to beat Indians 47-21

Girls basketball team improves defense to beat Indians 47-21

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
January 17, 2013
Blog: What the pluck, Farrah?

Blog: What the pluck, Farrah?

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
January 11, 2013
Military family deals with distance

Military family deals with distance

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
December 17, 2012
Blog: Celebrity baby names

Blog: Celebrity baby names

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
December 14, 2012
Blog: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show stirs up predictable reaction

Blog: Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show stirs up predictable reaction

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
December 7, 2012
Blog: "Life-Size" sequel in the works

Blog: “Life-Size” sequel in the works

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
November 30, 2012
Scrimmage helps both JV and varsity teams prepare for season

Scrimmage helps both JV and varsity teams prepare for season

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
November 28, 2012
Blog: Fun photo-sharing app Snapchat becomes popular

Blog: Fun photo-sharing app Snapchat becomes popular

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
November 16, 2012
Blog: Never underestimate the power of Twitter

Blog: Never underestimate the power of Twitter

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
November 9, 2012
Blog: 'The X Factor' begins live shows

Blog: ‘The X Factor’ begins live shows

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
November 2, 2012
Blog: Taylor Swift: the queen of crossover

Blog: Taylor Swift: the queen of crossover

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
October 26, 2012
Blog: Why 'Perks' is the perfect book to movie adaptation

Blog: Why ‘Perks’ is the perfect book to movie adaptation

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
October 18, 2012
Blog: Culture Consultant fangirls over Rebel Wilson

Blog: Culture Consultant fangirls over Rebel Wilson

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
October 12, 2012
Football captures league title

Football captures league title

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
October 10, 2012
Banned Books Week draws attention to issue of censorship

Banned Books Week draws attention to issue of censorship

Kristina Milewski, editor-in-chief
October 2, 2012
Not your average fan

Not your average fan

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
September 26, 2012
Unique businesses attract locals

Unique businesses attract locals

Kristina Milewski, editor-in-chief
September 26, 2012
Crossing paths

Crossing paths

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
September 26, 2012
Blog: Album review: 'Night Visions' by Imagine Dragons

Blog: Album review: ‘Night Visions’ by Imagine Dragons

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
September 21, 2012
Blog: 'Here Comes - Hot Mess? - Boo Boo'

Blog: ‘Here Comes – Hot Mess? – Boo Boo’

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
September 14, 2012
Student council sponsor Jessica DeWild hands out gift cards as prizes during freshman orientation.

Largest class in school history arrives for orientation

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
August 23, 2012
More reasons to love Twitter

More reasons to love Twitter

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
May 9, 2012
JV tennis player goes undefeated in singles matches

JV tennis player goes undefeated in singles matches

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
May 4, 2012
Volunteer opportunity allows student to donate time and skill

Volunteer opportunity allows student to donate time and skill

Kristina Milewski, editor-in-chief
May 4, 2012
Another "Jersey Shore" spin-off on the way

Another “Jersey Shore” spin-off on the way

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
May 2, 2012
Instagram becomes overexposed

Instagram becomes overexposed

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
April 25, 2012
Watching his drive, freshman Jalen Oehlert participated in the boys golf tournament at Sycamore Ridge on Thursday, April 19. Oehlert is one of three freshman on the varsity squad.

Golf team places third at Spring Hill Invitational

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
April 20, 2012
Classic prank show revived

Classic prank show revived

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
April 18, 2012

Tennis member looks to take on leadership role

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
April 17, 2012
Seniors Ashton Proctor and Katie Strickland sign to Emporia State University for track on Thursday, April 12

Athletes sign to play at Emporia State

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
April 12, 2012
Prom king and queen candidates announced at assembly

Prom king and queen candidates announced at assembly

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
April 12, 2012
"Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded" review

“Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded” review

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
April 11, 2012
Honors Anatomy and Physiology students dissect cats

Honors Anatomy and Physiology students dissect cats

Kristina Milewski, editor-in-chief
April 5, 2012
“Hunger Games” fans need to seek deeper meaning in story

“Hunger Games” fans need to seek deeper meaning in story

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
April 5, 2012
Senior Tyler Owsley returns a volley during a match against Shawnee Mission North. "I just tried to not lose all of my matches," Owsley said.

Tennis team competes in first home meet

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
March 30, 2012
YOLO: Using or abusing

YOLO: Using or abusing

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
March 28, 2012

Custodian shows dedication after 12 years with school

Kristina Milewski, editor-in-chief
March 23, 2012
Science Olympiad qualifies for State Tournament

Science Olympiad qualifies for State Tournament

Kristina Milewski, editor-in-chief
March 8, 2012

Oh my Lana

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
March 7, 2012

Wrestlers place seventh at state tournament

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
March 1, 2012
Isn't "Birthday Cake" supposed to be celebratory?

Isn’t “Birthday Cake” supposed to be celebratory?

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
February 22, 2012
Wrestlers place second at League

Wrestlers place second at League

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
February 16, 2012
Grammy recap

Grammy recap

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
February 15, 2012

Senior wrestler feels confident despite injuries

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
February 10, 2012
Art student finds outlet with painting

Art student finds outlet with painting

Kristina Milewski, editor-in-chief
February 10, 2012
Top Super Bowl commercial picks

Top Super Bowl commercial picks

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
February 8, 2012

Dedicated football player excels in wrestling

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
February 3, 2012
Wrestlers prepare for meet behind-the-scenes

Wrestlers prepare for meet behind-the-scenes

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
February 2, 2012
Increase in part-time students allows schedule flexibility

Increase in part-time students allows schedule flexibility

Kristina Milewski, editor-in-chief
February 2, 2012

Predicting quality from Super Bowl performers

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
February 1, 2012
Sophomore wrestler aspires to be like role model

Sophomore wrestler aspires to be like role model

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
January 27, 2012
Take it easy on the toddlers

Take it easy on the toddlers

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
January 25, 2012
Community Service students organize literacy program

Community Service students organize literacy program

Kristina Milewski, editor-in-chief
January 20, 2012
Wrestling team beats Shawnee Heights High School 43-36

Wrestling team beats Shawnee Heights High School 43-36

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
January 19, 2012
My Disney dilemma

My Disney dilemma

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
January 18, 2012
Wrestling success at Derby

Wrestling success at Derby

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
January 13, 2012

Student invests time in car racing

Kristina Milewski, editor-in-chief
January 13, 2012
It's awfully Blue in the world of pop culture

It’s awfully Blue in the world of pop culture

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
January 11, 2012
Sophomore wrestler Jake Ellis has high expectations for the season

Sophomore wrestler Jake Ellis has high expectations for the season

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
January 5, 2012

Students show support for Shawnee Mission West High School student with #ATB

Kristina Milewski, editor-in-chief
December 9, 2011
Top 10 trending topics of 2011

Top 10 trending topics of 2011

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
December 7, 2011
Junior wrestler prepares for the season after recovering from pneumonia

Junior wrestler prepares for the season after recovering from pneumonia

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
December 1, 2011
Motives of Black Friday misunderstood

Motives of Black Friday misunderstood

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
November 30, 2011

Staff members participate in the Salvation Army’s Adopt-A-Family

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
November 17, 2011
Milking it for the music

Milking it for the music

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
November 16, 2011

Players and coaches discuss the pros and cons of different athletic leagues

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
November 15, 2011
Students possess hidden abilities

Students possess hidden abilities

Kristina Milewski, editor-in-chief
November 15, 2011

Teachers find satisfaction in second career

Kristina Milewski, editor-in-chief
November 11, 2011

How many children is just too many precious gifts?

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
November 9, 2011

JagPRIDE brings awareness of drug and alcohol abuse

Kristina Milewski, editor-in-chief
November 4, 2011

Here comes the bride (with divorce papers)

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
November 2, 2011
Student pursues musical talents

Student pursues musical talents

Kristina Milewski, editor-in-chief
October 25, 2011

Football team remains eligible for state playoffs with 49-15 win over Harmon High School

Hanna Torline, editor-in-chief
October 24, 2011

You’re free to type what you please…to an extent

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
October 24, 2011
New group promotes a respectful and spiritual lifestyle

New group promotes a respectful and spiritual lifestyle

Kristina Milewski, editor-in-chief
October 20, 2011
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