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Jillian Leiby

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor

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Former counselor finds success in quirky store

Former counselor finds success in quirky store

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
May 17, 2016
Reel Talk: Did Beyonce save this week?

Reel Talk: Did Beyonce save this week?

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
April 28, 2016
Reel Talk: Are sequels ever really necessary?

Reel Talk: Are sequels ever really necessary?

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
April 21, 2016
Photo courtesy of Country Stampede

The JagWire’s guide to local music festivals

Tricia Drumm, Jillian Leiby, and Sam Lopez
April 14, 2016
Talking about politics

Talking about politics

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
April 13, 2016
Photo courtesy of Middle of the Map Fest

Middle of the Map Fest

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
April 12, 2016
Smiling, senior Brian Fitzsimmons hammocks at Garrett Park alongside his friends on Saturday, April 2.

Trending activity provides relaxation for students

Jillian Leiby and Morgan Gurwell
April 12, 2016
On Wednesday, April 6 at Prairie Highlands Golf Course, freshman Jack Matchette drives the ball into the fairway.

Boys golf places ninth at tournament

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
April 8, 2016
FILE PHOTO: Junior Koy Holden watches his golf ball at a meet on Monday, April 20, 2015.

Boys golf

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
March 25, 2016

Reel Talk: ‘Batman vs. Superman’ will probably not be super

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
March 25, 2016
Reel Talk: The 88th (and my final) Academy Awards

Reel Talk: The 88th (and my final) Academy Awards

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
March 10, 2016
Handing in money for her group’s donations, freshman Lauren Rothgeb talks to junior Brady Rolig during a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 24. “I’m just really excited to spend time with friends for a good cause,” Rothgeb said. “[We’ll] just have a lot of fun.”

Students organize school’s first Relay For Life

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
March 9, 2016
Sanders speaks to the crowd during the rally on Thursday, March 3.

Mohican Nation member Andi Weber speaks about Native American rights as she introduces Sanders on Thursday, March 3.

Weber and Sanders greet each other as Sanders takes the stage on Thursday, March 3.

Reel Talk: Fool-proof Oscar predictions

Reel Talk: Fool-proof Oscar predictions

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
February 26, 2016
Following the singers of Chanticleer on Wednesday, Feb. 29, Jaguar Singers incorporate the critiques received to better there performance.

Choir learns from Chanticleer singers

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
February 26, 2016
Reel Talk: Movies are pretty boring right now

Reel Talk: Movies are pretty boring right now

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
February 18, 2016
Photos from Tribune News Service, New York Times and Time Magazine.

An in-depth look at gun violence and gun control

Nick Booth, Tricia Drumm, Jillian Leiby, Adri Talavera, and Victoria Wright
February 11, 2016
Photos from Tribune News Service, New York Times and Time Magazine.

Gun control remains a contentious issue

Tricia Drumm, Jillian Leiby, and Adri Talavera
February 11, 2016
Sophomores Dominic Martinez and Caroline Gambill perform two songs at the open mic night on Monday, Feb. 1.

Students sing at Make-A-Wish’s open mic night

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
February 2, 2016
Reel Talk: 2016 SAG nominations

Reel Talk: 2016 SAG nominations

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
January 29, 2016
Senior Audrey Linsey reviews the book of Romans from the Bible during a Club 121 meeting on Friday, Jan. 22. “I really like the fact that [the study] is continuous,” Linsey said. “It’s really nice to be able to go more in-depth with something instead of just talking about it in the 15 minutes we get.”

[Photo] Club 121 reads book of Romans as part of new series

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 22, 2016
Reel Talk: The Academy let me down

Reel Talk: The Academy let me down

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
January 14, 2016
Reel Talk: Golden Globe predictions

Reel Talk: Golden Globe predictions

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
January 7, 2016

Junior Anna Clayborn works out for self-improvement

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
December 16, 2015
2015 is the year of the sequel

2015 is the year of the sequel

Nick Booth and Jillian Leiby
December 11, 2015
Reel Talk: New nominations, new me

Reel Talk: New nominations, new me

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
December 10, 2015

Junior Anna Clayborn works out for self-improvement

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
December 9, 2015
Reel Talk: The science of crying at movies

Reel Talk: The science of crying at movies

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
December 4, 2015
Reel Talk: Watching Shia Labeouf watch himself

Reel Talk: Watching Shia Labeouf watch himself

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
November 19, 2015
Photo illustration.

An in-depth look at compulsive texting

Nick Booth, Jason Chen, Jillian Leiby, and Margaret Mellott
November 13, 2015
Photo illustration.

Compulsive texting found in teens

Nick Booth and Jillian Leiby
November 13, 2015
Reel Talk: Bond is bad, but can be good

Reel Talk: Bond is bad, but can be good

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
November 12, 2015

Seniors take on juniors and win in Powder Puff football game

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
November 11, 2015
Reel Talk: So October was a disaster

Reel Talk: So October was a disaster

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
November 5, 2015
Reel Talk: Hey, why didn't you see "Steve Jobs" this weekend?

Reel Talk: Hey, why didn’t you see “Steve Jobs” this weekend?

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 29, 2015
Senior Megan Feuerborn serves a cookie to freshman Lexie Ballard during the Catty Shack's grand opening in seminar on Friday, Oct. 23.

The Catty Shack opens for the year

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 24, 2015
Reel Talk: The art of EGOTing

Reel Talk: The art of EGOTing

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 22, 2015
Situated in the Prairiefire Art and Entertainment district, Cinetopia offers three types of theaters: Movie Parlor Experience, GXL Theater and Living Room Theater.

JagWire reviews area movie theaters

Nick Booth, Jillian Leiby, and Nora Lucas
October 21, 2015
Seniors don't need to have school spirit

Seniors don’t need to have school spirit

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 16, 2015
Reel Talk: Male directors are problematic, so what?

Reel Talk: Male directors are problematic, so what?

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 8, 2015
Raising one hand, Board candidate Don Clark explains how, if elected to the Board, he would measure their success.

Board of Education interviews candidates

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 7, 2015
Reel Talk: "Black Mass," movie or Johnny Depp's filmography?

Reel Talk: “Black Mass,” movie or Johnny Depp’s filmography?

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 1, 2015
Photo illustration.

Crowding at school manifests itself to students and staff

Nick Booth, Justin Curto, Jillian Leiby, and Sarah Myers
September 24, 2015
Juniors Emma Wilhoit and Sue Kim lead the MV Outreach float on Wednesday, Sept. 16.

Homecoming parade showcases sports, clubs, activities and students

Michaela Jackson and Jillian Leiby
September 21, 2015
Reel Talk: Who will win the Emmy?

Reel Talk: Who will win the Emmy?

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
September 17, 2015
Juniors Emma Wilhoit and Sue Kim lead the MV Outreach float on Wednesday, Sept. 16.

Homecoming parade showcases sports, clubs, activities and students

Michaela Jackson and Jillian Leiby
September 16, 2015
Reel Talk: The End of the Reboot?

Reel Talk: The End of the Reboot?

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
September 10, 2015
Reel Talk: Best movies of the summer

Reel Talk: Best movies of the summer

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
September 3, 2015

“Ex Machina” is not a typical robot film

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
May 4, 2015

Feminist’s Forum: Another reason to love the Kardashians

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
April 29, 2015
"Furious 7" has great action, little intelligence

“Furious 7” has great action, little intelligence

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
April 9, 2015
Feminist's Forum: Angelina Jolie is an inspiration for all ages

Feminist’s Forum: Angelina Jolie is an inspiration for all ages

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
April 2, 2015
Social studies teacher Dustin Stinnett claps after a student presentation in his Pre-AP World History class on Friday, March 27.

Social studies teacher to leave at the end of 2014-15 school year

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
March 30, 2015
Feminist's Forum: House of Cards kind of fell down

Feminist’s Forum: House of Cards kind of fell down

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
March 3, 2015
Feminist's Forum: How the final awards show shaped up

Feminist’s Forum: How the final awards show shaped up

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
February 26, 2015
Who will win the Oscar?

Who will win the Oscar?

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
February 20, 2015
Feminist's Forum: To see or not to see Fifty Shades of Grey

Feminist’s Forum: To see or not to see Fifty Shades of Grey

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
February 11, 2015
Soccer coach Arlan Vomhof leads boys and girls teams to sustained success

Soccer coach Arlan Vomhof leads boys and girls teams to sustained success

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
February 9, 2015
Feminist's Forum: Oscar snub shows sexism and racism in Academy

Feminist’s Forum: Oscar snub shows sexism and racism in Academy

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
January 28, 2015
Who will win the SAG award?

Who will win the SAG award?

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
January 23, 2015
Jillian's Feminist Forum: Sexism behind the camera

Jillian’s Feminist Forum: Sexism behind the camera

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
January 13, 2015
Photo from NBC

Who will win the Golden Globe?

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
January 10, 2015
Blog: Jane Hawking portrays a new kind of working mother

Blog: Jane Hawking portrays a new kind of working mother

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
December 9, 2014
Working together is key for Democrats and Republicans

Working together is key for Democrats and Republicans

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
December 9, 2014
Blog: Men can, but can they?

Blog: Men can, but can they?

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
December 3, 2014
"Beyond the Lights" is a new kind of romance

“Beyond the Lights” is a new kind of romance

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
November 19, 2014
Blog: Awards season is off to a bad start

Blog: Awards season is off to a bad start

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
November 18, 2014
An academic misstep can ruin everything

An academic misstep can ruin everything

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
November 12, 2014
Blog: Female characters in "Interstellar" not enough

Blog: Female characters in “Interstellar” not enough

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
November 11, 2014
Blog: The Kardashians will always be richer than you

Blog: The Kardashians will always be richer than you

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
November 4, 2014
Attacks add nothing new

Attacks add nothing new

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 30, 2014
Blog: Malala, a hero for young people

Blog: Malala, a hero for young people

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 22, 2014
Eggtc. offers good food over service

Eggtc. offers good food over service

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 16, 2014
Blog: The curious case of Taylor Swift

Blog: The curious case of Taylor Swift

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 15, 2014
Finishing off a close doubles match of 6-8 on Monday, Oct. 6, senior Mikaela McCabe remains focused and sharp.

Varsity girls tennis places second in triangular

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 9, 2014
Blog: More serious action needs to be taken against nude photo leaks

Blog: More serious action needs to be taken against nude photo leaks

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 7, 2014
Blog: A guide to the female dominated fall tv lineup

Blog: A guide to the female dominated fall tv lineup

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
September 30, 2014
Girls tennis loses dual against Free State

Girls tennis loses dual against Free State

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
September 24, 2014

Blog: We accept the feminist we think we deserve

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
September 24, 2014
Soccer team Real KC poses together during their last game in Spain this summer.

Boys play soccer in Spain during summer

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
September 18, 2014
Blog: Miss Modern

Blog: Miss Modern

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
September 17, 2014
First Fridays review: Blue Gallery Contemporary Fine Art

First Fridays review: Blue Gallery Contemporary Fine Art

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
May 15, 2014
New buddy film is a big step for female movies

New buddy film is a big step for female movies

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
April 30, 2014
New "Captain America" is more clever than the rest

New “Captain America” is more clever than the rest

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
April 8, 2014
"Divergent" overcomes expectations

“Divergent” overcomes expectations

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
March 26, 2014
Teenage drama is better in cinematic form

Teenage drama is better in cinematic form

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
March 12, 2014
"Endless" entertainment with no real depth

“Endless” entertainment with no real depth

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
February 25, 2014
In Memoriam: Philip Seymour Hoffman

In Memoriam: Philip Seymour Hoffman

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
February 3, 2014
High school sports teams need to treat females equally

High school sports teams need to treat females equally

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
January 28, 2014
New show has humor but little heart

New show has humor but little heart

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
January 13, 2014
Almost Human suffers due to unworthy script

Almost Human suffers due to unworthy script

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
November 19, 2013
Avoiding another government shutdown

Avoiding another government shutdown

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
November 13, 2013
Horror Movie will make you Scream

Horror Movie will make you Scream

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 29, 2013
Gravity is one of a kind

Gravity is one of a kind

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 8, 2013
Sleepy Hollow's Pilot Shows Potential

Sleepy Hollow’s Pilot Shows Potential

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
September 24, 2013
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