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The student news site of Maize Career Academy in Maize, Kansas.

Fusion by OneMaize Media
The student news site of Maize Career Academy in Maize, Kansas.

Fusion by OneMaize Media
All content by Dan Loving
Vicki Klaker is in her first year as a teacher at Maize Career Academy.

Senior Casey Loving visited his grandparents in New Jersey earlier this month. He was happy that he got to take a photo in his graduation gown with his grandfather who died Monday.

[Photo] Ciao, Papa Louie

Casey Loving, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2020
The district made the decision to switch to all red gowns this week for reasons of inclusion and uniformity. This became a topic of hot debate on social media.

[Photo] End the fight

Staff Editorial by Casey Loving, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2019
A few kids from Maize High helping with a variety of different community service work.

[Photo] Maize participates in third service day

Kyerra Snyder, Journalist
September 11, 2019
Seniors Jordon Helm and Deriq Doty pose in their cap and gowns.

[Photo] Class of 2019 graduates

Kyerra Snyder, Reporter
May 9, 2019
Senior Ryann Redinger got the chance to see governor Laura Kelly and take a picture with her after the event.

[Photo] The world is ours

Ryann Redinger, Engagements Editor
April 15, 2019
Casey Loving is the co-editor-in-chief of Play newsmag and Maizenews.com.

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Casey Loving, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 1, 2018
Play staff poses for picture with NSPA plaque. Play earned an All-American with Five Marks of Distinction rating from the NSPA critiques for the 2016-2017 academic year.

[Photo] Play earns All-American rating

Kiara Ehrmann, Engagements Editor
January 29, 2018

Last-second shot gives Maize victory over Derby

Abby McCoy, Sports editor
December 10, 2017
The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

[Photo] Eagles fall in state title game

March 11, 2017
The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

The Eagles fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 47-35 Saturday in the 5A title game. The Eagles finished the season with a 21-4 record.

The Maize girls defeated De Soto 51-17 Wednesday in the state quarterfinals in Topeka. They will play for a spot in the championship game at 3 p.m. Friday.

The Maize girls defeated De Soto 51-17 Wednesday in the state quarterfinals in Topeka. They will play for a spot in the championship game at 3 p.m. Friday.

The Maize girls defeated De Soto 51-17 Wednesday in the state quarterfinals in Topeka. They will play for a spot in the championship game at 3 p.m. Friday.

The Maize girls defeated De Soto 51-17 Wednesday in the state quarterfinals in Topeka. They will play for a spot in the championship game at 3 p.m. Friday.

The Maize girls defeated De Soto 51-17 Wednesday in the state quarterfinals in Topeka. They will play for a spot in the championship game at 3 p.m. Friday.

The Maize girls defeated De Soto 51-17 Wednesday in the state quarterfinals in Topeka. They will play for a spot in the championship game at 3 p.m. Friday.

The Maize girls defeated De Soto 51-17 Wednesday in the state quarterfinals in Topeka. They will play for a spot in the championship game at 3 p.m. Friday.

The Maize girls defeated De Soto 51-17 Wednesday in the state quarterfinals in Topeka. They will play for a spot in the championship game at 3 p.m. Friday.

The Maize girls defeated De Soto 51-17 Wednesday in the state quarterfinals in Topeka. They will play for a spot in the championship game at 3 p.m. Friday.

The Maize girls defeated De Soto 51-17 Wednesday in the state quarterfinals in Topeka. They will play for a spot in the championship game at 3 p.m. Friday.

The Maize girls defeated De Soto 51-17 Wednesday in the state quarterfinals in Topeka. They will play for a spot in the championship game at 3 p.m. Friday.

Grant Bugbee goes up for a shot in the fourth quarter of Saturday's sub-state championship game at Eisenhower. The Eagles lost 52-44. Bugbee scored nine points.

[Photo] Boys basketball loses to Eisenhower in sub-state finals

March 6, 2017
The Eagles played Heights at Koch Arena Friday the 13th.

[Photo] Boys basketball loses to Heights at Koch Arena

Abby McCoy, Reporter
January 22, 2017
Senior John Short prepares to attempt to make a basket. The boys won their first game of the season.

[Photo] Maize basketball wins both games

Lauryn McIntyre, Reporter
December 4, 2016
Junior Nathan Jones finishes seventh in the Nike Hearland Regional cross country meet. He ran against 916 other contestants.

[Photo] Junior Nathan Jones places seventh at regional cross country meet

Allie Choyce, Reporter
November 16, 2016
Junior Bailey Stedman receives the snap.

[Photo] Powderpuff slideshow

Savie Hughes, Online Editor
September 16, 2016
Freshman Jayda Beltz stays positive through her family's hardships.

[Photo] Everybody has a story: Jayda Beltz

Mandi Copp, Reporter
January 28, 2016

[Video] Choir serenades students during evacuation drill

September 24, 2015
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Kevin Roulhac receives the Kansas Horizon Award for excellence in first year teaching.

Teachers leave lasting impression on seniors

Dan Loving
May 12, 2014
Brady Hoover slides in safely for a triple in Tuesday's victory over Hutchinson. Photo by Maite Menendez

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Dan Loving
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