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

Fusion by OneMaize Media
Isabelle Blasdel

Isabelle Blasdel, Fusion Editor

Senior Isabelle Blasdel is in her third year on staff and is the Fusion head editor and OneMaize Media co-social media manager. She is the captain of the swim team and is involved in student council, Val’s Gals, and the National Honors Society.

All content by Isabelle Blasdel
Photo by Sydney Endicott. Design by Emma Wilks.

Fusion: Volume 2, Issue 4

Isabelle Blasdel, Cevin Montgomery, Emma Wilks, Carter Smith, Ainsley Cramer, and Sydney Endicott
May 18, 2023
Freshman Raegan Casey scrolls through what seems to be a never ending amount of content on different social media platforms. She thinks that social media has pros and cons that can affect people in good and bad ways. “I think that social media can have a positive and negative impact on people. I think that it can be good because it can bring people together from far away, but it can be bad because people can say a lot more mean and hurtful things that they wouldn’t say in person.”

Connection or controversy?

Isabelle Blasdel, Editor
April 17, 2023
Are we the issue?

Are we the issue?

Bridget Johnson, Isabelle Blasdel, and Molly Stover-Brown
March 23, 2023
Fusion: Volume 2, Issue 3

Fusion: Volume 2, Issue 3

Isabelle Blasdel, Ainsley Cramer, Sydney Endicott, and Bridget Johnson
March 20, 2023
College preparation deals with applications, tours, scholarships, and more, all while still going through high school. Maize South counselor Brooke Sorenson biggest advice to seniors is to apply to every scholarship possible. “Sometimes, scholarships have no applicants and then they’re trying to find people to apply.”

The long road ahead

Isabelle Blasdel and Nathan Wituk
February 3, 2023
Maize High is in a pickle

Maize High is in a pickle

Isabelle Blasdel
December 19, 2022
The Maize High football team runs out of the eagle, as the crowd and Maize supporters cheer them on. Maize defeated Salina South 63-0.

Gallery: Maize Eagles defeat Salina South 63-0

Leah Brown and Isabelle Blasdel
October 31, 2022
Sitting on their living room couch, Val and Mark Sandoval hold up a photo blanket containing some of their favorite photos of Isaac.

It can happen to anyone

Isabelle Blasdel and Jade Pharis
October 25, 2022
Blended learning benefits not only students, but the teachers as well.

OneMaize offers unequal opportunities

Isabelle Blasdel, Editor
October 20, 2022
13-year senior returns to Maize as assistant principal

13-year senior returns to Maize as assistant principal

Isabelle Blasdel, Editor
September 6, 2022
Across the US

Across the US

Isabelle Blasdel, Editor
May 22, 2022
Review: 'Doctor Strange in Multiverse of Madness' is a disappointing sequel

Review: ‘Doctor Strange in Multiverse of Madness’ is a disappointing sequel

Isabelle Blasdel, Editor
May 12, 2022
Maize High senior Allison Dang leaps off the diving board during practice on Tuesday, April 5. Dang is a first year diver and only competes in diving events.

Diving in the deep

Isabelle Blasdel, Editor
April 15, 2022
"#BelieveInBotts" lends support, raises funds for MHS principal

“#BelieveInBotts” lends support, raises funds for MHS principal

Isabelle Blasdel, Editor
March 29, 2022
Sophomore Lily Mitchell, the only female competitor for Maize South, prepares to squat 185 pounds. Mitchell finished the meet in second place for her divison.

Maize South Powerlifting brings home state title

Isabelle Blasdel, Editor
March 11, 2022
Cornette poses with his 2014 PROCHARGED Mustang. Cornette owns two cars and has fixed both of them.

High gear

Isabelle Blasdel and Ainsley Cramer
March 10, 2022
Senior Brandon Lee Prepares to squat 385 pounds at the powerlifting meet at Ft. Scott on Saturday, Jan. 8. Lee finished 1st in his weight class for the afternoon. The Maize South team placed 1st in overall team results and have won all four of their meets throughout Kansas this season.

Maize South powerlifting seeks state title

Isabelle Blasdel, Reporter
January 28, 2022
Review: "Spider-Man: No-Way Home" lives up to expectations

Review: “Spider-Man: No-Way Home” lives up to expectations

Isabelle Blasdel, Editor
December 21, 2021
City of Maize building an amphitheater

City of Maize building an amphitheater

Isabelle Blasdel, Reporter
November 15, 2021

Career Pressure from OneMaize Media on Vimeo.

The pressure to choose your future

Isabelle Blasdel, Editor
November 4, 2021
Superintendent Chad Higgins announces resignation

Superintendent Chad Higgins announces resignation

Teagan Redinger and Isabelle Blasdel
November 3, 2021
Kira McGrown, Sherry Pfeifer, and Maurices worker Kallie McCue carried the donated jeans to Maslow´s Pantry.

Maurices donates jeans to Maslow´s Closet

Isabelle Blasdel, Reporter
September 30, 2021
Maize soccer beats Wichita South 12-0

Maize soccer beats Wichita South 12-0

Isabelle Blasdel and Teagan Redinger
September 3, 2021
Senior Cora Bartlett dances with junior Ellie Munds. Prom was held at Exploration Place.

Nakaylen Shabazz finished in second place at the state wrestling tournament on Saturday. The tournament took place at Hartman Arena.

Maize wrestlers place second at state

Isabelle Blasdel, Reporter
March 9, 2021
Students are released after the final bell. Hallways have been significantly less crowded due to the hybrid schedule.

Maize students react to five days a week schedule change

Isabelle Blasdel, Reporter
February 22, 2021
Sophomore Nakaylen Shabazz has been undefeated all year and is ranked second in his weight class.

Maize wrestlers head to regional

Isabelle Blasdel, Reporter
February 11, 2021
Jacob Hanna

Senior spring athletes prepare to make up for their lost junior season

Isabelle Blasdel, Reporter
January 5, 2021
The food drive will be hosted by KAY Club and StuCo on Wednesday Dec. 16.

KAY club hosts drive-thru food drive

Isabelle Blasdel, Reporter
December 15, 2020
Brooklin Blake's current art project of creating an image on clay. Blake has been working on her ceramics projects at home because of the recent switch to online.

Art classes go remote

Isabelle Blasdel, Reporter
November 22, 2020
Sophomore Angel DeLeon runs toward his team after a game. Boys soccer won against Great Bend to secure a spot in sub-state.

Boys soccer takes second at state

Isabelle Blasdel, Reporter
November 13, 2020
Junior Madison Bowen has opened up an Instagram shop to promote recycled clothing.

Feature: Maize junior opens Instagram business

Isabelle Blasdel, Reporter
November 5, 2020
The boys cross country varsity team takes a photo after their win at Regionals. The team will now prepare for the state meet Oct 31.

Boys cross country wins regionals

Isabelle Blasdel, Reporter
October 30, 2020
Senior Brooklyn Blasdel chips onto the green at Auburn Hills. Blasdel shot a 45 at this tournament.

Girls golf season comes to an end

Isabelle Blasdel, Reporter
October 28, 2020

COVID-19 shutdown helps environment

Isabelle Blasdel, Reporter
October 20, 2020
Senior Olivia Allen completes her stroke. Allen placed 11th place and the team placed second at the Maize South Invitational.

Girls golf season update

Isabelle Blasdel, Reporter
October 2, 2020
Most classes are using Google Classroom to stay connected both in person and online.

Students give their feedback on homework load during hybrid schedule

Isabelle Blasdel, Reporter
September 24, 2020
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