![Dressed up as the varsity girls’ tennis coach Katelyn Arenos, senior Kate Johnson and junior Mireya David hand out candy at West High’s annual trunk or treat event. This year, the trunk or treat was moved inside as a result of adverse weather. “As a senior, I care less about Halloween now. Teachers will bring their kids and families [to West’s Trunk or Treat], but there were fewer [this year] because they just thought it was canceled [due to the] rain. [With] Halloween, I think you care less the older you get,” Johnson said.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DSC00892-1-1200x800.jpg)
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Students, Staff Adapt to New Phone Policy
Zoey Srote
Over the summer, Missouri legislators passed Senate Bill 68, which prohibits students in K-12 public schools from using personal devices, such as phones, from the first to last bell of the school day. As a result of the ban, students and staff have noticed differences in how focused students are, as well as increased interactions during the school day.
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