Holly Jolly Stress
by Mahi Patel, Advertising Manager
December 19, 2018
December is the month of festivities, family, friends and lots and lots of delicious food. Ironically, it is also the time of exams, gift shopping and dealing with annoying cousins. Holiday stress is the real winter storm, leading to tons of Grinchy attitudes everywhere. Forty-five percent of Americans...
Guide to Gifting
by Saifiyah Zaki, Digital Media Editor
December 19, 2018
Winter break is approaching quickly and with only one more week to go, we’re all ready to finish up finals and head home to enjoy the holidays. However, under the guise of relaxation and merry-making lies the incredible stress of gift-giving. Soon enough, you’ll find yourself stranded in the middle...
Vegan-friendly Holiday Recipes
by Sarah Dolder, Copy Editor
December 18, 2018
It’s holiday season and, to me, this means an overwhelming amount of home-cooked food that makes me feel as if I just gained 20 pounds in one meal. Most of these home-cooked snacks usually include lots of butter, eggs and milk. However, if you are vegan or vegetarian, there are still options for you...
How to Practice #SelfCareSunday Before Exams
by Abby Blasingame, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2018
Some weeks just feel so long. The days are still 24 hours and the weeks only seven days, but there’s a certain point when the daily grind really starts to grind your gears. Something tells me that’s exactly what exam week is going to feel like, so here’s how to best #SelfCareSunday to rejuvenat...
Capturing Cold Photos
by Emma Trussell, Photo Editor
December 14, 2018
As your breath escapes your lips, a white puff fills the air. The temperature drops and nature freezes around you. Winter may seem like a barren season, and a difficult time to take good photos, but part of being a good photographer is turning normally bland photos into unique, interesting ones. The g...
Disney Classics Come to Life
by Aysia Lane, Reporter
December 13, 2018
Walt Disney’s works are, for some people, a staple of their childhood. From their princesses and fairy-tale worlds to their animated creatures, Walt Disney Studios has produced music, movies and stage plays for over 90 years. With a reputation for creating classics, some of Disney’s films are hitting ...
Juliette’s Declassified School Survival Guide: November
by Juliette Roberts, Copy Editor
November 30, 2018
While taking a P.E. class over the summer—of course, it was mandatory—my teacher gave the class some advice that stuck with me: it’s harder to force yourself to begin a routine than it is to keep it. He meant this in the context of exercise, but it applies to all areas of life, especially to study...
Stars take on Queen
by Tomisin Alausa, Reporter
November 23, 2018
When most people hear the word “queen” a couple of things come to mind— hierarchy, the chess piece, or one of the world’s greatest rock bands. Queen is known for its many hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and “Somebody to Love.” Queen’s approach to music was different because of their ...
Surviving Texas
by Luke Miller, Reporter
November 9, 2018
Just three weeks ago, a fifth grader in Plano ISD was bitten by an unidentified snake during the YMCA Collin County Adventure Camp. The child was supervised and received immediate care, but it’s not the first time someone uninformed of their environment went from visitor to victim in a matter of second...
Mindfully Controversial
by Saifiyah Zaki, Digital Media Editor
November 7, 2018
Popular YouTuber Shane Dawson released the last episode of his eight-part documentary titled “The Mind of Jake Paul” on Oct. 18, but from the premiere of the series, critics have chided him for giving a platform to the infamous YouTube star. While the controversy surrounding Paul and his friends is undoubt...
