Choosing Globalism
by Saifiyah Zaki and Abby Blasingame
May 22, 2019
A ceiling decked with flags from all around the world, hallways lined with phrases in Mandarin and Spanish, and walls promoting worldly connections greet visitors as they walk into Huffman Elementary. This spirit of internationalism comes from the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) e...
Top Class
by Mahi Patel, Advertising Manager
May 22, 2019
One might think in order to be valedictorian they must sacrifice every aspect of their life and constantly have their nose in a book. However, valedictorian of the senior class of 2019, Alex Lin, exemplifies that this is not always the case. With a staggering GPA of 4.71 and acceptances to three Ivy Le...
Fishy Emails
by Aysia Lane, Reporter
May 16, 2019
Students and faculty have received numerous phishing emails, prompting them to give away their login information from an unknown source. Phishing emails are a type of social engineering attack used to steal data such as credit card information and login credentials, they are sent from hackers posing as...
Dressing Out Becomes Dressing Down
by Gracie Warhurst, Reporter
April 30, 2019
The male athletics dress code faced significant changes for the first time since Tom Gray, John Clark and Tom Kimbrough who played a key role as the forerunners of the athletics program in Plano high schools. The most notable changes include a lift on the ban of earrings, facial hair and long hair on bo...
Modeling World in Model United Nations
by Mahi Patel, Advertising Manager
March 9, 2019
The intensity in the room reaches a peak as the ambassadors of China make the final decision about whether to declare war on India. The ambassadors of India shake in their seats trying to come up with a threat, a deal, anything to stop the potentially catastrophic events that could destroy their countr...
Sparing is Caring
by Juliette Roberts, Copy Editor
February 28, 2019
The bowling team concluded their project, Panther Bowlers CARE, at the Plano Super Bowl on Feb. 18, spending a morning bowling with children from City House, a shelter and residential service. CARE stands for Connecting with local organizations, Acknowledging challenges in the community, and Represe...
PA System Installed
by Hayden Schrauff, Reporter
January 25, 2019
Senior high schools in the district completed installing a Public Announcement (PA) system over winter break in order to improve the campuses security. This system is part of a district-wide effort to increase the safety for both students and staff alike, especially in emergency situations. The P...
Black, Gold Going Green
by Aysia Lane, Reporter
December 12, 2018
The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns the world that the year 2030 will yield catastrophic impacts of global warming. If the Earth surpasses 1.5 degrees Celsius global warming, the planet is at risk for rising sea levels due to melting glaciers and ice caps, wildfires, food sho...
Sandy Lake: One Last Ride
by Luke Miller, Reporter
November 22, 2018
Sandy Lake, an amusement park known locally as a place to picnic, go on rides and listen to live music, has closed its doors. The Rush family, who kept the place running for over 48 years, sold the Carrollton property on Oct. 18, reminding fine arts students of their fond memories while performing in th...
Metal Detectors Mark Second Wave of District Security Measures
by Gracie Warhurst, Reporter
November 14, 2018
Security team members and administrators will be conducting random metal detector searches in the coming weeks in response to requests from parents and community members for improved security measures. “[Teachers] are going comply, because it is a requirement of our jobs.” American studies teache...
ID Badges Implemented in New Wave of Security Measures
by Abby Blasingame, Editor-in-Chief
August 31, 2018
All students and staff are required to wear an ID badge, clearly visible on a lanyard, while on campus and using school transportation as of Thursday, Aug. 30. The badges are the first step in a number of new additions aimed at improving security in all Plano ISD senior high schools, including electro...
