Let Teachers Talk
by Andrew Cox, Reporter
December 11, 2018
Filed under Columns, Opinion, Slider, Top Stories
At its core, school is a place for learning, growth, and the development of critical thinking. According to the PISD student/parent policy guide, teachers have the responsibility to maintain a classroom that is conducive to learning. If we want to foster discussions that lead to learning in our classroom...
Effect of Pill Policy on Females
by Tomisin Alausa, Reporter
November 21, 2018
My first day as a junior started off in excitement but quickly came to a halt. Third period rolled around and I walked down the halls in a rush to arrive at the class I had anticipated all summer, American Studies. After the bell rang, my excitement was suddenly replaced with nausea and heat flashes. T...
Ladies and Gentlemen, our President
by Elena Hamlin, Reporter
November 12, 2018
President Donald Trump praised Republican Congressman Greg Gianforte, who body-slammed Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs, saying, “Any guy that can do a body slam, he’s my guy,” and mimicked the assault. This most recent form of attack against the media occurred on Oct. 18, but Trump has always expres...
Mindfully Controversial
by Saifiyah Zaki, Digital Media Editor
November 7, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Opinion
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...
In Defense of Self-Defense
by Hayden Schrauff, Reporter
November 5, 2018
Filed under Columns, Opinion, Slider, Top Stories
Violent crimes make up a large portion of the overall crimes committed at schools, which may include anything from physical attacks without a weapon to sexual assault and robbery. During stressful times such as high school, students should not have to worry about being helpless if they are put in these...
Celebration Versus Discrimination
by Juliette Roberts, Copy Editor
October 31, 2018
Halloween fills students’ hearts with joy and their stomachs with candy even as they grow further and further from their trick-or-treating phase. Between the brave few who refuse to stop trick-or-treating and the parties that give others a chance to score some free candy, Halloween continues to be relev...
Parties Prepare for Election Storm
by Hayden Schrauff, Reporter
October 24, 2018
Republican and Democratic midterm candidates rally their respective bases as the election date looms closer. Democrats look to take back at least one chamber of Congress, while Republicans hope to retain their control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Both parties attempt to energiz...
Standardized Tests, Broken Dreams
October 12, 2018
Filed under Columns, Opinion, Slider
Every year, millions of high school students decide to further their education by applying to college. The average college application asks students to submit several documents: transcripts, letters of recommendation, an essay and SAT and/or ACT scores. The standardized test scores that students submi...
Controversy Behind Cosmetics
by Evanna Momtaj, Reporter
October 10, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Opinion
The American cosmetics industry is one of the largest and most influential in the world. Nonetheless, the average American spends quite a bit to improve their appearance. After asking 2,000 Americans the amount of money they spend on their appearance, a survey done by The New York Post found that the average American woman spends $3,756 on her appearance every year, 22 percent more than the $2,928 the ...
“The Click (Deluxe Edition)”
by Elena Hamlin, Reporter
October 5, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Reviews, Top Stories
In AJR’s most recent album, “The Click (Deluxe Edition)” the band takes an honest tone in their music, emphasizing their personal, but relatable, insecurities and the not-so-aesthetic parts of their lives. While their most recent songs may not be as popular as their hits, such as “Weak” and ...
Cultural Appropriation Behind “Arabian Nights”
by Evanna Momtaj, Reporter
October 1, 2018
The theme for homecoming this year is Arabian Nights and while it might seem fun and exotic, the word “Arabian” is not just a theme, but a word that many different cultures identify with. I do not believe that this year’s homecoming didn't accurately depict the Arab culture and by having this them...
IDs Make Students Safer, Just Slightly
September 25, 2018
Filed under Columns, Opinion, Top Stories
All students and staff are now required to wear an ID while on campus and utilizing district transportation to increase campus security and prevent outside threats. Although there are flaws in this new system, the ID badges still make the school safer. The role of the IDs extends beyond a simple ...
