Risky Roads
by Baysia Herron, Creative Director
March 9, 2019
As students travel to and from school every day, they are faced with numerous dangerous situations on the road. In the area surrounding the school, there are even more hazards for students both on the road and on the sidewalks adjacent to the road. The density of cars in the area grows with each ...
In Response To Lawsuits, Apple Gives User More Control Of Devices
by Baysia Herron, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019
In December, Apple encountered numerous lawsuits regarding their decision to slow down older phones to prevent unexpected shutdowns. This month the company will release iOS 11.3, which will allow iPhone users to disable performance throttling. While Apple should be more transparent about the performance...
Locks, Lights, IDs in Sight
by Emma Trussell, Photo Editor
March 6, 2019
The smooth electronic bell echos down the halls of the school, a noise that you can’t help but compare to that of an airplane seatbelt signal. You make your way to class, tugging on the ID badge hanging around your neck, and wondering why the school even needs to make all these changes. Starting Feb...
Tomi’s Tunes: Valentine’s Edition
by Tomisin Alausa, Reporter
February 13, 2019
Art is thought of as the best form of expressing one’s self. Valentine’s day is right around the corner, and some people might be dreading it while others can’t wait to shower their significant other or friends in love. Here are some songs that can capture how you’re feeling — whether it’s sadn...
Five Spots for Every Valentine’s Outing
by Gracie Warhurst, Reporter
February 13, 2019
For some, Valentine’s Day might be cheesy, overly-popularized or just downright upsetting. In today’s age, Valentine’s Day is no longer just a celebration of romance but one of relationships of all kind: Galentines for girlfriends and Palentines for bromance. Even though the stress of having a b...
Top Five Best Super Bowl LIII Commercials
by Andrew Cox, Reporter
February 8, 2019
This year’s Super Bowl was one of the most boring and disappointing we’ve ever seen. From being the all-time lowest scoring to Travis Scott and Maroon 5 denying us a performance of “Sweet Victory,” everything about what went down on the field left a lot to be desired. Our only hope for entertai...
“Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” — What will you choose?
by Elena Hamlin, Reporter
February 7, 2019
Netflix released its first interactive movie, a stand-alone film of the popular dystopian series “Black Mirror”, “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” on Dec. 28. While the Black Mirror series is episodic and has no set plot, the movie follows its common theme of a technology takeover — but this time you...
Superb Take on Super Bowl
by Travis Humphrey, Sports Editor
February 5, 2019
The New England Patriots continued their dominant reign of the NFL, taking down the Los Angeles Rams, 13-3, on the back of a strong defensive performance in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Feb. 4. The Pats have won three of the last five Super Bowls, and – although it pains me to say –...
“9 to 5”: Worth the Time
by Aysia Lane, Reporter
January 30, 2019
With years of watching theater productions and being a part of them, you could say I’ve become a critic. I peer into the wings of the stage to see the behind-the-scenes madness, notice when actors break character or miss notes, and over-analyze the director’s choices. Honestly, I give myself too...
Support not Oppose
by Sarah Dolder, Copy Editor
December 18, 2018
From slaves to immigrant workers, the immigrant community has been working since the beginning of the nation to become the backbone of the country. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, immigrants make up 13.5 percent of the total U.S. population, and the U.S. foreign-born population is 43.7 million. Acc...
Let Teachers Talk
by Andrew Cox, Reporter
December 11, 2018
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...
