2018 Super Bowl Ads
by Maddie Badowski, Creative Editor
February 10, 2018
Our staff got together after the 2018 Super Bowl and discussed our favorite commercials based on humor, meaningfulness, cleverness and success in getting us to consider actually buying their product. Here are our top seven, ranked from least favorite to most favorite: ...
Benefits of Bullet Journaling
by Maddie Badowski, Creative Editor
January 24, 2018
Nothing drives me silently insane more than witnessing a classmate rummage through a backpack filled with nothing but loose sheets of paper. They’re always all crumpled up, folded and overflowing. It’s one of those things that I hate watching but can’t look away from. In my past few years as a...
Protection or Privacy
by Saifiyah Zaki, Staff Writer
January 23, 2018
Every time someone uses an electronic device, they hand over information. Most people are so used to it; they never stop to think what even the smallest action could be giving away about them. In typing a text, their favorite greeting pops up on the prediction bar. Their keyboard knows how they speak, ...
Social Media Empowers Adolescents, Gives Them A New Voice
by Baysia Herron, Staff Writer
November 7, 2017
Social media, especially Twitter, allows many teenagers to find their place in the world, and gives them a chance to be heard. It allows them to be more aware of world issues, be open about their struggles and express their opinions. Social media has empowered adolescents and lets them have a voice in t...
Give Me Space
by Taheera Washington, Copy Editor
October 17, 2017
A student balancing a certain grade point average (GPA) on top of extracurricular activities, projects, homework and the stresses of life cannot simply cram it all in one night. There’s an exception to every rule, but there comes a point where it’s all too much, and most will rely on finishing ass...
Bringing the Dark Web to Light
by Pantea Jamshidi Nouri, Digital Media Editor
September 26, 2017
Curious millennials across the world have recently accessed the dark web through a separate browser in search of an adventure through the forbidden section of the Internet. Although the Internet seems relatively large to the majority of its users, it’s shockingly a lot larger than we think. The surfac...
Life After High School
by Arslan Polani, Staff
April 26, 2017
It’s that time of year again for high school seniors to finally become adults. While some may be heading off to college, others are diving into the world looking to start careers and make a living. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reported that 82 percent of high school students gra...
Taheera’s Hits – February Music
by Taheera Washington, Staff Writer
March 14, 2017
With music, every month is out with the old and in with the new. The month of love brought music lovers alike together with the unexpected collaborations, great tunes and expecting releases in store for February. From albums to singles, here are just a handful of the hits of February. Albums ...
Cabaret Nights
by Briana Lao, Copy Editor
March 1, 2017
Cabaret Nights are not a rare occurrence at the school. The musical theatre program plans a Cabaret Night on an almost monthly basis and the student showcases do not disappoint. Featuring food and talent from Mr. Brian Grunkowski's musical theatre production class, students are invited to perform...
And The Best School Is…
by Arslan Polani, Staff Writer
February 28, 2017
Earlier this year, I felt the urge to leave Plano Senior and come back to Plano East. People thought I was crazy for making the move in February, a time of year where everything is put into place and moving full steam ahead. After going to Williams for my freshman and sophomore years, I was stuck doi...
Dealing With Rejection
by Inayah Minniefield, Staff Writer
February 24, 2017
I’ve been interested in Rice University since the seventh grade. I didn’t have a clue where I wanted to attend college, so I did what any millennial would do- I went to Google. I searched “the best colleges in Texas” and Rice was in the top four on every website As I matured and my time in sec...
Pinky Power
by Elise Miller
December 1, 2016
There is moment that I’ll never forget. A moment that every student and faculty member will cherish forever. A moment that seemed to bring us all together despite our differences. The kickoff was coming up and as the band got ready to play the “Eye of the Panther” everyone in the student section...
