America’s Silent Killer
by Evanna Momtaj, Reporter
March 30, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Opinion, Slider, Top Stories
Sugar, the sweet granular substance, is found in almost everything, but unbeknownst to most, this sweet treat is silently killing us. Sugar that comes naturally from fruits and vegetables is not what is of concern to the American diet. I am talking about processed sugar that can be found in almost any...
Juliette’s Declassified School Survival Guide: March
by Juliette Roberts, Copy Editor
March 26, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Slider, Top Stories
All across the country, even the globe, seniors fall prey to a chronic lack of motivation as the end of their high school career looms ever closer on the horizon. Every year, especially in the spring, this epidemic surges, claiming student after student for its own. Straight-A students, athletes, theatre kid...
High-five for Hasan
by Mahi Patel, Advertising Manager
March 20, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Opinion, Slider
Comedy and global news is the perfect combination for educational success, especially when it comes to young adults. The Netflix show “Patriot Act”, hosted by Hasan Minhaj, comedian and former “Daily Show” correspondent, received quite a lot of attention recently. It explores politics, current e...
Technological Teaching
by Aysia Lane, Reporter
March 19, 2019
Filed under Columns, Opinion, Slider
From touch-screen computers to virtual assignments, the classroom has become a home to technology. Students have become accustomed to the paperless homeworks and online gradebooks, but it seems that a new era of technology is on the rise and coming to the classroom. “I love [all the new technology],” stati...
Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy” is a New Way to Look at Superheroes
by Evanna Momtaj, Reporter
March 18, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Opinion, Slider
Netflix’s latest series “The Umbrella Academy” made waves on social media following its release Feb. 15. I didn't know what to expect when I started watching the show, but I certainly did not expect to finish watching all of season one in a day. “The Umbrella Academy” has many different factors that...
The Case For The Green New Deal
by Andrew Cox, Reporter
March 10, 2019
Filed under Columns, Opinion, Slider
If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve probably heard about a proposal called the “Green New Deal,” pushed by progressive members of congress, climate activists, and youth advocacy groups across the country. Political commentators agree that this proposal will not pass the GOP majority ...
International Scholars
by Sarah Dolder, Copy Editor
March 9, 2019
Filed under Columns, Opinion, Slider
Applying to college as a legal permanent resident, or U.S. citizen is already a stressful process, however, the process only gets more arduous the more your legal status changes. When I first started applying to colleges, I assumed that under my legal status I would be considered a resident for admis...
Modeling World in Model United Nations
by Mahi Patel, Advertising Manager
March 9, 2019
Filed under Features, News, Slider
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...
Risky Roads
by Baysia Herron, Creative Director
March 9, 2019
Filed under Columns, Opinion, Slider
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 ...
Locks, Lights, IDs in Sight
by Emma Trussell, Photo Editor
March 6, 2019
Filed under Columns, Opinion, Slider
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...
Sparing is Caring
by Juliette Roberts, Copy Editor
February 28, 2019
Filed under Features, News, Slider, Top Stories
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...
Tomi’s Tunes: Valentine’s Edition
by Tomisin Alausa, Reporter
February 13, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music, Reviews, Slider
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...
