Lesser-known African American leaders
by Carrieona Moncure, Reporter
February 29, 2020
Since 1976 February has been Black History Month in honor of the contributions African Americans have put forth over the years. History classes teach about well-known leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman almost every year. We rarely hear about those who hav...
Shades of purple: Guide to understanding domestic abuse
by Makayla Herron, Copy and Online Editor
February 27, 2020
In addition to Heart Awareness Month and Black History Month, February also marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAPM) and is dedicated to bringing awareness to teen dating violence as well as educating students on how to stop abuse before it begins. Every year takes on a different...
Wading mind deep in time: Tame Impala’s insightful new album
by Myh Seyoum, Reporter
February 27, 2020
Everybody knows the indie personality stereotype — that person who thrifts their clothing, spends all of their time on Twitter and flaunts their “underground” taste in music, including artists like Rex Orange County, Clairo and Frank Ocean (who are actually very popular). Tame Impala, another alternative group, is often mentioned while making f...
(Even more) crazy, fearless: Harley Quinn’s return
by Joelle Tindal, Reporter
February 21, 2020
Summed up: Colorful, explosive and all sorts of fun. Despite the mess of 2016’s “Suicide Squad,” I had high hopes for “Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn),” directed by Cathy Yan. Harleen Quinzel stole the show in “Suicide Squad” and her unique look was one of ...
Impostor syndrome explained
by Akie Kasai, Reporter
February 13, 2020
Accomplishing so much, yet she doubts every move. Unease about unproductivity and when she does create her artwork, she never feels it’s good enough. Senior Olivia Karr experiences these feelings on a regular basis, but she’s not alone in her experience. The phenomenon is called impostor syndrome and...
Unity in diversity
by Riya George and Mustafa Syed
February 12, 2020
The Muslim Student Association hosted the annual World Hijab Day event Friday, Feb. 7 in the cafeteria by handing out free headscarves to students. Event organizers want to dispel common misconceptions about Muslim women by having students experience firsthand what it is like to wear a hijab. ...
SKI Plano hits slopes
by Riya George, Reporter
February 8, 2020
The Plano ISD Education Foundation will host the 24th annual Supporting Kids in Plano (SKI Plano) fundraiser at the Plano Marriott Legacy Town Center Saturday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. SKI Plano is the largest fundraiser held by the Plano ISD Education Foundation (PISDEF), a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizati...
Roommate recommendations
by Makayla Herron and Elena Hamlin
February 7, 2020
For seniors planning to attend college next fall, preparing for the next step can be stressful. Upperclassmen face several pertinent decisions, including where they want to go and what they want to study. However, answering those questions welcomes a series of others like what meal plan they want, which...
