“The Click (Deluxe Edition)”
by Elena Hamlin, Reporter
October 5, 2018
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 ...
Picturing Autumn
by Emma Trussell, Photo Editor
October 3, 2018
As leaves begin to fall and temperatures begin to drop, the season of autumn arrives. Nature’s rich colors bring out the beauty of the season, making it a perfect time of year for outdoor photography. The friendly weather incites adventure and holds plenty of opportunities for great, seasonal p...
Plano East Traditions
by Aysia Lane, Reporter
September 27, 2018
Time-honored traditions at the school.
IDs Make Students Safer, Just Slightly
by Staff Editorial
September 25, 2018
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 ...
23 Questions with Imaad Shah
by Gracie Warhurst, Reporter
September 25, 2018
Part one of 23 Questions series with Gracie Warhust
Lanyard Dress Code Policy Provides Opportunities for Self-Expression
by Juliette Roberts, Copy Editor
September 24, 2018
Love them or hate them, the new security policies are definitely not empty promises. Not all of them are in operation yet—the PA system has yet to be installed—but students’ daily lives have already been impacted by the new rules, most notably and controversially the addition of lan...
Band Director by Day, Ping Pong Champion by Night
by Elena Hamlin, Reporter
September 24, 2018
Q: How long have you been a band director? A: “This is my 5th year, so four years at McMillen and then start of the 5th year now.” Q: What made you want to become a band director in the first place? A: “When I was in high school, I thought I wanted to do architecture or culinary art...
Reserved Parking Spots
by Baysia Herron, Creative Director
September 21, 2018
The number of senior reserved parking spaces increased this year from 93 to 253, allowing more seniors to purchase and paint a spot in one of the three student lots. The new tradition to decorate the campus began last year and provides scholarships for seniors. Although senior parking spots can be a fun t...
Sexualization Through Dress Code
by Sarah Dolder, Copy Editor
September 18, 2018
On Aug. 17, Marcus High School in Flower Mound, Texas released a video explaining their dress code guidelines. This video was meant to educate the student body on their dress code policy and how to avoid violating it. Instead, it directly sexualized the teenage girls in the video and appeared extremely sexis...
Juliette’s Declassified School Survival Guide: September
by Juliette Roberts, Copy Editor
September 10, 2018
When parents or teachers remind their kids “Don’t forget to get some sleep tonight” the students roll their eyes and think “Yeah, right.” In both sarcasm and in practice, health comes second to school. “Healthy studying” sounds like an oxymoron, but, contrary to popular opinion, it doesn’...
Expression, not Oppression
by Saifiyah Zaki, Digital Media Editor
September 7, 2018
To most people, clothes are a fashion statement. To me, they are a statement of my beliefs. Means of expression varies from person to person. In December 2016, I decided to start wearing a rida—the traditional dress of my religion—because that is how I choose to express myself and fight for my beliefs. While...
Tackling the NFL Season
by Travis Humphrey, Sports Editor
September 6, 2018
With the NFL season a little over four weeks away, I will be giving my opinions on what I believe will happen in each division. Although some divisions seem to be foregone conclusions, this year may be remembered as one of the most competitive seasons in past few decades. As teams that struggled last ye...
