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Fangirl feels: Fans share thoughts on boy bands

Rose Rana, Staff Writer April 30, 2015

From Elvis Presley and the rise of Beatlemania to Bieber Fever and One Direction infection, girls have idolized celebrities. Although the term "fangirl" is new, the idea of "fangirling" dates back to the...

The cast of Hello, Dolly practices for their upcoming performance. Photo by Erienne Terpak.

Hello again, Dolly

Erienne Terpak, Staff Writer April 28, 2015

Theatre Productions says hello again to Dolly as they prepare for their performance in Fair Park for the Dallas Summer Musicals Awards, for which they were one of nine schools nominated for Best Musical....

Junior Nancy Bortel practices music during her choir class.Weve worked really hard this year, Danielle Dewese said. Weve all been able to come together as a team with putting all of our voices together.

Choir to take trip to New Orleans

Jameriya Owens, Staff Writer April 10, 2015

Over these past few weeks, all of the different choir groups have trained for the University Interscholastic League contests. On April 16, choir will celebrate the end of this competition season with a...

Guard members hold a trophy from their most recent contest. We won second place at the competition, junior Erin Andereck said. It was the Saturday after spring break so we were missing four people, unfortunately.
Photo submitted by Erin Andereck.

Guard classes prepare for exhibition

Mohona Aziz, Staff Writer April 1, 2015

During seventh period every Tuesday and Thursday, the guard classes prepare for competition that will take place on April 2. Both Color and Winter Guard will combine as one and perform a mixture of solos...

Photo from Republic Records.

Kalin and Myles pour out their “Dedication”

Lydia Sebany, Staff Writer & Featured Columnist March 30, 2015

I have to be honest. When I first saw the back of the album "Dedication" by Kalin and Myles, I wasn’t expecting it to be anything special. That’s what most people would think when they see a four-song...

Insurgent pleasing for movie lovers but disappointing for book fans

“Insurgent” pleasing for movie lovers but disappointing for book fans

Maggie Cross, Staff Writer & Featured Columnist March 23, 2015

Despite the obnoxious middle schoolers giggling behind me the whole time anybody made any sign of affection, seeing "Insurgent," the highly anticipated sequel to "Divergent," was overall a decently okay...

Photo used with permission of Warner Bros. Records.

Dylan Gardner says hello to the ’60s in debut album

Erienne Terpak, Staff Writer February 28, 2015

With a Beatles tune and a Beach Boys beat, Dylan Gardner's debut album "Adventures in Real Time" brought me back to the '60s. Well, almost. Gardner makes his mark on the musical world with a groove from...

Sketches of junior Noley Dunlaps designs for the fashion line. When I think about the harsh truth, the phrasing of those words, I just think about how the things you dont want to do will sometimes help you in the long run, Gaines said. Photo by Mari Brown.

Beneath the harsh truth: Juniors unveil upcoming clothing line

Mari Brown, Staff Writer & Featured Columnist February 26, 2015

Thoughts of homework and weekend activities flood the mind of some students, but junior Mark Gaines's mind is overflowing with ideas for his upcoming clothing line called "Harsh Truth." Gaines has paired...

Members of a dance class group prepare for their upcoming performance. Photo by Tashy Hunter.

Dance class groups to perform original choreography

Tashy Hunter, Staff Writer February 15, 2015

Dance class groups will be presenting their original choreography on Feb. 17 at 7:30 during the home basketball game. The choreography styles range from modern and hip-hop to jazz and ballet. Every group's...

Senior Jose Orta plays in the orchestras winter concert in early December. Photo by Kacie Shehane.

Orchestra to hold concert at Eisemann Center

Mohona Aziz, Staff Writer February 9, 2015

In honor of winning the Texas Music Educators Association competition last fall, the honors full orchestra has moved on to the state TMEA convention, which will be held in San Antonio on Feb. 12. In order...

Planoettes perform at halftime of Planos playoff game against Denton Guyer at Cowboys Stadium last fall. Photo by Terry Quinn.

Planoettes prepare for competition season

Maggie Cross, Staff Writer & Featured Columnist February 3, 2015

As soon as football season ends, the Planoettes start getting ready for the competitions coming up and the tryouts for next year's spots. With countless hours of practice, many of the members consider...

Orchestra students host Australian visitors for Dallas-area concert

Orchestra students host Australian visitors for Dallas-area concert

Ashley Stuber, Arts & Entertainment Editor January 22, 2015

An Australian boys’ orchestra from Melbourne is spending two weeks visiting the United States and orchestras all around the country. Their Dallas-area concert will take place on Jan. 22 at the Custer...

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