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Chhabra at a 2013 science fair. Her most notable project was one that consisted of looking at the rates of stress, fertility and longevity of fruit flies and noticed that all fared better on the organic potatoes and bananas that they were fed. Photo submitted by Ria Chhabra.

Scientists named semifinalists in Intel Talent Search

Abigail Werner, Staff Writer February 6, 2015

The Intel Talent Search, a major research-based science competition for high school seniors, has named two seniors from Plano as semifinalists. Seniors Ria Chhabra and Ahneesh Mohanty are two of the eighteen...

PALS hold annual hygiene drive

PALS hold annual hygiene drive

Mari Brown, Staff Writer & Featured Columnist February 3, 2015

PALS have begun preparing for their annual Hygiene Drive this year to collect necessities for those who cannot afford them. From Feb. 3 through Feb. 13, the PALS will set up boxes in each classroom for...

The scene outside the Plano Aquatic Center, located just outside Planos athletic facilities. Photo by MaryClare Colombo.

Ongoing PAC renovations continue to cause problems for swim team

Gabrielle Lammons, Staff Writer January 29, 2015

The Plano Aquatic Center has remained closed with ongoing repairs after a man fell through the grates in August. It was set to reopen at the beginning of January, but the reopening was canceled due to...

Asad Mustafa, Shanze Noorchi, Zheen Nerway, and Kinza Sohail present their Hosa presentation to mock judges. It is necessary for us to do the showcase so that we can get feedback and have opinions from our peers, Sohail said. Photo by Stephanee Smith.

HOSA members prepare for regional competition

Stephanee Smith, Staff Writer January 23, 2015

Each year, HOSA prepares students who plan to compete by having a showcase that allows them to present and receive feedback. This year's showcase was held on Jan. 21. The HOSA competition as well as...

Remembering Evan Johnson

Remembering Evan Johnson

MaryClare Colombo, Staff Writer December 23, 2014

Junior Evan Johnson was known for his contagious laugh amongst his friends and family. Evan was born on Thanksgiving Day on Nov. 27, 1997 and died in his sleep on Dec. 20, 2014. Evan was the baby of his...

Canto will submit the petition to the fishbowl on Friday, Dec. 18. Photo by Nina Dillon.

Senior petitions school to unlock gym doors for student convenience

Nina Dillon, Staff Writer December 14, 2014

In response to recent weather conditions that forced students to walk across campus in high winds and extremely cold temperatures, senior Miko Canto has started a petition asking for the doors that surround...

Students prepare mashed potatoes during their food science class. I think its cool because the students get to used to what theyve learned from biology, chemistry, and physics and apply it to something like cooking, Wang said. Photo by Jameriya Owens.

Changing the recipe: Teachers revamp food science curriculum

Jameriya Owens, Staff Writer December 1, 2014

Among all of the science classes available, food science is one of the most unique, allowing students yet another scientific diverse experience to explore before graduating. In an effort to improve last...

Thanksgiving break extended to nine days

Thanksgiving break extended to nine days

Stephanee Smith, Staff Writer November 20, 2014

There is one day of the year when all scales disappear and all health concerns are nonexistent. One day when people across the country sit at their crowded dinner tables awaiting the moment when they can...

Gender-Sexuality Alliance pushes for more options for transgender students

Gender-Sexuality Alliance pushes for more options for transgender students

MaryClare Colombo, Staff Writer November 17, 2014

As featured on Best of SNO  The Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA) organization addressed the issue of transgender rooming on school overnight trips in a letter to Principal Sarah Watkins in Oct. Last...

Spanish Club celebrates Dia de los Muertos

Spanish Club celebrates Dia de los Muertos

Lydia Sebany, Staff Writer November 7, 2014

In Mexico, the day after Halloween is not just the day to set back the clocks an hour. It is the day Dia de los Muertos, or All Saints' Day, is celebrated, and the day in which people who have passed away...

Posters in the A building feature sayings and puns that correlate with the Teaming Up Against Drugs theme. Photos by Bethany LaMastus.

Student Congress holds annual Red Ribbon Week

Bethany LaMastus, Staff Writer October 26, 2014

The school’s annual Red Ribbon Week will be held during the week of Oct. 27-31, which features a variety of different dress-up days. Monday is Villain vs. Superhero Day, Tuesday is Throwback Day, Wednesday...

Junior Class President Ryan Dusek delivers his speech to his classmates on Sep. 4. Photo by Taylor Norris.

Q&A: Junior Class President Ryan Dusek

Zane Vakser, Staff Writer October 17, 2014

Continued from Issue 2 of the Wildcat Tales Q: How has being JCP affected your outlook on the school? A: It's weird because a lot of students don't like being involved, and now as Junior Class President,...

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