Senior Alyssa Matesic is co-editor-in-chief and featured columnist of the Wildcat Tales. Though writing is her ultimate passion, she is also a mediocre pianist and amateur photographer. When not engrossed in work behind her computer desk, she is often researching the Titanic, consuming whole boxes of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese or reading the works of [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Varsity baseball team prepares for playoffs
The baseball team will play its first playoff game against Keller on May 3 as district champions. After securing their final win against Plano West on April 27, their 19-6-3 record has proven best in District 8-5A. The upcoming game will be a series of three; therefore, the team that wins two games will advance [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Juniors going to prom: How they feel about attending the seniors’ dance
“This year, it’s new to me, so I don’t know what it all is,” junior Lauren Gilmore said. “Next year, I’ll know what I’m doing more. It’ll probably be more put together.” “I’m worried that I won’t be included in what’s going on, that I won’t be taken seriously,” junior Olivia Nunley said. [...]
Read the rest of this entry »“Titanic” in 3D review
The re-release of the iconic 1997 film “Titanic” literally and figuratively adds a new dimension to the story. Just in time for the 100-year anniversary of the April 15 tragedy, theaters across the nation have again embraced the timeless romance of Jack and Rose – this time in 3D. Thankfully, there’s no trace of [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Alyssa Matesic – Staff Writer, Print Columnist
Writing has been a stronghold for Alyssa since fourth grade. Though also a mediocre pianist, alto, and amateur photographer, the art of language has been her long-time fascination. Her more unconventional hobbies, however, may be of stronger description: browsing antique stores for old photographs, obsessively consuming Italian food, reading Edgar Allan Poe and researching the [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Criminals and consciences
I felt like an insect. For two hours I had been driving into black when suddenly my headlights were washed out by an overwhelming light. I approached the illumination with a captivation I had been long deprived of on the road thus far. I brainstormed the possibilities of the source – a stadium, perhaps, [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Cone-tastic: The highs and lows of Matt Cone’s Plano-centered life
Room A207 is filled with patriotic paraphernalia. Two flags hang side-by-side on the left wall, a collage covers the front podium, and any visible white space is covered by posters or artwork. The white board holds a bulleted list of historical events of the date titled “Today doesn’t suck because…” in charismatic, all-caps handwriting. [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Homecoming Queen Nominee: Titianna Wonzer
Q: How did you feel when you found out you were a nominee for Homecoming Queen? A: I was really, really happy because it was basically a repeat from last year. The only thing was I didn’t get to be queen last year, so now I’m a senior, and hopefully I win Queen. I was [...]
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