Stuco raises money for charity by painting parking spots
Abbey Cole, Staff writer
October 25, 2017
Stuco sold parking spots to seniors to raise money for Operation Underground Railroad and to promote self expression and school spirit. Senior class president Hana Lone came up with the idea to sell the spots. “Lone sold the spots in the cafeteria during both lunches on the fourth ...
Positivity Club spreads good vibes
Lauren Girgis, Editor-in-chief
October 25, 2017
The Plano Positivity Club (PPC), founded by senior Vinay Mehta, aims to promote kindness and positivity around campus. “I came up with the club because of the number of people who struggled last year with depression and suicide,” Mehta said. “Someone very close to me suffered from ...
Students sport pink to benefit breast cancer
Kelsey Reynolds, Feature Editor
October 25, 2017
Plano Senior’s Pink Out game is dedicated to breast cancer awareness and for over five years they have been spreading awareness with pink pride. From the athletic department wearing pink, to the majority of the student body, Plano has been showing their breast cancer awareness for...
Stuco prepares for Stay Day Oct. 27
Abigail Thomas, Editor-in-chief
October 23, 2017
Stay Day, an event created and organized by Student Council, is an exciting and unique opportunity for students to enjoy a variety of food sold by vendors by the pond on Oct. 27. “Most people you don't even know exist come together for one day, and it's a lot of fun to see peo...
Nine Musicians qualify for elite program in All-Region Jazz band
Regan Munstedt, Opinion editor
October 13, 2017
Jazz All Region, where the best musicians were selected to perform in elite ensembles, took place on Sept. 20 at Plano West High School. “Jazz All Region is obviously a different style and we have an improv solo,” senior jazz band member Anila Krasniqi said. The...
College Night takes over campus
Caitlyn Moudy, Staff writer
October 13, 2017
Around 200 universities set up booths in the cafeteria and gym to show potential students what they have to offer on Sept. 11th. “There are a wide range of colleges here, that some of the students weren’t aware of previously,” Principal Sarah Watkins said. “Each of th...
Study stations installed in A, B buildings
Bella Savarese, Staff writer
October 13, 2017
Wildcats received a gift over the summer,study stations, more commonly known as charging stations, around A and B building. “We had about 3,000 lockers and we probably didn't have 200 of them being used. It was really unused space,so we said how do we better use this,” Assistant pr...
Students begin voting
Abigail Thomas, Editor-in-chief
October 13, 2017
Students 18 years of age have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote by filling out a voter registration card located in sub school, the fishbowl or their government class before Oct. 10 just in time for the Nov. 7 election. “Voting is the most powerful tool you have in affecti...
Band enters drumline contest
Regan Munstedt, Opinion editor
October 13, 2017
The Plano Drumline performed their show “Dooors” at the Plano Drumline Contest on Sept. 23 at Clark Stadium. “Our show is based on an app called Dooors; it’s kind of like a virtual escape room on your phone,” senior Drumline member Sean Kemp said. Drumline...
Hurricane Harvey relief begins at home
Abbey Cole, Staff writer
October 13, 2017
Hurricane Harvey swept through Gulf of Mexico leaving up to 30,000 people seeking refuge in shelters, setting a spark for the students and teachers of Plano to unite under one goal to collect supplies for the city of Houston. “As a resident of Dallas, I was made aware of the i...
Seniors, this is how you checkout
Grace Tsichlis, Staff Writer
May 25, 2017
This year, graduation will take place at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco on June 10 at 2 p.m. To make sure all goes smoothly before then, this is what seniors need to do. Pick up a senior checkout form in subschool between May 26-30. There is a mandatory graduation rehearsal f...
New club empowers women
Briana Lawson, Staff Writer
May 23, 2017
Women Inspiring Strength and Empowerment (W.I.S.E) is a new club where women can talk about body shaming, rape and other subjects that people tend to shy away from. “This club is not a ranting club,” junior Victoria Harris, the creator of the club, said. “We will not talk ba...