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Perez was able to move in with her boyfriend and her baby for two short months and said she enjoyed her time with both of them.  I loved being with my boyfriend and living with him and my baby, Perez said.

Figuring it out along the way: Teen mom pregnant with second child

Stephanee Smith, Staff Writer April 8, 2015

Every three minutes brought a circuit of agony. Tears fell down her face as she had no option other than to leave her and her baby's life in the hands of a doctor. In the end, each tiresome and frightening...

We stay together because its simulating a real family, junior Annika Crandall said. Theres a ma and pa and then brothers and sisters and we all individually have researched an ancestor who we are walking for. So we read their stories to kind of get a glimpse of what adversity they went through. Photo submitted by Elaine Moon.

Taking on the trek: Teens experience pioneer traditions

Maggie Cross, Staff Writer & Featured Columnist March 18, 2015

Mid-calf skirts and canvas pants were the trend last spring break for a group of Mormon teens. The annual Plano Stake Trek event requires all attendees to dress up like pioneers and pull around carts to...

Flipping the tables: Wildcat alumni become teachers

Flipping the tables: Wildcat alumni become teachers

Stephanee Smith, Staff Writer March 6, 2015

Every year, new faces overwhelm the halls and history repeats itself. Students rush to their classes while getting stuck in B building traffic. Some plan out how they will manage to complete last night’s...

Graphic by Anna Villano.

Babysitting blues: Students discuss working in child care

Gabe LaBounty, Staff Writer March 4, 2015

The word babysitting has become an umbrella term describing several different jobs relating to childcare. As teenagers gain more experience, their babysitting jobs become more and more complex. Yet the...

Words of wisdom: Seniors share favorite classes

Words of wisdom: Seniors share favorite classes

Maggie Cross, Staff Writer & Featured Columnist March 2, 2015

We asked seniors what classes they would recommend for the Class of 2016. Here's a taste of the answers we got: Christina Moen  "I recommend you take Government, Economics, Health, all of those...

Rajesh presents the results of his project at the 2014 International Sustainable World for Environment Engineering and Energy Project Olympiad. My models implement locational fuel treatment to study preventative techniques against wildfires, Rajesh said. Photo submitted by Vishal Rajesh

Feeding the fire: Scientist develops formula to predict wildfire outbreaks

Cameron Drummond, Staff Writer February 27, 2015

As politicians, scientists, and everyday people continue to debate the legitimacy of global warming and the dangers it may pose, junior Vishal Rajesh is using his brainpower to resolve a current consequence...

Junior Madison English reviews the materials she uses to study for the SAT. I didnt realize until I was older how much the SAT can impact which schools you get accepted to, English said. Photo by Emily Perez.

Prepping for perfection: Juniors discuss SAT prep techniques

Emily Perez, Staff Writer February 19, 2015

When it comes to being prepared for the SAT, some students will take hours of prep classes, buy practice books and exercise any chance they have at being ready for the test. Junior Madison English is familiar...

Senior Prithvi Thavanampalli checks the insect chambers for deaths and records his observations. I feel like so far, many of the deaths have been natural, Thavanampalli said. Some of them, that I want to specifically dissect, have turned a really dark brown within one night. Im assuming that has something to do with the blood problems. Photo by MaryClare Colombo.

Chirp for the cure: Senior uses crickets to investigate causes of leukemia

Erienne Terpak, Staff Writer February 13, 2015

Cancer has become an increasingly large field for study in the scientific world. Scientists across the country continue their searches for cures to diseases that cause people to suffer every day. Senior...

Planoettes perform at the Magic Kingdom in January. Photo submitted by Midori Anderson.

What dreams are made of: Spring trips a welcome sight for students

Rose Rana, Staff Writer February 8, 2015

After a semester with fewer planned breaks from school compared to past years, Planoettes and debate students look forward to spring trips with their teams. Junior Zachary Kolodny said that getting...

Meet 2015s Mr. Plano Candidates

Meet 2015’s Mr. Plano Candidates

Erienne Terpak, Staff Writer January 27, 2015

After a school-wide vote, 12 male seniors have been chosen to face off in the annual Mr. Plano competition, which will take place on Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Doyle Dean Performing Arts Center. Tickets will...

Junior Carla Martinez Crocheting away and making another hat to get out awareness for her cause. I dont have a main goal, Martinez said. Getting more awareness that its okay to be any sexuality would be great. Photo submitted by Carla Martinez.

Crocheting for change: Junior sells hats in support of GSA

Lizzy Ritchie, Staff Writer January 20, 2015

Bright colors are popping up all over campus as junior Carla Martinez is crocheting and personalizing hats for sale in support of the Gender Sexuality Alliance. Not only is Martinez making a pretty penny...

Graphic by Anna Villano.

More than Socratic seminars: Seniors create philosophy club

Mari Brown, Staff Writer & Featured Columnist January 15, 2015

Anything from domestic issues to international conflicts are discussions that occur in the Unconditional Student Foundation Socratic Organization. They cover a wide range of topics and dig deep into how...

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