A Teacher’s Guide to TikTok Tuesday

Ashlynn Patterson, Staff Writer

September 19, 2019

With so many new trends buzzing around the school, teachers are clueless when it comes to more specific spirit days. On Tuesday, students and teachers are encouraged to dress as their favorite TikTok stereotype in celebration of Homecoming week. Fortunately for the teachers, (and students, if needed) the P...

Senior Direct Preview

McKenzie Gray, Staff Writer

September 18, 2019

High School Fashion Week

Kat Carlow, Staff Writer

September 16, 2019

Review: 47 Meters Down: Uncaged

Imahn McAlister, Staff Writer

September 10, 2019

Despite the lack of success of 47 Meters Down, its sequel 47 Meters Down: Uncaged has surpassed my expectations. The movie takes place in an underwater Mayan city. A great white shark that has been trapped there for years learns to adapt without light. When a new cave entrance has been discovered...

You Say, They Say

McKenzie Gray, Staff Writer

August 30, 2019

Don’t judge a book by its cover. It is a common phrase used in our everyday lives to keep ourselves from categorizing each other into boxes, and it's even used more in the place where judging seems to be at an all-time high: high school, ironically. Judging often leads to stereotypes, an exaggerated i...

Upcoming Movies

Imahn McAlister, Staff Writer

August 29, 2019

It: Chapter Two We all remember It. The way the hair on our arms would rise in anticipation, blood rushing through our veins, hearts beating so loudly we hear it in our ears. That fear that creeps up behind you and gets you when you least expect it. On November 18th, 1990 the world became a darker...

3 Affordable Things To Do In Tyler

Imahn McAlister and Caity Gorbett

March 6, 2019

Applebee’s Apps Imahn’s POV: I usually can't finish a full meal by myself, so that's why the two appetizers for ten dollars was perfect for me. I ordered the wonton chicken taco and the chips and salsa. The chips and salsa were a let down though, as the chips were way too greasy and the salsa was...

Guys Can’t Beathe

Imahn McAlister, Staff Writer

March 4, 2019

Helicopter parents: parents who hover over their children. Every kid has heard of the helicopter parents. Some of us pray that our parents don’t become them, others have to live with them. While our parents are amazing people who love their children, there is such a thing as too controlling, as...

Miss Bala

Imahn McAlister, Staff writer

March 1, 2019

When drawn into the dangerous world of crime, you have to draw on your inner strength. 'Miss Bala' is a thriller film directed by Catherine Hardwicke based on the 2011 Mexican film of the same name. 'Miss Bala' follows a woman named Gloria Myer (Gina Rodriguez) who visits her friend Suzu (Cristina Rodlo)...

How to make your own YouTube Channel

Imahn McAlister, Staff Writer

January 31, 2019

YouTube.We all know it. We use youtube to watch funny videos, vines, short stories, and so much more. You’re sitting on your bed, watching videos on your computer and you see a video of a group doing a funny challenge video. You think: I can do that. Then why don’t you? It’s easy!   Step 1: Have an Idea You...

Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse Review

Elizabeth Freeman, Editor-In-Chief

January 16, 2019

This modern world has made the seemingly impossible, possible- in terms of movie production). Viewers are used to cartoons, but “Spider-man” takes it to a whole other level. It comes to no surprise, to movie lovers, that even older live action movies don’t have the realistic stunts and graphic...

Mortal Engines

Carter De Los Santos, staff writer

December 18, 2018

A thousand years ago, civilization was almost destroyed by a catastrophic event with London being one of the last few standing cites for humanity. Now, London is a giant predator city on wheels, destroying everything in its path. It’s Hester Shaw’s responsibility to stop London in its tracks along...