Turn It Off
Kat Carlow, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
With cell phones and other media devices becoming more accessible to younger audiences, numerous debates have sparked on what kind of effect these devices have on the youth. More specifically, what the effects of longer screen times are compared to shorter ones. According to the Pew Research Center, 45% ...
Student Council Thanksgiving Meals
Kat Carlow, Staff Writer
October 28, 2019
Student Council will be hosting multiple events to provide low-income students with Thanksgiving meals. From November 4-22, a food drive will be set up to take specified donations. On the 25th and 26th, Stuco members will cook and prepare meals to be given to students and their families on Thanksgiv...
UIL Area Competition
Brayden Hogue, Graphic Designer
October 25, 2019
On Oct. 26 the band is set to compete at Area UIL Marching Contest. This will be the first time that the band has chosen to advance past regional marching under the direction of band director Thomas Mensch. “If our motto is to ‘make our best better’ then the only way we can do that is by e...
Periods or Blocks?
Alivia Caples, Staff Writer
October 24, 2019
From the moment I was labeled a new student at Whitehouse, I was introduced to the faculty here. Almost immediately, I was bombarded with information about the school; what it offered, how focused it was on teenagers’ needs, and first period starting later in the morning. At a glance, it seemed amazing ...
You Can’t Run From Yourself
Imahn McAlister, Staff Writer
October 24, 2019
The producers of Gemini Man were smart in casting Will Smith as the lead male role in the movie. With his name on the project fans from all over were waiting in anticipation to watch Will Smith’s newest project, especially after his success in Aladdin. I have to admit, I just went to watch the movie b...
Insatiable, Instantly Amazing
McKenzie Gray, Staff Writer
October 22, 2019
Amidst controversies of fat-shaming and homophobia, Netflix’s original series Insatiable was renewed for a second season, and I am quickly excited by the thought of binging the new season in the comfort of my home surrounded by snacks and warm blankets. If you have not been able to watch the series, bew...
What’s In Your Purse?
McKenzie Gray, Staff Writer
October 2, 2019
After being inspired by Refinery29’s: What’s In My Purse series featuring the glamorous celebrities of Hollywood, we asked the school’s own personal celebrities: teachers. Two selected teachers document essentials they keep in their teacher-approved bags for any ungraded paper or a healthy, nutritious lunch....
Empower Club
Kat Carlow, Staff Writer
September 30, 2019
After Junior Angela Owa’s first year in public school, she realized the difference of student diversity compared to private school. Owa decided to take advantage of these assortments of ideas and proposed Empower club, a new club that gives students a voice to express their opinions about certain id...
NHS Hosts Blood Drive
Dana Ramirez, Editor-In-Chief
September 29, 2019
The National Honor Society (NHS) will be hosting their first of four blood drives with Carter Bloodcare tomorrow from 8 am to 4 pm at the auxiliary gym. “We have an overwhelming amount of students that are really excited for the blood drive,” NHS sponsor Daphne Bolay said. “Normally it take...
Carter De Los Santos, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
Students have always known that at some point in their life they are going to need a job. Here is a list of part-time jobs for high school students. Bath &...
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