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Battle of the playlists: Brinda’s playlist

January 6, 2020

What better thing to ask for Christmas than the vocal stylings of P!nk, Britney Spears and Lady Gaga in your ear as you CRUSH your New Year’s resolution? These ladies have got your back, coming to you...

Sophomore Waleed Abdulla reads passages of the Qur’an before prayer.

Muslim students share unique aspects of religion

Ridwan Oyebamiji, Features Section Editor November 12, 2019

When the word ‘prayer’ is mentioned, many people think of raising your hands together while you pray for what you want. However, Muslims’ five daily prayers are quite different from other religions'...

Senior Alina Dunder works with a teammate to decorate her coach's room for his birthday.

Alina Dunder

Brinda Ambal and Drew Boone November 5, 2019

Staying true to her values, senior Alina Dunder has never let the impacts of social media influence her lifestyle. Instead of looking to others for cues, Dunder chose to look within herself when she...

Junior Anna Butler listens to music as she works on a piece in her AP studio art class.

Anna Butler

Brinda Ambal and Drew Boone November 5, 2019

Junior Anna Butler believes it is in her best interest to abstain from social media for now. In middle school, Butler participated in various platforms of social media. However, her transition to high...

Freshman Ashlynn Gillespie reads about algebra outside of her class.

Ashlynn Gillespie

Brinda Ambal and Drew Boone November 5, 2019

Despite her parents restricting her social media to keep her safe, freshman Ashlynn Gillespie feels she should have the opportunity to participate. Social media restrictions are not the only limitations...

Sophomore Trisha Manna works on her notes for AP Computer Science.

Trisha Manna

November 5, 2019

Not allowed on social media, at first by her parents, sophomore Trisha Manna recently downloaded Snapchat when her field hockey teammates managed to convince her it would be a good idea. While Manna...

Sophomore Martin Franscius checks a schedule to see what he is doing in class that day.

Martin Franciscus

Drew Boone and Brinda Ambal November 5, 2019

His parents believe that social media is harmful and can lead to impulse decisions one might later regret, however sophomore Martin Franciscus disagrees. While Franciscus does see his parents’ side...

Freshman Ibrahim Kuziez works to organize materials in engineering class.

Ibrahim Kuziez

Brinda Ambal and Drew Boone November 5, 2019

Even though his parents are fairly active on social media, freshman Ibrahim Kuziez has yet to see the benefits of using social media outweigh the consequences. Kuziez instead places higher importance...