Robotics and Soccer: how two students qualified for the world championship
Jacob Stanton, Staff Writer
November 18, 2019
Hearts pounding, seniors Jason Yang and Ben Goff step up to compete during the National Robotics Competition in California. However, this was not just any robotics competition–it was a sports competition. Each team built their own team of robots that were specifically programmed to play soccer. ...
Alina Dunder
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 was younger. “It affects a lot of people in different ways,” Dunder said. “I never wanted ...
Anna Butler
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 school was discouraging. The content people posted entertained certain faux personas of themselves....
Ashlynn Gillespie
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 Gillespie faces; her phone also shuts down at 9 p.m. nightly. “My parents are very protectiv...
Ibrahim Kuziez
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 on real-life conversations. “I think it's a waste of time. Talking with actual people face-to-face and social...
Longhorns hoping to trample Colts at annual Mayor’s Cup game
Madi Foppe, Ava Kayser, and Megan Hoenecke
October 17, 2019
Once a mere placeholder on the varsity football schedule, the annual Mayor’s Cup game against Parkway Central has evolved into a highly-contentious affair between the two crosstown rivals. Fresh off a historic victory last year, the Longhorns look to defend their home turf–and possession of the Cu...
Senior Alexis Nadreau lands herself a pilot license
Jacob Stanton, Staff Writer
October 14, 2019
Flying at 1,000 feet, peering down at the city of St. Louis, senior Alexis Nadreau does what she has been learning since she was 7 years old: flies an aircraft. “Flying is one of the things I am really passionate about. I flew a lot when I was a kid, and I developed an interest over time,” Nadr...
Meet Madi: Senior and Make-A-Wish ambassador
Zoe DeYoung, Staff Writer
October 7, 2019
Whether it be chance or fate, the Longhorn Council decided all funds this year will be supporting the Make a Wish Foundation and the wish of someone who will start walking the halls alongside us for the first time today. “We knew that in order to keep it local, it would be really cool to find a...
New vending machines spark controversy
Kathryn McAuliffe, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief Intern
October 7, 2019
With school back in session, students are in search of snacks. The familiar vending machines are now replaced with sleek machines stocked with Pepsi products, including Mountain Dew Kickstart. This change occurred over the summer when Parkway–as required on a regular basis–requested beverage ven...
Students speak up about the cost of senior year
Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
September 30, 2019
Public education is free, right? Not exactly. The local taxpayer provides the funding for the education itself, but there is a litany of items and events, especially for seniors, that cost money–and lots of it. These dollar-guzzling opportunities range from senior traditions like Mr. Longhorn to the colleg...
