Gay-Straight Alliance Club hosts ‘Ally Week’ Sept. 23-27
Maddie Moats, Reporter
September 20, 2019
Group plans to focus on advocacy, service, outreach The Gay-Straight Alliance Club will sponsor "Ally Week" Sept. 23-27, along with an Eagle Time meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 25 in Seth Phillips' room, No. 2040, for anyone interested in learning more about GSA. As the GSA Club sets up for their new ...
Saudi oil attacks temporarily affect gas prices, New Mexico to vote on free college plan
Ryan Stanley, Assistant Editor
September 20, 2019
1. Two Saudi oil facilities were struck by a possible combination of missiles and drones on Saturday. Houthi rebels based in Yemen claimed responsibility for the attack. However, the origin of the weapons remains uncertain, but strong evidence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who called the attack an "act of war," points toward Iran. Why this matters ...
Illness, death linked to e-cigarette use, new policy stops migrants seeking asylum
Ryan Stanley, Assistant Editor
September 13, 2019
1. Vaping-related deaths reached six on Tuesday with symptoms relating to pulmonary illness. More than 450 cases of vaping-related illnesses are currently spread across 33 states. The Trump Administration responded by announcing a ban on the majority of flavored e-cigarette pods. The announcement came just days after the F...
‘Not a drill’
Gianna Ortner-Findlay, Reporter
September 12, 2019
Prosper students experience school's first lockout of year Due to a possible threat, the school went into lockout at 1:56 p.m. today, Sept. 12. The district's police department initiated the lockout due to reported information. According to an email sent to parents, a suspect was taken into custo...
Hope Squad plans National Suicide Prevention Week activities
Ana Arredondo, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2019
Every year, organizations such as the Lifeline and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) raise awareness for suicide prevention through the month of September. National Suicide Prevention Week will take place through Saturday, Sep. 14. The Hope Squad class arranged a series of ...
Hurricane Dorian strikes, new tariffs increase costs
Ryan Stanley, Assistant Editor
September 6, 2019
1. Hurricane Dorian swept across The Bahamas for almost two days and left catastrophic destruction in its wake. As of now, the death toll stands at 30, but is expected to rise. The storm stalled over The Bahamas as a Category 5 hurricane with wind speeds of 185 mph, which decimated approximately 13,0...
New year brings dress code changes, tardy kiosks
Kylie York, Reporter
September 6, 2019
With a new school year ahead of us, the school implemented new changes: tardy kiosk and dress code. Tardy kiosks are stations throughout the school where students report when late. Once the second bell rings, teachers are required to close their doors and students must report to the closest Tardy kio...
Students, staff to celebrate military at USA pep rally
Isabella Abraham, Feature/Copy Editor
September 5, 2019
To honor first-responders, veterans and current military personnel, students and staff will recognize their service at the USA pep rally Friday, Sept. 5, beginning at 3 p.m. This activity marks the last start-of-the-year pep rally as a single high school district. As many as 30 servicemen and women...
Hope Squad program starts up at Prosper, plans to change lives
Gabriella Winans, Reporter
September 5, 2019
After thousands of lives were lost to suicide in his state, high school principal Dr. Gregory A. Hudnall started the Hope Squad program in Provo, Utah. Now, the program has spread to cities and schools across the country - including Prosper. On Monday, Aug. 19, the Prosper Hope Squad organization hel...
World leaders meet at G7, pharmacuetical company fined
Ryan Stanley, Assistant Editor
August 30, 2019
1. Johnson & Johnson was fined $572 million in a landmark trial on Monday for what attorneys for the state of Oklahoma called false marketing of their opioid products. While it wasn't a large blow to the company's finances, considering they racked in $81.6 billion in profits last year, the decis...
District releases Friday-night schedule, regulation guide for home-opener
Ana Arredondo, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2019
The varsity football players will be ready to kick-off their second season in 6A in the new Children's Health Stadium at 7 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 30, against Rowlett. Athletic Director Valerie Little has announced a packed night of district activities planned prior to the game. Food trucks open at...
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