The Student Voice of Prosper High School

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The Student Voice of Prosper High School

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The Student Voice of Prosper High School

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Kalyani Rao

Kalyani Rao, Assistant Opinion Editor

Kalyani Rao is a junior, and this is her second year as a staff member on Eagle Nation Online! She is excited to work as hard as possible to bring great content to the readers of Eagle Nation Online. Some of Kalyani's favorite things are traveling, cats, bubble tea, and reading. Her favorite place in the world is Auckland, New Zealand.

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From left to right, rose quartz, citrine, lapis lazuli, tigers eye, amethyst and a second rose quartz stone are pictured on junior Kalyani Raos windowsill. All of them were purchased from local crystal shops. I really like having crystals in my room, Rao said. Seeing the sunlight shine through all the tiny facets and imperfections on the stones is just gorgeous. No crystal is exactly the same as another one, and I find that so beautiful.

[Photo] Opinion: Crystal craze – America’s new interest in metaphysical realm

September 15, 2021

Podcast: LGBT Women Through History: Episode 1

September 1, 2021
As the sun sets on Palacio de Cibeles, junior Kalyani Rao celebrates the end of the yearly Pride parade in Madrid, also known as Orgullo Gay. This summer, she spent one month in Madrid after winning of a scholarship from a study abroad program. I really loved visiting a European city for the first time, Rao said. The old architecture, the food and the Spanish language all came together to form a wonderful first impression of Madrid, and I cant wait to go back.

[Photo] Newspaper staff shares summer photos

August 11, 2021
According to their website, the CVS MinuteClinic® offers services to support mental well-being. These include counseling for life adjustments, depression, stress, anxiety, etc. As of now, these services are only available in Texas, New York and Pennsylvania. “A public health crisis like this has only exposed people’s traumas and anxieties and therapists are needed now more than ever, licensed counselor Stephanie Waitt said. We are validating a lot of people’s struggles right now and giving people permission to be a little messy.”

CVS to offer mental health therapy services in-store

May 17, 2021
This week, Earth Day takes place, as Prosper mother Tracey George waters her plants in her garden. Georges goal is to create a sustainable garden of native plants, with the ultimate aim of helping local wildlife thrive. My mom is always outside gardening or thinking about what she can add to the garden to attract bees, Georges daughter and sophomore Kalyani Rao said. I really think this is what Earth Day should be about- bringing people together who want to care for the planet and create a conscious safe space for our environments animals.

Column: Communities come together, take action to celebrate Earth Day

April 20, 2021
Voice phishing, one of the most common crimes on the internet, allows criminals to hide behind the mask of an anonymous number. According to the University of Michigans safe computing site, Vishing (voice phishing) utilizes fraudulent phone calls to trick people into giving money or revealing personal information. Malicious actors can ‘spoof’ or mask their real number with a number that is not theirs, Chief Technology Officer Fernando De Velasco said. They will frequently choose to spoof their number with a phone number that is local.

Voice phishing increases; spam callers target district faculty, students

March 29, 2021
Illuminated against the night sky, the St. Louis Cathedral stands proudly in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans. Its known for being the oldest cathedral in the United States. The jewel of the South, New Orleans is known for its live music, great food, and ghostly places to visit, reporter Kalyani Rao said. Its a great destination for those in the South who want to experience a mix of a European and American town all in the United States, with Spanish architecture and original buildings carefully preserved.

Review: Check out top 5 inclusive foodie spots in New Orleans

March 19, 2021
Counselors schedule student course-selection meetings

Counselors schedule student course-selection meetings

March 2, 2021
Two members of Eagle Nation Online, editor-in-chief Grace Williamson and journalist Maddie Moats, talk to each other while wearing masks. Students are used to wearing required face coverings, especially since students are already halfway through the second semester of the 2020-2021 school year. When Ive been wearing a mask for a while I dont even notice it, sophomore Maggie Lair said. Going out with them in public feels like the norm now.

Column: Masks save others, prevent spread of pandemic

February 26, 2021
A screenshot shows the webpage of Prime Psychiatrys new feature, Telepsychiatry. Telepsychiatry is a form of telehealth that allows psychiatrists to video call with patients. Prosper ISD has partnered with Childrens Health to bring telehealth to district students. Telehealth has made it more convenient for me to see my doctor, freshman Sundari Jackson said. My mom works long hours so finding an appointment time was difficult in the past. Now I can go to an appointment on my computer while my mom is at work.

Telehealth: COVID-19 moves medical care to digital platform

January 21, 2021
Against a bright blue sky, the new 7-Eleven on West Frontier Pkwy is being built. The construction is just one of the ongoing projects seen all around Prosper. Gas stations are very convenient when youre in the middle of nowhere, sophomore Gianna Galante said. We need more of them in certain places because its kind of inconvenient not to have any.

Column: Gas station opening increases health risks for Prosper residents

December 18, 2020
In the compiled photos above, a store called The British Emporium is pictured. As well, theres a picture of the writer, Kalyani Rao, mixing the ingredients for a cake. Next to her is the final result. The reason I had come to the British Emporium was to look for a Yule chocolate log cake, consisting of a rolled sponge with a cream filling and ganache frosting, Rao said. My penpal who lives in London recommended it as her favorite dessert in the winter, and I set my heart on trying it for myself.

Column: When baking goes wrong, keep trying

December 10, 2020
Organizing the cart in the clinic, Shanelle Stewart demonstrates just one of her tasks as the high school nurse. Because of the uniqueness of this year with the coronavirus, Stewart has had to constantly check for changing policies of how to manage COVID-19 cases at the highschool. “As of this week, CDC changed their guidelines for close contact exposure,” Ms. Stewart said. “It used to be a 14 day restriction, but now the CDC is saying the incubation period is shorter than before, so you’ll see it between 7-10 days, and so the 7-10 day restriction should be in place here in a few days.”

Analysis: Schools, stores, medics adapt to evolving COVID-19 measures

December 7, 2020
In the collage above, female students of color are pictured, friends of columnist Kalyani, with her in the bottom right. I made this collage to show who is being immediately impacted by Kamala Harriss election, Kalyani said. She represents the very real progress being made for women of color in the United States.

Column: Kamala Harris overcomes hurdles for women of color

November 13, 2020
Sweet trinkets and figurines are presented neatly on this sellers table. Sunlight reflects off of the glass mirror that some of the items are placed on. I think the classic vintage style of the figurings is so adorable, Kalyani Rao said. I wanted to capture the sereneness of the young boy.

Texans flock to Canton Flea Market, biggest market in nation

November 9, 2020
In the image above, ghosts linger behind a red backyard fence. Ghost hunters are so cool, Kalyani Rao said. Even just in the short time I spent with JJ Jensen, I could tell she worked so hard to do she loves, which is hunting ghosts.

[Video] Backyard Ghosts podcast explores the paranormal

October 29, 2020
In the sketched drawing above, Scott and Ramona, the two main characters of Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World, lean against the wall at a party during the memorable scene where Scott talks to Ramona for the first time, and rambles about the origins of PacMan. Ramona is such a powerful character, Kalyani Rao said. Not only is she gorgeous, she leaves you wanting to learn more about her. Thats the coolest part — Ramona is full of secrets. (Drawing provided by Max Hoffschwelle)

Review: ‘Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World’ celebrates 10 years since release

October 15, 2020
Above, Pre-AP and AP Spanish teacher Francisco Salas points to the requirements for what students in Pre-AP Spanish 3 are learning on that day. Mr. Salas holds a Masters of Arts in Spanish Linguistics and Literature, as well as a BBA in Accounting and a BA in Spanish. I love how every day in Spanish 3 we learn something new. Kalyani Rao said. Señor Salas explains grammar concepts in ways that are easy to grasp for us. Every class unit we get closer to becoming fluent.

Editorial: Learning 2nd language vital to teenage development

October 2, 2020
As part of his regular duties, Chief of police Chad Vessels visits Prosper High. Vessels has been a part of PISD since 2012. “it is our plan and belief that a K-12 student in PISD would have 500 positive interactions with an officer, Vessels said. Until I retire, my focus will always be to help those in need, and to always spread a positive message about law enforcement.

Q & A: Police Chief Chad Vessels provides insider view of PISD department

September 18, 2020
The two butterfly species are pictured in this graphic with an abstract background. I love this graphic because it uses cooler colors to show the docile nature of the butterflies. Kalyani Rao said. Julia Chung really did a great job portraying the beauty of the butterflies in their natural habitat. Graphic used with permission from creator Julia Chung.

Column: Butterfly species face extinction from climate change

September 14, 2020
In the quiet of the evening, Tracey George tends to her fruit trees. Quarantine opened up time for moms who, like George, typically have less time for personal hobbies, including gardening. It’s something that makes me happy, and I get a lot of enjoyment out of it, George said. Gardening is something that takes time. If you plant a fruit tree, it takes three to eight years before it even produces fruit, so you have to be patient and watch it progress over time.”

Outdoor Passions: Mother opens up about gardening hobby

August 3, 2020
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