GPA scale set to do more harm than good
Trisha Dasgupta, Guest Contributor
February 21, 2019
Frisco ISD has stated that they will implement a new GPA scale to begin with the class of 2023, changing Pre-AP courses from weighing 6.0 to 5.5, and placing International Baccalaureate or IB courses at 6.0. The new policy is supposed to encourage students to take courses based on personal interes...
Keeping Up with Kanika: the beauty of unexpected friendships
Kanika Kappalayil, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2019
Filed under Columns, Opinion, Story Carousel
When I was an underclassmen, I remember hearing from a senior at the time that they walked into freshman year and high school with one group of friends and out of high school with another. While I’ve thankfully been able to cultivate my existing friendships and expand outward as well, the concept be...
I am…
Madeline Aronson, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2019
Filed under Columns, Opinion, Story Carousel
June 25, 1978, openly gay artist and activist Gilbert Baker hoisted the first ever rainbow flag at San Francisco Pride. 30 volunteers hand stitched and dyed the fabric, and created a symbol that represents the same ideas now as it did 40 years ago: equality, love, and individuality. Today, many people around the world, including...
Say it Louder: must like children
Emma Crampton, Opinion Editor
February 19, 2019
There is an unfortunate common theme among school administrators, particularly those of younger children, and it is that they seem to dislike children. Not all of course, but far too many. My mother works at a middle school and the stories she comes home with are heartbreaking. I will never understand, if you...
All Voices Matter: noting a lack of simplified textbooks
Aviance Pritchett, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2019
Filed under Columns, Opinion, Story Carousel
One of the things that we’ve been taught throughout middle school and high school is the importance of studying and taking notes. We use flashcards, annotate, write on sticky notes, or practice with our classmates, and in the end we should have memorized most, if not all, of the material that we wi...
Real Talk: Valentine’s Day
Jennifer Hernandez, WTV Staff Reporter
February 14, 2019
Filed under Opinion, Real Talk
On this week's edition of Real Talk, WTV's Jennifer Hernandez hits the halls to ask students about Valentine's Day.
Valentine’s Day isn’t for everyrone
Ashika Deshpande, Guest Contributor
February 14, 2019
Filed under Opinion
Everywhere you go, there something to remind people that it’s Valentine’s Day but, to a 14 or 15 year old who isn’t allowed to date, what does this holiday really mean? A major reason why one doesn’t date is because of the obstacle known as parents. This could be for a variety of reasons....
A taste of Europe
Sydney Glover, Guest Contributor
February 13, 2019
Filed under Columns, Opinion, Story Carousel
Going to restaurants is a fun way to try new food and explore all the options laid out on the menu in front of you. However it isn’t always the same for me and many others around the world. Since a young age I’ve had food allergies. I grew out of a few, but I’m still allergic to milk and hav...
State Legislature must search for school funding solutions
February 12, 2019
Filed under Editorial, Opinion, Story Carousel
School funding is one of the top issues facing state lawmakers in the 2019 session of the Texas Legislature. The state spent 6 percent less in 2017 on schools than it had a decade earlier, while Texas’ student population has rapidly increased and disparities in performance among districts grow. Governor Gre...
Keeping up with Kanika: appreciate friends on Valentine’s Day
Kanika Kappalayil, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2019
Filed under Columns, Opinion, Story Carousel
Galentine’s Day. Popularized by Leslie Knope, the nation’s most beloved Deputy Director from arguably one of the best TV shows to be made (Parks And Recreation), Feb. 13 has gone from just any ordinary day preceding Valentine’s Day to a day of celebrating female solidarity, and I’m here for it. Th...
Say it louder: toning down prom expectations
Emma Crampton, Opinion Editor
February 11, 2019
With prom approaching on April 13, everybody is already discussing and planning. Prom is open to anyone with an upperclassman date, but the main intended audience is seniors so they can have one last big celebration before graduating. I dreamed about prom for a good portion of my childhood. What my...
Real Talk: teens and jobs
Jennifer Hernandez, WTV Staff Reporter
February 8, 2019
Filed under Opinion, Real Talk
On this week's edition of Real Talk, WTV's Jennifer Hernandez hits the halls to ask students about their jobs.
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