The Precedent

Schools Struggle with Differences

Kaitlyn VanKlompenberg, Staff Writer March 3, 2015

The creeping fear of failing a class is always on the shoulders of students. People know that unpleasant feeling of getting a F on a test and thinking that their whole high school career is over. While...

Real Goal of Students: making the grade

Kacee Perry, Staff Reporter March 3, 2015

Under the harboring stress that each student faces, it all seems worth it once they receive their report card with a string of A’s and B’s. Yet, now that those students gained their desired grade,...

Phobias around campus

Michelle Bolden, Staff Reporter March 2, 2015

Everyone is scared of something, something that makes their heart race and palms sweat. For many people, that something is creepy crawlies (Entomophobia), clowns (Coulrophobia), or heights (acrophobia)....

Fire drills and lock downs need planning

Fire drills and lock downs need planning

Dayna Miller, Opinion's Editor February 10, 2015

When fire alarms ring there are two kinds of people: those who rejoice, thankful for a few minutes of break, and those who moan “Not this again! We just had a fire drill last month!” I  sympathize...

The good, the bad, and the ugly of divisions

Emma Fernandez, Sports Editor February 10, 2015

In preparation of the 2015-2016 school year, the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) released the official list of what schools are in what sports divisions. Big moves in football include Queen Creek...

Half days just waste of time

Sarah Chapple, News Editor February 10, 2015

Senior year is anticipated by nearly everyone. If not due to senioritis and excitement for college then for landmarks to the high school experience, excitement, finality, growing up, but also missed opportunities...

The new cookies placed in schools by Smart Snack

New snacks belong in the trash

Mia Irvin, Staff Reporter February 6, 2015

On Jan. 9 the cafeteria introduced a new item on their menu at the “Sweets and Things” counter that left students with a disappointed pallet and starving stomach. The cafeteria elected to burn the...

Dress to Impress: Coachella Style

Dress to Impress: Coachella Style

Kacee Perry, Staff Reporter February 6, 2015

Under the umbrella of today’s fashion trends, coachella style suits the typical bohemian-chic appearance, with trendy looks that can help in making the upcoming dance more memorable, along with the excitement...

Student Mia Irving is not so sure about these new healthy cookies that the cafeteria serves but Michelle Bolden LOVES them!

Point counterpoint: pro healthy cookies

Michelle Bolden, Staff Reporter February 5, 2015

Recently, there has been a lot of buzz about the new and improved multi-grain cookies that the cafeteria serves. The Smart Snacks in Schools guidelines were recently enacted and have required that the...

Yates Hates: Absence Consequences

Erik Yates, Web Editor February 5, 2015

Thursday morning: the student previously absent, due to a rather unpleasant ailment, returns to the campus grounds, only to be greeted by mounds of notes and makeup work. Everything on the notes and homework...

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