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Third Annual Issues Issue
Lucy Gomez and Jeneta Nwosu | May 5, 2022
Review: Bridgerton Season Two Whimsical, Entertaining
August Lazzaro, Reporter | May 5, 2022
New Task Force Hopes To Address Teacher Vacancies
Ellie Levy, Reporter | May 5, 2022
U.S. Sanctions On Russian Oil Increase Gas Prices
Mila Segal, Reporter | April 21, 2022
Review: Scottie Joe’s Brews Up Delicious Beverages
Alex Justine, Reporter | April 20, 2022

News

For an assembly on the dangers of substance abuse, Chris Herren talks to the student body. Herren wanted to teach students that they didn’t need drugs to get through everyday life and to learn from his struggle with substance abuse. “In hindsight, it was a coping mechanism for multiple things going on in my life that I never really wanted to look at and never really knew how to look at,” Herren said.

Chris Herren Addresses Drug Culture At Schoolwide Assembly

Alex Justine, Reporter • May 5, 2022

Former basketball player Chris Herren spoke to students about his struggle with substance abuse and making healthy choices on March 31 during...

During lunch, Freshmen Sasha Ephanov and Elise Pankratz work on school work. The students are among the student population represented by the new rankings released. I believe the reason HPHS is ranked so high is the competitive nature oh Highland Park itself. As a community, we strive to be the best at everything we do for better or worse, Pankratz said.

High School Jumps in National Rankings

April 28, 2022

During a session titled Cyber Attack Simulation, Chief Revenue Officer for cybersecurity company Cymulate Brian Stone explains a chart to students. Stones presentation covered the history and potential future of cyber attacks as well as what his company does to prevent them. “I felt like his presentation was extremely intriguing, and I now look at cyber crime in a different way,” freshman Keira Airey-Bufford said.

Science, Technology Festival Relaunches After Cancellation

April 21, 2022

Features

The Paluxy River where the dinosaur tracks were found. The tracks, which had previously been covered by rainfall, were exposed by a recent drought.

Texas Drought Reveals Dinosaur Tracks

Ellie Levy, Reporter • September 19, 2022

During the Cretaceous period, the Earth was a warm, swampy, two-continent planet dotted by shallow inland seas and dominated by dinosaurs. Among...

After lunch senior Kate Hatch shows security guard Carolyn James her school ID. This is Hatchs first year where she is allowed to go off-campus for lunch. I love having more freedom this year, and appreciate being kept safe by the security guards, she said.

Students Disagree With New Security Policies

September 15, 2022

Third Annual Issues Issue

May 5, 2022

Opinions

In the hallway sophomore Brooks Simmons holds up a photo of Andrew Tate. Tate has a largely male audience, many of whom are teens. I dont agree with his negative comments about women, but I like how he empowers men, Simmons said.

Opinion: Andrew Tate Is Damaging A Generation

Ellie Cooper , Staffer • September 19, 2022

Andrew Tate is an internet personality, known for his rants of how women should be submissive and subservient to men. His claim to fame started when he became a kickboxer,...

The illustration displays a person of color with swatches of makeup that do not match their skin tone. This is a common experience for people of color.

Opinion: Makeup Industry Must Root Out Racism

May 25, 2022

With a flag representing the transgender community in hand, a girl runs playfully. The actions taken by the Texas government will have disastrous effects on the quality of life of transgender minors.

Opinion: Gov. Abbott’s Directive Irreversibly Harms Transgender Minors

May 5, 2022

Sports

During water polo practice freshman Slova Walker, freshman Cainan Cohen, junior Max Nguyen, freshman Suleman Aziz, freshman Jacob Duong, freshman Zach Slaughter, junior GB Stalnaker, senior Luka Zivaljevic, sophomore Jake Melley and senior Roman Duong scrimage. Stalmaker only started playing water polo two months ago, but has been competitively swimming since he was seven-years-old. I love the team - the guys are always helpful, motivated and very dedicated, Stalnaker said. I know the second I get in the water for the game those guys have my back.

Water Polo Splashes Into First Year

Elle Polychronis, Copy Editor • September 15, 2022

Senior Luka Zivaljevic started playing water polo in fourth grade over the summer in Kotr, Montenegro because of his dad. “I hated it at...

At the varsity football game against Lake Highland, starting quarterback Brennan Storer runs the ball down the field. In addition to winning, the team also honored alum Matthew Stafford by retiring his number, which Storer also wears. It was a great win and really important for our season, but it was also a historic night, Storer said. Im grateful they allowed me to be the last player to wear the number 7.

Varsity Football Triumphs Over Lake Highlands

September 15, 2022

Varsity Football Dominates Marcus In 38-24 Win

September 7, 2022

Scotlights

Passionate about promoting speaking Spanish, junior Alexis Scott uses her role as president of the Amigos club to get students excited about the language. Scott also actively volunteers with several different nonprofits that encourage inclusivity.

Junior Spreads Appreciation For Spanish

Will Gaffey, Reporter • December 6, 2021

Initially, junior Alexis Scott joined a slew of clubs to follow her friends. She is the president of the Amigos club, and she is a member...

In anticipation for Inclusive Schools Week, senior Alekza Morris poses for the camera. She believes creating an inclusive environment is important for students development.

Senior Spreads Awareness For Life Outside "The Bubble"

December 6, 2021

As the president of Lend-a-hand, as well as the social action and economic development club, senior Isabella Acosta is committed to helping underserved communities in the Dallas area. She has also been involved in on-campus activities such as National Honor Society and Lads and Lassies.

Senior Lends A Hand

December 6, 2021

Entertainment and Lifestyle

The first season of Selling the OC was released on August 24. Netflix has yet to reveal whether or not the series will be renewed for a second season.

Review: "Selling the OC" Fails To Live Up To Expectations

Mila Segal, Reporter • September 15, 2022

The Oppenheim Group, a Los Angeles-based real estate brokerage, released a new Netflix show, “Selling the OC,” on Aug. 24. The Brokerage originally...