The School Newspaper of Plano West High School
  • Olympic Dreams Achieved

    Olympic Dreams Achieved

    Leah Martineau, Senior Editor

    September 29, 2016

    Olympians start out as normal athletes, but continue their careers with a special drive that sets them apart. This drive is rare and the families that see it in their athletes will give everything they can to help them reach their full potential. The Navarro family understands the sacrifices and endless support it takes to raise an Olympic athlete all too well. Their son resides in Mexico City and is training in Taekwondo, more than 1,000 miles... READ MORE »»

    Navarro siblings, Silvia and Carlos, represent Mexico after returning from the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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    Olympic Dreams Achieved

  • Not a Rookie Anymore

    Not a Rookie Anymore

    Sriya Reddy, Associate Editor

    September 29, 2016

    As The 1975 say in their song “Robbers”, “she had a face straight out a magazine.” Senior Ramisha Sattar, a small girl with one-of-a-kind ideas, landed a job as a monthly contributor at Rookie Magazine. With this position Sattar has the opportunity to create art  and be a voice for her community. Rookie Magazine was created by 20 year old Tavi Gevinson in 2011, with their five year anniversary being celebrated on Sept. 5. It is an onlin... READ MORE »»

    Ramisha Sattar (far left) interviews Matthew "Matty" Healy (center), the lead singer of English rock band The 1975. Photo Submission.

    Not a Rookie Anymore

  • Student Creators of Egenda

    Student Creators of Egenda

    Sana Hameed, Co-Editor-in-Chief

    September 29, 2016

    Seniors Ritvik Annam and Ari Cohn released Egenda, an application for iOS and Android, on Aug. 26, 2016 to replace the traditional paper planner. They started by sketching the design out on legal pads. The idea was simple: allow students to manage their hectic daily schedules and organize homework, quizzes, projects and tests. “When I had a planner, I would end up losing it at some point,” Annam said. “One thing that students don’t lose... READ MORE »»

    Seniors Ari Cohn and Ritvik Annam stand in AP Computer Science lab, E501.

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    Student Creators of Egenda

  • JCP Sweeps SCP Title

    JCP Sweeps SCP Title

    Leo Rocha, Staff Writer

    May 18, 2016

    The Senior Class President (SCP) elections have come to a close. After campaigning against seven other candidates, current Junior Class President (JCP) Zach Starr was re-elected as SCP for the 2016 - 2017 school year. Starr will be succeeding senior Julius Hubby, who is looking forward to passing down the torch of leading the Wolfpack. “As SCP, I’m the person any student can come to for a problem or a potential solution to a problem,” Hubby... READ MORE »»

    Junior Zach Starr poses in his SCP campaign video.

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    JCP Sweeps SCP Title

News

Hispanic Heritage Month

Whitney Patterson, Staff Writer

The United States Hispanic population is the second fastest growing racial or ethnic group in the United States, with 57 million people of Latin American or Spanish origin. In 1988, as a celebration of Latino culture, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 was declared Hispanic Heritage Month. In 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson decreed that National Hispanic Heritage Week would begin...  Read More »

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West’s Success Not Up For Debate

Michael de Silva, Staff Writer

With the school year being over a month underway, debate season has officially begun. The debate team has been working at each competition to qualify for advancement. “Debate has allowed me to be in a competitive environment and talk about issues that really matter,” senior Marghi Jani said. “We normally talk about politics, the environment and the economy.” Team...  Read More »

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Students Make a Change Through Music

Students Make a Change Through Music

Fatima Bhaiwala, Senior Editor

Three years ago a group of students united together to create change through music. They formed a club called Music Above All. Today, that club has turned into a official...  Read More »

Sep 30 • 0 comments

The Cowboys: Moving On Up And In

Harrison Sites, Staff Writer

When the Dallas Cowboys started drafting a plan to build their new headquarters and training complex, few would have imagined that it would end up in Frisco after the team had spent most of their recent history training in Oxnard, California, near the bright lights of the City of Angels. When the City of Frisco and the Dallas Cowboys organization announced their joint...  Read More »

Sep 29 • 0 comments

Student Creators of Egenda

Student Creators of Egenda

Sana Hameed, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Seniors Ritvik Annam and Ari Cohn released Egenda, an application for iOS and Android, on Aug. 26, 2016 to replace the traditional paper planner. They started by sketching...  Read More »

Sep 29 • 0 comments

Juniors Crown New JCP

Gina Quatrino, Staff Writer

With the start of a new school year came the annual Junior Class President (JCP) election, where Blessing Saungweme was crowned the leader of the junior student body. The JCP election allows one eleventh grade student to represent this year’s junior class. The winner would be someone who displays aspects of leadership, optimism and kindness to the student body. This year,...  Read More »

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Sports

Kick-off, Drive, TD, Repeat

Harrison Sites, Staff Writer

With the start of the new school year, fall sports are back in action with the varsity and junior varsity football teams getting their respective...  Read More »

September 29, 2016 • 0 comments

Tennis Serves for Success

Tennis Serves for Success

September 29, 2016

After representing the Wolfpack at State finals and being undefeated at the District, Area and Regional 6A...  Read More »

Volleyball Set for State

Volleyball Set for State

September 29, 2016

Volleyball is a game of chemistry. Although there are only six people on the court at a time, the whole team...  Read More »

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Student Corner

Places to Eat Near School

Fatima Bhaiwala, Senior Editor

As the school year arrives, new students are greeted with the opportunity of off-campus lunch. Eating off-campus can be exciting, but figuring out where to go in the short...  Read More »

September 28, 2016 • 0 comments

Fall Reading List

September 28, 2016

Best AP Exam Books

April 5, 2016

College Dorm Tips

April 5, 2016

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DPS

A&E

This is Halloween, Halloween, Halloween

Sriya Reddy and Sophia Gonzalez, Associate Editor and Senior Editor

With Halloween just around the corner, it is a necessity for everyone to have music that matches the mood. From classics like the Monster Mash to creepy melodies like Everybody’s Watching Me, these songs will surely create chills down to the bone. Here a...  Read More »

October 28, 2016 • 0 comments

The Stranger, The Better

September 28, 2016

Things To Do Around Dallas

September 28, 2016

Going From Orange to Blonde, Frank Ocean is Back

September 28, 2016

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Archives

Features

Artist Continues Legacy of Grandfather

Artist Continues Legacy of Grandfather

Mellica Askari, Staff Writer

Amanolah Tarighi was a highly acclaimed artist in Iran around the mid-20th century, having photography and painting as his specialties. His never-ending...  Read More »

September 30, 2016 • 0 comments

The Fonts Band

September 30, 2016

The Ramones, The Who and Nirvana are noted by some as the most iconic bands in the world. What many might not know is that they all started their musical journeys the same way: in a garage band. Juniors Billy Yang, Asher Davé, Raul Patel and Blake Aldrid...  Read More »

How to Ask Someone to Homecoming

How to Ask Someone to Homecoming

September 29, 2016

Homecoming is a yearly tradition students take pride in. They adore cheering at the game, searching for the perfect dress and attending the dance with a group of friends. The homecoming proposal is also a significant part of the fall ritual. A couple...  Read More »

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The School Newspaper of Plano West High School
The School Newspaper of Plano West High School