The School Newspaper of Plano West High School

Batman v. Superman

Leo Rocha, Staff Writer

May 18, 2016

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Wham! Pow! Bam! DC Comics has begun to spin the thread of their cinematic universe, the DC Expanded Universe (DCEU), with the release of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” a successor to 2013’s “Man of Steel.” While... Read more »

Following Your Significant Other to College

Catherine Hoffman, Staff Writer

May 18, 2016

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Along with the wet weather and beautiful blossoms of spring comes a feeling of impending doom for many high school couples. As second semester draws to a close and college acceptance letters come rolling in, seniors everywhere... Read more »

Fallon, Kimmel, Oliver, Corden; Who Reigns Supreme as the Late Night King?

Sana Hameed, Staff Writer

May 18, 2016

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With frontrunners ranging from reigning monarch Jimmy Fallon to rising prince James Corden, who are both dominating nightly television, crowning a new late night king is no small feat. However, from amidst the medley of evening... Read more »

The 80s was the Epitome of Glamour, Glitz, and Fashion in American Culture

Leo Rocha, Staff Writer

April 8, 2016

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The 80s was a decade full of bright neon colors, scrunchies, leg warmers and rollerblades. People stood in front of their televisions and exercised to Richard Simmons videos. Teenagers caught the latest ‘flick at the local movie ... Read more »

Feel Beautiful Your Way

Bianca Javery, Staff Writer

April 8, 2016

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Operation Beautiful, a day dedicated to encouraging girls to come to school without any makeup, contradicts the very purpose of the project—to help girls feel better about themselves. Girls should be taught that confidence... Read more »

More Than a Pretty Face: Pro Natural

Catherine Hoffman, Senior Writer

April 6, 2016

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Along with the wet weather and beautiful blossoms of spring comes a feeling of impending doom for many high school couples. As second semester draws to a close and college acceptance letters come rolling in, seniors everywhere... Read more »

Selecting a University: Where You Go Does Not Determine Your Future Potential

Meraal Hakeem, Senior Editor

April 6, 2016

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Excitement for summer and graduation begins to buzz around the minds of graduating seniors who are already planning out their fall. With the crinkling and crackling of brown leaves comes tears trickling from the eyes of the college-bound... Read more »

Controversy Surrounding America’s Best Team

Chloe Oani, Staff Writer

February 23, 2016

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The United States Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) is undisputedly the most decorated team in the short history of the women’s game. Currently ranked first on the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) ... Read more »

The Best Movie in the Galaxy: Who is Star Wars’ Rey?

Leo Rocha, Staff Writer

February 23, 2016

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Warning: spoilers follow. Rey, who is your father? In a galaxy far, far away, the force has awakened once more. Everyone’s fan favorites are back to fight against a new evil threat. The most recent installment of the Star Wars... Read more »

Ditch the Diets: Eat Right and Exercise All Year Round

Talia Kussman, Senior Editor

February 23, 2016

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The New Year has just begun and the gyms are busier than ever before, flooding with people who are trying to achieve their typical cliche New Year's resolution: to get fit and lose weight. Unfortunately, the same thing occurs every yea... Read more »

Kardashians Deserve More Kindness

Bianca Javery, Staff Writer

February 23, 2016

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It is not uncommon for someone to roll their eyes the moment the word “Kardashian” leaves my mouth. Literally guys, you are all being so rude. The Kardashian-Jenner clan deserves more praise and less hate when it comes to... Read more »

Kardashian Komplex Kills

Tiffany Su, Associate Editor

February 23, 2016

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In 1995, the Kardashian name was first introduced to the media through the late Robert Kardashian, Sr., a close friend and defense attorney of football player turned actor Orenthal James (O.J.) Simpson during his murder trial. ... Read more »

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