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To get into the Christmas spirit, freshman Nash Glover is listening to “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms.
Panther Tracks
Allyssa Daigle, Staff Writer • November 21, 2020

Freshman Nash Glover is currently listening to “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms. “It reminds me of Christmas time,” Glover said. “Jingle Bell Rock” is an obvious Christmas classic. Released in 1970, it is one of the most popular songs for the holidays. With its cheery upbeat melody and the sleigh bells in the background, all you want to do is cozy in by the fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy the twinkle of Christmas lights. Bobby...

Chris Stapleton performs "Starting Over" at the 2020 Country Music Awards. The title track is featured on his latest album, the first he has released in three years.
Quick Hit with Emily Hawkins
Emily Hawkins, Staff Writer • November 19, 2020

Remove your aux cord and turn off your Bluetooth, then tune in to your local country music station. “Starting Over” is hitting the radio and it's worth a listen or two.  Soulful and warm, “Starting Over” is a message of encouragement about taking a leap into the unknown with someone close by your side.  The first verse describes an open road just waiting to be explored. The second verse touches on the difficulties we all go through...

Thankful for KICs
Thankful for KICs
Caroline Hubbard, Emily Hawkins, Cetera Plagmann, Kaitlyn Doyle, Elizabeth Carrico, and Katie Johnson • November 20, 2020
Recording area where media specialist Rick Wright will help faculty and staff record episodes of a new podcast, “First Chapter Fridays.” Wright brings in participants to discuss their favorite books, engage with the school, and reach out to students learning virtually.
Media center reaching out to students through new podcast
Emily Hawkins, Staff Writer • November 20, 2020
Awards from 2020 Honors Night have been presented to last year’s honorees. Because a ceremony cannot be held in person, a video of the presentation has been made available on Schoology.
Students recognized for honors received
Charlie Goins, Staff Writer • November 19, 2020
Pinch of Positivity
Pinch of Positivity
Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief • November 16, 2020

The Prowler at Starr's Mill High School · Pinch of Positivity, Episode 14 In the 14th episode of “Pinch of Positivity,” Editor-in-Chief...

SOCIAL MEDIA
Dated restrooms pose potential health risk for students and staff at Starr’s Mill High School. A solution that could pay off for many years into the future is motion activated appliances.
Opinion: Motion-activated everything
Infographics located at the main entrance of Starr’s Mill depict safe and healthy tactics to use to combat the spread of COVID-19. Fayette County has seen an increase in COVID numbers within the school system. In order to protect the students, staff, and faculty from the spread of COVID, Starr’s Mill needs to consider reverting back to “yellow” status.
Opinion: Protect student health, switch to ‘yellow’ now
Students wearing face masks in Adriah Williams’ seventh-period Food, Nutrition, and Wellness class. COVID-19 has been plastered all over the news since mid-March of 2020. The global pandemic’s spread can be limited by wearing masks and social distancing, something posing a challenge to schools reopening for the 2020-2021 school year due to people’s blatant disregard for the health and safety of others.
Opinion: Schools re-opening prematurely despite global pandemic
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