The student-run online newspaper for Starr's Mill High School

The Prowler
The student-run online newspaper for Starr's Mill High School

The Prowler
The student-run online newspaper for Starr's Mill High School

The Prowler
Kathleen Stephens

Kathleen Stephens, A&E Editor

Senior Kathleen Stephens is a three-year member of The Prowler staff.  She is the Arts & Entertainment Editor.

All content by Kathleen Stephens

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Daniel Stackhouse, Sports Editor
May 19, 2021

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Daniel Stackhouse, Sports Editor
May 12, 2021
Keeping It Relaxing

Keeping It Relaxing

Caroline Hubbard, Kathleen Stephens, Elizabeth Carrico, Allyssa Daigle, Kaitlyn Doyle, and Emily Hawkins
April 3, 2021
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Kathleen Stephens, Peter Beardsley, Charlie Goins, and Cecily Shaber
March 30, 2021
Five more days of KICs

Five more days of KICs

Caroline Hubbard, Kathleen Stephens, Elizabeth Carrico, Mackenzie Jadick, Katie Johnson, and Cecily Shaber
March 26, 2021
Keeping it rainy

Keeping it rainy

Caroline Hubbard, Kathleen Stephens, Elizabeth Carrico, Emily Hawkins, Cetera Plagmann, and Cecily Shaber
March 20, 2021
Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen in the ‘60s episode of “WandaVision.” The nine-week Marvel series released its series finale last Friday and answered all of the questions fans have been asking for weeks. This series was a bridge to the upcoming Marvel releases, including “Falcon and the Winter Soldier” set to debut on March 19.

A Vision into the future

Kathleen Stephens, A&E Editor
March 11, 2021
Saint Motel at their most recent concert back in March of 2020 before everything began to shut down due to COVID-19. The band has been together since 2007 and has released multiple albums and EPs.

Quick Hit with Kathleen Stephens

Kathleen Stephens, A&E Editor
February 25, 2021
Cramming in some KICs

Cramming in some KICs

Caroline Hubbard, Emily Hawkins, Mackenzie Jadick, Kathleen Stephens, Elizabeth Carrico, and Katie Johnson
December 11, 2020
No KIC 2.0

No KIC 2.0

Mary Jane Gagliano, Alex McPeak, Kathleen Stephens, Kaitlyn Doyle, Elizabeth Carrico, and Katie Johnson
December 4, 2020
Everything I picture about November is darkness at 6 p.m., streetlights coming on, and every breath you take hurting your throat because it's so cold. Everything I picture is represented in each song I chose for the month of November as they take me back to a cold, dark night, and a yellow street lamp.

November knows no bad songs

Kathleen Stephens, A&E Editor
November 18, 2020
Billie Eilish in the music video for “Therefore I Am.” The song was released this past Thursday as well as the video filmed solely on an iPhone.

Eilish releases jaw-dropping hit yet again

Kathleen Stephens, A&E Editor
November 16, 2020
Going back to KICs

Going back to KICs

Caroline Hubbard, Abi Carter, Kaitlyn Doyle, Kathleen Stephens, Charlie Goins, and Elizabeth Carrico
October 17, 2020
Megan Thee Stallion on stage at the season premiere of Saturday Night Live’s 46th season. She used this platform to entertain while also discussing real issues close to her heart.

Megan Thee Stallion bites back at Daniel Cameron

Kathleen Stephens, A&E Editor
October 9, 2020
Album cover for “A Letter To My Younger Self” that was released in early July. The album, Mikael Temrowski’s third, released only a year and a half after “From Michigan with Love.”

Quick Hit with Kathleen Stephens

Kathleen Stephens, A&E Editor
September 23, 2020
“The Fifth Risk” by Micheal Lewis examines governmental agencies and their transitions to Donald Trump’s presidency. Specifically, the author highlights the Department of Commerce, Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Energy.

[Photo] Panther Reads

Cetera Plagmann, Staff Writer
September 5, 2020
The Weeknd decided to re-record one of the songs off his latest album with popular artist, Doja Cat. The new version of the song is more complete with her in it. Her rap part adds variety and makes Tesfaye’s voice sound less repetitive.

Doja Cat adds needed element to The Weeknd’s song

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
May 22, 2020
Tik Tok is one of the most popular social media streaming apps today. The influence it has on music is undeniable, but it’s also helping spread positivity.

Tik Tok’s take over

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
May 22, 2020
Now that the quarantine has passed, we all need songs to narrate the summer. I have picked my four favorite songs from my summer playlist to help those who are selecting their favorite summer songs.

Summer songs post-quarantine

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
May 20, 2020
One last time for KICs

One last time for KICs

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, and Kathleen Stephens
May 8, 2020
KICs in the homestretch

KICs in the homestretch

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, James Hindy, Caroline Hubbard, and Kathleen Stephens
May 2, 2020
News coming in at full force

News coming in at full force

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Kathleen Stephens
April 24, 2020
Cover for Cavetown’s new song, “Sweet Tooth.” Although Robin Skinner delivered on how good the song is, the music video is sadly dissatisfying.

‘Sweet Tooth’ or toothache?

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
March 9, 2020
Wallows performs at the Tabernacle in Atlanta on Feb. 15. This was the first time Wallows returned to Atlanta since performing at Shaky Knees last year.

Wallows is a crowd ‘Pleaser’ at the Tabernacle

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
Junior Ishani Peddi’s favorite song at the moment is “White Rabbit” by Jefferson Airplane. The song was written by Grace Silk and refers back to the book “Alice in Wonderland.”

Panther Tracks

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
February 16, 2020
The final Star Wars movie was released on December 20 and is leaving fans very undecided about their feelings toward the movie. Since Disney bought the brand, the entire series has changed, and it was completely shown in this movie.

The rise of confliction

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
January 18, 2020
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[Photo] Songs and albums

January 15, 2020
The poster for the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first Avengers movie. In these stories the staff of the Arts and Entertainment department list favorite movies, shows, songs, albums, and books of the 2010s.

Best of the 2010s

Jordan Owens, Rachel Laposka, Kathleen Stephens, and Joslyn Weber
January 14, 2020
Senior Sarah Goins has chosen her favorite song “We Used to Wait” by the band Arcade Fire. This song was off the band’s third album.

Panther Tracks

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
November 22, 2019
Billie Eilish on set of her music video for her song “bellyache.” This song was just the beginning of her path down dark and twisty lyrics that still contribute to her success.

Everything fans have wanted

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
November 21, 2019
Lead guitarist of The Head and The Heart. They are responsible for the production of “Down in the Valley,” which is one of the songs in my top five.

Top tracks throughout time

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
November 21, 2019
Times change, news remains

Times change, news remains

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Kathleen Stephens
November 8, 2019
For senior Emelia Gapp her current favorite song is “Should Have Known Better” by Sufjan Stevens. This song may not sound like it, but it has a deep and dark meaning about the artist’s troubled past.

Panther Tracks

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
November 6, 2019
Spooktacular week in news

Spooktacular week in news

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Kathleen Stephens
November 3, 2019
Wonderland full of headlines

Wonderland full of headlines

Mary Jane Gagliano, Hillary Baidoo, Abi Carter, Caroline Hubbard, Tru Robbins, and Kathleen Stephens
October 25, 2019
Not all favorited music has to be lyrical, and for senior, Abigail Willis, she prefers soundtracks instead. Willis says her current music obsession is the “E.T.” soundtrack

Panther Tracks

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
October 20, 2019
Travis Scott's new single has already risen to the top of Billboard's Top 100 after being out for a little over a week. This is Scott’s first single release since his album “ASTROWORLD” came out in late 2018.

New Travis Scott single already highest on the charts

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
October 20, 2019
Music Midtown gave its audience show-stopping performances by Quinn XCII, MØ, and Dominic Fike. Personally, I thought Quinn XCII delivered the best performance of the weekend.

Annual festival still proves to be one of the best in Atlanta

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
September 21, 2019
Sophomore Madison Prince says “gone girl” by Iann Dior and Trippie Redd is her current favorite song. This upbeat and fast-paced rap song is helping to build a name for this new rap artist.

Panther Tracks

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
September 14, 2019
mxmtoon on the cover of her song “prom dress,” a new single off her upcoming album, “the masquerade.” This rising young artist continues to change the way music is made by producing meaningful and playful narrative songs.

mxmtoon takes songwriting to more meaningful level

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
September 12, 2019
With Music Midtown on Sept. 14 and 15, everyone, including its viewers, is in preparation for this eventful weekend. Top artists to look out for are Cardi B, LIZZO, Travis Scott, and Cold War Kids.

Music festival bringing star-studded performances to Atlanta

Jordan Owens and Kathleen Stephens
September 5, 2019
Sophomore Adam Sands recommends the song “Crimson and Clover” by Tommy James & the Shondells. The song peaked at number one on the U.S. charts in February 1969 and is featured in an album of the same name.

Panther Tracks

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
August 22, 2019
Tears for Fears performs during their Friday night performance. Though not a headliner, Tears for Fears put on a stellar performance for the crowd right before Beck.

Shaky Knees festival rocks Atlanta again

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
May 16, 2019
Cage The Elephant plays in Manchester in 2007 near the beginning of their career. “Social Cues,” released this month, is the garage rock band’s fifth release.

One elephant that should remain caged

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
April 29, 2019
Billie Eilish’s artist photo that was made specifically for her new album. Even though Eilish has been an active singer since age 13, this is her first full-length album after releasing singles and an EP over the past few years.

Don’t sleep on Eilish debut album

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
April 12, 2019
Sophomore Kolby Smith recommends “Venus” by Sleeping at Last. This relaxing track is from the solo artist’s 2014 album “Atlas: Year One,” which features a song for every planet in the solar system.

Panther Tracks

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
April 5, 2019
The cover of Jocelyn Muhammad’s debut single. Her single is about dealing with bullying and how anyone can overcome it Her finished work uses this important topic to create an uplifting song.

Omaha musician ‘speaks up’ about bullying

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
March 25, 2019
Billie Eilish on the terrifying cover of her upcoming album, “when we all fall asleep, where do we go?” This is the first album rising pop star Eilish will be releasing, and if the new singles off of it are anything to judge it by, it’s going to be creepy.

New Eilish single buries the competition

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
March 5, 2019
Hip hop artist Quinn XCII performing at Irving Plaza. Just after Valentine’s Day, Quinn XCII released his second album, a fantastic collection of music titled “From Michigan With Love.”

Quinn XCII’s new album made ‘With Love’

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
February 27, 2019
Queen Whatevra Wa’Nabi reveals her monstrous form after kidnapping Wyldstyle and Batman. This new character represents the real-world little sister of the son in “The Lego Movie.”

Sequel adds more pieces to franchise’s success

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
February 17, 2019
A wrap-up before winter break

A wrap-up before winter break

Valen Yeager, Hayeon Choi, Addie Ellison, Mary Jane Gagliano, Nick Hardin, James Hindy, and Kathleen Stephens
February 15, 2019

Security system for the Starrs

Jacob Hunt, Hayeon Choi, Mary Jane Gagliano, James Hindy, Kathleen Stephens, and Valen Yeager
February 10, 2019
Spring sports season starts with news

Spring sports season starts with news

Mary Jane Gagliano, Luke Bennett, Hayeon Choi, James Hindy, and Kathleen Stephens
February 8, 2019
Rhett Perry holds up his West Point flag moments after receiving the news of his acceptance. Perry received a personal call from senator David Perdue to let him know that he got in.

Senior follows his heart, selects from two service academies

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
February 4, 2019
Students travel, headlines remain

Students travel, headlines remain

Mary Jane Gagliano, Hayeon Choi, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Kathleen Stephens
January 25, 2019
Headlines prior to holiday weekend

Headlines prior to holiday weekend

Jacob Hunt, Hayeon Choi, Addie Ellison, Mary Jane Gagliano, James Hindy, and Kathleen Stephens
January 18, 2019
The top five from left to right: junior Brooke Barkley (5th place), junior Erin Rogers (3rd place), junior Sydney Turnier (1st place), sophomore Shelby Gray (2nd place), and junior Celeste Bouillion (4th place). Turnier is the first junior to be crowned Miss Starr’s Mill since 2016.

Talented teens turn heads in annual Miss Starr’s Mill Scholarship Pageant

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
January 16, 2019
2018 headlines take a final bow

2018 headlines take a final bow

Jacob Hunt and Kathleen Stephens
December 14, 2018
Real Talk

Real Talk

Abri Hausman, Sophia Bender, and Kathleen Stephens
December 10, 2018
The best Christmas gift is here -- more KICs

The best Christmas gift is here — more KICs

Jacob Hunt and Kathleen Stephens
December 7, 2018
Billie Eilish performs at the Hi Hat in Los Angeles.. Eilish, a popular electropop artist, is on the rise to becoming a star at only age 16.

Eyes on Eilish

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
Senior Luke Presley dressed as the robot from “The Incredibles” destroys a city of cardboard boxes to fill his role in this year’s foreign language plays. It’s a tradition at Starr’s Mill for fourth-year language students to put on plays for their fellow classmates and this year brought about four successful and hilarious performances.

Dedication is a universal language

Sophia Bender and Kathleen Stephens
November 21, 2018
Terrific headlines before the turkey holiday

Terrific headlines before the turkey holiday

James Hindy, Jacob Hunt, Grace Maneein, Kathleen Stephens, Mary Jane Gagliano, and Valen Yeager
November 17, 2018
Spooky stories for Halloween week

Spooky stories for Halloween week

Jacob Hunt, James Hindy, Grace Maneein, Kathleen Stephens, and Valen Yeager
November 3, 2018
The Governor's Honor Program is a prestigious camp for students. The program will take place at Berry College from mid-June to mid-July.

High number of Starr’s Mill students interview for GHP

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
November 3, 2018
The fourth period with the most donations will win free tickets to the Senior Night football game. Making a donation will contribute to helping children affected or infected by HIV/AIDS.

HERO Club hosts fundraising competition to win free football tickets

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
October 23, 2018
Varsity math team wields its third place plaque from recent competition at Luella High School. The team competes again on Oct. 27 at Rockdale High School.

Math team adds up third place finish

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
October 11, 2018
Headlines that ended September

Headlines that ended September

Jacob Hunt and Kathleen Stephens
September 30, 2018
Gibbons (middle) poses with students from a team sports class.

Charlemagne Gibbons

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
September 22, 2018
Starr’s Mill will host a college fair and financial aid sessions on Sept. 24. from 6 to 8 p.m. For additional information please visit the college fair website (www.gotocollegefairs.com).

Starr’s Mill to host college fair

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
September 21, 2018
Media before music

Media before music

Jacob Hunt, Hayeon Choi, Addie Ellison, Kathleen Stephens, Mary Jane Gagliano, and James Hindy
September 14, 2018
The longest, shortest week

The longest, shortest week

Jacob Hunt and Kathleen Stephens
September 7, 2018
“To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” is the story of five secret love letters that were never meant to see the light of day, and the girl who wrote them. With both the book version and movie to choose from, it’s up to you to decide which one is better.

New Netflix film becomes adorable high school romance for the ages

Grace Maneein and Kathleen Stephens
September 6, 2018
Sporty week in news

Sporty week in news

Mary Jane Gagliano, Hayeon Choi, Addie Ellison, Kathleen Stephens, and James Hindy
August 24, 2018
Coach Todd Saye (far left), varsity cheerleaders Tori Davis (middle left) and Hannah Defler (middle right), and head coach Heather McNally (far right) all gather together after the competition. Both girls advanced into the top 16. The winner of Cheerleader of the Year will be announced on Nov. 9.

Two cheers for Starr’s Mill

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
August 24, 2018
New school year starts new year of news

New school year starts new year of news

Jacob Hunt, Hayeon Choi, Addie Ellison, Kathleen Stephens, and James Hindy
August 20, 2018
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