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Raise the bar \\ Girl athletes at this school work out hard in the weightroom and can complete all types of workouts. While seen as inferior, female athletes work just as hard as males do, and should be treated as such.

Tired of weighting

writer: Katie Borchetta, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2021
To mask or not to mask? \\ Requiring a mask has gotten more difficult now that Texas has lifted its mandate. There are people that choose to no longer wear a mask, while others feel it is still a precaution that is necessary. The main issue at hand is people are unaware of what rules certain areas have regarding masks. While this is confusing, people need to wear a mask, where it is still mandatory, rather than fighting it.

To mask or not to mask?

writer: Katie Borchetta, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2021
On the job \\ Walmart is getting rid of their checkers. I don't want to check myself out! I don't work here. Bring your checkers back.

Big chain discount store makes huge mistake

writer: Casi Thedford, Adviser
March 23, 2021
Fair to all \\ Freshmen practice in the gym before school Aug. 25. Cheerleading and drill team are required to wear masks at all times and social distance more than six feet. 

Unfair mask mandate only affects certain sports

writer: Braelyn Wiest, journalism student
March 19, 2021
It's not time \\ It’s understandable wanting to change a few rules so businesses can continue making profit, since tons of people have lost their jobs due to business closures, but allowing people to no longer wear masks in public places will only worsen the current situation.

Abbott’s decision is premature

writer: Hermela Assefa, journalism student
March 17, 2021
Sibling rivalry \\ My younger brother and sister bother me and the rest of the house as they banter over remote privileges and the last bit of cereal. While my parents painted the bickering as “ridiculous,” I had quite the contrasting opinion. Let them fight, it’s good for them.

Quarantine quarrels

writer: Shelby Perry, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2021

Petrifying Playlists

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
October 30, 2020
A good one \\ Freshman Bryanna Turner highly recommends the latest video game obsession: Among Us.

Among us

writer: Bryanna Turner
October 15, 2020
Proper attire \\ During the pandemic, students should get a more relaxed dress code. If given the chance, students will not abuse a more lax dress code opportunity.

Dress code should be least of students’ concerns

writer: Anne Stone, journalism student contributor
October 14, 2020
Pepless rally \\ Cheerleaders perform a routine for empty bleachers while filming the pep rally two days prior to it being broadcast to students virtually. Though the enthusiasm of the participants' performance was inevitable, watching the pep rally in a classroom, on a TV screen, socially-distanced was lackluster.

Sleep Rally

writer: Anne Stone (11), journalism student contributor
October 5, 2020
Mask with a task \ Governor Greg Abbott’s mandate requiring face coverings seems to have no end in sight; however, masks have benefits such as allowing students to return to school and covering up those unwanted blemishes.

Hidden smile

writer: Katie Borchetta, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2020
Tree in the middle \\ People should be able to choose if they use mail in voting or not.

Novel Idea: Let people make their own decision on how to vote

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
September 2, 2020
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The mission of the Wylie East High School news site is to inform, educate and entertain readers. Established Jan. 13, 2011. Principal: Mrs. Tiffany Doolan; Adviser: Mrs. Casi Thedford
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