Meant For The Stage
Emily Rutledge, Writer
January 9, 2019
Eyes shift from the intense soccer game for elementary students to a defender on the field as the first quarter comes to an end. A child, seemingly unaware of the responsibilities of his position, displays energetic dance moves, completely stealing the attention of the crowd. This was the day sophomo...
Let’s Talk Politics
Carly Lidzy, Writer
November 18, 2018
In the House of Representatives District Two election held Nov. 6, some students worked within their party for the candidate they wanted to win. In the end, Republican incumbent French Hill pulled ahead with 51.2% and Democrat Clarke Tucker came in second with 45.8%. Libertarian candidate Joe Swafford ended wi...
Jared King, A Star Wars Story
Ryan McKenzie, Staff Writer
May 23, 2018
Filed under FEATURE
As he debates about “Star Wars” with junior Jace Orr, junior Jared King lets the stress of the day flow away. “Star Wars” is King’s life. It was not until eighth grade that King got heavily into “Star Wars,” despite seeing it as a little kid. “I’ve watched the movies, but it wa...
Golden Ticket to Governor’s School
May 18, 2018
Filed under FEATURE
Spending six weeks of the summer at Hendrix college studying subjects ranging from drama to social sciences may not sound like the ideal summer plan to some students, but junior Tyler Thompson is “counting down the days.” Arkansas Governor’s School is a residential program for “gifted and talente...
Women of Athena
Monica Martinez, Columnist
April 27, 2018
Members of the all-female Athena robotics team are participating in the VEX Robotics “#girlpower” initiative to encourage female students to participate in the engineering field by building their own robots and collaborating as a single entity. “Being on an all-girls team is a life-changing experience,” ...
Last Moments in Love
Maxton Preuninger, Writer
March 30, 2018
He filed into Love Auditorium for the first time with a head full of red hair and brown eyes that were not big enough to take in the size of the space. As a third grader, Michael Fuhrman thought of how big the auditorium was and how many people would be able to fill the cream-colored stadium chairs th...
Personal Experiences From Local Gaming YouTubers
Rosemary Gregg, Writer
March 7, 2018
Filed under FEATURE
Almost five billion videos are watched on YouTube each day, and approximately 300 hours of video is uploaded to YouTube every minute. YouTube’s growing popularity has inspired several students to create their own channels and grow an interest in film production. Junior Film Production student...
Senior Starts His Own Business
Rosemary Gregg, Writer
February 17, 2018
With a diamond for his logo to represent Arkansas, senior Trey Workman officially started No Limit Lighting, an automotive accessory business that focuses on lighting in Jan. 2017. Since then, he has worked on over a hundred trucks, and each one has brought him about $200-$300 profit. “As a kid, I was a...
Class Candidates
Dahlia Bray, Online Editor
February 17, 2018
Filed under FEATURE, SHOWCASE, UNCATEGORIZED
With t-shirts flying and crowds roaring, Edward Love Auditorium mimicked Hornet Stadium as the juniors held their annual officer elections. This year’s group of 20 was the largest group of candidates Bryant has seen in the last four years. Winners were decided based on speeches given by each candi...
A Peek Behind the Curtain
Madison Waltz, Writer
February 14, 2018
Standing on the other side of the door, preparing to hear their peers audition, seniors Michael Fuhrman and Carlee Hutchins are fulfilling a position they’ve never had before: Director. Stage Management teacher Jeremy Clay handed down his directing torch to an eager Fuhrman and Hutchins, givi...
Sibling Surprise
Madison Green, Writer
February 7, 2018
Filed under FEATURE
When thinking of family, it is typical to think of a family of four to five. Junior Rachel Mayes, however, thinks of her 18 siblings. Their father, Michael Rubino, was a sperm donor. Rubino and his wife tried to have children of their own, but could not, so they decided to help other couples who were ...
Thrown Out
Maxton Preuninger, Writer
December 22, 2017
It was her biggest fear, and it was coming true. Her mother picked her up from school, and senior Emily Culbreath instantly knew that something was not right. “Emily, your dad knows,” her mom said. Culbreath’s life came crashing down. Each year, LGBT youth make up around 40% of the tota...
Rumble of the Rivals: West Side Story’s Success
February 15, 2019
Hornets Recognized For State Playoff Run
February 15, 2019
February 13, 2019
February 12, 2019