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Dragon Spirit

Dragon Spirit

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Photo of Ghost in concert after a performance of "Mary on a Cross," courtesy of Revolver Magazine

Ghost’s fifth studio album is their best one yet.

Scout Morrise, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 14, 2023

With each album, Ghost explores a different genre of rock and metal music, keeping their sound unique. Their latest album, Impera, was made for fans of glam metal, and within each song, you’ll hear echoes...

With the help of a nearby galaxy, scientists discovered a supermassive blackhole.

With the help of a nearby galaxy, scientists discovered a supermassive blackhole.

Scout Morrise, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 6, 2023

A black hole is a region of space with a gravitational field so intense that no matter or radiation can escape. They are devoid of any light because they pull matter in too fast for light to be emitted....

A Look at Some of Collierville's CTE Courses

A Look at Some of Collierville’s CTE Courses

Scout Morrise, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 2, 2023

One thing that makes our high school so unique is its wide range of Career and Technical Education programs. In total, Collierville offers a total of 19 programs of study, from marketing to aviation...

Country music festival live concert with acoustic guitar, cowboy hat and boots background

What happened to country music?

Scout Morrise, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 2, 2023

Country music wasn't what it used to be when I finally dropped the genre. Gone were the songs I jammed to in the back of my dad's truck, and while music genres are more than welcome to evolve and plenty...

Baseball is Back!

Baseball is Back!

Scout Morrise, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 1, 2023

It’s that time of year again. Nationwide, we’re prepping for the most American sport of all time: baseball. Reports of baseball in America began in the 1830s, and we’ve been playing ever since. While...

The Big, The Bad, The Ugly, and Why We Love Them So Much

The Big, The Bad, The Ugly, and Why We Love Them So Much

Scout Morrise, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 8, 2023

The anti-hero - you know them, and it's very likely you love them. They're central to the story but lack traditional heroic attributes like saving kittens from trees and kissing babies. While Superman...

Chronic Illness in Collierville High School

Chronic Illness in Collierville High School

Scout Morrise, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 3, 2023

An invisible illness is defined as a disability that is not immediately apparent. They are often chronic – persisting for a long time or constantly recurring – and can be someone struggles with hearing...

Student Spotlight: Michael Chen

Student Spotlight: Michael Chen

Scout Morrise, Arts and Entertainment Editor January 24, 2023

Michael Chen is a senior at CHS and former student in the 6th through 8th grade STEM Scholar program. He’s currently researching tornadogenisis – the process through which tornados form – as well...

☆ Collierville's Local Rockstar ☆

☆ Collierville’s Local Rockstar ☆

Emma Hughes and Scout Morrise January 13, 2023

Many students know and love Mr. Campbell. They’ve either had him for AP Lit or in ACT Prep, trusting him to fine tune their literature comprehension and writing skills. With AP Lit being one of the most...

You Can't Fake A Moon Landing When There Is No Moon

You Can’t Fake A Moon Landing When There Is No Moon

Scout Morrise, Arts and Entertainment Editor January 13, 2023

We all know the story. Way back when the universe was on fire and all of these soon-to-be-planets were cooling down, an asteroid hit an infant Earth. The resulting mess of molten rock formed what we now...

Student Spotlight: Mackenzie Toussaint

Student Spotlight: Mackenzie Toussaint

Scout Morrise, Arts and Entertainment Editor January 12, 2023

Mackenzie Toussaint might just be one of the most active students at Collierville High School with the number of items she’ll be able to add to her resume. She’s a part of the National Technical Honor...

It's Time to Talk About the VA

It’s Time to Talk About the VA

Scout Morrise, Arts and Entertainment Editor November 11, 2022

Every November 11th is Veterans’ Day, and if you visit the Veteran Affairs website, they lead with a mission statement: “to fulfill President Lincoln’s promise…by serving and honoring the men and...

Response to the LGBTQ+ Book Banning Report

Response to the LGBTQ+ Book Banning Report

Emma Hughes and Scout Morrise October 28, 2022

Everyone remembers the lesson in history class that made breaths catch across the room. Chills ran up spines, and many might have broken out in goosebumps. Most commonly, it is a lesson taught in junior...

Teacher Spotlight: Will Pszonak

Teacher Spotlight: Will Pszonak

Emma Hughes and Scout Morrise October 28, 2022

Q: Where did you go to college? A: State University of New York   Q: When did you start teaching? A: 2013   Q:What made you decide to be a teacher? A: “So, I originally wanted to be...

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