Panther Prints | Issue 4 | May 2020

editors
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Saifiyah Zaki
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Gracie Warhurst
Copy & Online Editor
Makayla Herron
Copy Editor
Juliette Roberts
Video Editor
Elena Hamlin
Advertising &
PR Manager
Andrew Cox
Sports Editor
Jad Baajour
reporters
Alexa Dezelan
Sevval Erenkol
Riya George
Bree Johnson
Ethan Johnson
Akie Kasai
Fatima Malik
Isis Martin
Sonali Menon
Carrieona Moncure
Myh Seyoum
Joelle Tindal
Cover and centerspread
illustration by Saifiyah Zaki
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Letters from the
Co-Editors-in-Chief
y three years on this staff certainly ended with a bang as we were
Mlaunched into an uncertain and unprecedented situation created by
the ongoing pandemic. Nevertheless, I am proud of how our incredible
staff members rose to meet the challenge, putting together insightful,
current and relevant articles while adapting to virtual tools and a new
workflow. This issue presents topics ranging from online schooling burnout
to the inevitable social changes that will follow as we recover from
COVID-19. We do not know what our near future will look like, but as for
the future of this publication, I know that it is in the good hands of next
year’s editors and staff, and I can’t wait to see what they do next.
Saifiyah Zaki
lthough the progress toward this issue certainly looked much differ-
than it did previously, I am incredibly proud of the staff’s ability to
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write unique articles from many different perspectives under the stress
of a pandemic. I believe we’ve encaptured every aspect of the effects of
living through this time, both emotionally and physically. This being our
last issue, and most of us seniors, it’s hard knowing we will never create
another Panther Prints issue. But, we couldn’t have finished any stronger,
even with all the obstacles in front of us.
Gracie Warhurst
Letter to the Editors
T
his [issue was] informative as ever be and quite intriguing to mine seeing
orbs. The speak of the future was genuinely very detailed and the angle
of sight near full circle. The news of our time, well timed, and again truly
informative, relevant, and unique. The opinions, well spoken out and clearly
opinions, and relevant as the news. I greatly resonated with this issue, but
as a senior; perhaps an overtly senior-focused issue? Sevval Erenkol’s article
on the “Do Not Hire” registry was well written, well rounded, and well intentioned,
I enjoyed it quite thoroughly, as I felt such a topic was of a grand
importance. The feature article was incredibly relevant, perhaps though
more to seniors. I must provide a minor criticism: perhaps more opinion and
entertainment articles, the sections are much smaller. Within “Fresh Eats,” I
did not see a review of the new Treat Yo Self establishment, which has not
opened beyond much a block away! Though it was quite recent, and thus
I truly understand, but a thorough investigation of such a new and close
place would have been of great interest to me. I thank you all again, great
writers of the latest issue, for another great and informative read, with a
well drawn cover as well.
-senior John Lin, March 6
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t Panther Prints, our mission is to serve as a connection between
Athe Plano East student body and surrounding communities. Through
inspiration and high-quality content, Panther Prints offers diverse coverage,
passionate writing, relatable stories and a unique point of view.
Our credible sources allow an in-depth experience that appeals to both
the public and the individual. Our publication offers an informative and
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