The student news site of Glenn High School

The Growl

The student news site of Glenn High School

The Growl

The student news site of Glenn High School

The Growl

J. Cole’s album addresses real issues

Mckenzie Hoskins, Editor-in-chief April 25, 2018

J. Cole’s new album, KOD, is an exploration of his relationship with drugs and battle with addiction. The title of the album has three different meanings that all speak to his album’s message: Kids...

Love Simon, cliche or moving?

Briana Ramsey, Staff Reporter April 24, 2018

“Love Simon” hit the big screen a couple weeks ago and teenagers everywhere are infatuated by the insanely unique and charming story. It was the coming-of-age story we didn’t know we needed....

Chior gets ones, twos in UIL

Heavenlee Walker, Editor April 20, 2018

The choir program competed in UIL on April 4 and placed with a two in concert and a one in sight reading. The choir program gets three pieces of music to learn at least a month in advance and perform...

Awolnation’s new album continues unique flair

Layla Smith, Staff Reporter April 18, 2018

Popular for their hit song “Run,” the band Awolnation released a new album labeled “Here Come the Runts.” Just as expected, the album stays true to their style. Any song of theirs sounds so uniquely...

Which restaurant should you go to before prom?

Hannah Stedman, Editor April 16, 2018

Prom is fast approaching and one of the hardest things is for your group to decide on a place to eat. Many restaurants are good, but you have to factor in price and how popular it will be during prom night.   Olive...

Mia Mohler’s nationals journey

Lily Villarreal, Staff Reporter April 16, 2018

The room was filled with piercing eye contact from the crowd. Anticipation was building higher and higher waiting for the starting whistle-everyone on the edge of their seat-watching and waiting who will...

School isn’t preparing us for life

Staff Editorial April 16, 2018

In all of the years we’ve been in school we’ve learned about history, math, english and  science. But they’re not teaching us the reality of life after high school. We believe schools should develop...

AP exams approaching

Heavenlee Walker, Editor April 4, 2018

Students enrolled in AP history courses will take their AP exams in the lecture hall. The AP Human Geography exam is on May 18, the AP World History exam is on May 17 and the AP United States History exam...

Pre-prom checklist

Lily Villarreal, Staff Reporter April 3, 2018

With Prom rolling in closer and closer, Pinterest just doesn’t seem to be helping the way you want it to. Sure hairstyle ideas and pretty dresses online have caught your eye, but have you really started...

School didn’t prepare students for college applications

Staff Editorial April 2, 2018

Juniors are in the process of applying for college. Not much information is being provided by the school so everyone is a little flustered when it comes to determining the means of going about this process. Most...

Softball makes strides from last year

Heavenlee Walker, Editor April 2, 2018

Halfway through the softball season, the varsity team has managed to win the mass majority of their games and make a name for themselves. In their first year as a varsity team, they have competed in...

Black History Month shouldn’t be ignored

Staff Editorial April 2, 2018

In the middle of central Texas, Leander has a history of being notorious when it comes to neglecting recognition of black success where credit is due. Our school can be compared to the infamous Permian...

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