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In the 11th episode of “Pinch of Positivity,” Editor-in-Chief Mary Jane Gagliano discusses the importance in believing in your preparation and overcoming adversity.

Coming to you “From the Panther Pit” for the second episode of the 2020-2021 school year, Sports Editor Daniel Stackhouse and The Prowler’s adviser Justin Spencer break down a pivotal point of the fall sports season. They discuss the buildup to region play for football, two nominees for Cheerleader of the Year, the progress of cross country and the rise of the younger runners, the volleyball team’s plight within the region, and the softball team tearing through the second half of the season. Featured in this episode are interviews with football head coach Chad Phillips, cross country captains and seniors Allie Walker and Kolby Smith, and volleyball head coach Jason Flowers.

Drama teacher Savahna Silvas made major long-term changes to the theater program in her four years at Starr’s Mill. She influenced many students, and will leave a lasting impact on the school and community as she relocates to Texas due to her husband’s work with COVID-19. We are sad to see Silvas go, but happy to welcome Lauren Kuykendall as our new drama teacher.

The new aviation pathway at Starr’s Mill has finally taken flight. The Prowler talked to aviation pathway instructor Mike Meyer and Principal Allen Leonard about the program.

In the tenth episode of “Pinch of Positivity,” Editor-in-Chief Mary Jane Gagliano discusses how taking extra steps benefits your life. She explains the long-term benefits of a little short-term loss.

“From the Panther Pit” is back with its first episode of the 2020-2021 school year! Take a listen as Sports Editor Daniel Stackhouse and The Prowler’s adviser Justin Spencer discuss the opening month of fall sports action. Amidst analysis on all four fall sports, listen to exclusive interviews from cross country head coach Kelly Rock, volleyball head coach Jason Flowers and junior outside hitter Nicole Smith, and football head coach Chad Phillips and sophomore quarterback Will Yarbrough.

In the ninth episode of “Pinch of Positivity,” Editor-in-Chief Mary Jane Gagliano discusses how who you are becoming is more important than where you are going.

In the eighth episode of “Pinch of Positivity,” Editor-in-Chief Mary Jane Gagliano discusses how to have a successful school year through keeping a positive mindset.

In the seventh episode of “Pinch of Positivity,” News Editor Mary Jane Gagliano discusses how to have the best summer ever.

This is “Real Talk.” Former Staff Writer Sophia Bender and her friend Caleb Hicks sit down to talk about historical accuracies, or lack thereof, in today’s media. Often times, movie and TV writers and producers fail to get their facts in order. Instead, they worry more about potential drama. This lack of care towards history is teaching audiences incorrect information, and that’s a real problem.