By: Jaymeson Clark We finally made it to prom 2026. This year's prom theme was Enchanted Forest from Disney's movie Tangled. Hundreds of students attended prom, showing off their best outfits and their best dance moves. But the real question is, was this year's prom worth it? On a scale of one to ten, I would give it an eight, seeing as a lot of time was put into setting up, and the thought of even having a prom. I still give it a high rating, but thus far, enjoying the e

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By Trinity Peralta This Saturday, on April 11th, the Powell High School Band Boosters will be holding a fundraiser at Aubrey’s, located at 214 E. Emory Road. This is a brunch-like event that lasts from 8 AM to 10 AM. The breakfast served will be eggs (made to order), pancakes, and your choice of meat, all for only $8.

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By: Nathan Lambert The Bible and religion, in general, have been talked about a lot in politics in Tennessee. State Rep. Gino Bulso from R-Brentwood is sponsoring a bill that will make the Bible required reading material for schools, but a student can be exempt from the work with a signature from a parent or guardian, or if the student is 18 years old. The bill does, in fact, prohibit teachers from forcing the religious aspect on students or coercing them into the beliefs

By: Kenzie Gibson For many families, a school is more than just a building; it’s a place where kids feel safe, supported, and connected. That’s why a rezoning plan for Powell Elementary School has raised concerns among parents in the community. The Knox County School Board is considering moving some students to nearby schools to help reduce overcrowding at Powell Elementary. District officials say rezoning could help balance enrollment and improve learning conditions by

By Isabella Pena I do not think the phone ban is working as the people who introduced the law had planned. In every class that I attend, regardless of whether other students have been caught or not, there is a phone out. Some students and teachers even state that there is a separate policy forbidding students from listening to music WITH wired earbuds during class, which surprised me. I still do not know if that is a real policy or not, but when I tried to research the det

By Jayden Branam As the first semester of the 2024-2025 school year comes to a close, it's crunch time for students intent on...

By Jayden Branam The Lady Panthers soccer team's season is off to a great start with a standing record of 5-1. They have defeated...

Jaymeson Clark Are you a competitive student? If so, does it affect your well-being? According to American Heritage Schools,...