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The Gator's Eye

The Student News Site of Green Level High School

The Gator's Eye

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Gator Mascot: History Behind It
T. Santhosh, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024

School spirit is in the air this time of year with homecoming, football season, and celebrating all fall sports! Many people are proud of being...

What to Do With Your PSAT Scores: Insights and Action Plans
What to Do With Your PSAT Scores: Insights and Action Plans
W. Yeary, Staff Writer • October 31, 2024

Standardized tests are a nightmare to many students but once they are over, you don't have to worry anymore right? Yes and no, once you have...

Middle School Teacher Criticized for Wearing a Tutu?
P. Meenakshi, Staff Writer • October 25, 2024

As we all know, Spirit Week is a huge deal at Green Level and many surrounding schools. A popular theme was “Barbenheimer” based on the movies...

The actors, Nicholas Chaves and Cooper Koch side by side with the real Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik.
Monsters: The New Captivating Netflix Series
R.W. McElreath, Staff Writer • October 31, 2024

The Netflix true crime series Monsters returned with a new season on September 19, 2024, focusing on the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez.    This...

Green Level Ranked #2 in WCPSS High Schools; How Did We Get There?
Green Level Ranked #2 in WCPSS High Schools; How Did We Get There?
P. Meenakshi, Staff Writer • October 18, 2024

U.S. News states that Green Level is ranked #2 in Wake County Schools High Schools. Our community, PTA, students, and administrators play a vital...

The vibrance of the North Carolina State Fair at night.
North Carolina State Fair Returns
Rowan McElreath, Staff Writer • October 18, 2024

It’s back! The North Carolina State Fair has returned, and will be here from Thursday October 17th to Sunday October 27th. Grab your tickets,...

Supporters of affirmative action in higher education rally in front of the Supreme Court.
How has Affirmative Action Affected College Admissions?
J. Chavis, Staff Writer • October 11, 2024

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country’s oldest and arguably most prestigious public university. It was founded in...

Phillips Farm: Is It Worth The Hype?
Phillips Farm: Is It Worth The Hype?
P. Meenakshi, Staff Writer • October 31, 2024

It’s that time of the year again, when all the spooky, scary, and everything in between, come out. A favorite activity comes around yearly, but is it worth the hype?    Phillips Farms is a haunted farm with 4-5 main...

Is There More To Fall Than Pumpkin Spice Lattes?
Is There More To Fall Than Pumpkin Spice Lattes?
P. Meenakshi, Staff Writer • October 18, 2024

When we think of fall, we think of pumpkin spice lattes, Halloween, and the colors of purple and orange. But is there something else that arises during this special time? When a fellow student at Green Level is asked they say,...

Is KSI's Newest Song Release the Start of His Falloff?
Is KSI’s Newest Song Release the Start of His Falloff?
October 11, 2024

KSI has been a huge name in the realm of entertainment since 2009 when he began his career on YouTube playing and commentating on FIFA (A soccer...

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Energy Drinks: Are They Good For Your Health?
October 11, 2024

Nowadays, you can catch almost anyone, especially high school students, drinking energy drinks. Some only have an energy drink every once in...

School Timings: Should We Wake Up To Go To School Early?
School Timings: Should We Wake Up To Go To School Early?
September 30, 2024

For the people who wake up early everyday to get on the bus and go to school, are you guys having enough sleep? For the people who go to school...

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Painted By Lub: A Green Level Senior’s Nail Art Empire
R. Butler, Opinion Editor • April 23, 2024

Lubaina Hussain—a senior here at Green Level—has synthesized her talent for nail art and knack for entrepreneurship to create her own nail business, Painted By Lub. She’s...

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Why Everyone Should See Good Will Hunting
C. Andrews, Editor-in-Chief • April 23, 2024

Some films in cinema go beyond “entertainment” and dive deep into the human experience, leaving a mark on the hearts and minds of viewers. “Good Will Hunting” is such a...

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Two New Music Releases This Friday: Hozier and Olivia Rodrigo
R. Butler, Opinion Editor • March 20, 2024

Irish alternative folk artist Hozier and American pop-rock singer Olivia Rodrigo, two of the most popular artists among young people right now,...

Concerts in 2024
Concerts in 2024
H. Piper and S. Singh March 12, 2024

This year is going to be, and has already started to be, a very hectic year for concerts. Many artists have recently released new albums and...

Olivia Rodrigo Concert Recap
Olivia Rodrigo Concert Recap
S. Singh and H. Piper March 10, 2024

On Friday, March 8th Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts World Tour came to Charlotte, NC! We had the amazing opportunity to be able to attend this concert...

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2024 Honors Dance Concert
A. Middleton, Staff Writer • March 8, 2024

Today, March 8th, the Honors Dance class has its very own concert! Starting at 7:00 p.m. (although doors open at 6:30), it takes place in the...