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The Student News Site of Green Level High School

The Gator's Eye
The Student News Site of Green Level High School

The Gator's Eye
A. Guo

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief

Aida is a senior who enjoys Miyazaki movies, spending time with loved ones, art, cooking, eating (all food but especially her mom’s Chinese food), and gift-giving. She hopes to feature and empower those within the Green Level school community by sharing their voices during her third and last year on The Gator’s Eye.

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Five places to get good Chinese food in the Triangle.

Chinese Restaurants to Try in the Triangle

January 6, 2022
Sasha Lopez Alvarenga attended 14 out of the 42 Love on Tour 2021 dates from Harry Styles most recent tour.

The Freshman Who Went to 14 Harry Styles Shows: Sasha Lopez Alvarenga

December 15, 2021
Students say administration needs to be held accountable.

“I never thought I’d have to be scared for my life walking past an assistant principal at my school.”: AP Kneels on Student’s Neck at Panther Creek

December 13, 2021
NCDPIs inadequate curriculum on sex education holds serious consequences.

Why Aren’t We Teaching Sexual Education Earlier?

December 10, 2021
This upcoming time period is essential in managing the already over competitive culture within Green Level.

Why Seniors Need More Excused Absences

December 7, 2021
News about gun violence feels never ending, but its even worse than we think.

The Worst Year in Decades: Gun Violence

December 3, 2021
Green Level students share their own cultural foods, activities, and practices around the American holiday of Thanksgiving. If you take any good pictures of your own Thanksgiving food, activities, or traditions, send them to us on the Instagram!

“Non-Traditional” Thanksgiving Traditions

November 19, 2021
We need to acknowledge our lack of free will.

There’s Something Wrong with Body Positivity

November 17, 2021
Members at the Anti-Asian Hate Chalkout.

Afetiria: A Starting Point for WCPSS Students

November 10, 2021
The short connectivity and 40 minute lunch have created various consequences for certain populations of students.

The Bell Schedule Dilemma

November 9, 2021
Green Level Marching Band takes the title of Grand Champion at Cary Band Day.

Green Level Marching Band Takes Cary Band Day

November 4, 2021
Two seniors talk through their emotions through the first quarter of their last year.

Mental Health Amidst College Applications

October 27, 2021
Here are some ideas for Spirit Week!

A Costume for Every Letter

October 26, 2021

Body Positivity Debate

October 23, 2021
Though students say the pledge everyday, they never learn about its meaning, origins, and the irony of it all.

Problems with the Pledge

October 22, 2021
Whats the difference between Hispanic, Latino, Latinx, and Latine?

Hispanic Heritage Month (Or Latino/Latinx/Latine Heritage Month)

October 14, 2021
There is no mention of the long lasting effects of European colonization on Indigenous people in school.

Honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day

October 8, 2021
Green Level students protesting in Downtown Raleigh for Abortion Justice.

Green Level Students Attend Abortion Justice Rally

October 6, 2021
How chorus created a community.

“I was sad for losing my grandma, but it gave me a lot of hope”: Community in Green Level Choir

September 30, 2021
Theres an anti-fatness problem in Green Level and Wake County.

Anti-Fatness at Green Level

September 27, 2021
If you are celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival this year, send us a picture or tell us how your celebrating on Instagram or Twitter!

Green Level Students Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival

September 20, 2021
There needs to be greater accountability on students and staff for following COVID protocol.

It’s Not That Hard to Wear a Mask

September 17, 2021
We Are One mural painted and created by Green Level students.

“We Are One.”: Green Level’s Student Mural

September 10, 2021
The Marvel Cinematic Universe finally has an Asian superhero, how did they do with the movie?

It Only Took 13 Years: A Review of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

September 9, 2021
Whats Going On?: An Explanation for What to Do with COVID Diagnosis, Exposure, or Illness

What’s Going On?: An Explanation for What to Do with COVID Diagnosis, Exposure, or Illness

September 4, 2021
The complexity of makeup, plastic surgery, and the patriarchy.

Makeup and Plastic Surgery are the Patriarchy’s Profit

August 27, 2021
How are seniors feeling after almost two years of virtual learning?

Seniors Are Back In School

August 24, 2021
S. Venkatraman is this weeks gator!

Gator of the Week: Srilekha Venkatraman

June 3, 2021
Gator of the Week Sarayu Kondaveeti discusses virtual learning and her involvement in science.

GoTW: Sarayu Kondaveeti

May 24, 2021
Shivani Kalkur is this weeks featured gator!

Gator of the Week: Shivani Kalkur

May 17, 2021
Medha Nair is a junior at Green Level High School and this weeks featured Gator!

Gator of the Week: Medha Nair

May 10, 2021
Virtual students are struggling, it is time to check in with us.

“I hate virtual and I miss humans. I’m not okay.”: Green Level Students on their Mental Health

May 4, 2021
Administration says the new attendance policy will provide clarity, but many students disagree.

‘We’re Still Not Back to Normal’: Students and Staff on WCPSS Attendance Policy

April 26, 2021
I got a new dog in December and he was like three months so that was really fun, watching him grow. - M. Nagradona

Gator of the Week: Mahika Nagradona

April 22, 2021
Smrithi Muthukrishnan is the Gator of the Week.

Gator of the Week: Smrithi Muthukrishnan

April 15, 2021
“So much has happened in 2020 and the beginning of 2021 that shows how racism is still present in America, and even in Cary. - Sapna Kamath (Class of 2022)

Call it a Hate Crime

March 29, 2021
The world remains silent while thousands of black men, women, and children are left to die.

Gator of the Week: Winta Abraham

March 25, 2021
How am I to feel accepted in WCPSS and Green Level if Anti-Asian racism is not condemned?

How many more lives will it take?

March 18, 2021
Donate three products to get volunteering for NHS!

Donate to the Hygiene Product Drive

March 16, 2021
MC Kistler

MC Kistler

March 13, 2021
Students reflect on all that has happened in their lives, minds, and hearts since March 13th, 2020.

Since March 13th, 2020

March 12, 2021
Resources, tips, and more regarding course registration for the next school year.

Picking Courses for the 2021-2022 School Year

March 10, 2021
This weeks student gator is Erin Butterworth, Class of 2023.

Gator of the Week: Erin Butterworth

March 8, 2021
A. Guo discusses some of her recommendations for the month of March.

The Weekly Rec: March

March 7, 2021
What has happened to you since March 13th, 2020?

One Year in Covid-19

March 6, 2021
Green Level Junior Meaghan Rees is the Gator of the Week!

Gator of the Week: Meaghan Rees

February 28, 2021
Asian American students from the class of 2022 discuss their thoughts on the uptick in Anti-Asian hate crimes since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Student Spotlights: Asian Americans from Class of 2022 in Green Level on the Rise in Hate Crimes

February 18, 2021
Celebrating amongst loss.

Celebrating the Lunar New Year in a Pandemic

February 12, 2021
The opposite of love is not hate, its apathy. Silence erases our humanity. - Amanda Nguyen

Why Aren’t We Talking About the Rise in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes?

February 11, 2021
Who do you think should be Gator of the Week? Let us know!

Who do you think should be Gator of the Week?

February 8, 2021
WCPSS Director of Student Engagement in the Office of Equity Affairs discusses a variety of initiatives, student involvement in equity, and more.

A Discussion in Equity Affairs with Teresa Bunners

February 8, 2021
Sign and share the petition to help end period stigma in NC public schools.

End Period Stigma in NC Public Schools

February 3, 2021
Here are some things to keep in mind as you consider your own and others mental health during this difficult time.

Mental Health During the Pandemic with School Psychologist: Natalie Wiggins

January 31, 2021
An in-depth conversation with the Wake County Public School System Director of School Counseling.

A Conversation with WCPSS Director of School Counseling, Crystal Reardon

January 26, 2021
Tear Gas outside the United States Capitol building.

Acknowledge the Storm

January 21, 2021
A. Guo talks about some of the things that have been helping her get through quarantine this month.

The Weekly Rec: January

January 21, 2021

You Have Access to the New York Times!

December 18, 2020
Third edition of the GLHS Literary Magazine is out now!

Thoughts From Chaos Edition III

December 16, 2020
As the days we must stay in get longer, so are the things we can do! Here are some of A. Guos suggestions.

The Weekly Rec: Pastries, BTS, and more!

December 3, 2020
A We Have a Dream Teen member at the Chalk Out Walk Out event.

Student Opportunity: We Have a Dream Teens

November 29, 2020
For the First Time, I Can Find Myself on the International Political Stage

What Kamala Harris Means to Me

November 12, 2020
Gilmore Girls, The Poppy War & More!

The Weekly Rec

November 4, 2020
Capitalism is able to create a way of love and hope for the future to bond family members. But capitalism is also able to create painful memories at home and emotional distance between family members.

Capitalism Affects Asian American Immigrants

October 27, 2020
Gator of The Week: Muskaan Joshi

Gator of The Week: Muskaan Joshi

October 16, 2020
The Weekly Rec - October 2020

The Weekly Rec

October 15, 2020
During Virtual Learning & A Global Pandemic... Really... Whats The Point?

What Good Are Grades?

October 15, 2020
Thoughts From Chaos Now Accepting Submissions!

Thoughts From Chaos Now Accepting Submissions!

October 9, 2020
Mr. Leak is this weeks Gator of the Week!

Gator of The Week: Cicero Leak

October 5, 2020
Week 2: Gator of The Week

Week 2: Gator of The Week

September 30, 2020
You Should Vote!

You Should Vote!

September 24, 2020
“If we cannot hold everybody accountable in the eyes of the law even when many people have protested and raised awareness, how can we move forward as a society?” -Arriana Jones, Green Level Junior

Abolish Qualified Immunity

September 21, 2020
Week 1: Gator of The Week

Week 1: Gator of The Week

September 16, 2020
Green Level Students Are Finding Creative Ways To Stay Fit & Lead In Their Community

Gators For Good: Quarantine 5K

September 15, 2020
Wear A Mask - Created By A. Guo Using Canva

Wear A Mask

September 8, 2020
Sara Abell and Tyler Coffee -- our first-ever Gators of the Year!

Gators of the Year: Sara Abell and Tyler Coffee

June 15, 2020
Learn about what Gender Equality and Leadership Club has been doing over quarantine.

GELC: Clubs on Screen

June 11, 2020
Regan Henderson and Jake Juliano--Green Level Artists of the Year.

Green Level Artists of the Year

June 10, 2020
We Are The World, an Ode to Healthcare Workers

Student Musicians Unite

June 7, 2020

Artist, Athlete, Gator of the Year

June 7, 2020
A letter to my Asian American brothers and sisters: we must do better.

To my Asian American Community,

June 3, 2020
The Grading System for Spring Semester Is Almost Finalized: But Is it Fair?

The Grading System for Spring Semester Is Almost Finalized: But Is it Fair?

June 3, 2020
Clubs on Screen: message us, if you want your club to be featured!

FCCLA: Clubs on Screen

June 3, 2020

The Weekly Rec

May 25, 2020
T. Rangajaru and A. Guo delve into what senior year is looking like for the class of 2020.

How are Seniors Dealing with COVID-19?

May 25, 2020
This week episode features Green Level High School Sophomore, Megan Kaniewski.

Gators at Home: Episode 3

May 25, 2020
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