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
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.

All content by A. Guo
Goodbye to the high school of Gators.

[Photo] Goodbye Green Level

June 2, 2022
An open mic encouraged students to share their thoughts.

[Photo] Walkout for Gun Violence

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
May 28, 2022
Police are now changing key facts about the timeline of the Robb Elementary school shooting.

[Photo] What did the police do at the Uvalde shooting?

May 27, 2022
This country has become accustomed to gun violence and desensitized to massacre.

[Photo] Constantly Mourning: Robb Elementary, Uvalde, Texas School Shooting

May 25, 2022
Find out more about the student-organized event.

[Photo] Asian Night

May 18, 2022
The downtown Raleigh protest was organized in occurence with country-wide rallies.

“…if we don’t fight for it no one else will”: Green Level Students Attend Abortion Rights Protest in Raleigh

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2022
Banning abortions will only mean more death and disease.

Who Banning Abortions Will Affect the Most

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2022
As long as you turn eighteen by November 8th of this year, you can vote right now!

Resources for Voting in Primaries

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2022
Queer and low-income students face barriers to attending prom.

Prom Needs to Be More Inclusive

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2022
Here is a simple guide to recycling!

Recycling at Green Level 101

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2022
Why are we constantly made fun of for the food we bring to school? There is a larger context than you might expect.

The Portrayal of Asian Food in America

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2022
Keerthana Vemparala and Victoria Plant putting up a poster designed and created by Calligraphy club and National Art Honor Society.

Environmental Club Celebrates Earth Week

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2022
Environmental Club celebrates earth day with a week of events for the Green Level community.

Earth Week of Action: Green Level Goes Green

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2022
Trans Visibility booth stationed near the front entrance of the school.

Transgender Day of Visibility at Green Level

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2022
Green Level women have their say in stereotypes and microaggressions they are tired of hearing.

What Women Are Tired of Hearing

A. Guo and T. Dongara
March 30, 2022
Asian Americans have been used as pawns in the cynical attack against affirmative action.

You Didn’t Get Rejected Because You’re Asian

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2022
Black Green Level students share common microaggressions they face in their daily lives.

What are Black People Tired of Hearing?

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2022
It has been one year since the hate crime Atlanta, yet for many Asian American women, it feels like things have only gotten worse.

What Has Changed Since Atlanta?

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2022
Although masking has become optional, that doesn't mean you should take off this additional layer of protection.

Should We Lift the Mask-Mandate?

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2022
Christina Yuna Lee lived for 35 years.

Again and again and again: Violence Against Asian Women

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2022
Green Level Senior Lauryn Taylor is officially admitted as a Morehead Cain Scholar recipient for the Class of 2026.

Lauryn Taylor Admitted Into Morehead-Cain Class of 2026

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2022
Members attending a school-campus clean up event after school.

[Photo] Environmental

February 16, 2022
Two "Fu" chuang huas are displayed in front of the library.

[Photo] CSA Brings Fortune to Green Level

February 8, 2022
Olivia Mays is a 15-year-old sophomore at Green Level High School.

Gator of the Week: Olivia Mays

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2022
Eric Cooper (GLHS social studies teacher) is tested by a MAKO Medical staff member.

Free, On-Campus COVID-19 Testing Begins at Green Level

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2022
Five places to get good Chinese food in the Triangle.

Chinese Restaurants to Try in the Triangle

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
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

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
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

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2021
NCDPI's inadequate curriculum on sex education holds serious consequences.

Why Aren’t We Teaching Sexual Education Earlier?

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
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

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2021
News about gun violence feels never ending, but it's even worse than we think.

The Worst Year in Decades: Gun Violence

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
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

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2021
We need to acknowledge our lack of free will.

There’s Something Wrong with Body Positivity

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2021
Members at the Anti-Asian Hate Chalkout.

Afetiria: A Starting Point for WCPSS Students

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2021
The short connectivity and 40 minute lunch have created various consequences for certain populations of students.

The Bell Schedule Dilemma

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
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

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2021
Two seniors talk through their emotions through the first quarter of their last year.

Mental Health Amidst College Applications

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2021
Here are some ideas for Spirit Week!

A Costume for Every Letter

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2021

Body Positivity Debate

A. Guo and R. Xavier
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

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2021
What's the difference between Hispanic, Latino, Latinx, and Latine?

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

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

Honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2021
Green Level students protesting in Downtown Raleigh for Abortion Justice.

Green Level Students Attend Abortion Justice Rally

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
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

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2021
There's an anti-fatness problem in Green Level and Wake County.

Anti-Fatness at Green Level

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
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

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
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

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2021
"We Are One" mural painted and created by Green Level students.

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

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
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

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2021
What's 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

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2021
The complexity of makeup, plastic surgery, and the patriarchy.

Makeup and Plastic Surgery are the Patriarchy’s Profit

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2021
How are seniors feeling after almost two years of virtual learning?

Seniors Are Back In School

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
August 24, 2021
S. Venkatraman is this week's gator!

Gator of the Week: Srilekha Venkatraman

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
June 3, 2021
Gator of the Week Sarayu Kondaveeti discusses virtual learning and her involvement in science.

GoTW: Sarayu Kondaveeti

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2021
Shivani Kalkur is this week's featured gator!

Gator of the Week: Shivani Kalkur

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2021
Medha Nair is a junior at Green Level High School and this week's featured Gator!

Gator of the Week: Medha Nair

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
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

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
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

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
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

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2021
Smrithi Muthukrishnan is the Gator of the Week.

Gator of the Week: Smrithi Muthukrishnan

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
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

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
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

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
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?

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2021
Donate three products to get volunteering for NHS!

Donate to the Hygiene Product Drive

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2021
MC Kistler

MC Kistler

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

Since March 13th, 2020

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2021
Resources, tips, and more regarding course registration for the next school year.

Picking Courses for the 2021-2022 School Year

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2021
This week's student gator is Erin Butterworth, Class of 2023.

Gator of the Week: Erin Butterworth

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2021
A. Guo discusses some of her recommendations for the month of March.

The Weekly Rec: March

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2021
What has happened to you since March 13th, 2020?

One Year in Covid-19

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2021
Green Level Junior Meaghan Rees is the Gator of the Week!

Gator of the Week: Meaghan Rees

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
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

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2021
Celebrating amongst loss.

Celebrating the Lunar New Year in a Pandemic

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2021
"The opposite of love is not hate, it's apathy. Silence erases our humanity." - Amanda Nguyen

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

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
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?

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
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

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

End Period Stigma in NC Public Schools

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
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

A. Guo, Asst. Editor-in-Chief
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

A. Guo and L. Taylor
January 26, 2021
Tear Gas outside the United States Capitol building.

Acknowledge the Storm

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
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

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2021

You Have Access to the New York Times!

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2020
Third edition of the GLHS Literary Magazine is out now!

Thoughts From Chaos Edition III

A. Guo, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2020
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