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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
D. Khan

D. Khan, Co-Editor In Chief

Daneen is a senior writing for her fourth year on The Gators Eye. When she’s not in class, she’s binging old Disney movies, reading comic books, or painting at her easel.

All content by D. Khan
We are celebrating our graduating gators' college decisions!

Green Level Class of 2023 College Decisions

A. Hoch and D. Khan
May 19, 2023
Various NAHS volunteers came together to bring the event to life.

GLHS’s Fourth Annual Art Market Is A Hit!

D. Khan, Co-Editor In Chief
April 24, 2023
Barbie is everything. Official character poster from Warner Bros. Pictures.

One Ticket for the Barbie Movie, Please

D. Khan, Co-Editor In Chief
April 12, 2023
Florist Mia Spolan smiles beside her owl-inspired arrangment.

“Art in Bloom” Blossoms at the NCMA

D. Khan, Co-Editor In Chief
March 20, 2023
Arnav Varanasi sets up a stunning serve.

February 6: Tennis Gallery

D. Khan, Co-Editor In Chief
March 9, 2023
In the midst of Black History Month, African-American history is being censored.

AP African American Studies Causes Contreversy

D. Khan, Co-Editor In Chief
February 17, 2023
Fine Arts Promotional Video

Fine Arts Promotional Video

D. Khan and A. Hoch
February 9, 2023
Lorraine Inman and their peice "Voicemail."

Green Level Students Sweep the Scholastic Awards

D. Khan and A. Hoch
January 13, 2023
Graphic by D. Khan featuring image from Wikimedia Commons.

Affirmative Action at UNC-Chapel Hill 

D. Khan, Co-Editor In Chief
January 6, 2023
Sophomore Taylor Hill tabling at a Green Level football game.

Environmental Club Sheds Light on Solar Power

D. Khan, Co-Editor In Chief
December 14, 2022
Chorus and Visual Arts combine at Artist Alley.

Artist’s Alley: Visual and Performing Arts Unite

D. Khan, Co-Editor In Chief
November 30, 2022
Tragedy at the Raleigh Christmas Parade

Tragedy at the Raleigh Christmas Parade

D. Khan, Co-Editor In Chief
November 21, 2022
Ken Nkwadike hugging students after his presentation.

Free Hugs in the Swamp

D. Khan, Co-Editor In Chief
November 4, 2022
Gun Violence in NC is On the Rise

Gun Violence in NC is On the Rise

D. Khan and A. Hoch
October 22, 2022
The midterm elections are held on November 8. Graphic from Canva by D. Khan.

How These GLHS Students Help Their Peers Vote

D. Khan, Co-Editor In Chief
October 6, 2022
The couples, from top left to bottom right: Sophia and Andrew, Emerson and Max, Sanjana and Sudeep, and Gabe and Avery. Graphic by D. Khan.

Meet Your 2022 Homecoming Court!

D. Khan, Co-Editor In Chief
September 27, 2022
Flooding in Pakistan is impacting daily life.

What’s Happening to Pakistan?

D. Khan, Co-Editor In Chief
September 7, 2022
Seniors arrived for their "last first day" in brightly decorated cars.

Seniors Celebrate in the Car Parade

D. Khan and T. Dongara
August 29, 2022
The walkout was organized in solidaridy with the victims of the Uvalde shooting.

Walkout for Gun Violence

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
May 28, 2022
Why are multiverse movies so popular right now?

What’s With All These Multiverse Movies?

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
May 27, 2022
Is casting new actors of color really forced diversity?

It’s Not “Forced Diversity.”

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
May 20, 2022
We're nearing our final weeks of the school year!

AP Exams are Over… Now What?

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
May 12, 2022
Prom '22 will be held on Saturday evening. The theme is "casino night."

First Prom At the Swamp

D. Khan, L. Perkins, and R. Pragada
April 27, 2022
How do I study for exams? Image from Pexels.

How Do I Get Motivated for APs?

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
April 20, 2022
GLHS students have lots of plans for their week off! Graphic by D. Khan

Gators During Spring: Spring Break Plans

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
April 5, 2022
Ramadan, the most spiritual time of year, begins at sundown tonight. Graphic by D. Khan.

Not Even Water? 

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
April 1, 2022
Is there a double standard with the West's attitude towards Ukraine? Graphic by D. Khan.

‘It’s Different Because It’s Europe:’ Ukraine and the Double Standard

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
March 24, 2022
The Green Level Talent Show is coming up soon! Graphic from the Theater Department.

Be Bold In the Green Level Talent Show

D. Khan, Student Life Editor
March 16, 2022
Radio Silence by Alice Oseman.

Between the Lines: Radio Silence

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
March 4, 2022
Is Marvel Failing Women of Color?

Is Marvel Failing Women of Color?

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
February 23, 2022
Why we DNFed and DFed these books:

Why we DNFed and DFed these books:

C. Andrews and D. Khan
February 14, 2022
Mitski's Laurel Hell album cover sets the mood for the new era.

Mitski’s Laurel Hell: Worth the Wait?

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
February 7, 2022
Wordle is the most popular web game right now! Image from Feb 1 Wordle.

The Rise of Wordle: Five Letters for Success

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
February 1, 2022

It’s Time To End Standardized Testing

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
January 27, 2022
As Covid cases rise, so do concerns about school. Graphic by D. Khan.

Is Omicron Sending Us Back Online?

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
January 5, 2022
No Way Home promotional poster from Marvel Studios.

Spider-Man No Way Home Swings To Success

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
January 3, 2022
National Art Honor Society students work on the mural afterschool. Photo from M. Molinaro.

New Mural: Celebrating NC Flora and Fauna

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
December 8, 2021
Come support our dancers on Friday, December 3rd! Graphic by D. Khan.

Rock Out with Green Level Dance

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
December 1, 2021
Green Level's Junior State of America Club discusses various political issues.

Green Level JSA Pledges Political Activism

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
November 16, 2021
We need to learn how to be kinder people. Graphic by D. Khan.

We Need to Be Kinder to Ourselves

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
November 10, 2021
Getting stuck in a loop of procrastination? These methods can help! Graphic by D. Khan.

Three Time Management Techniques To Stop Procrastination

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
November 3, 2021
The spirit week schedule caused a lot of confusion for students and staff. Graphic by D. Khan.

What Really Happened With Spirit Week?

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
October 26, 2021
Even though we've got a new schedule, our lunch is still just as short. Graphic by D. Khan.

We Literally Don’t Have Time for This.

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
October 21, 2021
It's time to lose the witch hats and go for a trendier look. Image from Pexels.

Five Trendy Costumes That You’ll See this Halloween

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
October 8, 2021
Principal Summers smiles with a poster welcoming her back to Green Level.

Principal Summers Returns to the Swamp

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
October 3, 2021
The Arts department uses donations for supplies and performances.

Donate to the Arts!

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
September 29, 2021
Taylor Swift released Wildest Dreams last Monday.

Taylor Swift: “What Era Are We Even In?”

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
September 23, 2021
Do any of these popular books catch your eye? The #booktok trend continues.

BookTok’s Top Trends

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
September 17, 2021
Brecotea's sweets are fresh and delicious.

Baked Goods at Brecotea: Review

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
September 14, 2021
Mae Caira cleaned, prepped, and cooked at Arlo Grey.

Mae Caira In the Kitchen

D. Khan and C. Andrews
September 8, 2021
Do you think we'll go back online? Graphic by D. Khan.

Are We Staying In School? Students Show Doubt

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
September 3, 2021
New students have to adjust to a new year.

First Impressions of the Swamp

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
August 27, 2021
Get some advice from your juniors and seniors!

Anxious About School? Upperclassmen Have Advice!

D. Khan, Student Life Section Editor
August 25, 2021
Artist Spotlight: Esha Macha

Artist Spotlight: Esha Macha

D. Khan, Arts Section Editor
May 28, 2021
Artist Spotlight: Rachel Morse

Artist Spotlight: Rachel Morse

D. Khan, Arts Section Editor
May 21, 2021
D. Khan explains why and how to get your Covid-19 vaccination shots.

Go Get Vaccinated

D. Khan, Arts Section Editor
May 7, 2021
Artist Spotlight: Lauryn Taylor

Artist Spotlight: Lauryn Taylor

D. Khan, Arts Section Editor
May 7, 2021
Meet GLHS Freshman Jaya Nadella!

Artist Spotlight: Jaya Nadella

D. Khan, Arts Section Editor
April 30, 2021
Shadow and Bone stars Jessie Mei Li as Alina Starkov, a mapmaker with a long-awaited power. (Courtesy of Netfix © 2021)

Netflix’s Shadow and Bone Leaves No Mourners (And No Funerals)

D. Khan, Arts Section Editor
April 29, 2021
Diversify Your Bookshelf: 9 YA Books by Asian Authors

Diversify Your Bookshelf: 9 YA Books by Asian Authors

D. Khan, Arts Section Editor
April 23, 2021
Sophomore Olivia Catron creates and collages in her own style.

Artist Spotlight: Olivia Catron

D. Khan, Arts Section Editor
April 22, 2021
Muslims believe that the Quran, or holy book, was revealed during this month.

Ramadan 2021 Begins!

D. Khan, Arts Editor
April 16, 2021
Read all about Shreeya and her art!

Artist Spotlight: Shreeya More

D. Khan, Arts Section Editor
March 26, 2021
Read all about Saniya Bhatia and her beautiful art!

Artist Spotlight: Saniya Bhatia

D. Khan, Arts Section Editor
March 19, 2021
Stream WandaVision on Disney+ now! (Photo credits: Marvel Studios)

WandaVision’s Over: What’s Next For Marvel?

D. Khan, Arts Section Editor
March 11, 2021
She repainted this Ghibli screencap with gouache.

Artist Spotlight: Maren Molinaro

D. Khan, Arts Section Editor
March 9, 2021
From Slacktivism to Activism: NCAAT Youth Leadership Summit

From Slacktivism to Activism: NCAAT Youth Leadership Summit

D. Khan, Arts Section Editor
February 24, 2021
Join these online sessions to learn a more about career opportunities in the arts!

Mr. Mapps Monthly Art Chats

D. Khan, Arts Section Editor
February 12, 2021
Nithya Janapati discusses her journey with art, gives advice, and more!

Artist Spotlight: Nithya Janapati

D. Khan, Arts Section Editor
February 12, 2021
The tenor/bass choir performes "Lock Lomond."

Two Choirs, One Concert

D. Khan, Arts Section Editor
February 6, 2021
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