The student news site of Allen High School.

The Eagle Angle

The student news site of Allen High School.

The Eagle Angle

The student news site of Allen High School.

The Eagle Angle

The 2016 Presidential Election From Across The Pond

The 2016 Presidential Election From Across The Pond

Bryn Chambers, Sr. managing editor September 21, 2016

As a little girl, I always took pride in my nationalities. Having a British father and an American mother meant that I had a lot of opportunities solely American kids didn’t. I am already considered...

You dont need a date for Homecoming

You don’t need a date for Homecoming

Bryn Chambers, Sr. managing editor September 20, 2016

As Homecoming has started to approach, I’ve overheard people around school mention: “I’m not going ‘cause I don’t have a date.” I know we see the cute or cringe-worthy homecoming proposals...

The Hiddleswift Conspiracy

The Hiddleswift Conspiracy

Felix Kalvesmaki, Commentary editor September 20, 2016

I never really knew where I stood on Hiddleswift. The relationship between Tom Hiddleston and Taylor Swift always kind of confused me. On one hand, I kind of felt like Tom Hiddleston was Taylor Swift’s...

A pride flag flies alongside an American flag.

I Don’t Deserve to Die

Felix Kalvesmaki, Commentary editor June 15, 2016

Mass shootings, sadly, are regular. Waking up to “Dozens dead after gunman opens fire” on my lockscreen has become all too familiar. That, alone, is horrifying to me. The fact that senseless, needless,...

America Was Never Great

America Was Never Great

Bryn Chambers, Staff writer May 23, 2016

Historical figures are overly glorified. America either isn’t aware, or doesn’t care, that the “great” men and country we envision when looking to the past had their faults. Due to the new musical...

A guide to survival

Farah Nashat, Staff writer May 18, 2016

It’s the end of the year, and it feels like your world is going to fall apart. With semester exams, end-of-year-projects and homework, students often face a great amount of pressure and stress towards...

An Open Letter to Incoming Seniors: Your Life is Just Beginning

Naomi Fluckiger, Staff writer May 17, 2016

There is so much to look forward to in the final year of high school: times with friends, prom, graduation and closing the door on a major chapter in your life with the exciting prospect of opening a new...

Prince in 1984.

Felix’s Top 10 – Week of 5/1

Felix Kalvesmaki, Staff writer May 6, 2016

I feel like every time I write these intro paragraphs, I either boost or quietly detest pop culture in a snarky, tongue-in-cheek manner. And while that’s kinda my thing, these last two weeks have been...

Sadness Is Not A Choice

Sadness Is Not A Choice

Bryn Chambers, Staff writer May 4, 2016

On April 11, Kanye West tweeted: "BEING SAD ALL THE TIME IS SO LAME SO STOP THAT S---." West’s comment opened discourse on society’s misconceptions on mental illness and emotional expression. The...

Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette, Okieriete Onaodowan as Hercules Mulligan, Anthony Ramos as John Laurens and Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton in "Hamilton." (Joan Marcus)

Time 100 Recap

Felix Kalvesmaki, Staff writer May 4, 2016

Every year, Time Magazine picks 100 people in the world who represent our culture and current world happenings. And while it’s a useful and insightful evaluation of our global society, it’s easy to...

Cover for Beyoncés latest album Lemonade

Felix’s Top 10 – Week of 4/18

Felix Kalvesmaki, Staff writer April 22, 2016

While there were plenty of things happening in the last two weeks, one of the biggest annual events in pop culture has to be Coachella. A nexus of rising stars and household names, the yearly gathering...

We Shouldnt Fear

We Shouldn’t Fear

David Bryant, Staff writer April 22, 2016

Boston. Paris. Brussels. San Bernardino. Istanbul. Baghdad. Jakarta. These are all places victimized by the terrorist attacks of the so-called Islamic State (not the official state of Islam) within the...

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