by opinions editor Elise Sawyer and staff reporter Medha Sarin photo by assistant principal Mike McEver Three years ago, after working as an English teacher for over a decade at AMCHS, Chauncey Lindner became the school librarian. On March 6, 2020, the Roar interviewed him about the role libraries have […]
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Students adapt to digital teaching
As coronavirus has thrust society into new norms, students and teachers alike are learning — and adjusting — to a whole new world of online learning. “Online learning has proven to be sufficient for the time being, and I am continuing to learn material over Zoom without much difficulty,” junior […]
The Effects of Scheduling
I have changed my lifestyle to work around the looming virus, but the quarantine has affected my mindset for the time being. The longer I have been quarantined, the less effort I put forth in my work. It has been helpful to begin a routine, instead of spending my days […]
Review: Green Eggs and Ham on Netflix
Dr. Suess is a beloved author of mine and I was super excited when Green Eggs and Ham was made into a show on Netflix. I’ve grown up with reading Dr. Seuss, and I was a little skeptical, at first, about how well they would transition the story into TV […]
Staff Appreciation
by review editor Allison Segers and staff reporter Medha Sarin John Tohkubbi Head custodian/auxiliary employee of the year John Tohkubbi is a Consol graduate. He grew up in Houston and moved to College Station in 1987. After serving in the army for two years, he joined the school district as […]
Reviews: Podcasts
by Medha Sarin, staff reporter Source of photos: NPR Podcasts are like friends: they come and go, but the best ones last forever. They’re talkative but fun to listen to, and they help you grow and learn. So, whether you’re an avid podcast listener, or you’re just looking for some […]
Review: Original Content on Streaming Services
Streaming services, such as Hulu and Netflix, have become more popular. Netflix has released more new original content, while Hulu is expanding their movie selection. But how do these new original works compare to traditional cable television? *** Fantasy shows can be pretty hit or miss. However, “The Witcher” did […]
The Roar Reviews: How Restaurants are Handling Takeout During the Coronavirus
by Ian Curtis, staff reporter While the Coronavirus shutdowns have hardly left any business unscathed, restaurants have been some of the hardest hit. In order to keep their doors open and profits flowing, many places have switched to takeout only or are heavily relying on takeout revenue amidst widespread forced […]
Extracurricular Groups Respond To COVID-19 Crisis, Plan In Face Of Semester’s Disruption
The current online list of AMCHS’ clubs and organizations includes over 40 distinct entries. Senior Mona Birgisson, dissatisfied with her options of discussion-based clubs, decided instead to create another. “The discussions were very brief,” Birgisson said. “You just went there at four o’clock, someone presented something for 15 minutes, and […]
Gallery: Staff Appreciation Day
To celebrate the teachers, the administrative staff toured around different campuses and put on a show for staff members. Assistant Principals Jason Pratt and Mike McEver played a drum line song while Principal Gwen Elder, Assistant Principals KeKe Johnson and Anne Scott, and Counselor Jill Faith cheered along. The administration […]