The student-run online newspaper for Starr's Mill High School

The Prowler
The student-run online newspaper for Starr's Mill High School

The Prowler
The student-run online newspaper for Starr's Mill High School

The Prowler
Abri Hausman

Abri Hausman, Op-ed Editor

Senior Abri Hausman is a four-year member of The Prowler staff.  She is an op-ed editor and a staff writer.

All content by Abri Hausman
Senior Ryan Allen shows off his natural hairy legs. Shaving has played a long and complicated role in the history of humanity, but nowadays hairy legs are becoming more normal.

Natural beauty

Abri Hausman, Op-ed Editor
May 15, 2019
It is surprisingly easy to make the background images not school appropriate. I didn’t even have to search for this picture on my phone and move it into my Drive. This allows for many R-rated, and even X-rated, pictures to be the school Chromebook background.

“High Contrast Colorful” theme is blocked on the Chromebook. This harmless theme is blocked while students cannot search simple words like “term,” showing just how ineffective the Chromebook block list is in Fayette County.

Part of being an adult is growing up enough to take care of yourself by going to a doctor. Since the world of getting doctor appointments is lost to some people, here is an easy guide to doing just that.

Start swiping right on good doctors

Abri Hausman, Op-ed Editor
May 7, 2019
Quick, easy meals to make are a lifesaver when wanting to eat pseudo-healthy on a limited budget. One example is a baked potato that can be filled with anything. Students should show up to college and at least know how to make a few simple meals that aren’t frozen or microwave dinners.

Don’t show up with Hot Pockets for every meal

Abri Hausman, Op-ed Editor
May 2, 2019
Car that has sat in one spot for less than a week is covered with a dense layer of pollen. With this high pollen count, you need to know how to properly take care of yourself and not just suffer through it.

Pollen problems

Abri Hausman, Op-ed Editor
April 24, 2019
Every single person nowadays has a chance to become a famous star because of the growing careers on YouTube. Running an online social media presence and being paid for it is a highly coveted job for hard working people and should not be downplayed as a lazy career.

Start subscribing to YouTube stars

Abri Hausman, Op-ed Editor
April 17, 2019
Real Talk

Real Talk

Abri Hausman and Sophia Bender
March 26, 2019

You gotta experience the experience

Abri Hausman, Op-ed Editor
March 20, 2019
Head 2 Head

Head 2 Head

Abri Hausman and Jordan Owens
March 20, 2019
Prime Minister (then president) of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, visits Apple Inc. and meets with Steve Jobs in the summer of 2010. Apple is a major company that has the ability to data mine into any and all of our personal records and information found on our phones, and I’m okay with that.

OPINION: I submit to robot overthrow

Abri Hausman, Op-ed Editor
March 9, 2019
The service dog Moe is looking after his owner, retired Master Sgt. Kyle Burnett, while he competes in the 2014 Warrior Games Archery competition. Service dogs can be extremely helpful for people with a legitimate need, but the service dog title is being misused, making it harder for people with an actual need.

OPINION: Pseudo service dogs saturate society

Abri Hausman, Op-ed Editor
March 7, 2019
I got this scar after a particularly bad case of poison ivy from the July 4, 2016. It was the first year I brought my dog (pictured) to the parade and I still remember her excited wiggle when meeting all the new people.

OPINION: Clear skin can be a dull life

Abri Hausman, Op-ed Editor
February 28, 2019
Real Talk

Real Talk

Abri Hausman and Jordan Owens
February 27, 2019
Real Talk

Real Talk

Abri Hausman and Sophia Bender
February 12, 2019
Disney animator is working in Disney’s Hollywood Studio in Disney World. Animation can be a beautifully expressive way of bringing a storyline to life and it shouldn't just be disregarded in favor of live action.

Keep classic cartoons current

Abri Hausman, Op-ed Editor
January 23, 2019
Captain Holt seeks advice about his situation while Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) and Amy Santiago (Melissa Fumero) are on their honeymoon. Despite the anticipation of being renewed by a new network, the season premiere of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” fell short of expectations.

Season premiere of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” falls short of expectations

Abri Hausman, Op-ed Editor
January 16, 2019
Real Talk

Real Talk

Abri Hausman, Sophia Bender, and Kathleen Stephens
December 10, 2018
Real Talk

Real Talk

Abri Hausman and Sophia Bender
November 28, 2018
I like to keep a very loud analog clock and a color-changing unicorn in my room to help supply background stimulus so I can stay focused on things I actually need to do.

Boredom is the bane of my being

Abri Hausman, Op-ed Editor
November 27, 2018
Stan Lee passed away Nov. 12, 2018, creating one of the most solemn days in any Marvel fan’s life. He was a great inspiration for creating many characters that bring media visibility to people who wouldn’t have seen representation otherwise.

OPINION: I Stan a legend

Abri Hausman, Op-ed Editor
November 18, 2018
Caffeine can be really helpful on a slow day, but easily affects our energy. I went cold turkey on caffeine and it was quite an exhausting experience.

Going cold turkey on caffeine

Abri Hausman, Op-ed Editor
October 28, 2018
Real Talk

Real Talk

Abri Hausman and Grace Maneein
October 24, 2018
Prisoners that have convicted felons aren’t the most trustworthy when it comes to voting for a proper candidate to represent the country.

Lots of people can vote, but felons shouldn’t be among them

Abri Hausman, Op-ed Editor
October 19, 2018
Real Talk

Real Talk

Abri Hausman and Sophia Bender
October 10, 2018
Fayette County pays for all sophomores to take the PSAT as a good way to practice and prepare for the SAT. There are much better ways to prepare for the SAT that don’t make the County waste their money every year.

[Photo] PSAT costs Fayette County too much

Simone Bates, Staff Writer
October 7, 2018
The asexual flag. Many people don’t know what this flag is or what it represents -- a group of people who are forgotten and insulted for their sexual orientation.

Asexuality is an orientation, not a biological reproduction

Abri Hausman, Op-ed Editor
October 1, 2018
The demographic tab on the Common Application for colleges has a question to select what race you identify as. Colleges will not decline your application based on your race, so there's no reason to lie and exploit minorities in the attempt for a personal gain that will ultimately be detrimental.

OPINION: Exploiting minorities for college applications is just wrong

Abri Hausman, Op-ed Editor
September 26, 2018
Real Talk

Real Talk

Abri Hausman and Sophia Bender
September 25, 2018
Real Talk

Real Talk

Abri Hausman and Sophia Bender
September 12, 2018
Words like “queer” and “gay” used to be derogatory and only used in a negative way. The LGBTQ+ community has taken a long time to take those words back and change the connotation, but why stop there?

Taking pride in terminology

Abri Hausman, Op-ed Editor
September 11, 2018
Student stands in front of a trash can about to cut up a charging cord that has somehow survived thanks to some old fashioned electrical tape. Popping bubble wrap is a cacophony compared to cutting up a phone charging cord.

That’s a wrap on bubble wrap

Abri Hausman, Op-ed Editor
September 9, 2018
Real Talk - Season 4, Episode 1

Real Talk – Season 4, Episode 1

Abri Hausman and Sophia Bender
August 29, 2018
PFLAG marches in the Washington, D.C. pride parade on June 7, 2014. This representation and societal respect that PFLAG is advocating for is not debatable. It is a basic human right.

There’s a new flag in town

Abri Hausman, Op-ed Editor
August 27, 2018
The Chromebooks are only useful to type up an essay and check blackboard, but other than that they’re just a pain. The lack of personalization and baby-proofing they have is ridiculous for the teenagers they’ve been given to.

Chromebooks should be kicked to the curb

Abri Hausman, Op-ed Editor
August 27, 2018

[Video] Coach’s Corner – Aug. 22, 2018

Jenna Sanders, Sports Editor
August 22, 2018

Real Talk – Season 3, Episode 12

Abri Hausman and Sophia Bender
May 29, 2018
Shocking stories add to saddening senior send-offs

Shocking stories add to saddening senior send-offs

Jacob Hunt, Abri Hausman, Sophia Bender, and Brock Spence
May 18, 2018
Zack Fair, owner of Agoge, prepares to throw two axes at once. Agoge is a new business that opened on May 5 in the Braelinn Village in Peachtree City. The business specializes in throwing various weapons for fun, competition, and as an alternative form of exercise.

New business proves point about ‘Bubble’ life

Abri Hausman, Features co-Editor
May 17, 2018

Real Talk – Season 3, Episode 11

Abri Hausman, Sophia Bender, and Mitchell Smith
May 15, 2018
Trump has recently stated that his new plan to decrease the amount of shootings in America is to reopen mental hospitals. Even though the fields dedicated to improving mental health, simply reopening the hospitals is not helpful.

Trump aims at solving America’s gun problem, misses the mark

Abri Hausman, Features co-Editor
April 23, 2018

Real Talk – Season 3, Episode 10

Abri Hausman and Sophia Bender
April 15, 2018
Math department

Math department

Abri Hausman, Features co-Editor
April 13, 2018
Justin Allgaier, driver of the No. 7 for JR Motorsports in the Xfinity Series, climbs into his race car for Saturday morning practice sessions at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Drivers are always thinking about what they can do during and after the race to stay safe and try to win.

Fast cars and faster minds

Abri Hausman, Features co-Editor
March 11, 2018

[Video] Shenanigans!

Valen Yeager, News co-Editor
March 9, 2018
Nurse Kalen has a box of feminine hygiene products in the nurse’s office that are 25 cents. The school system has processes in place to educate its students about menstrual cycles to de-stigmatize it, but many students continue to see periods as gross.

School’s menstruation education falls short

Abri Hausman, Features co-Editor
February 12, 2018
In the past, it was common place to prefer men for positions in STEM fields. Nowadays the trend has flipped where many businesses are preferring women more, but either way it is not equal.

Workplace inequalities taking unexpected turn

Abri Hausman, Features co-Editor
December 14, 2017

Rising Starr band not hearing any progress

Abri Hausman, Features co-Editor
December 11, 2017

Real Talk – Season 3, Episode 6

Abri Hausman and Ashton Long
November 16, 2017
The student anti-discrimination policy is found on page 30 of the Starr’s Mill High School student agenda. Though the policy is technically inclusive, it neglects to differentiate between sexuality and gender.

Broad term usage confuses citizens

Abri Hausman, Features co-Editor
October 20, 2017
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Gay Straight Alliance

Abri Hausman, Features co-Editor
October 17, 2017

Real Talk – Season 3, Episode 3

Abri Hausman and Sophia Bender
October 11, 2017
Gay Straight Alliance club member stands in the hallway wearing a transgender flag beanie and the gay pride flag as a cape. The GSA club strives to encourage sexuality and gender diversity in the school.

Gay Straight Alliance becomes a reality

Abri Hausman, Features co-Editor
September 27, 2017

Real Talk – Season 3, Episode 2

Abri Hausman and Liza Eubanks
September 22, 2017

Real Talk – Season 3, Episode 1

Abri Hausman and Ashton Long
August 31, 2017
Many “gay safe” posters have the pride flag in a triangle with the words “safe zone” to show that the area is supportive of the LGBT+ community. The posters would promote change in the school system allowing the LGBT+ students to feel safe in the school environment.

“Gay safe” stickers put students’ minds at ease so everyone can succeed

Abri Hausman, Staff Writer
May 30, 2017

Real Talk

Abri Hausman and Ashton Long
May 17, 2017
Shocking, surprising, and startling headlines

Shocking, surprising, and startling headlines

Abri Hausman, Ashton Long, and Mitchell Smith
May 9, 2017

Real Talk

Abri Hausman and Ashton Long
May 7, 2017
Both LGBT+ students and straight students join hands in support of LGBT+ rights and acceptance. The Gay-Straight Alliance club would allow any student in support of LGBT+ rights to help make the school safer and more accepting.

Gay acceptance not a reality

Abri Hausman, Staff Writer
May 3, 2017

[Video] Coach’s Corner – March 29, 2017

Jenna Sanders, Staff Writer
March 29, 2017
Mittens the cat happily sits inside a cardboard box, but the actual Schrodinger’s Cat experiment is completely theoretical.

I am, and I am not

Abri Hausman, Staff Writer
March 29, 2017
A student prepares to deliver her speech in front of the class. Students who suffer from anxiety may experience a panic attack while presenting material in front of a class, causing a harmful and embarrassing experience for the affected student.

Hidden effects of public speaking

Abri Hausman, Staff Writer
March 6, 2017

Real Talk

Abri Hausman and Ashton Long
February 12, 2017

Real Talk

Abri Hausman and Ashton Long
January 13, 2017
A student measures her waist. Students are pressured with the unrealistic expectation to have a smaller-than-average waist and body frame.

Average is not good enough

Abri Hausman, Staff Writer
December 13, 2016
Student stresses over the number of homework assignments due before the week is over. When projects and homework overwhelm students’ “to-do” lists, students start to feel overwhelmed and helpless, which may result in more serious health issues.

The stress is killing me!

Abri Hausman, Staff Writer
November 18, 2016

[Video] Coach’s Corner – Oct. 21, 2016

Jenna Sanders, Staff Writer
October 21, 2016
Two members of Chess Club name the different pieces on the board. The club is open to all students and meets twice a month in English teacher Katherine Tucker’s room 720.

Chess Club

Abri Hausman, Staff Writer
October 18, 2016

Real Talk

Abri Hausman, Staff Writer
October 8, 2016
The Kelly family pose for a family photo while visiting Gatlinburg, Tennessee, for the first time. The parents do their best to share the housework equally and support gender equality in the household.

Gender equality makes for fair household

Abri Hausman, Staff Writer
September 22, 2016
PE / Health Department

PE / Health Department

Abri Hausman, Staff writer
May 22, 2016
Guidance counselor Paula O’Shields works to register students for next school year. Registration is just one of the many tasks counselors perform for students throughout the year, but because it is so time-consuming, it often results in students not being able to see their counselors to address other concerns.

Counselors seek new paths to address students’ frustrations

Abri Hausman, Staff writer
May 22, 2016
Science Department

Science Department

Abri Hausman, Staff writer
May 5, 2016

Students show divergent ways of advancing technology

Abri Hausman, Staff writer
March 24, 2016
Judy Dillon

Judy Dillon

Abri Hausman, Staff Writer
January 26, 2016
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