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

Dana Gould, Arts & Entertainment co-Editor

Senior Dana Gould is a two-year member of The Prowler staff.  She is an arts & entertainment co-editor and a staff writer.

All content by Dana Gould
Aaron Starmer brings the fantasy world of Aquavania and the hidden evils that lurk there in his novel “The Riverman.” The book focuses on Alistair Cleary as he must discover a way to save his neighbor Fiona from the evil creature called the Riverman that wants to steal her soul.

Fact or Fiction? Now that’s a fantasy novel!

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
May 16, 2018
Starr’s Mill player prepares to pass the ball to another Panther, preventing a Knight from intersecting the ball. The Panthers lost the final four game against the Johnson Knights 4-1, ending their season.

Despite loss, young boys’ soccer squad ‘exceeded all expectations’

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
May 13, 2018
Starr’s Mill’s keeper blocks one of many attempted goals by the Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets during the second round of AAAAA GHSA state playoffs. “[Going into Saturday], we definitely need to talk more and call for the ball if one person is going to go for it, so we don’t collide and both go for the ball at the same time,” freshman Andrew Cole said.

Convincing win moves boys’ soccer into Elite Eight

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
May 5, 2018
Ninety-seven years after a nuclear apocalypse devastated Earth, 100 criminal teenagers are sent back to Earth because the last of humanity is running out of air in their space station called the ark. This television show/book series called “The 100,” is one of very few cases when the film is actually better than the book version.

For once, the film was better

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
May 3, 2018
English department

English department

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
April 17, 2018
From the Panther Pit - Season 3, Episode 10

From the Panther Pit – Season 3, Episode 10

Jenna Sanders and Dana Gould
March 31, 2018
Walk into the week of news

Walk into the week of news

Valen Yeager, Luke Bennett, Hayeon Choi, Dana Gould, and Jacob Hunt
March 17, 2018
Xfinity Series rookie Christopher Bell gives a thumbs up after finishing qualifying with the fastest lap time. Bell has maintained some of the top speeds throughout both practices and qualifying.

Rookie bests veteran in Xfinity Series qualifying

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
March 12, 2018
Crew member for Ryan Blaney checks tire wear on the No. 12 DEX Imaging Ford. Drivers used final practice to find long-run speed in preparation for tomorrow’s race. Joey Logano, Team Penske teammate to Ryan Blaney, ran the most laps in the final practice session with 74.

Newman back on top after final practice

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
March 12, 2018
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. topped the speed charts in the first MENCS practice at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Stenhouse Jr. finishes first in MENCS practice session

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
March 12, 2018
Brett Moffitt, in the No. 16 AISIN Toyota, finished first after leading only two laps the entire race. With the win, Moffitt and his team, Hattori Racing Enterprises, locked themselves into the NCWTS playoffs.

Busch loses late-race lead to pit stop mishap

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
March 3, 2018
Noah Gragson topped final practice and maintained the fastest ten-lap average for the session. Gragson drives the No. 18 Safelite Toyota for Kyle Busch Motorsports.

Gragson improves fastest speed, leads final practice

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
March 3, 2018
NCWTS driver Justin Haley answers a question from Staff Writer Ashton Long. Haley topped the speed chart in the opening practice session.

Haley finishes fastest in first NCWTS practice, shifts focus to second session

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
March 3, 2018
Many tar-filled cracks line the Atlanta Motor Speedway track after 21 years of using the same racing surface. Whether or not to repave the track is currently a huge controversial point of discussion.

To pave, or not to pave, that is the question

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
March 1, 2018
Brett Moffitt, in the No. 16 AISIN Toyota, finished first after leading only two laps the entire race. With the win, Moffitt and his team, Hattori Racing Enterprises, locked themselves into the NCWTS playoffs.

Busch loses late-race lead to pit stop mishap

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
February 24, 2018
Crew member for Ryan Blaney checks tire wear on the No. 12 DEX Imaging Ford. Drivers used final practice to find long-run speed in preparation for tomorrow’s race. Joey Logano, Team Penske teammate to Ryan Blaney, ran the most laps in the final practice session with 74.

Newman back on top after final practice

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
February 24, 2018
Xfinity Series rookie Christopher Bell gives a thumbs up after finishing qualifying with the fastest lap time. Bell has maintained some of the top speeds throughout both practices and qualifying.

Rookie bests veteran in Xfinity Series qualifying

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
February 24, 2018
Noah Gragson topped final practice and maintained the fastest ten-lap average for the session. Gragson drives the No. 18 Safelite Toyota for Kyle Busch Motorsports.

Gragson improves fastest speed, leads final practice

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
February 23, 2018
NCWTS driver Justin Haley answers a question from Staff Writer Ashton Long. Haley topped the speed chart in the opening practice session.

Haley finishes fastest in first NCWTS practice, shifts focus to second session

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
February 23, 2018
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. topped the speed charts in the first MENCS practice at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Stenhouse Jr. finishes first in MENCS practice session

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
February 23, 2018
This weekend, all three of NASCAR's top series come to Hampton, Ga., for three days of racing. AMS is considered the home track for several Georgia drivers.

Elliott only one name on list of Georgia drivers this weekend

Dana Gould and Ashton Long
February 23, 2018
This weekend, NASCAR racing returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton for three full days of on-track activity.

Real racing begins in Hampton

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
February 22, 2018
Brilliant books boast better depth and detail

Brilliant books boast better depth and detail

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
February 18, 2018
Left: Photo via pexels.com under Creative Commons license Right: Photo via Flickr (SalTheColourGeek) under Creative Commons license

Head 2 Head

Dana Gould and Blythe Terry
February 18, 2018
“The Hate U Give” follows 16-year-old Starr Carter as she navigates life at the fancy prep school she attends and her poor black neighborhood, after a cop shoots and kills her best friend Khalil. This wonderfully-written book concerning racial issues, police brutality, and staying true to oneself is being made into a movie that will be released sometime during 2018.

Riveting novel brings social injustices to light

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
February 12, 2018
Post-Super Bowl week brings super headlines

Post-Super Bowl week brings super headlines

Jacob Hunt, Dana Gould, Sophia Bender, Kyle Soto, Ian Fertig, and Valen Yeager
February 9, 2018
A Lady Panther dribbles down the court while protecting the ball from a visiting Bear. It may have been senior night, but the underclassmen led the Panthers to their final victory of the regular season.

Underclassmen steal spotlight in aggressive region game

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
February 4, 2018
Main characters James (Alex Lawther) and Alyssa (Jessica Barden) wait outside of a restaurant after blackmailing their ride and and inadvertently becoming stranded in the process. The hit series “The End of the F***ing World,” based on the comic book by Charles Forsman, may have a second season in the works that would premiere sometime in 2018 or early 2019.

Cliffhanger leaves fans begging for more

Dana Gould, Features co-Editor
February 1, 2018
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[Photo] Coach’s Corner – Jan. 10, 2018

Jenna Sanders and Ben Barkley
January 11, 2018
A JV Panther dribbles the ball down the court. The JV Panthers defended their home court with a 41-33 victory in an increasingly aggressive game against the Whitewater Wildcats.

JV Panthers redeem themselves in 41-33 victory over Whitewater

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
January 9, 2018
“They both die at the end” follows two strangers, Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio, as they team up for one last adventure before they die at the end of the day. While the premise behind this book seems compelling, it proves to be a disappointing read and an overall waste of time.

Amazing concept falls flat when put to paper

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
December 18, 2017
A player on the freshmen basketball team dribbles up the court while keeping two McIntosh players away from the ball. The team started out strong but eventually lost the game due to weak defense and a loss in momentum.

Fatigued freshmen Panthers fall to crosstown foe McIntosh

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
December 7, 2017
The Atlanta Botanical Gardens is holding their seventh annual Garden Lights show from Nov. 11 to Jan. 7. People that have visited the gardens during the day may remember the huge mother nature sculpture. This magnificent sculpture proves just as stunning while covered in blue and white lights at night.

Celebrate the season with a holiday lights spectacular

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
December 4, 2017

[Video] Coach’s Corner – Nov. 29, 2017

Rilee Stapleton, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2017
“Spoiler alert: the hero dies” is the eye-opening story of Michael Ausiello’s relationship with his long-term boyfriend Kit Cowan before and after the cancer diagnosis that changed their lives. This novel uses dark humor and years of beautiful memories to paint a detailed picture of their time together in an awe-inspiring way.

Spoiler alert: may cause tears

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
November 21, 2017
On Nov. 7, the Interact Club invited guest speaker Marsha Schmid to share the story of her life-altering stroke and the difficult road to recovery. Schmid left students with an awe-inspiring message of hope, resilience in the face of staggering adversity, and never giving up.

Guest speaker brings inspiration to the Mill

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
November 21, 2017

Envisioning the future

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
November 6, 2017
“Turtles all the way down” focuses on Aza Holmes investigating the disappearance of billionaire Russell Pickett while also struggling with her constant anxiety-ridden thoughts. This wonderfully composed story touches on love, lifelong friendship, and the hardships of mental illness, creating a realistic atmosphere that readers can truly become part of.

‘Turtles all the way down’ a spiraling success

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
October 31, 2017
A Red Ribbon Week to remember

A Red Ribbon Week to remember

Valen Yeager, Jacob Hunt, Dana Gould, Liza Eubanks, Ian Fertig, and Brock Spence
October 29, 2017
News after a weekend of success

News after a weekend of success

Dana Gould, Liza Eubanks, Brock Spence, and Valen Yeager
October 22, 2017
The Peachtree City Public Library held an event on Sept. 30 showcasing the film “The Fat Boy Chronicles” in which one of the authors, Michael Buchanan, was present to discuss the book and film. Co-authors Michael Buchanan and Diane Lang are currently in the process of writing a sequel to “The Fat Boy Chronicles” in Sable’s perspective.

Local author visits Peachtree City Public Library

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
October 11, 2017
“This Makes You Smarter” is a collection of beautifully crafted articles written by some of the world’s most innovative minds and leading thinkers. The articles in this book answer the 2011 Edge Question: “What scientific concept would improve everybody’s cognitive toolkit?”

Books really can make you smarter

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
September 26, 2017
“Delirium” is a breath-taking dystopian novel that follows Lena Holoway on a journey to discover her own happiness in a world free of love. Ex Libris, the Starr’s Mill book club, will be discussing “Delirium” in the Starr’s Mill Media Center on Oct. 4.

Caution: readers may experience deliria

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
September 12, 2017
The varsity boys’ cross country team holds up their 1st place trophy after a successful meet on Sept. 2 at Heritage Church. The Panthers ended the meet with the top runners finishing 1-2.

Cross country starts season with success

Dana Gould and Jenna Sanders
September 7, 2017
“Song of the Current” is an exhilarating fantasy novel that follows Caroline Oresteia on her journey through the Riverlands to discover her destiny and save her father. This book is a part of Uppercase box, a program that sends members a new, hardcover young adult novel each month.

Fantasy novel blows readers right out of the water

Dana Gould, A&E co-Editor
August 22, 2017
Though the characteristics of good books are impossible to fully discover, attributes such as realistic characters, developed and intriguing plots, and a greater message to learn enhance the reading experience. Good or even great books do not always possess these characteristics but they do consistently make stories better.

What makes a novel out-of-this-world

Dana Gould, Staff Writer
June 2, 2017
Lela Crowder and Leigh-Anne Hanie, the two co sponsors of Ex Libris, hug during the last Ex Libris meeting of the year to commemorate the bittersweet feelings toward Hanie’s retirement. Hanie has worked as the media center specialist for 20 years at Starr’s Mill and will be dearly missed by faculty and students.

Starr’s Mill bids farewell to beloved media center specialist

Dana Gould and Ashton Long
May 16, 2017
“A Conjuring of Light,” the third and final installment in the Shades of Magic series, involves Kell, Lila, and Alucard attempting to prevent an ancient evil from rising and destroying all of the parallel Londons. The author of this book, V.E. Schwab, skyped with Starr’s Mill students on April 29.

Magical ending to a fantastic fantasy series

Dana Gould, Staff Writer
April 28, 2017
From the Panther Pit - Season 2, Episode 11

From the Panther Pit – Season 2, Episode 11

Morgan Evans, Jenna Sanders, Rilee Stapleton, John Webb, and Dana Gould
April 19, 2017
The Starr’s Mill girls tennis team takes a picture with their first place trophy after regions. The Lady Panthers won regions 3-0 allowing them to progress to state.

Boys’ tennis claims sweet redemption, boys and girls win regions

Dana Gould, Staff Writer
April 19, 2017

[Video] Coach’s Corner – April 18, 2017

Jenna Sanders, Staff Writer
April 18, 2017
Senior Olivia Walker and sophomore Megan Fox high-five in their doubles match against McIntosh. The Lady Panthers won 4-1 in the match against McIntosh.

Starr’s Mill tennis in full swing

Dana Gould, Staff Writer
April 4, 2017

Adventure-packed historical fiction novel adds a little magic

Dana Gould, Staff Writer
March 23, 2017
“Ever the Hunted” is an exhilarating new fantasy novel that follows teenage Britta Flannery in her adventure to find her father’s murderer, discover hidden abilities within herself, and save her land from evil. This book is a part of Uppercase Box, a program in which members are sent a new young adult book each month.

New adventurous fantasy novel enchants readers

Dana Gould, Staff Writer
March 7, 2017

[Video] Coach’s Corner – Feb. 28, 2017

Jenna Sanders, Staff Writer
February 28, 2017
“The Naming” follows Maerad, a former slave, as she uncovers her destiny just in time to help save her new world from evil. This novel is one of many that can be found in the Starr’s Mill Media Center as part of February’s Blind Date with a Book.

Celebrate February by falling for a new fantasy world

Dana Gould, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017

[Video] Coach’s Corner – Feb. 10, 2017

Jenna Sanders, Staff Writer
February 11, 2017
“Trust Me,” the epic finale of the “Find Me” series, follows Wicket Tate as she must figure out who she can trust before her opportunity for a future vanishes completely. Romily Bernard, the author of the “Find Me” series, will be in the Starrs Mill Media Center on Jan. 27 as part of this year’s Feed Your Need To Read Week events. She will discuss her books and answer questions during all three lunches.

Thrilling finale to a beloved series

Dana Gould, Staff Writer
January 25, 2017
“The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto” is a remarkable book about music, love, and one man’s journey to discover the importance of life. The author, Mitch Albom, has written many other novels, including "Tuesdays with Morrie," "The Time Keeper," and "The First Phone Call from Heaven."

Mitch Albom strikes a familiar chord with newest novel

Dana Gould, Staff Writer
January 20, 2017
In “The Sun is Also a Star,” two unlikely teenagers with very different lives, meet in the streets of New York City where their lives change forever. People who enjoy this novel by author Nicole Yoon, should also check out her other novel “Everything, Everything.”

Romance novel seems better than average but turns out exceptionally ordinary

Dana Gould, Staff Writer
December 13, 2016
In “Red Rising,” protagonist Darrow, a member of the lowest social class on Mars, must destroy his society’s unfair social system no matter the cost in a futuristic dystopian. Ex Libris, the Mill’s book club, will meet after school on Dec. 7 in the Media Center to discuss “Red Rising” along with “The Weight of Feathers” and “Bone Gap.”

A not-so-interesting take on Mars

Dana Gould, Staff Writer
November 16, 2016
Starr’s Mill High School student quickly flips through the thrilling adventure novel “Six of Crows” by Leigh Bardugo. The sequel to to this book “Crooked Kingdom” was published on Sept. 22, 2016.

Modern fantasy novel embraces the villains

Dana Gould, Staff Writer
November 6, 2016
Rachel Watson, a jobless, alcoholic, becomes involved in the mystery of a missing woman she saw almost everyday while riding the train. This book, written by Paula Hawkins, is commonly compared to the New York times bestseller ¨Gone Girl¨ by Gillian Flynn.

New mystery novel thrills fans, comes to big screen

Dana Gould, Staff Writer
October 23, 2016
“'To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before',” by Jenny Han, encompasses all the best characteristics of romance novels while having its own unique take on the classic genre. The second book in this series, “P.S. I Still Love You,” was published on May 26, 2016.

Not your average romance novel

Dana Gould, Staff Writer
October 2, 2016
Scott Weiland (second from the left) poses with the rest of the band members from Stone Temple Pilots after a show. Weiland published his memoir in 2011 after seemingly fixing many of his personal problems only to die from a drug overdose on Dec. 5, 2015.

Into the life and struggles of rock legend Scott Weiland

Dana Gould, Staff Writer
September 15, 2016
Aug. 25, 2016 - A student reads the newest Harry Potter story, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Published on July 31, this novel uses a play script format rather than the prose format used in the first seven Harry Potter books.

Harry Potter fans re-enter their favorite wizarding world

Dana Gould, Staff writer
August 27, 2016
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