Evan’s guide to all things NFL: Week 5 NFL power rankings
Evan Dorian, Reporter
October 13, 2017
1. Chiefs (5-0) The score of Sunday night’s bout with the Texans doesn’t tell the entire story of Kansas City’s dominance. Rookie standout Kareem Hunt continued to impress, despite being held out of the end zone for the second game in a row. Alex Smith is having what is perhaps the best sea...
Hidden gems: croquet is king
Bart Mueller, Contributing Writer
October 12, 2017
Filed under Columns
Croquet (pronounced crow-Kay) is a sport most people do not give much thought. When thinking of this sport, most people have images of an upper class British family enjoying a leisurely game on the lawn of their stately manor. In this stereotype, they would actually be mostly correct since the game w...
Gryphons commit: John Carter Hawkins
Bayard Anderson, Sports Editor
November 28, 2016
Senior John Carter Hawkins committed to play division three lacrosse at Rhodes College this past week. “I felt like a small liberal arts school was a good fit for me,” Hawkins said, “and the community is great.” Hawkins also wanted to thank his teachers, coaches, friends, family and God for hel...
Gryphons commit: Kate Murphy
Bart Mueller, Reporter
October 14, 2016
Sophomore Kate Murphy committed to play Division 1 lacrosse at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. this past August. Vanderbilt’s close proximity to home and tradition of academic excellence played a major role in her decision. “I ended up choosing Vanderbilt because I wanted to pla...
Humans of Memphis
Elise Fong, Opinion Editor
March 21, 2016
Filed under Columns, Local, Showcase
Today began like any other day for me. I ran out to the mall to buy some things I needed, I went to Barnes and Noble to finish up some homework and look at new books, and later on, I started to get hungry. So, I thought, what better way to fight off my hunger than sweets? I quickly ran over to Great Am...
Tunesday
Rachel Ducker, Entertainment Editor/Copy Editor
March 16, 2016
The Gryphon Gazette went around the high school asking people what they are listening to at the moment. These are their responses. Let us know what you’ve been listening to lately in the comment section down below! Senior William McBride: “What Went Down” by Foals Senior Elise Fong: “Mallea...
Tunesday
Rachel Ducker, Entertainment Editor/Copy Editor
December 8, 2015
Disclaimer: Not all songs and artists reviewed are appropriate for all ages. Listeners’ discretion is advised. G-Eazy G-Eazy released his third studio album on Dec. 4, but it failed to live up to the hype. While the album does have great production and dynamics throughout, it lacks in other aspects....
Tunesday
Rachel Ducker, Entertainment Editor/Copy Editor
November 24, 2015
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Columns, Showcase
Recently, many big names in music have released their long-awaited albums. They have incorporated new sounds, transformed their songwriting and matured as artists. The records that they have produced have certainly not disappointed their listeners. Adele - 25 Adele’s long-awaited new album wa...
NewsGryphs try the Memphis Escape Rooms
Kendall LoCascio and Rachel Ducker
November 10, 2015
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Columns, Local, Showcase
“I got to the parking lot, but I didn’t think it was the right place,” junior Channell Cole said. “When we were walking down those creepy stairs I said, ‘Kendall, where did you take us?’” Memphis Escape Rooms is brand new to Memphis, as it opened on July 20, 2015. Per request by ...
Gryphons commit: Avery Whitehead
Bayard Anderson, Sports Editor
November 5, 2015
Junior Avery Whitehead has verbally committed to play Division 1 lacrosse at Furman University. “Whenever I compared it [Furman] to my other options, it was always better,” Whitehead said. “Also, Furman's team is new and super up-and-coming, so I really wanted to be a part of that.” Whitehead...
TryGryphs hit the quan
Caroline Zummach, Staff Writer
November 4, 2015
Filed under Columns, Multimedia, Showcase
As new dance crazes appear, the Gryphon Gazette is ready to tackle the moves. From the stanky leg to the dougie, to the whip and to the nae-nae, all the way to today’s current dance craze of hitting the Quan. Hitting the Quan evolved when native Memphis rapper, iHeart Memphis, transformed the d...
Tunesday
Rachel Ducker, Copy Editor
November 3, 2015
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Columns, Showcase
As humans, we sometimes judge certain things without ever giving them a chance. Punk music is something in this world that is constantly passed over or looked down upon. People tend to think that it is scary or only for a certain type of person. Punk music was not invented for only one type of person....
