Panther Press - The student news site of Klein Oak High School

Through true grit and maybe a little luck, the Klein Oak Panthers were able to play their entire football season through a pandemic and make it to the playoffs without skipping a beat. In the beginning of practice was difficult, with players coming back to school for the first time while the risk of a Coronavirus outbreak was...

There’s No Plate Like Home

Carys Luther, Staff Reporter

The 2020 season was ungraciously ripped from the softball team. They had been on a roll, having gone 9-11 overall and 3-2 in districts...

#ChampionshipSZN

Preston Jones, Senior Writer

Klein Oak put on a show last weekend with an absolute route against an impressive 7-2 Cypress Ranch Mustangs football team, or more...

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News

The Learning Debate Continues

Chasey Almirol, Publicity Editor

February 1, 2021

As the 2020-2021 school year crept up on all, many anticipated the effects of the new policy changes in response to the coronavirus...

The Poison of Politics

Madison Miles, Staff Reporter

January 28, 2021

The United States seems to be the most divided it has ever been in recent years. Political debates, the struggles of the presidential...

Prepared to Win

Jillian Gonzalez, Staff Reporter

January 28, 2021

Flags waving and guns in the air. No, it's not the presidential inauguration, it's winter guard competition season and all eyes on...

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Features

An Upbeat 2021

Carys Luther, Staff Reporter

February 26, 2021

Though many struggles of 2020 prevail in the new year, upcoming 2021 album releases are offering students a source of optimism for...

Outdoor entertainment takes over movie theater industry

Alessandra Esquivel, Co-Editor-in-Chief

January 25, 2021

Covered in piles of blankets and sitting in the bed of a pickup truck with a face mask on, people turn to drive-in movie theaters prepared...

The Giving Season

Carys Luther, Staff Reporter

December 17, 2020

The holidays are traditionally a time of familial love, Christmas movies, and the aroma of brewing hot chocolate and baked delights. This winter, however, the coronavirus has thrown unforeseen hardships upon many people. Some Klein Oak students are volunteering to spread holiday cheer in the face of uncertainty. “I decided to...

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Opinion

History of Fashion

Annika Esseku, Podcast Editor

If you ever wanted to satisfy your curiosity about what started each of these fashion trends, you’ve come to the right place! Current alternative fashion, though different...

Online Shopping Climate Crisis

A common misconception presented throughout society about online shopping...

A Bright Blue Light is Not a Good Sight

Looking at the sun is one of the best things you can do. Frying your retina...

A Die Hard Fan of Holidays

Decorations go up on houses, cookies go in the oven and gifts are wrapped....

Add a Little Spice

Everyone needs a little spice in life, so why not some pumpkin spice? Autumn...

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Entertainment

Un Poco Loco para Día de los Muertos

Pablo Jimenez, Staff Reporter

Día de los Muertos translates into English as the day of the dead which may sound scary to some, but this holiday is filled with festive celebrations and traditions. In Mexico...