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Cat Talk
The student news site of Millbrook High School

Cat Talk
The student news site of Millbrook High School

Cat Talk
Taylor Jones

Taylor Jones, Section Editor

Hey y’all! My name is Taylor, and I am senior. This is my third year on the Cat Talk staff. I play volleyball here at Millbrook, and I am at the beach pretty much 24/7, whenever I can just pack the car and go! I spend more time at the beach than I do anywhere else. You can always catch me out in the sun either swimming, paddle boarding, on the boat doing anything and everything. I am a huge Clemson Tigers fan, and my favorite time of the year is football season. Thanks for reading, and I hope you learned a little bit about me. Have a great year!!!

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Packing in the bleachers, Millbrook Maniacs cheer on the basketball team as they continue their winning streak. Sports games are one of the most fun times during high school and are full of memories that will forever.

Wishing away your teen years will leave you with regret

Taylor Jones, Editorials Editor
April 27, 2020
Filming a Tik Tok, senior Morgan Hardy poses for the camera in hopes for her followers to enjoy her content. Morgan may be, among thousands of others, whose information may be at risk.

Conspiracy Column: Is China using Tik Tok to collect your personal data?

Taylor Jones, Editorials Editor
April 11, 2020
Walking to class, these college students enjoy fellowship and their ability to learn together. As the COVID-19 outbreak has cancelled testing, the UNC system has made admission modifications for those who were unable to redeem themselves during the rest of their high school semester.

UNC systems modifies admission requirements due to COVID-19

Taylor Jones, Editorials Editor
March 31, 2020
Turning on her TV, Lauren Jones browses Netflix to pick a show to watch. Watching TV shows and movies allow us to relax and de-stress.

The pros of binge-watching TV shows and movies

Taylor Jones, Editorials Editor
February 19, 2020
Delivering his historic “I Have A Dream Speech,” Martin Luther King, Jr. reaches the hearts and lives of all of those who are experiencing racial inequality as a way to give them hope. He was assassinated in April of 1968 by convicted gunman James Earl Ray; however, King’s family believed that the FBI was involved in his murder.

What really happened to Martin Luther King, Jr.?

Taylor Jones, Editorials Editor
January 20, 2020
Working out on treadmills, these women hope to burn off calories and improve their ways of life through the gym. Losing weight and keeping a healthy bodily figure is a popular New Year’s resolution made by most adults.

How effective are New Year’s resolutions?

Taylor Jones, Editorials Editor
December 18, 2019
Injecting a vaccine into the patient’s arm, the doctor hopes to prevent any disease or virus using modern medicine. High-profile believers insist that the United States government purposely injected gay men along with African Americans with the deadly HIV/AIDS viruses.

Conspiracy Column: Could the CIA be responsible for the HIV/AIDs epidemic?

Taylor Jones, Editorials Editor
December 18, 2019
Leaning in, this couple falls deeper in love with each other as they enjoy the aesthetically pleasing holiday season proceeding around them. However you spend this cuffing season, single or in a relationship, there are always positive ways to enjoy time with those closest to you in your life instead of drowning in loneliness.

How the arrival of cuffing season is affecting us all

Taylor Jones, Editorials Editor
December 9, 2019
Playing on their phones, Millbrook freshman Hannah Rose Morrow, Mary Katherine Boone, among many others catch up on social media during their lunchtime. As much fun as phones are, they can also be blocking teens from doing schoolwork, chores, and interacting with others, therefore lowering their overall work ethic and motivation for everyday tasks.

Why teens are becoming less motivated

Taylor Jones, Editorials Editor
November 4, 2019
Taking off from the runway, this plane flies into the air with hopes of a smooth and safe ride to the next destination. Malaysian flight 370 disappeared at the beginning of 2014 and is still missing to this day, leaving families confused about what happened to their loved ones.

Conspiracy Column: What really happened to Malaysia Airlines flight 370?

Taylor Jones, Editorials Editor
November 4, 2019
Running down the famous hill at a home football game in Death Valley, Dabo Swinney leads his team to the field to take on their opponent. Swinney is a tremendous football coach, leader, and all-around mentor to his players, allowing him to transform Tiger football for generations to come.

How Clemson’s Dabo Swinney is transforming college football

Taylor Jones, Editorials Editor
October 23, 2019
Speaking at a meeting, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi confronts the media about her strong opinions. Recently, tensions between her and President Donald Trump have increased, as she is advocating for his impeachment when she references him being a part of a cover-up story in order to stay in office.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks out against Donald Trump

Taylor Jones, Entertainment Editor
May 23, 2019
Performing one of her hit songs, pop star Taylor Swift continues her tour. Rumors continue to circle about Taylor Swift’s possible engagement to English actor Joe Alwyn as their relationship gains more attention.

Gossip Girl

Taylor Jones, Entertainment Editor
May 22, 2019
Fighting to survive, this sea turtle swims through the ocean. The Sea Turtle is among the countless species listed on the endangered species list, but with the help of plastic pollution elimination and education to many, we can help save the sea turtles along with many other kinds of animals.

Raising Awareness of Endangered Species

Taylor Jones, Entertainment Editor
May 22, 2019
Posing for the red carpet cameras, the famous Reba McEntire attends yet another award show. This year she hosted the 54th Academy of Country Music Award show for her sixteenth time; she stated last night that she will never get tired of celebrating great music and amazing stars.

The biggest night in Country Music is here

Taylor Jones, Entertainment Editor
April 8, 2019
Waving flags and uniting together to celebrate their Irish heritage, these citizens commemorated one of Ireland’s foremost patron saint, Saint Patrick. Because it is a commonly celebrated holiday, different countries and cities celebrated with parades and festivals, while each location incorporated their own traditions.

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day around the world

Taylor Jones, Entertainment Editor
March 20, 2019
Breaking the latest entertainment news headlines, the Jonas Brothers excite their fans with a reunion after over five years of them breaking up. On Friday, March 1 the trio released “Sucker” and then later the next week they took over James Corden’s Late Late Show further advertising their new song.

Gossip Girl

Taylor Jones, Entertainment Editor
March 20, 2019
Symbolizing the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, these crosses reach the hearts of many Christians during the Easter season. The date of Easter is different every year as it is based on the Jewish Passover and the vernal equinox.

Why Easter is Late This Year

Taylor Jones, Entertainment Editor
March 19, 2019
Demonstrating its architectural beauty, the Yale Law School building sits pretty on the Yale University campus. Yale is among several of the colleges that wealthy parents paid off for their kid's advantage in acceptance and higher entrance scores.

FBI charges celebrities in college admissions schemes

Taylor Jones, Entertainment Editor
March 13, 2019
Relying heavily on their parents, this baby suffers from the measles virus along with many others across the United States today. In order to make sure you are safe from this disease, update your vaccinations as they are important to you along with the ones you are closest to.

Measles outbreak: CDC confirms over 100 cases in 10 states

Taylor Jones, Entertainment Editor
February 12, 2019

Black History Month FYI: Whitney Houston

Taylor Jones, Entertainment Editor
February 4, 2019
Waving to the hundreds of thousands of people who marched with him, Martin Luther King, Jr. finishes up his famous “I Have A Dream” speech in Washington, D.C. King was a profound leader during the Civil Rights Era, demanding equal rights to African Americans as those given to whites.

Remembering the infamous MLK

Taylor Jones, Entertainment Editor
January 21, 2019
Coaching his team on the sideline, Clemson Tigers coach Dabo Swinney plans to win another game to protect his undefeated record. Swinney has coached at Clemson for many years and plans to continue after he ended his tenth season with his second National Championship title. With the leadership of freshman quarterback Trevor Lawrence and several of the seniors, the Tigers proved they are now the team to beat.

Making history the Clemson Tigers win another national title

Taylor Jones, Entertainment Editor
January 9, 2019
Storming the field, the Alabama Crimson Tide sets out to destroy yet another one of their opponents. The Crimson Tide will compete in the SEC Championship against Georgia, in a so-called rematch game to fight for a spot in this year's College Football Semifinals.

Looking into the college football playoffs

Taylor Jones, Entertainment Editor
December 19, 2018
Breaking the latest entertainment news headlines, these stars are causing fans to erupt in excitement. The end months of 2018 and the beginning ones of 2019 is full of new music as artists like Brett Young and Migos will release new albums.

Gossip Girl

Taylor Jones, Entertainment Article
December 19, 2018
Performing at one of his shows, Kevin Hart continues to inspire and make people laugh. Recently his comments from the past regarding sensitive topics have resurfaced causing uproar prompting him to step down as the 2019 Academy Awards host.

Kevin Hart steps down as Oscar host

Taylor Jones, Entertainment Editor
December 8, 2018
Posing for a final picture together, MEB officers stand with Millbrook principal Dana King and the principal of Jones Senior High School after a day helping their community. MEB along with SGA officers traveled to Jones County to deliver donated items to those in need after Hurricane Florence. You can help your community also by donating to the food drive at Millbrook to help feed families during the holidays.

How Millbrook students can help families during the holidays

Taylor Jones, Entertainment Editor
November 15, 2018
Shining through the darkness this jack-o-lantern gives a spooky look to its viewers. Carving pumpkins and decorating with lit jack-o-lanterns is a common American tradition, that originated from Ireland and northern France.

History on Halloween: Why is Halloween considered spooky?

Taylor Jones, Entertainment Editor
October 29, 2018
Breaking the latest media headlines, these stars are catching the attention of their fans. Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin recently tied the knot and made close decisions in record-breaking time.

Gossip Girl

Taylor Jones, Entertainment Editor
October 29, 2018
Shoving a kid’s head into a locker, this bully makes fun of someone he knows will not fight back. Bullies prey on timid individuals who will not fight back. However, by being a bystander, you are able to help someone in need by letting an authority figure know.

Spread Awareness of Bullying This October

Taylor Jones, Entertainment Editor
October 15, 2018
Approaching the islands of Bermuda and later the east coast, Hurricane Florence is expected to strike U.S. land Thursday of this week. This storm is likely to make landfall, but with a high pressure front coming from the west, there is a slight chance of revival as it would push it back out into the Atlantic.

A closer look at Hurricane Florence

Taylor Jones, Entertainment Editor
September 10, 2018
That’s What She Said

That’s What She Said

Taylor Jones, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2018
Hanging in the venue, this backdrop of Vincent van Gogh’s, Starry Night gave Millbrook’s prom a more romantic and artsy appeal. Millbrook students danced the night away at Friday night’s prom, and also had the joy of crowning their prom king and queen, seniors Bryan Squires and Raya Coley.

“Stars” of prom night

Taylor Jones, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2018
Cats on the Prowl

Cats on the Prowl

Taylor Jones, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2018
Sending messages to the brain, dopamine helps our brain store our memory and control our mood and our sleep. High levels of dopamine seems to be one of the scientific hypotheses that try to explain deja vu and why it causes us to “relive” moments.

Deja vu: the reasoning behind your reoccurring thoughts

Taylor Jones, Staff Reporter
March 24, 2018

That’s What She Said: Standardized Testing

Taylor Jones, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2018
Battling through a tough game, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady calls for a play in order to deliver a complete pass. Brady received the NFL MVP award for the third time on Saturday after having lead his team to a successful 13-3 season and another appearance in the Super Bowl.

Seventh annual NFL Honors: Honoring the NFL’s best players of 2017

Taylor Jones, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2018
Deadly Flu Pandemic, Killing Victims One by One

Deadly Flu Pandemic, Killing Victims One by One

Taylor Jones, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2018
Cats on the Prowl

Cats on the Prowl

Taylor Jones, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2018
Enjoying each others company, Elizabeth Iager and AJ Kurke try to hold a conversation with each other without being distracted by their phones.

That’s What She Said: Relationships with Technology

Taylor Jones, Staff Reporter
January 12, 2018
The Great Christmas Light Fight is a competition where families compete to win $50,000 for the best light display during the holiday season. Check out the season premier tonight, December 4, on ABC and watch the Heindel family from Raleigh take on the challenge.

Dazzling light displays in the Triangle

Taylor Jones, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2017
Posing for pictures on the red carpet, Tim McGraw and his wife Faith Hill head to the arena. The married couple greeted the hosts on stage and performed their new song “Rest of Our Lives” at the 51st CMA Awards.

Country Music’s Biggest Night of the Year

Taylor Jones, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2017
Cats on the Prowl

Cats on the Prowl

Taylor Jones, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2017
Advertising the famous talent show will bring many new contestants to the table and bring families together as they cheer on and vote for their favorite performers. As season sixteen premieres, ABC will be the new home for American Idol.

American Idol is Returning

Taylor Jones, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2017
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