Devils' Advocate

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Devils' Advocate

Devils' Advocate

Evie Smith, Editor-in-Chief

Evie Smith is a senior and the editor-in-chief for The Devils' Advocate. She enjoys reading and hanging out with her friends. Evie also enjoys binging reality shows, such as Love Island U.K. and Jersey Shore.

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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift pictured after the AFC Championship.

Attacks on Swift bring consciousness to double standards in our society

Evie Smith, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2024
Jenisha Watts pictured speaking at Crawford Middle School in Lexington, Kentucky.

Senior Editor of The Atlantic speaks to Lexington middle school

Evie Smith, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2023

Student altercations spawn bedlam

Evie Smith, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2023
Common App is a useful tool to use when applying to schools.

Easing the stress of college can be a necessary feat for seniors

Evie Smith, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2023
HC spirit week schedule leading up to homecoming football game on September 8th.

Homecoming debacle causes confusion for HC community

Evie Smith, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2023
New head principal Dr. Corye Franklin pictured next to the HC emblem.

HC welcomes new head principal

Evie Smith, Editor-in-Chief
August 25, 2023
HC downstairs orange hallway during Advisory period.

Bathroom chaos creates an uncomfortable environment for students

Evie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2023
Photo courtesy of Mark Walsh, photography editor, 2017.

Little accepts job at FCPS Central Office

Evie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2023
Photo provided by Wikipedia Commons.

Michigan State begs the question how many more

Evie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2023
HC teacher Mr. Brown keeps his door closed.

HC implements new “closed-door” policy to improve school safety

Evie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2023
Students arrive to school during class change and go through the metal detectors in the front.

HC implements new safety protocols following weapon in school

Evie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2022
Photo captured by Bella Doyle.

Week after Fall Break features disturbing environment

Evie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2022
Ceiling repair after mouse fell out of the ceiling in HC teacher Paul Brown's room (bottom). Snake in between phone and phone holder after falling out of the ceiling in HC teacher Nathan Spalding's room (top).

Critters create zoo-like atmosphere at HC

Evie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2022
Junior Walden Cole playing football.

HC football team shifts the narrative

Evie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2022
New HVAC system at HC offers hope for better temperatures

New HVAC system at HC offers hope for better temperatures

Evie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2022
HC downstairs green hallway after fourth hour.

HC hallway etiquette leaves something to be desired

Evie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2022
HC faculty parking lot; the scene of the vandalism to HC social studies teacher Robbie Biddle's car.

Who’s responsible? Student vandalism results in a quandary for clean-up

Evie Smith, Editor
April 26, 2022
The HC halls emptied after staff and students leave the building.

[Photo] Deteriorating HC building causes class interruptions

Cameron Ellis, Reporter
March 25, 2022
HC Student Council works to improve dress code

HC Student Council works to improve dress code

Evie Smith, Editor
February 18, 2022
Graph supplied by Fayette County Health Department regarding COVID-19 in Lexington: Graphs and Charts on 1/20/22.

Increase in staff and student absences causes concerns

Evie Smith, Editor
January 20, 2022
HC implements new changes for next semester

HC implements new changes for next semester

Evie Smith, Editor
December 15, 2021
HC student pictured working on Canvas.

[Photo] HC community adapts to changes in the classroom

Caroline Costich, Editor
October 11, 2021
HC boys' bathroom out of order on September 19, 2021.

The condition of HC bathrooms is a people problem

Evie Smith, Editor
October 6, 2021
Young Third Parties club displays information about themselves around HC.

HC offers new political activism through a variety of political clubs

Evie Smith, Editor
September 27, 2021

Wrapping up August 2021 SBDM meeting

Evie Smith, Editor
August 25, 2021
Crip Camp shows the beginning of disability rights movement

Crip Camp shows the beginning of disability rights movement

Evie Smith, Reporter
March 26, 2021
Climate change has huge effects on the environment.

Future generations need to make changes to prevent climate changes

Evie Smith, Reporter
March 2, 2021
Shows such as Gossip Girl and Euphoria shed light on negative behaviors.

Television shows the “pretty” of ugly realities

Evie Smith, Reporter
February 10, 2021

Challenges with sports continued during COVID-19 pandemic

Evie Smith, Reporter
November 17, 2020
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