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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

Much of the news recently has surrounded one topic: football. This makes sense as the Super Bowl is approaching,...

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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

From a very young age, Lexington native Jenisha Watts was infatuated with reading and writing and knew...

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Student altercations spawn bedlam

Evie Smith, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2023

The morning of October 20th was plagued by fights. Many students first noticed this when they were walking...

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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

As the school year progresses and nears closer to October, seniors are starting to prepare for college...

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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

This year’s homecoming has ignited debate as dates have been changed around. The dance was initially...

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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

As much of the HC community knows, the school has a new principal- Dr. Corye Franklin. Franklin has had...

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HC downstairs orange hallway during Advisory period.

Bathroom chaos creates an uncomfortable environment for students

Evie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2023

The most infamous topic at HC would have to be the state of the bathroom. HC’s bathrooms have always...

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Photo courtesy of Mark Walsh, photography editor, 2017.

Little accepts job at FCPS Central Office

Evie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2023

On Friday, March 10, 2023, HC Principal Paul Little informed the HC community of his resignation. After...

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Photo provided by Wikipedia Commons.

Michigan State begs the question how many more

Evie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2023

On February 13, 2023, yet another mass shooting happened; this time at Michigan State University. The...

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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

HC instated a “closed-door” policy as a way to improve the safety of the school. Last school year,...

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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

On October 27, 2022, HC students experienced a nearly two-hour lockdown after a student was able to smuggle...

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Photo captured by Bella Doyle.

Week after Fall Break features disturbing environment

Evie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2022

Recently, Henry Clay High School’s name has been on the lips of more people, and not for the right...

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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

Upon the arrival back into HC at the beginning of the school year, students and faculty were warned of...

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Junior Walden Cole playing football.

HC football team shifts the narrative

Evie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2022

On Friday, September 10, HC football played their Homecoming game against Louisville Eastern, winning...

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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

For the past 20 years, or so, HC has had issues with its heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units...

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HC downstairs green hallway after fourth hour.

HC hallway etiquette leaves something to be desired

Evie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2022

The beginning of every new school year brings the promise of one thing- new students. Most of these new...

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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

Vandalism at HC has recently been more of an issue than in the past. However, the issue escalated significantly...

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The HC halls emptied after staff and students leave the building.

[Photo] Deteriorating HC building causes class interruptions

Cameron Ellis, Reporter
March 25, 2022

The HC halls emptied after staff and students leave the building.

HC Student Council works to improve dress code

HC Student Council works to improve dress code

Evie Smith, Editor
February 18, 2022

Dress code has been a debatable topic for years because of indiscretions between genders and race. HC’s...

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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

Current FCPS attendance rates are some of the lowest in years. In the 2021-22 school year, there were...

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HC implements new changes for next semester

HC implements new changes for next semester

Evie Smith, Editor
December 15, 2021

Starting in January of 2022, HC will be modifying the daily routine that students have known since August....

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HC student pictured working on Canvas.

[Photo] HC community adapts to changes in the classroom

Caroline Costich, Editor
October 11, 2021

HC student pictured working on Canvas.

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

The bathrooms at HC are sickening. People crowd in them and make it difficult for other students to use...

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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

For the first time, HC has three active political clubs: The Young Democrats, Young Republicans, and...

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Wrapping up August 2021 SBDM meeting

Evie Smith, Editor
August 25, 2021

The August 18th, 2021 SBDM meeting began with the adoption of the minutes from the meeting prior. HC...

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Crip Camp shows the beginning of disability rights movement

Crip Camp shows the beginning of disability rights movement

Evie Smith, Reporter
March 26, 2021

Camp Jened is the epitome of summer camp. This upstate New York camp during the 1970s was where anyone...

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Climate change has huge effects on the environment.

Future generations need to make changes to prevent climate changes

Evie Smith, Reporter
March 2, 2021

Climate change is a real thing in this world that affects people all over. In the twentieth century,...

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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

Teenagers are used to seeing drug use and abuse in a manner that normalizes it. They seek the experiences...

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Challenges with sports continued during COVID-19 pandemic

Evie Smith, Reporter
November 17, 2020

As of July 6, 2020 all Fayette County high school sports were allowed to return with restrictions. Students...

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