Story by: Ashlei Gosha, Entertainment Editor
• February 28, 2017
I did not know how to feel when I first picked up “The Alchemist” and had made it through over half the book when I finally set it down. Something about Coelho’s writing made the book easy to read,...
Story by: Sam Billings, News Editor
• February 27, 2017
New music comes out nearly every day, yet radio stations play the same exact songs every hour. Enjoy this playlist of up-and-coming artists that deserve more radio time and recognition.
Story by: Chloe Crawford, Sports Editor
• February 25, 2017
The battle for the best grade point average (GPA) amongst high school students leaves them feeling reduced to a series of numbers for their college applications. This can lead to increased stress...
Story by: Alexis Garrison, Feature Editor
• February 24, 2017
The sound of the heart quickly pounding against the ribcage.
The panicky feeling that tightens the throat and makes the head feel light.
The face feeling flushed with a sudden urge to cry.
Anxiety...
Story by: Libby Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief
• February 24, 2017
Inhale.
Hold for 10 seconds.
Exhale.
Release for 10 seconds.
Slowly, legs uncross and draw into a bowing position, feeling each muscle pull in a new, but pleasant, way. Another slow deep breath...
Story by: Emma Ruggiero, Opinion Editor
• February 23, 2017
Like a landfill, a person’s mind can become cluttered over time.
Some things, such as positive emotions, can help fortify the brain and make the person stronger. Other things, like intrusive thoughts...
Story by: Libby Sullivan, Feature Editor
• February 23, 2017
In today’s society, figure of speech and exaggerations of common phrases have introduced a new norm. “Teen” language has introduced a whirlpool of acronyms and slang that, while often hilarious,...
Story by: Abby Akard, Reporter
• February 23, 2017
One of the bills proposed in the ongoing Texas legislature session, Senate Bill 242, a right-to-know bill put forward by Texas Senator Konni Burton (R-Fort Worth), amends a section of Texas law that...
Story by: Lydia Estepp, Design Editor
• February 22, 2017
High school students face high amounts of stress on a daily basis, and it can lead to depression, anxiety and a slew of other mental health issues. The mental health of high school students has serious...
