Groaning, the students on the bus tense their bodies and grip their belongings. Some press up against the wall, others sandwich themselves between their peers and others must hang on for dear life to the...
Story by: Libby Sullivan, Business Manager
• February 19, 2016
When students take upper-level classes like K, advanced placement, dual credit and horizons, they receive an extra point for their semester average, ultimately improving their GPA. The district should...
Story by: Rayya Gordon, News Editor
• January 8, 2016
The state of Texas initiated a new gun control law adding to previous regulations. As of January 1, citizens who own a valid concealed handgun license hold the right to open carry their gun in a shoulder...
Hala Khan
Three years ago I never would have imagined I’d be a part of the newspaper staff, yet now the journalism room has become my home away from home. I applied for staff at the end of my...
The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS, Ice Bucket challenge requires a person to be filmed while having a bucket of ice water dumped on them within 24 hours after being nominated. If they choose not...
Story by: Audrey Jones, Entertainment/ opinion editor
• October 31, 2014
From city council elections to the presidential election, uneducated voting poses a problem for the United States.
It proves essential for people and the government to understand...
Story by: Colin Morris, Online Editor
• March 25, 2014
A sense of urgency pulsates throughout the atmosphere as I stumble through the murky, shadow-infested hallway towards the recognizable wooden door to my room. I need it, I need my fix, I need it so bad...
Story by: Rebekah Kish, News Editor
• February 14, 2014
A student walks into school wearing a pink shirt, mentally prepared to take on the day.
Then it appears. The big bouquet of red roses in the grip of another girl’s hands and then it strikes. Alone on...
Story by: Sam Casas, Editor in Chief
• October 9, 2013
My parents did not allow me to do anything until my senior year of high school. No dances, no parties, no driving me to sports games (not that they didn’t allow me to go, but they wouldn’t go out of...
Story by: Samantha Casas, Editor in Chief
• March 28, 2013
We hear stories at school about some crazy parties and the easy access to alcohol or drugs. We see pictures uploaded on Facebook or Instagram of the great time someone had. It’s normal to hear about...
