The Power of Student Voice
Miranda Gershoni, Copy Editor
February 14, 2018
Filed under Commentary
Have you ever felt apathetic at school? Do you ever wonder if the system is actually working in your favor?
Religious Traditions Mix During Holidays
Connor Tate, Staff Writer
December 15, 2017
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My parents practice different religions. My mom is Jewish, and my dad is Christian. If you were in this situation, how do you think you would handle it? We had to figure that out, and the way our family works nowadays might surprise you. In Judaism, the child’s religion is determined through the mothe...
Gershoni Seeks Changes in Education through Action
Miranda Gershoni, Copy Editor
December 12, 2017
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Have you ever felt apathetic at school? Do you ever wonder if the system is actually working in your favor? I think about this everyday. Since I started school 12 years ago, I’ve kept notebooks filled with things I’ve noticed and want to change about the education system. I recently flipped thro...
Laptops: Helping or Hurting?
Cole Ratliff, Staff writer
November 1, 2017
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Laptops: Helping or Hurting? As students advance through their education, laptops prove more and more necessary. They are less bulky than a backpack full of supplies and notebooks, and are far more versatile. However, as their use in schools increases, so does the suspicion that they are not as b...
Indigenous Peoples Day Rightfully Replaces Celebration of Columbus
Bryan Sak, News Editor
October 17, 2017
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We’ve all heard the rhyme before; “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue…” The voyage of Christopher Columbus is taught to students at a young age, but it is generally not until later on that students discuss the controversy of his celebration in America. In a time when beliefs of the past...
President Corrupts the Feminine Morale
Miranda Gershoni, Commentary Editor
February 14, 2017
Filed under Commentary, Showcase
Does it bother you that the leader of the free world blatantly disrespects women and perpetuates rape culture?
The Vegetarian’s Dilemma
Michael Tiemann-Daniel, Staff Writer
February 14, 2017
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Vegetarianism is continuing to grow in popularity as many women and men have begun seeing health benefits by making the switch.
Where Does the Money Go?
Cole Ratliff, Staff Writer
January 14, 2017
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School budgeting is a daunting topic and something no student should have to worry about. Everything from culinary to football is funded, receiving money from AISD, the state, and school fundraisers.
A Very Personal Election
Joslynn Sanchez, Staff Writer
December 15, 2016
Filed under Commentary
In 2016, underlying divisions in American society were brought to light through the presidential election of November. Animosity throughout the election arose between political parties and even crossed racial lines that exposed sentiments some thought had significantly diminished since the 1960’s C...
Fire Drills Lack Urgency
Evan Myers, Staff Writer
December 14, 2016
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A false fire alarm occurred on Nov. 11. Even though nobody knew it was false, the school still treated it nonchalantly and students sluggishly waddled outside.
Not a Good FIT
Lauren Ward, Staff Writer
October 26, 2016
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By now, everyone now knows what FIT is and how it’s supposed to benefit us. In advisory, we learned study tips to make the time useful, basic information and background, and how each week Social and Emotional Learning will be discussed. With the many pros FIT seems to have, there are still some cons ...
The Texas Tribune Festival: Racism and Government
Miranda Gershoni, Commentary Editor
October 24, 2016
Filed under Commentary
The Texas Tribune Festival, held annually by The Texas Tribune at the University of Texas at Austin, brings together some of the U.S. and Texas’ most prominent leaders in politics, public policy, and journalism. Students and educators have the opportunity to meet with and report on these leaders.
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