Cartoons Aren’t What They Used to Be
Jackson Grimes, Staff Writer
April 15, 2019
Filed under Commentary
The years of good cartoons are almost over– if not already. That is because there aren't any good cartoons anymore. Back in the early 2000s, TV channels had the best shows such as Adventure Time, Regular Show, and Fairly Odd Parents. I couldn't wait to get home and watch them all. They all had amazing st...
The Life of an Exchange Student
Emilia Spangberg, Staff Writer
November 7, 2018
Filed under Commentary, Student Profiles
On the 14th of August my life changed. I left Sweden to seek new experiences and learn about another culture here in America. It’s one of the biggest decisions that I have ever made: to leave everything that I ever known to start a new life in a country where I don’t know anyone. I don’t regr...
Get Out and Vote!
Evan Myers, Creative Director
November 5, 2018
Filed under Commentary
Voting may be considered as a chore to be ignored and pushed to the side. That it isn’t worth the time or the gas money; that it barely changes anything at all. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. Especially for the younger generations of people who have only just obtained their right to vo...
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
Filed under Commentary
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
Filed under Commentary
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
Filed under Commentary
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
Filed under Commentary
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
Filed under Commentary
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
Filed under Commentary
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...
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