Not a Good FIT
Lauren Ward, Staff Writer
October 26, 2016
Filed under Commentary
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.
Losing Spirit
October 21, 2016
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Lately, school spirit seems to be slowly disappearing among students. Pep rally attendance is dwindling, spirit week looked sparse, and overall upper and lower classmen aren’t as into the spirit anymore. School spirit is meant to bring the campus together and create an upbeat environment that gets...
Taco Truck Towed Away from Underclassmen
Auston Abrego, Entertainment Editor
October 6, 2016
Filed under Commentary, Showcase
The 2016-2017 school year has been the year of change, and even the way we eat lunch has been subject to drastic change. Our beloved hour long lunch was cut to only 40 minutes, and the food truck, the best alternative to school lunch for underclassmen, was taken away from us. The lines weren’t very ...
Reagan’s Rivalry Resurgence
Bryan Sak, Staff Writer
October 6, 2016
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As the current football season gets underway, students have a big question to face: Who is the school's next big rival? With the realignment brought on by the University Interscholastic League, the Maroons have dropped from 6A to 5A until at least the 2018-2019 season. With this shift in divisions comes...
Final Goodbye: Sadira Alvarado
Sadira Alvarado, Online Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2016
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I don’t remember what I thought when I first walked into 335 a couple of years ago. Probably that it was freezing. It still is, by the way.
Final Goodbye: Anna Arocha
Anna Arocha, Managing Editor
June 1, 2016
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I realized it while working on a yearbook spread in eighth grade.
Final Goodbye: Kyra Hernandez
Kyra Hernandez, Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2016
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Of all the things that have changed over the past four years, Newspaper has always been my constant.
Jaw Breaker
Kaylan Berry, Staff Writer
May 31, 2016
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I have had juvenile arthritis since I was 4 years old.
Where in the world is Tara Miller?
Tara Miller, College & Career Counselor
May 31, 2016
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I read essays, I write letters of recommendation, I help student decide which colleges they are likely to get accepted to.
MoPac Extension Project
Ellie Felts, Staff Writer
May 31, 2016
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MoPac is a road of many mysteries. It’s amazing how one accident can back cars up for miles, but once you pass the two cars on the shoulder that rear-ended each other, there is no congestion whatsoever.
Ivy League Decisions
Sonny Stephens, Media Manager
April 29, 2015
Filed under Commentary
Growing up, I had big dreams. Become an engineer, become a movie star, become the president, you name it. I always wanted to be the best at whatever I did, and as an only child, I've been naturally well-receptive to praise.