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Students affected by entertainment media that doesn’t always reflect American culture because of lack of representation
February 11, 2021
Delaynie Keeney, Editor
It was like any other Friday night. Senior Selena Lam and her friends sprawled out on the couch with a bowl of Funyuns and a remote in hand. Netflix’s red logo popped up on the TV screen. As “The Office” theme song played, her friends gushed over their love for Pam and about how much they relate to Michael, characters on the show. It wasn’t until she was in that conversation about “The...
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My voice matters: Despite other influences, students begin to figure out their own opinions on current issues
February 11, 2021
Delaynie Keeney, Editor
Scrolling on Instagram, freshman Chloe Sanders realizes there’s something off about her feed. Instead of the typical inspirational quotes and selfies, every other post is political. One blames the California wildfires on climate change, another shows protests in Portland with people raging in the comments. Chloe quickly becomes overwhelmed by the political swarm crowding her screen. What used to...
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Scholarships for Black Students
February 10, 2021
Anjel-Ali Ormond, Online Editor-in-Chief
With college application season upon us (and college tuition not getting any cheaper), many high school students are looking to take advantage of as many scholarship opportunities as they can. In light of Black History Month, we have collected five scholarships exclusively-available to black students. African-American Journalism Scholarship Award: $1,000 This scholarship is open...
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Super Bowl win, Amazon management changes, and vaccinations: Here are 5 things you need to know for the week of Feb. 9, 2021
February 9, 2021
Anjel-Ali Ormond, Online Editor-in-Chief
This week's most important headlines, ranging from billionaire CEO changes to COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Black History Month, stocks, STAAR testing, and more: Here are 5 things you need to know for the week of February 1, 2021
February 4, 2021
Anjel-Ali Ormond, Online Editor-in-Chief
This week's most important headlines that you need to know, ranging from Black History Month's induction to the financial frenzy going on in the stock market.

My voice matters: Despite other influences, students begin to figure out their own opinions on current issues

February 11, 2021

Scrolling on Instagram, freshman Chloe Sanders realizes there’s something off about her feed. Instead of the typical inspirational quotes and selfies, every other post is political. One blames the California...

Eight-period day to replace current block schedule this fall

February 11, 2021

Eight is eight. That’s what Principal Todd Marshall said students should remember when the schedule moves from a modified block to an eight-period day this fall. Instead...

Super Bowl win, Amazon management changes, and vaccinations: Here are 5 things you need to know for the week of Feb. 9, 2021

February 9, 2021

This week's most important headlines, ranging from billionaire CEO changes to COVID-19 vaccinations.

Black History Month, stocks, STAAR testing, and more: Here are 5 things you need to know for the week of February 1, 2021

February 4, 2021

This week's most important headlines that you need to know, ranging from Black History Month's induction to the financial frenzy going on in the stock market.

Feature

Students affected by entertainment media that doesn’t always reflect American culture because of lack of representation

Delaynie Keeney, Editor

February 11, 2021

It was like any other Friday night. Senior Selena Lam and her friends sprawled out on the couch with a bowl of Funyuns and a remote in hand. Netflix’s red logo popped up...

Scholarships for Black Students

February 10, 2021

With college application season upon us (and college tuition not getting any cheaper), many high school students are looking to take advantage of as many scholarship opportunities...

Athlete faces, overcomes fight against physical condition

November 9, 2020

Heavy. The volleyball weighed hundreds of pounds in senior Macy Young’s hands. She tossed up the ball, stumbling over her steps as she approached...

COVID Safe Costumes

October 6, 2020

Halloween this year is set to be a historic one. It falls on a Saturday, a full moon, and even daylight savings, meaning an extra hour of all the spooks and haunts you can...

Sports

Emma Henard advances to state

Gillian Knowles, Online Editor-in-Chief

November 11, 2020

Sophomore Emma Henard placed 10th at the regional meet Tuesday and will compete at the state meet in Austin later this month. The boys’ cross country team also competed at the regional cross country...

Hawks head to playoffs

November 10, 2020

After a close game this past Friday, the Hawks (7-3) lost to the Gilmer Buckeyes (9-1) 28-31, dropping their last district game. “Both teams played hard and we all...

Varsity Football Game Cancelled for Oct. 23

October 19, 2020

The varsity football game scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23 against Spring Hill has been cancelled due to members of their football team being quarantined because of COVID-19....

Lady Hawks ready for second half of district competition

October 10, 2020

The Lady Hawk volleyball team will face LE Tuesday night, hoping to extend their district record to 5-1. “I think it will be a really good game for us to work on plays...

Columns

The Reason I Try

Nistha Neupane, Reporter

January 6, 2021

Why do I try so hard? That’s something I’ve been asked for as long as I can remember. Every time I’ve lent a hand. Every time I’ve aced a test. Every time I’ve won a game. And the list goes on....

Behind the screen, remote learning is harder than it looks

September 14, 2020

By Wednesday, I’d already had two mental breakdowns. By Thursday, I already had three quizzes. And by Friday, my eyes were so strained that I could barely look at the...

5 reasons why I hate COVID-19

September 11, 2020

You realize how many of your friends and family are idiots* If I'm being honest, this is both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, you get to find out just how stupid the...

The new norm

September 11, 2020

The norm for me was when I sat down in a busy classroom with the teacher saying what the plan was for the day. I would get out my pencils and notebooks and ask my teachers...

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Entertainment

Bangers and Bops

November 17, 2020

While some people are born with a gift for creating music of their own through singing or playing an instrument, others are born with a different gift: the ability to make...

5 holiday gifts for under $15

November 12, 2020

With the holiday season approaching, everyone will soon be shopping for Christmas gifts for their friends and family. If you are looking for some gift ideas, here’s a list...