Adjusting to a more normal school year
Some students are realizing the benefits that came with virtual learning and want to go back.
Home Alone : When the adjustment is more than academic
After over a year of quarantine, some students are feeling the lasting effects of social isolation.
When life gives you lemons, but society tells you they’re useless
by Isai Carmona | staff writer
Summer began, and Joe Sweeney was ready to kick back and relax in his precious moments of vacation, which would soon be ruined by yet another year of school. However, one thing seemed missing from his master plan: money. Many ...
Ten ways to stay productive and organized over the summer
Here’s a list of ten things you can do over the summer to stay organized and productive.
NEISD superintendent reflects on the 2020-2021 school year
Superintendent Sean Maika came on-campus to discuss the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the district, not only health-wise, but also how school closures and remote learning will continue to effect schools in the future.
Australia, China, and the hidden war on invasive species
Humanity has made many mistakes over its long existence, most at the cost of the environment, and its important we understand why.
Opportunities arise for summer jobs amidst fast food worker shortage
Since the pandemic began in March 2020, there haven't been enough fast food workers to accomodate for the rapid increases in business. Local businesses hope to change that.
First year teachers reflect on the 2020-2021 school year
by Isai Carmona | Staff Writer
Freshmen and newcomers each witnessed this school year completely dissimilar from planned and or expected. Still, there remains not one but many others who experienced their sc...
Students, teachers have been experiencing an increase in student apathy
The virtual learning environment has made it difficult for students to be successful in class. Teachers and students alike have been changing how they approach their work to help increase grades.
Local businesses increase pay, students react
On April 6, 2021, Bill Miller's Bar-B-Q increased their minimum wage to $12, not to mention they increased every current employee's wage by a dollar. With Texas not seeing a minimum wage increase since 2009, this new offer is a hard bargain considering the job title.