By Courtney Johnson People usually think of bowling as a way to hang out with friends and pass time. For some students it’s a part of their school life; they practice after school, even on Sundays, and play matches and tournaments during the week (usually Mondays). The tireless work of the bowling club paid off;…
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Freaky Phobias
By Natalie Bair Plenty of things scare people; from freaky spiders, crawling around with eight hairy legs and way too many eyes, creepy clowns that make children cry, the dark, (because, who knows what kind of nasty creature roams around in there?) to roller-coasters, where the only thing keeping someone from flying out of the…
Jerzee Boy Jams
By Mackenzie Wallace Donned in an assortment of favorite sports jerseys, choir groups from middle school to adulthood took the stage in the annual Jerzee Boyz concert. Featuring exclusively male performances, the show provided a different insight to stereotypes associated with men in choir. “The main goal is for the middle school guys to experience…
Help is Just a Click Away
By Mackenzie Wallace In the whirlwind of school work and activities, with future college and career plans looming ahead, many students remain unsure of where to start. However, an abundance of resources lies a few clicks away on the campus’ newly updated guidance resource webpage. “Some of the focus on the webpage includes financial aid,…
Homecoming Pep Rally Kicks Off the Weekend
By Mackenzie Wallace Preceded by a week of themed dress up days, the homecoming pep rally hosted by Student Council last Thursday evening set the tone for the homecoming football game and dance that took place the following weekend. The rally featured competitive games between representatives of each grade, high-energy dance and cheer routines to…
Madison Lends a Vein
By Ethan Martinez The gift of charity comes once again to the campus with the annual blood drive hosted by the ROTC department. Students at the age of sixteen and older are eligible to donate their blood to the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center for use in hospitals around the country. “Doing this finally…
Veins of Orange and Blue
By Travis Saucedo With the start of a chant, the student section was born. Many believed it couldn’t be made, but the game against Smithson Valley proved critics wrong. “At the beginning of the game [the student section] started off with eight, but it grew as people came in,” student section advisor Ruthie Acosta said….
A Moment in the Spotlight
By Mackenzie Wallace Solo singers and dance duos accounted for only a few acts out of the varied assortment of students featured in the PAC last Thursday, along with bands, rappers, and comedians. Thanks to this mixed group of performers, the 2014 talent show went out with a bang. The talent show acted as an…
Arguing to the Top
By Jissele Wright Entering their fourth tournament this weekend, the Speech and Debate team continue to collect points toward Texas Forensic Association State Qualification. These points aid the team in reaching their goal of Nationals this summer. “I don’t think we shoot for any particular accolade, I don’t think that we shoot for qualifying for any particular…
The ISIS Crisis: Escalation of American Activity in Syria and Iraq Draws Concern and Praise
By Ryan Stephens Breaking the silence, a plan to engage the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, otherwise known as ISIS, came forward from the Obama administration on September 10, with airstrikes occurring on September 23. Consisting of a comprehensive engagement policy of ISIS, initiatives to engage the group mean another attempt at conflict in…