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News
UIL students prepare for region
By Aliyah Dixon | The Computer Science team plus junio Miranda Garza and senior Jeanne Suh are headed to UIL region on May 1 and 2. With the weekly practices, hard work and dedication they all placed in the top 3 of their individual or team events at district March 22. The Computer Science got first overall […]
DATA senior receives West Point appointment
Staff Reports | Photo Courtesy Steven Willaford | Cadet LTC Evan Pape is the Battalion Commander and a senior at the Design and Technology Academy. He recently completed the intensive application and screening process for nomination and admission as a cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point. On March 20, Evan was recognized for his achievement at a […]
Two students to head to state for VASE
Two students are headed to state after achieving the highest awards at VASE . Freshman Jayce’aira Lockart and senior Samantha Valdez will be going to Bryan, Texas on April 4-5. “I’m extremely happy, cause I didn’t think that it would go to state,” Lockart said. A total of 41 art students went to the competition and earned […]
Features
Student’s Art Showcased at Capitol
By Josie Guzman | On March 9 a reception will be hosted by YAM (Youth Art Month) in honor of those students from all over the state that will have their art showcased in the Texas State Capitol in Austin. Those selected include junior Jaycob Davila. “Art has always been kind of an outlet for […]
ISS Teacher Sings Gospel on the Side
By Aliyah Dixon | Keedren Boston is an urban gospel artist. And he’s also the I.S.S. teacher. Boston has been an I.S.S. teacher for two years. Before he was an I.S.S teacher, he was a substitute for a while. Boston hasn’t always wanted to be a teacher; young Keedren dreamed of being a fireman. “My […]
Writing Life: Student Writers Need Encouragement
By Kelton Hill Creating a novel is a lot of things. It can be a privilege, a hobby, a distraction, a burden, and many other things. It is not naturally good or bad, but it’s what you decide to do with it. But writing to make a whole series of books takes a lot more […]
Sports
Track earns awards at last meet before district
Story and Photos by Victoria Garcia Avila and Emarald Robinson | The varsity boys track team got eighth overall and the girls team tied for seventh overall at the T-Bird Relays April 3. Junior Ayana Atkins got personal records in both shotput and discus, earning first place in both. She threw 113’8″ discus and 38’2″ […]
Taking the lead at shotput, discus
By Francisco Turrubiates and Christopher Herrera | Junior Ayanna Atkins is the only returning regional-qualifying shotput and discus thrower this year. Atkins, who turns 19 today, is in varsity track. She started five years ago. “I first started in middle school, and I have been in track since then,” said Atkins. “ I did go […]
Senior wrestlers prepare for state
By Christopher Herrera | Two wrestlers qualified for state this year. Seniors Grant Oshiro and Andres Farrera both placed in the top four in their weight category at region Jan. 31-Feb. 1. For Farrera, it’s his second trip to state in two years. Wrestling since he was 10, he’s hoping to place at state this […]
Entertainment
Gallery: RTC, Choir perform in Fame
Roosevelt Theatre Company and members of the choir performed the musical Fame Feb. 5-6 and 11. The original last date was set for Feb. 7, but was changed to Feb. 11 due to potential icy conditions. Photos by Jennifer Solis
Review: Pac Man and Ghostly Adventure
By Antonio Watson | Pac is Back…but sadly, it’s not much of a good return. Pac Man and the Ghostly Adventure was released in late October of 2013 for the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 consoles. It was made to bring a new spin to Pac Man to catch the […]
Supernatural Mid-Season Finale Leaves Viewers Hanging ‘Til January
By Josie Guzman | From monsters and ghosts to angels and demons, Supernatural on the CW network has just hit the mid-season finale of its ninth season, and has yet to disappoint. Released on Sept 13, 2005, Supernatural is an American horror/drama television series. The show is now a nine-season series that was created by […]
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