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New Spurs team brings promising season
By Gisselle Washington | Staff Writer | On pace to become a top contender in the western conference, the Spurs are on track to be one of the top seeds in their division. The basketball team has currently averaged 110.9 points per game with their powerful offense credited to the addition of DeMar DeRozan from […]
SAT testing important first step in college applications
By Gisselle Washington | Staff Writer | Students will have the opportunity to take the SAT test Saturday, Nov. 3 at Roosevelt High School at 7:45 a.m. The SAT test is required in most applications to a four-year university for college-bound students and tests in subjects such as reading, writing and language, and math. “Taking […]
The Hate U Give visually stunning, emotionally compelling
By Gisselle Washington | Staff Writer | Intense. Compelling. Inspirational. Based on the powerful novel by Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give is a long-lasting tale that will be remembered by generations to come as it sheds light on the social issues plaguing African Americans today in our society. Directed by George Tillman Jr., the […]
ETA students visit UTSA engineering
By Gisselle Washington | Staff Writer | With the closing in of application deadlines, and the beginning of a crucial stage for students deciding where they’re going to spend the next four years of their lives after high school, the Engineering and Technology Academy hosted a field trip for 40 of their students to the […]