Surf’s up, It’s homecoming time
by Isai Carmona | sports editor
With homecoming postponed for over a year now, Johnson Student Council is preparing for the long celebrated, mum giving, Texas tradition.
Student Council adviser Kristine ...
Coach Soto gets teachers involved – and on the sidelines, too
Johnson High school’s football coach, Mark Soto, is not only starting off his season 3 and 0, but has also introduced a new coaching tactic to ensure the team's success both on and off the field
Tackling gender norms and boys
by Isai Carmona | sports editor
Johnson High School’s freshman football lineup looks more promising than ever. With the new addition of running back Kara Rosado and outside receiver Sherry Scott, the team is...
Teachers start year emphasizing academic integrity
After a year that saw more than half of the campus learning remotely, questionable academic habits thrived. In order to counteract this, certain teachers are pushing students to consider the meaning of academic integrity.
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...
The different types of Polo tees for the modern American man
Need something formal to wear? Here's a quick chart to get you started
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...
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.
NEISD eases limited COVID protocols
by Isai Carmona | staff writer
Outdoor campus mask mandates have been lifted after further information was received from Health Services and the CDC.
"We felt comfortable outdoors,” Principal Gary Comalan...
The future of cauliflower
There I was, participating in this game one calls capitalism, standing around as if looking for something which was clearly, visibly, in front of me. Duped like a cat chasing a laser beam, at this point in time I knew I had to buy it.