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When life gives you lemons, but society tells you they’re useless

July 5, 2021

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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...

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Ten ways to stay productive and organized over the summer

Chloe Jordan

May 29, 2021

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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

Joseph Sweeney

May 26, 2021

Features

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

Joseph Sweeney

May 24, 2021

Features

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

Joseph Sweeney

May 21, 2021

Features

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.

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First year teachers reflect on the 2020-2021 school year

Isai Carmona

May 11, 2021

Features, Staff Editorials

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 school year from a different perspective. America...

Students, teachers have been experiencing an increase in student apathy

Rebecca Griffith

May 3, 2021

Features

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

Isai Carmona

April 28, 2021

Features

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.

How end-of-the-year projects are going to look this year

Monica Smith

April 27, 2021

Features

Every student knows that with the end of the school year approaching, there's also a group project bound to be assigned in every class. But with half the school being online and the other half in-person, the projects are going to be looking a bit different this year.