Noemi Ramirez, Staff Reporter Saturday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Moscow, Idaho four college students Ethan Chapin, 20, Madison Mogen, 21, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, and Xana Kernodle, 20 were murdered between 4 a.m. and 4:25 a.m. The students were found on the second and third floors of their off-campus homes. After an autopsy conducted by The Spokane Medical Examiner’s […]
Read moreJennifer Hernandez, Staff Reporter Many parents feel as if their kids owe them for the tasks that come with having a child. But they shouldn’t have that sense of entitlement over their kids just because they chose to take on that responsibility. Toxic parenting is a controversial topic and many may argue that there is no reason to […]
Read moreChris Loustaunau, Editor-in-Chief The catalytic converter helps to reduce airborne pollutants that could harm people as well as the environment. Effectively turning 90% of unbreathable, harmful toxins into more manageable fumes. The efficiency of the catalytic converter isn’t the reason for the mass increase in the theft of this car part. It’s the valuable materials that lie within. […]
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Luke Daines, Staff Reporter On October 21, 2022, at midnight sharp, music icon Taylor Swift dropped her 10th studio album. Midnights, the stories of 13 sleepless nights throughout Swift’s career, was received astoundingly well by adoring fans. But that evening was just the beginning. At 3 am, Swift dropped “Midnights: 3am Edition” containing 7 bonus tracks. This extended […]
Read moreJulissa Duran, Staff Reporter From the time you start kindergarten up until your graduation and even after, students are all told the same thing: “go to college.” This phrase gets recycled constantly. It’s tiring, repetitive, and puts a heavy weight on students’ shoulders. Most students tend to view themselves as collegebound. While it is promising when young, it […]
Read moreEdder Martinez, Staff Reporter Mention the words Collage Board, SATs, or Advanced Placement to upperclassman and college students, they will probably react with an uneasy look. These standardized tests have become commonplace among American High Schools. Several students this week on Wednesday Oct.12th took the PSAT. So many students may now be asking if college entrance exams are still […]
Read moreEdder Martinez, Staff Reporter “Fake news,” a phrase that has become familiar to those who haven’t been living under a rock for the past six years. It seems the term fake news has lost all meaning, and has become more of a synonym for a piece of media one does not agree with. President Donald J. Trump has […]
Read moreAshley Patterson, Staff Reporter With the start of the school year and the closing of the first nine weeks, students are finally getting into the swing of things. Tests, quizzes, and projects have already been administered, homework is becoming more of a common occurrence, and regulating school life as well as social calendars is more of a manageable feat […]
Read moreJulissa Duran, Staff Reporter There are currently twenty-seven school districts in Texas with a four-day school week. This system was adopted in response to the current teacher exodus in hopes of attracting and retaining current and new staffers. With teacher shortages on the rise across the country, more schools should follow suit. Switching over to a four-day week […]
Read moreEdder Martinez, Staff Reporter Most people can agree that the education system is in crisis in the US. What is less clear is why, and how the issue can be solved. Private schooling has been a solution some parents have decided on and several others are thinking about enrolling their children in, but is homeschooling the answer or result […]
Read moreJennifer Hernandez, Staff Reporter Many students were shocked to see the new tardy round-up program this 2022-23 school year at LEE High School. English teacher Ms. Amanda Towers has taken charge of rounding up stragglers in the hallways during lunch periods to prevent students from avoiding classes. “There are consequences for ignoring the rules, you can’t hide, so […]
Read moreEdder Martinez, Staff Reporter As the first month of the 2022-23 school year has passed, the effectiveness of new security measures has been called into question. Students all over the state of Texas and nation have become familiarized with the security protocols put in place by schools and corresponding districts. Doors have been looked, tardy students have been […]
Read moreMadison Munoz, Staff Reporter With growing concerns over school shootings; parents, students, and teachers alike look to district officials for comfort and direction. An enthusiastic “welcome to the 22-23 school year” over the morning announcements is quickly followed by an extensive list of new safety and security measures. This greeting is the new reality for students on their […]
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Chris Loustaunau, Editor-in-Chief From their multi-platinum peaks to their sad, desperate lows, the Red Hot Chili peppers have always aspired toward a humble goal: to make you feel like you’re in the studio with them, zoning in and out and goofing around, watching three exceptionally talented musicians and an extremely jacked singer spitballing ideas and keeping each other entertained. […]
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