A Moment in the Spotlight

By Mackenzie Wallace Solo singers and dance duos accounted for only a few acts out of the varied assortment of students featured in the PAC last Thursday, along with bands, rappers, and comedians. Thanks to this mixed group of performers, the 2014 talent show went out with a bang. The talent show acted as an…

Arguing to the Top

By Jissele Wright Entering their fourth tournament this weekend, the Speech and Debate team continue to  collect points toward Texas Forensic Association State Qualification. These points aid the team in reaching their goal of Nationals this summer. “I don’t think we shoot for any particular accolade, I don’t think that we shoot for qualifying for any particular…

More Than Rap: Education

By Danielle Cramberg Young people desperately seeking someone who understands them often turn to music to feel accepted. School causes genuine distress for many students enrolled, a concept Propaganda addresses in his song Bored of Education. “All I’ve learned from your system is that it’s just the system that you set up.” The focus of…

Recognizing Excellence

By Mackenzie Wallace Polished floor tiles and immaculate table surfaces shine brightly with the pride of the work that goes into getting them that way. Although the wear and tear brought on by students moving through the campus may leave the hallways and classrooms in an exhausted state by the end of the day, the…

More Than Rap: Police Brutality

By Danielle Cramberg The Game wrote a song titled ‘Don’t Shoot’ that covered a topic that really hit home for many listeners: police brutality. Police brutality is a common theme throughout rap, but this new song specifically addresses current examples of police brutality that occurred in Ferguson, Missouri. “We gotta stick together, we all we…

World News

By Jissele Wright Harvard recently discovered that 60% of teens pay little attention to daily news. People, especially young people, often find news depressing or boring. As a student, teachers recommend watching more world news, whether in debate, speech, or history. Current event assignments aside,  a person’s understanding of the world increases when they’re informed…

Keeping Kids Safe: The Dangers of Guns in a Home

By Courtney Johnson News about it shows up all over – the topic of guns and gun control relate to most of society no matter the stance taken. Much of the controversy around gun control crops up at times of great tragedy, mainly those concerning children. From school shootings to accidental deaths, these events make the news…

Serving Up Brahmas

By Travis Saucedo  With a final point scored, the volleyball team took home their first district win against MacArthur on September 12. The team was very happy about the win but they weren’t too pleased about the number of games it took to bring home the win. “I felt like it was unnecessary to go…

Broadway in the PAC: You Can’t Take It With You’s Fall Performance

The Madison Theater Department is performing You Can’t Take It With You on October 2-3 at 7PM and October 4 at 2PM. By Ryan Stephens Broadway comes to the Performing Arts Center with theater’s fall rendition of You Can’t Take It With You. Running concurrent with the Broadway run, the theater department will tell the…