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…
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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…
Fattboy’s Burger Joint
By Jissele Wright Burgers and hot dogs, American classics, replicated time and time again. It would seem like a safe assumption that finding a good burger or hot dog joint makes for an easy task, especially living in such a big city as San Antonio. You might want to try Fattboy Burgers and Dogs located…
Another Kevin Hart Movie
By Jissele Wright “Ride Along”, released on Universal Pictures in January of 2014, features Kevin Hart and Ice Cube in an action comedy set in Atlanta Georgia. The film, directed by Tim Story, includes explosions, car chases, and risque humor that aims at its male dominated audience. Other works of Story’s include “Think Like a…
Flappy Bird, Frustrating Yet Fun
By Jissele Wright There’s all sorts of apps, for anything and everything, especially for games. Angry Birds, Candy Crush, Temple Run; you name it. The formula for becoming number one on the market seems to be simple, addictive, and free. And it just so happens that Flappy Bird falls under all of these categories. Created by Dong…
Winter Concert
By Jissele Wright Orchestra performed their annual Winter Concert for family and friends Wednesday night. Holiday music filled the auditorium as the five levels of orchestra performed their finale number “A Christmas Festival” together. “The best part of the winter concert is the last song, Christmas Festival, because we [Philharmonic Orchestra] didn’t have to play by…
A Week in Pictures
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Kandy Kraze
By Jissele Wright Ag held their second annual Kandy 4 Kids on Wednesday night in the Ag arena. Many families attended the event even though it was raining outside. According to James Wilson, the Ag teacher in charge of Kandy 4 Kids, the turnout was greater then he expected. “I had no idea how many people…
Leaves, Sweaters, and the Flu
By Jissele Wright The flu season can start as early as October and occur until late May, and according to the Center for Disease Control, peaks in January or February. It’s unpredictable; no one knows the exact timing, severity, or the length of the season. Plus flu viruses are constantly changing, meaning the likelihood of new virus strain is…
Band Marches to Their Own Drum
By Jissele Wright The Marching Band Festival is an annual event were high school marching bands across the Northeast Independent School District come together to perform. This event gives families and friends the opportunity to see their child, or friend, perform without having to purchase a ticket. While the majority of the community loves going…