Final Harry Potter Casts a Spell on Fans

By Richard Hernandez

Seven previous movies spanning a decade, billions of dollars made, millions of diehard fans, and an epic journey have all lead Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint), Hermione Granger (Emma Watson), and fans to the conclusion of one of the biggest franchises ever. Harry Potter fans, or “Potterheads” as they are often referred to, lined up in flocks to witness the end of the journey they grew up with. Fans weren’t left disappointed.

10 teachers Set to Retire at End of Year

By Christina Dimyan |

For teachers, retiring is a bittersweet experience. After this year closes, they get to go on and enjoy life and be free of their teaching duties. At the same time, there will be a part of them that will miss their faculty and the school they committed their years to.

Seniors Honored at Senior Awards

By Richard Hernandez |

Every senior has worked their way up to the 12th grade, and every one dreams about the day that they will cross the stage to receive their diploma, but not everyone can say they did it with honors.

Senior Editor Reminisces On Staff And Year

By Makala Finley |

It’s been a year of ups and downs. From working on three day deadlines, arguing about who was going to take what story and at one point being the only North East Independent School trying to balance both print and online newspapers, it’s no doubt that this year has been strenuous. Emotions have run very high, and the tension at times was almost unbearable.

‘Strongest Maverick’ is Crowned

By Lorenzo Cisneros

After five weeks of getting physically and mentally prepared, the night of May 5 had finally come for the 14 Mr. Madison contestants to prove to the crowd and judges that they were the World’s Strongest Maverick.

Auto Technology Prepares For Nationals

Photo Courtesy: Flicker/SoulRider.222 and Story By: Kristian Bush |

By Kristian Bush

In to the finals by default, and one mistake away from a perfect car. One side mirror bug is what kept two NEISD students from having a bug-less car, though they’re still headed to nationals in June.

Pop Show Numb3r 1

Photos and Story by Juan Garcia |

After all the sweat, the yelling, the rehearsals, the singing, the dancing, and the show, choir students captivated the audience and left them hooked. Pop Show, in other words, was bigger than ever and the choir changed it up with a unique numbered theme.

End of Road for Lady Mavs

Photo By Bianca Loera| Story By Juan Garcia

The Cinderella story has come to an end. The softball team feels bittersweet about their historic run in the playoffs.

Senior Students Crowned As Superlatives

By Makala Finley| Photos By Bianca Loera

After three years of enduring the forever long TAKS week, seniors finally got the chance to kick back and relax. During TAKS week there were multiple activities planned for the seniors. On Wednesday April 27 seniors united as one in the auditorium for a memorable day of speeches, movies, a talent show and the infamous superlative announcement.

ROTC Travels To Daytona For Nationals

By Christina Dimyan

On Friday, April 29, ROTC left for Daytona Beach, Fla. to compete in Nationals. Their trip wasn’t all fun and games though; waking up at four in the morning to compete and practice proved to be a little less than a vacation.