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Journalism student reflects on “separation of church and state”

Brett Jones, Journalism student March 13, 2013

If you go out on the streets right now and ask a group of random people “what does the separation of church and state mean?” I’m willing to bet that a limited number of them won’t ever say what...

GPA calculations need reconsideration

Madeline Peña, Online Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2013

Every February, students make new schedule choices for the following year. Some are conscientious about their GPA and base most of their selected courses on this. GPA’s should include only the calculations...

Live like there is no tomorrow: journalism student recalls hometown tradgedy

Mickey Drewry, Journalism student February 25, 2013

Black clothes. Silent tears. Upsetting music. Broken hearts. It’s every person’s nightmare. It’s the call that changes a life. It’s the world’s worst fear: death. You know why it is the greatest...

Journalism student analyzes changes in state testing

Journalism student analyzes changes in state testing

Elliot Gordon, Journalism student February 18, 2013

In the past year of 2012 the Texas Education Agency changed the state mandated tests from the TAKS to the STAAR. This made me think, why does the state keep making the tests harder if more and more people...

Staffer elaborates on upcoming decisions

Jackie Trujillo, Staff Writer February 12, 2013

Someone once said that it’s choice, not chance, that defines our future. Who would have ever thought that making such a simple decision could ever be so difficult? I’ve never been any good at coping...

Online resources spark debate

Jackie Trujillo, Staff Writer February 4, 2013

There comes a time when students are faced with a predicament: read the assigned books or use websites instead. Students should be able to use appropriate resources to help them grasp the concept of materials....

Trimester grading period could alleviate stress

Mickey Drewry, Journalism student January 30, 2013

Students have 30 days to complete projects, study for tests, learn units, read chapters, and keep high enough grades to stay on the court, field, or even the choir stands. In implementing trimesters, students...

Staffer reflects on idea of resolutions

Jackie Trujillo, Staff Writer January 25, 2013

To me, resolutions sound like broken promises. I’m not trying to come across as mean or pessimistic, but they are. We think that just because of New Years Eve, making a “resolution” means sticking...

Ready to share 2013’s news online

Madeline Peña, Online Editor-in-Chief January 2, 2013

Congratulations! We’ve survived the 2012 Apocalypse. Admit it. In the weeks prior to “the end of the world,” we found ourselves Google-searching “Mayan legends,” “What time will the world end?”...

Staffer reflects on Christmas meaning

Michaela Cross, Staff Writer December 20, 2012

For as long as I remember, Christmas has always been a magical time of the year. A time when families and friends gather together, serve a delicious Christmas dinner, and in the evening gather around the...

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