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Bring it back

Bring it back

Comparing music from back then to today
Noehlia Ortiz, Staff Writer January 22, 2015

From the cool smooth beats of Frank Sinatra to the fast-paced rhythm of Nicki Minaj, music has changed countless times throughout the years. Every year it seems as though artists try and find a new way...

Lets Hear It

Let’s Hear It

Students prefer verbal announcement over videos
Staff January 13, 2015

The opportunity for students and teachers to play the daily video announcements on the ‘smart board’ affects the way we watch the news- or if anyone watches it at all. Many students don’t even...

Little Things

I am thankful, not just for big moments
Lexie Chapman, Staff Writer January 12, 2015

I am thankful for so many things; the list could literally go on forever. Everyone around the holidays is always saying, “I am thankful for my friends, my money, my job, etc.” All of those things are...

Welcome to the 21st Century

Welcome to the 21st Century

Technology changes communication between one another
Nancy Torres, Editor-in-Chief December 28, 2014

It’s no doubt that the world runs on technology. Everywhere I look, a computer, phone or TV screen meets my face. Technology, including phones, is an essential part of our lives we just can’t live...

One Decision Changes Everything

Staffer Reflects on overall gain of journalism experience
Angelica Lopez, Staff Writer December 28, 2014

As I look back on my journalism years I see it all started in eighth grade when I was on the yearbook staff. I wanted to come into high school and do yearbook. I thought ‘Hey, it’s just going to be...

Unconditional love

Unconditional love

Staffer appreciates mother’s love and care
Nancy Torres, Editor-in-Chief November 4, 2014

Wake up. Cry. Get fed. Cry more. Take a nap, dream of baby bottles and pacifiers. Whatever my baby self wanted (and whenever), my mother never failed to feed me what my little useless body desired....

Lets Eat

Let’s Eat

Students benefit from new lunch schedule
The Journal Staff, Staff writer October 7, 2014

Offering two different lunch periods improves traffic delays and offers more time. With the new lunch times, lines at fast food places and even the cafeteria are shorter. Students wait less for their...

Senior prepares for mission trip

Senior prepares for mission trip

May 10, 2013

When I was sitting in the freezing cold watching the junior varsity softball team one night, my phone rang. I had no idea that my prayers were being answered at that very moment. I had been accepted to...

Distance strains sisters’ bond

Macen Stripling, Staff Writer May 1, 2013

Growing up, I took my older sister Jacy for granted. I was five years younger than she was and wanted to do everything she did. If she was wearing something, I wanted to wear it too. I wanted to be just...

Staffer reminisces over childhood memories

Jackie Trujillo, Staff Writer April 4, 2013

There's a bittersweet feeling whenever I see cherry blossoms. I suppose it comes from the absence of my grandparents—I'm not too sure. See, I was such a quiet little kid. I hardly ever talked and...

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