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‘Drowning’ in the Beats

Sara Saavedra, Staff Writer February 20, 2014

If there was a way to combine The Strokes’ first few albums with The Smiths and add a pinch of Arctic Monkeys’ older sounds, you would get Drowners, an up-and coming New York based band. It formed...

Senior Josie Harrys tattoo is an ode to her astrological sign.

Student tattoos more than just body art

Shiva Mirzahaidar, Co-Editor in Chief February 19, 2014

Tattoos have traditionally been associated with rebellion, yet some teenagers are redefining what it means to be inked. From symbols of faith to hope, tattoos are proving to be more than the stereotypes...

New graduation requirements for 2014-15 school year

Emily Burleson, News Editor February 19, 2014

House bill 5, the set of new graduation requirements adopted by the Texas Legislature this January, will affect the incoming freshmen of the 2014-15 school year and all years following. The bill alters...

Photo by Abdalla Khalil

Varsity basketball season comes to end

Sara Saavedra, Staff Writer February 18, 2014

The varsity basketball regular season ended in February with both boys and girls varsity teams advancing to the playoffs. Both teams defeated state-ranked teams and local rivals. “We’ve had some...

Mind Over Matter: Young the Giant wins with second album

Maura Rowell & Sara Saavedra, Entertainment Editor, staff writer February 18, 2014

Defying the infamously difficult second-album syndrome, Young the Giant’s “Mind Over Matter” album is brilliantly relevant and equally as memorable as its debut. It may seem an impossible feat to...

Equality: its out there, somewhere

Equality: it’s out there, somewhere

Maura Rowell, Entertainment Editor February 18, 2014

Let us journey back to the 1800's. Oh, the dazzling dresses! The decadent soirees! The blatant oppression of women! What a picturesque time, so full of parties, so full of patriarchy. Now look at today....

Environmental club to host recycled art show

Shiva Mirzahaidar, Co-Editor in Chief February 18, 2014

The Environmental Club will be hosting a recycled art gallery in the main commons on Friday, Feb. 21 at 6 pm, as a means of spreading awareness about environmental issues and contributing to the local...

Modern romance

Molly Wade, Co-Editor in Chief February 18, 2014

Rebellion finds new home

Snovia Moiz, Voice Editor February 17, 2014

In our day and age with one click of a mouse or clack of a keyboard, someone’s world can change. Twitter. Facebook. Tumblr. Instagram. The list goes on and on. We have instant and easy access to...

Former student leaves legacy

Former student leaves legacy

Sofia Guevara, Feature Editor February 17, 2014

"Everybody said the same thing,” English teacher Marcia Simmons said. “That this was a child who made you feel good about yourself, who was so special, who had that great smile waiting for you.” The...

The Introvert Extrovert Debate

Snovia Moiz, Voice Editor February 17, 2014

The Matter of It All  Grey and white has quite literally become the new black. Grey and white matter in the brain that is. “You have to remember that everybody has differences in their brains,”...

Six wrestlers advance to state meet

Sofia Guevara, Feature Editor February 14, 2014

Varsity Wrestling placed third in district for both girls and boys, with girls placing sixth and boys placing tenth at regionals. State will be held Feb. 14 and 15 in Dallas, where Senior Captain Niles...

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