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No shoes, no date, no problem

Ana Gutierrez, Entertainment Editor October 5, 2012

Having trouble finding the perfect homecoming date? Do not worry, you are not alone. Aside from those annoying couples that date for ages, finding a homecoming date has become the challenge of the century....

Why hip-hop deserves more credit

Why hip-hop deserves more credit

Shiva Mirzahaidar, Voice Editor September 25, 2012

As hip-hop continues to grow amongst teenagers, so does parental disapproval from adults and even other students. However, the stimulating and expressive lyrics seem to be overlooked. Common misconceptions...

Majority rules when it comes to top stories

Shiva Mirzahaidar, Staff Writer April 5, 2012

As matters such as the presidential election, violence corrupting third world countries and strings of heroism continue to be the main points emphasized in the media, many people begin to form opinions...

Illustration by Amy Yu

Crowd funding creates medium for collective success

April 5, 2012

In a capitalist society, the general public is trained to believe in the idealistic vision of prosperity and success through hard work. Thus, in past generations the American dream inspired people to embody...

All the small things

All the small things

Ebone' McCall, Entertainment Editor April 5, 2012

One of my most cherished dreams was to have the opportunity to travel overseas and explore other cultures in Europe. The vision became a reality over this past summer. As I arrived back in the Houston...

A bitter change for the worst

A bitter change for the worst

Gabrielle Deckelman, staff writer April 5, 2012

And this was the beginning, to the ending of forever: a few blunt text messages in the middle of the school day, two unplanned phone conversations and a long, tear-filled car ride home. The words slipped...

Satire: STAAR testing brings valuable results

Trevor Nichols, staff writer April 4, 2012

Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors gathered for the four hour STAAR test on March 26 and 27. Experts agree that the STAAR is an extremely valuable diagnostic tool, and much more useful than the old TAKS...

Band of Brothers disbanded by South Korean expedition

Band of Brothers disbanded by South Korean expedition

Jesse Sparks, Voice Editor February 9, 2012

The Lesson Loss, a simple, little four letter word, has touched everyone’s life in one way or another, whether it be the loss of a loved one, the end of a friendship, or the end of a relationship. No...

Standing on my SOPA box: Why anti-piracy laws sink to Davy Jones’ Locker

Trevor Nichols, staff writer February 8, 2012

The Stop Online Piracy Act, or SOPA, was introduced last October by Republican Representative Lamar S. Smith of the 21st district of Texas. If passed, it will allow judges to issue court orders that ban...

Nine week grading period stimulates debate in district

February 8, 2012

Students have all experienced the stress associated with the end of a grading period. Teachers rushing through last minute lectures, three or four tests in one day and of course all night cram sessions...

Band program decrescendos

Ebone' McCall, Entertainment Editor December 9, 2011

There are many struggles and hardships incorporated into high school, but students are always driven by the hopes of an incredible senior year. So far, this year has had some positive aspects, but it has...

Minor(ity) differences lead to baseless judgements

Jesse Sparks, Voice Editor December 9, 2011

"Getting into college will be easy for you because you’re black," a friend of mine said during one of our infamous conversations about life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. "You know, you’ve...

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