The James Charles Incident
DaphneT, Copy Editor
May 17, 2019
Over the past few days, there’s been nonstop talk in the school and on the Internet about a recent scandal involving James Charles. You might be asking yourself questions such as “Who is this James Charles person?” “Why is everyone talking about him?” “What is the big deal with this guy?...
Step by Step
MadisonF, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2019
Chant. Stomp. Clap. What started as the traditional African gumboot dance now beats along the hallways of our high school: step dancing. In November of 2017, seniors Mia Jones, Lauren Daughtery and Catherine Roberts decided that something was missing in the culture of their extracurricular experience:...
Chill Out
DaphneT, Copy Editor
April 14, 2019
Late this January, the student council hosted a Mental Health Week in order to give students a chance to de-stress and get away from the troubles of being a high school student. The event was held as part of the Texas Association of Student Councils’ mental health initiative, called Resolve to Rise, which f...
Abroad in Australia
FiorellaP, Business Manager
March 18, 2019
When it comes to picking prospective colleges, many students feel overwhelmed when deciding where to attend. Senior Madisen Weaver, however, finds it hardly a challenge. Weaver plans to study abroad in Australia for college in January of 2020, fulfilling her lifelong dream. Since early on in her childhood,...
Orchestras California Journey
PaigeR, Social Editor
March 8, 2019
Cy Woods Orchestra was recently offered a chance to go on their very first trip to California. In mid-January 2019 at 4:15 a.m., they started their journey on a bus to the airport. When the airplane finally skidded across the pavement, signaling their arrival, the students’ excitement escalated. Although ...
Picture Perfect
JerahB, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2019
The VASE competition which stands for Visual Arts and Scholastic Events is a photography competition that scholastic holds every year. Many photographs are looked over and reviewed. Brooke Nunley had two pictures that advanced to state this year. How do you feel about your pictures advancing...
Observing History
CarolineS, Online Editor
February 19, 2019
Every February, Americans all across the nation come together to celebrate Black History Month. According to the African American History Month web page, Black History Month is a time to “join in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citiz...
The Grammy’s 2019 Goes Girl Power
FiorellaP, Buisness Manager
February 14, 2019
The Grammy Awards is a special ceremony held annually by the American National Academy of Recording Arts to celebrate and honor various talented artists in the record/entertainment Industry. This years 61st annual Grammy Awards held on February 10th, featured many new nominees as well as a surprisin...
Critics Choice Movie Awards: Winners
JerahB, Staff Reporter
January 17, 2019
The Critics Choice Movie Awards aired January 13th, 2019. This award show is presented annually to honor cinematic achievement. Here are the list of winners for each category. Best Picture "Black Panther" "BlacKkKlansman" "The Favourite" "First Man" "Green Book"...
‘Sesame Street’ Finds New Roots
MadisonF, Staff Reporter
December 13, 2018
From the smiling faces to the cheerful songs, many people remember the day they watched ‘Sesame Street’, or are now witnessing it again with their children. What many newcomers and seasoned fans might not know is the recent character development of one of the previous regulars- highlighting the life...
Engagement Called Off
SamanthaO, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2018
Yes, celebrities seem to be perfect and lead on perfect lives, but they have problems just like the rest of us regulars. They get sad, mad, overwhelmed and they even call off engagements. I don't know if you have heard but Ariana Grande called off her and Pete Davidson's engagement a couple weeks ago. Now...
Gender: Redefined by Trump
SarahW, Editor In Chief
October 24, 2018
After Obama's administration took steps towards a more inclusive definition of the term 'gender,' the Department of Health and Human Services is pushing Trump to establish a legal definition of 'gender.' Trump's administration has since stated that their definition of gender is defined by one's biological...
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