How to: Survive a Wacko Thunderstorm

By K. Nguyen Staff writer 1. Invest in a heavy winter coat. There are many affordable options out there. Burlington Coat Factory, Macys, Kohl\’s and JC Penny\’s all have tons of options at decent prices. Wool is always a great option. (Just make sure the inside of the coat has a non-scratchy lining made of [...]

Roaming Reporter: Tornado Warning Lockdown

By Kelly Torok Staff Writer Yesterday afternoon’s lockdown due a tornado watch was definitely out of the norm. Fifth period was extended a few minutes in order to keep students safe and out of the dangerous weather. Here are some student\’s reactions and thoughts about the whole ordeal. Anna Gaia (11)-”I was very shocked and [...]

The New York Experience

By Kelly Torok, Staff Writer While most students were planning dates to hang out with friends over winter break, I was planning activities to do in the city that never sleeps. My family trip to New York from December 16-23, was to see what New York was really like during the winter season, and also [...]

Diagnosed with Senioritis

By Trinh Anh Le, Staff Writer It is 7:25 am, as the zero period teacher yammers on. I silently chickenscratch in the answers for my math homework. It was due two days ago. Dead tired, I only had four hours of sleep last night. A friend phoned at 12:00 am to chat about her ex-boyfriend. [...]

Bama Rolls as Texas Greenhorn Takes the Helm

By Scott Poston, Staff Writer Many spectators may have turned away at halftime of last Thursday\’s BCS national championship game.  Texas starting All-American senior quarterback, Colt McCoy had gone down with a shoulder injury during the second drive of the game, and Alabama was ahead 24-6 with the Tide scoring all of its points without [...]

Illegal immigrants protest against Salvation Army

By Scott Poston, Staff Writer During the holiday season, many charities and government organizations are in the true holiday spirit of giving and helping those who are less fortunate. The ever-present charity organization The Salvation Army, is having its annual free toy distribution in Houston, Texas.  The usual policy of Salvation Army is to confirm [...]

31 things to do before 2010

By Trinh Anh Le, Staff Writer It is almost that time of the year again, when Christmas shopping and various delicacies bring the family together. With school almost slowing down in anticipation for the break, one might find himself bored to the core. So here are thirty-one things to do before the year 2009 is [...]

Amelia: Flying High in the Sky

By Briana Nickol Staff writer George Putnam:  Amelia, why do you fly? Amelia:  Well, why does a man ride a horse? George Putnam: A man rides a horse because he wants to. Amelia smiles. The quote above is from the movie Amelia, the life story of the brave and courageous Amelia Earhart, who embarked on [...]

Some Lessons Take Just one Period to Learn, Others take Three Years.

By Jamie Namkung Staff Writer, Editorials editor This year is one of the most important years of my life. The decisions I make now, will determine my future in the college I\’ll be attending this time next year. I look into the future, consciously disillusioned by the craving to finally leave high school and enter [...]

A How-to on the Perfect Homecoming Catastrophe

By K. Nguyen, Staff Writer How to: make homecoming miserable for your date whom you really thought was kind of cute at first, but now, after having to decide on dress and tie colors, flowers and dinner reservations in addition to constant fighting over nothing, you began to despise each other in a way never [...]

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