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Election Endorsements

Election Endorsements

Riley Sims, Reporter November 3, 2016

This year’s election is probably the most controversial our country has ever had with major candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. There is no doubt that people will be rushing to the polls on...

Hispanic Heritage Celebration Takes Place in Cafeteria

Hispanic Heritage Celebration Takes Place in Cafeteria

Miranda Molina and Jeanie Torvi October 12, 2016

On October 12, there was Hispanic music playing in the cafeteria. Throughout the day, people could see others dressed up in traditional Hispanic clothing. "It’s Hispanic Heritage [Month]. [We are]...

Missing Raider Rowdies

Missing Raider Rowdies

Miranda Molina, Reporter October 6, 2016

With the start of football season, the student body realized that a major part of the game night spirit groups, the Raider Rowdies, were missing. The Raider Rowdies are no longer performing. In response,...

Homecoming Dos and Donts

Homecoming Do’s and Don’ts

Karla Romero, Reporter October 2, 2016

Do: Go all out for dress up days. Wear a mum/garter on spirit day. Go all out on spirit day with clothes, face (and body) paint to show pride at the pep rally and game. Go to...

Lack of Spirit Group Causes Uproar

Lack of Spirit Group Causes Uproar

Karla Romero, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2016

The lack of Raider Rowdies this school year has sparked some controversy among the students. Despite this, most do not know what truly happened to the organization, other than history teacher Ryan Victor...

Senior Parking Spots Vandalized

Senior Parking Spots Vandalized

Eden Amberber, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2016

Seniors are awash with frustration after vandals burned tire marks on their personalized parking spots. About five parking spots were damaged, including those rented by Deja Sanchez, Lilly Castillo and...

iPhone Gone Wrong

SaSchel Moore, Reporter March 31, 2016

The fire alarms sounded through the hallways, causing every student to rush to the nearest exit. This time it was not a prank or a case of burnt cookies. A phone had caught flame. On Wednesday March...

Allergies: A thing of the past

Allergies: A thing of the past

Hannah Majerczyk, Reporter March 4, 2016

It’s springtime, and bees are buzzing as birds chirp. Some people are happy, planting flowers for insects to pollinate. Others are having picnics in the park to enjoy the warm weather. There seems to...

Seniors sense of service

Senior’s sense of service

Lynne Diaz, Photo Editor February 11, 2016

Senior Eduardo Ramirez lived only 15 minutes away from where the tornado hit. His home was not damaged; however, the aftermath of such a disaster still concerned him. “I was worried; I had family...

Junior affected by tornado

Junior affected by tornado

Lillian Tram, Business Manager February 5, 2016

After the Dec. 26 tornado hit Rowlett, junior Michelle Juby assessed the damage to her house and then went to help. Due to her knowledge of first aid and CPR from classes that she had taken, Juby assisted...

The Race Against Time

The Race Against Time

Hannah Majerczyk, Reporter February 3, 2016

There are only a few minutes before a tornado hits a house in a once calm neighborhood. When sophomore Brian Nguyen and his brother’s lives were on the line, Nguyen had to react fast before the tornado...

Library lessons for all students

Library lessons for all students

Miranda Molina, Reporter December 21, 2015

Moving tables around and setting up chairs, librarians Debbie Reed and Ginny Parr prepare the library for the lesson. Hosting educational student lessons has been a long-time tradition. Sometimes it’s...

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