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Sex education should be offered in Texas schools

Sex education should be offered in Texas schools

Anahi Castro May 2, 2014

In Texas, an extremely conservative state, teen birth rate is the third highest in the country, just below the District of Columbia and New Mexico. Students are underprivileged in receiving sex education...

Staff editorial: GISD doesn’t need to change start times

December 18, 2013

During its Nov. 27 meeting, school board president Larry Glick presented the board with a proposal that would potentially change high school start times to around 9 a.m. This proposal comes during a national...

“The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug” Review

Lynne Diaz, photographer December 15, 2013

For director Peter Jackson, releasing a film with a such a big fanbase wouldn't be a first. From the author J.R.R Tolkien, "The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug" was released Dec. 13 to many awaiting fans....

Senior explains unexpected way social media affects self-image

Nayely Vallejo December 2, 2013

Every time I open Facebook, I will always see a picture or meme that enforces the fact that larger woman are more beautiful than thinner woman. I see things such as “Guys don’t like skeletons, they...

“Catching Fire” movie review

Anahi Castro December 1, 2013

“Catching Fire” is the second installment of the Hunger Games trilogy. In the first movie, “The Hunger Games,” the post-apocalyptic North America is transformed into Panem accounting with 12 districts....

Student reveals how social pressure impacted self perspective

Student reveals how social pressure impacted self perspective

Don’t call me fat. Don’t call me ugly. Don’t tell me I’m “big.” I know I am. It doesn’t help that I have to listen to the thin, fragile high school girls call themselves fat or heavy just...

ARTPOP review

Abraham Deleon November 26, 2013

Review: Lady Gaga’s ARTPOP After selling three successful albums, releasing 13 platinum singles over five years, and going on a three worldwide tours for each album, Lady Gaga returns with her next...

Surviving Anxiety

Elise Coleman, Editor-in-Chief November 26, 2013

My eyes are wide, and my knuckles are white, gripping the wheel for my dear life. My chest is tight, my mind isn’t right it’s telling me something I can’t fight. Somehow, I make it home, just in...

For My Alma Mater; Senior advocates school spirit, positivity

Alma Lopez, Assistant editor October 15, 2013

Some of the Mam’selles try to hold in their giggles as the Raider Rowdies mimic their pre-game routine. I look back and I see my fellow Rowdies on the football field lined up in the middle of the two...

Cookies ‘n crean ice cream pops recipe

Elise Coleman May 23, 2013

You will need: Popsicle sticks Small paper cups Oreo cookies Cookies n’ cream ice cream Small bowl Steps: Crush a couple of cookies in the bowl until they are crumbs Fill small cups...

Senior reflects on past four years, looks forward to success

May 23, 2013

Coming out of middle school, I had two main choices on where to go to high school, Garland or North. I am glad I chose North because of the amazing four-year journey it has taken me on. During my past...

Book Review: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Maleny Martinez May 4, 2013

               The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky is a coming-of-age bestseller book of 2012. Although the book has recently become well know, it was released in 1999.                ...

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