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At UTD’s doctoral graduation in December, Dr. Marilyn Bland poses with her daughter, Juliet Bond, and her guide dog, Honey. photo courtesy of Ruth Martin

Sweet as Honey

Marilyn Bland, Special Contributor March 4, 2016

Writing about Honey is certainly one of the most difficult things I have done, yet doing so is a way in which I can honor her. The very first moment I touched Honey, I knew something special had...

Out with the old, in with the new

Connie Ho, Co-Editor-in-Chief December 21, 2015

As the first glimpse of daylight peeks through the windows, children race down toward the Christmas tree and unwrap packages of gaming systems and designer items. A bittersweet realization dawns upon me...

Posadas: religious or social?

Posadas: religious or social?

Karla Romero, Reporter December 21, 2015

Many families have holiday traditions. Some are religious, some are ethnic and some are just silly. In my family, we combine the religious and ethnic aspect by hosting Posadas — a nine-day Catholic...

Me, Myself and Misconceptions

Me, Myself and Misconceptions

Beth Mauthe, Copy Editor October 30, 2015

After freshman orientation with my sister this summer, some friends and I made our way to the crazy busy counselor’s office to check our schedules before school started the next week. The lady in the...

Comfortable with being uncomfortable

Amy Pham, Co-Editor-In-Chief October 30, 2015

Heart throbbing, palms sweating, the student anticipates his moment. He clears his throat multiple times in the minute preceding his turn. Finally, he hears his last name. “Here.” The moment...

Senior year is almost over

Brittany Davis, Reporter June 1, 2015

I always felt like 2015 would never get here. The idea of graduating from high school seemed like it would never happen, but I guess they’re right when they say the first 18 years go by slowly. I’m...

Hearts apart for Christmas

Beth Mauthe, Reporter January 6, 2015

Christmas means more than just presents and store specials. As everyone hurries through the hustle and bustle of planning parties, baking special treats, buying gifts, and decorating, it can be easy to...

Military food provides taste, sustenance

Brittany Davis, Reporter November 7, 2014

I jogged down the hall excitedly in search of a water fountain. I found one in the 400 hallway and was delighted that the water was cold; that would make it even better. I filled the light brown packet...

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