The Crisis of Climate Change

Paola Hernandez Olvera, Reporter

April 5, 2019

Filed under Features

Over time, the Earth’s climate has been changing drastically from moderate temperatures and a clean atmosphere to highly unpredictable temperatures and a polluted atmosphere. Although the climate is different in each part of the world, with sizzling heat in China and snow in the U.S., there was a t...

How To Impeach a President

Paola Hernandez Olvera, Reporter

April 5, 2019

Filed under Features, Showcase

Impeachment is the process that a legislative body undergoes to charge the president of the United States, with one or more criminal offenses. Contrary to popular belief, when a president is impeached it doesn’t mean that they have been removed from office, it simply means that the president has be...

Litzy Casas, Reporter

April 1, 2019

Filed under Features, Showcase

Throughout the school year, teachers prepare students for standardized tests by giving exams and quizzes. According to the Texas Business Leadership Council, a student takes around 38 standardized tests in a period of 10 school years. Many think these exams are helpful and study for long periods of...

The Cost of Lassie’s Lavish Lifestyle

Paola Hernandez Olvera, Reporter

January 29, 2019

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When you think of a dog, you usually think of a furry, four-legged animal that barks and loves to cuddle. What you usually don’t think of, is a pampered pooch wearing bows or bowties, getting pedicures, being mistaken as a diva because of its over-the-top hairstyle. All of these amenities cost mon...

How Weather Changes Our Lifestyle.

Litzy Casas, Reporter

January 10, 2019

Filed under Features, In-Depth, News

To many, fall and winter means holidays, family gatherings, snow and staying in, but that is not the case for everyone. Many may suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is a type of depression that comes and goes with changes in weather, affecting 3 million U.S. citizens per year, accord...

Two in One: Single Parenthood

Michael Chambers, Reporter

November 1, 2018

Filed under Features

Everyone starts with a mom and a dad, but there are many situations that can cause that to change. According to VeryWellFamily, there are around 14 million single parents raising kids in the United States alone. Every day, families deal with their own drama, from getting a pair of matching socks to...

Courses That Don’t Compare

Braedon Harris, Co-Editor-in-Chief

November 1, 2018

Filed under Features, Showcase

Transitioning to college may be a bigger jump than most students expect. Research from the American Psychological Association shows than more that 30 percent of college freshman drop out before their sophomore year. The reasons behind this can be linked to poor academic preparation, lack of financial...

Making Education Achievable

Litzy Casas, Reporter

November 1, 2018

Filed under Features

Around the country, many students hope to achieve success in whatever they pursue. Whether they seek a career in agriculture, business, law or even the medical industry, students often are stuck struggling to pay off the loans and debts. Medical students can be indecisive on what colleges to attend du...

The Daily Balancing Act

Paola Hernandez Olvera, Reporter

October 31, 2018

Filed under Features

The idea of school systems can be traced back to ancient Greece, where groups of students regularly met in main learning areas called academies. Fast forward to present day, the school system has changed into a place for more than just academics. Extracurriculars have been integrated into many stude...

Spreading Awareness In October For Breast Cancer

Paola Hernandez Olvera, Reporter

October 31, 2018

Filed under Features

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide and is also the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women. According to Komen.org, the official Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation website, it was estimated that in 2018 alone, there would be 40,920 breast cancer deaths. Although ...

Creating the Future With AMS

Gelila Negesse, Reporter

October 31, 2018

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Accelerated Math and Science is a new program at North Garland that allows students to complete advanced math classes in a shorter amount of time. As described on the school’s website, AMS was made to provide students an opportunity to advance faster, allowing more math and science classes to be...

Falling into the Season: Autumn Brings Texas Fun

Gabriella Rodriguez-Sanchez, Reporter

October 31, 2018

Filed under Features

Fall brings colder weather and many seasonal events for people to enjoy. It brings everything from concerts, to the Texas State Fair, pumpkin patches and even haunted corn mazes. This season, people are swarming to listen to their favorite artists all across Dallas. According to resale ticket vendor...