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“I am here for you!” NGHS Counselor Discusses Tackling Mental Health

“I am here for you!” NGHS Counselor Discusses Tackling Mental Health

Ruth Assefa, Editor-In-Chief November 30, 2021

Mental health has had a grip on high school students the past two years due to COVID-19 lockdowns. More than 25% of high school students reported worsened emotional health when in quarantine. With a rough...

Is AP really worth it?

Is AP really worth it?

Isabella Castillo November 30, 2021

As colleges become more and more selective on what kind of students they accept, there has been a rush to polish college resumes and applications. Clubs look good on them, volunteering and academics alike,...

Culinary arts catering at North

Culinary arts catering at North

Isabella Castillo November 30, 2021

Pots and pans clang, there are voices in the air, the smell of food cooking is floating through the air and into the hallway. This is a typical day in the kitchen lab. Melissa Rushing, the five-year culinary...

Dia de los Muertos

Dia de los Muertos

Jaqui Benitez, reporter November 30, 2021

On Nov 1, 2021, the city hosted a Dia de los Muertos event in Downtown Garland.  It’s commonly thought to be another version of Halloween, but the meaning is much more complex. Dia de los Muertos is...

NGHS Boys Varsity Basketball Story

Asher Efrem November 30, 2021

     With the lone preseason game in the books and the season kicking off Friday, the North Garland Varsity Boys Basketball team looks to make the playoffs for the first time since 2009.      “As...

What Are Trust Cards?

Jaqui Benitez, reporter November 30, 2021

North Garland is introducing trust cards to its students this year. This idea was borrowed from Sachse High School after having positive results.    "[Trust cards] are privileges. So for example...

Mariachi Estrellas

Mariachi Estrellas

Jaqui Benitez, reporter November 30, 2021

Students may be unaware that North Garland has a Mariachi group. They’re called Mariachi Estrellas and are directed by Rebecca De Luna, the assistant orchestra director at Jackson Technology Center....

Hispanic Heritage Month Podcast

Asher Efrem November 3, 2021

Impact of HHM/What it means to people Podcast  

“The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. - William Arthur Ward

Tribute to Steven Lambert

Gelila Negesse, Editor-in-Chief June 8, 2021

Towards the end of the 2010 school year, physics teacher Steven Lambert began experiencing sharp pains, becoming severely ill. As his family pleaded to him to go to the doctors, he stifled the pain for...

Activism Throughout Time

Activism Throughout Time

Diana Leyva, reporter May 27, 2021

Every year more and more people participate in protests against injustice. As people grow  more aware of the issues present in modern society, so does the internet. The term performative activism was...

Bridgerton Review

Bridgerton Review

Diana Leyva, reporter April 8, 2021

The Netflix series Bridgerton is rated MA for Mature Audiences due to scenes that are not for children, so when watching this show viewer discretion is advised.  Season one of the show  follows the...

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