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Ruth Bader Ginsburgs Legacy

Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Legacy

Jacob Teshome September 24, 2020

Listen to sophomore Olli Ibarra's thoughts on the death and legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Life Under Isolation Takes Hit on Teens’ Mental Health

Life Under Isolation Takes Hit on Teens’ Mental Health

Gelila Negesse, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 18, 2020

On April third, the Garland Independent School District (GISD) announced that the rest of the school year would be closed and completed through online learning in response to the growing COVID-19 threat.  For...

Policies Made during COVID-19

Devorah Segura, Reporter April 9, 2020

As a response to the novel coronavirus, the federal and state-wide government have implemented policies, waivers, and executive orders to assist the national virus response. Below is a guide explaining...

All Things COVID-19: General Info

All Things COVID-19: General Info

Gelila Negesse, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2020

With the novel COVID-19 virus, better known as the pandemic coronavirus, spreading rapidly, countless measures have been taken around the world to reduce infections. Below is a simplified guide to information,...

All Things COVID-19: Regional Updates

All Things COVID-19: Regional Updates

Gelila Negesse, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2020

NATIONAL UPDATES  Taking the lives of thousands and living millions in quarantine, whether self-isolated or in hospitals, the coronavirus has taken hold of the U.S, with the number of cases reaching...

Family Holiday Dinner 2019

Family Holiday Dinner 2019

Gelila Negesse, Co-Editor-in-Chief December 13, 2019

As the cold air swept in late this week, North Garland High School opened its doors to the community and hosted the first-ever Holiday dinner. The dinner was in the cafeteria with free food served and...

Administration Shake-Up  Fosters Schoolwide Change

Administration Shake-Up Fosters Schoolwide Change

Gelila Negesse, Co-Editor-In-Chief November 22, 2019

In society, the word “change” holds a negative, and oftentimes threatening, connotation. Change is, with fairness, often met with fear and ambiguity. However, through time, change can bring along the...

Powderpuff 2019

Powderpuff 2019

Gelila Negesse, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2019

With students blowing into their hands to keep warm in the brisk air, the annual Powder Puff game took place right before the long-awaited Thanksgiving break. This student-led event, from coaching, playing...

The Beginning of a TikTok Takeover

The Beginning of a TikTok Takeover

Devorah Segura, Reporter November 22, 2019

  With social media networks coming and going over the years, it is no surprise that Gen Z has a new obsession named TikTok.  Society and the interests of the general public are ever-changing...

Dallas Cop Convicted of Murder

Dallas Cop Convicted of Murder

Devorah Segura, Reporter November 22, 2019

On Sept. 6, 2018, at the Southside Flats in Downtown Dallas, Botham Jean was in his apartment eating ice cream on his couch, when Amber Guyger, an off duty Dallas police officer, entered through his front...

Hong Kong Protesters Push for Change

Hong Kong Protesters Push for Change

Devorah Segura, Reporter October 2, 2019

On June 9, Hong Kong protests were sparked by a controversial bill introduced by Carrie Lam, chief executive of Hong Kong, that would enable mainland China to extradite fugitives from the city.    Days...

Human Gene Editing Questions Ethics In Medicine

Human Gene Editing Questions Ethics In Medicine

Gelila Negesse, Designer April 17, 2019

Since Chinese scientist He Jiankui announced that he was able to genetically edit embryos to create twin girls, ethics committees and scientists alike have questioned where human gene-editing lies along...

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