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Lack of Spirit Group Causes Uproar

Lack of Spirit Group Causes Uproar

Karla Romero, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2016

The lack of Raider Rowdies this school year has sparked some controversy among the students. Despite this, most do not know what truly happened to the organization, other than history teacher Ryan Victor...

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Review: ‘Blond’

Eden Amberber, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2016

Frank Ocean is back and better than ever. This R&B singer, rapper and songwriter definitely proved to his long-awaiting fans that his new album, “Blond,” was worth the wait. His last release, “Channel...

Senior Parking Spots Vandalized

Senior Parking Spots Vandalized

Eden Amberber, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2016

Seniors are awash with frustration after vandals burned tire marks on their personalized parking spots. About five parking spots were damaged, including those rented by Deja Sanchez, Lilly Castillo and...

Struck by lightening

Miranda Molina, Reporter May 13, 2016

As it begins to rain, a bright streak of lightning flashes across the sky and a boom of thunder shakes the ground. Seeing the lightning makes Robotics and Project Lead The Way teacher Sean Denny start...

“Just did my first set of twists. Not bad for a white dad, right? Had some guidance. Building my skill diversity.”
Photo courtesy of Clarkes Twitter: @nghsclarke

Foster father’s insight

Beth Mauthe, Copy Editor May 13, 2016

The cries of a hungry newborn baby broke the silence of the sleepy house. Bleary-eyed and still groggy from sleep, English teacher Matt Clarke stumbled through the early morning darkness and made a...

Duck’s Raiders

Karla Romero, Reporter May 13, 2016

After being gone from work since August due to his worsened cardiomyopathy (a hereditary heart muscle disease that makes it hard for the heart to transport blood to his body), football coach Kenny Duck...

During a taping of Ultimate Soccer Star competition reality show, freshman Randi Thortis gets important information.

Soccer Superstar

Eden Amberber, Reporter May 13, 2016

As she shows off her skills in front of the judges, she doesn’t break a sweat. She is confident. She knows she has skill. She is sure she will make the cut. Freshman Randi Thortis is set to star...

Documentary leads to life-altering choices

Documentary leads to life-altering choices

Karla Romero, Reporter May 11, 2016

After watching an animal cruelty documentary called Earthlings one year ago, junior Jasmine Pineda decided to become a vegetarian. She then started to make sure the beauty products she used were cruelty-free...

Student gets one-of-a-kind dress for prom night

Student gets one-of-a-kind dress for prom night

Eden Amberber, Reporter May 11, 2016

As most students buy their prom dresse s from a boutique, she is sorting through piles of fabric. She searches through hundreds of colors and textures. She finds the perfect color, magenta. Perfect for...

Holman’s House of Horrors

Hannah Majerczyk, Reporter May 2, 2016

In a large house lives a family with a boy who would soon cause many strange occurrences. A large picture hangs on the wall of a grandma who is loved and never forgotten but the center of all supernatural...

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...

Junior affected by tornado

Junior affected by tornado

Lillian Tram, Business Manager February 5, 2016

After the Dec. 26 tornado hit Rowlett, junior Michelle Juby assessed the damage to her house and then went to help. Due to her knowledge of first aid and CPR from classes that she had taken, Juby assisted...

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