New iPhone SE Unveiled
Nicholas West, Reporter
May 18, 2020
Due to Covid-19, Apple was unable to host an event and instead released their new iPhone SE on April 24 through a press release. This phone is the second iPhone Apple has made in their SE series, the first coming out back in 2016. The main selling point of the SE is putting new technology in the shell of ...
Revisiting Shattered Glass
Sarah Crowder, Co-Writing Editor
February 25, 2020
Shattered Glass has been enthralling audiences since 2003. The true story follows Stephen Glass, a young, tenacious journalist working for The New Republic in the late 90's. In the movie, he’s bright-eyed and charismatic, with his editor, fellow reporters, and readers hanging off of every word in his fasc...
SAT vs ACT: Which Test Is Best For You
Ashlynn Roberts, News & Social Media Editor
February 24, 2020
As the spring semester is underway, upperclassmen are focusing their efforts on college preparations—specifically college admissions tests such as the ACT and SAT. Seniors are looking to boost their scores for last-minute scholarship opportunities, while juniors take the test so they have an accura...
Peace on Earth (At the Moment with Billy Mykel)
Billy Mykel, Reporter
February 23, 2020
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Pentagon Chief Mike Esper have reached a breakthrough in peace negotiations with the Afghani-Taliban forces, officially announcing an upcoming partial-ceasefire and decrease to violence in the country. These negotiations, despite past hardship, stand a chance at end...
Public Schools Should Bring Back Driver’s Education
Gracie Hurst, Junior Reporter
February 18, 2020
With an inundation of online driving programs and third party driving schools, it is hard to know whether today's young drivers are exposed to the same teaching that will help them be defensive and sensible drivers. Public high schools in Texas should take a greater role in positively influencing ...
Abolish the Caucus (At the Moment with Billy Mykel)
Billy Mykel, Reporter
February 7, 2020
Following much anticipation and build up for the start of the primary elections, the Iowa Caucus turned into a disappointment of momentous status. With both Democrats and Republicans following what is the closest primary election in recent history, that will decide not only the outcome of the 2020 el...
It’s Time For A Female President…Just Not Who You Think (At the Moment with Billy Mykel)
Billy Mykel, Reporter
January 24, 2020
Following many hardships and scandals, including the beginning of the impeachment trial on Jan. 16, the Republican party has been faced with the real possibility of a 2020 loss for the Trump-Pence campaign. In light of this, many people have, despite the unconventional appearance, called for either t...
Green Alternatives
Gracie Hurst, Junior Reporter
January 17, 2020
Even though today’s environmental situation seems dire and as though nothing can be changed, there are differences people can make on a daily basis in order to cut down on pollution and lead to a greener earth. In order to do this people need to recycle and reuse, reduce their carbon footprints, and ra...
Multiple Streaming Platforms Compete for Viewers
Trinity Flaten, Co-Writing Editor
January 10, 2020
Recently there has been a huge growth in the number of streaming platforms. Late last year, Disney released Disney+ and NBC has announced the release of its streaming platform 'Peacock' for later this year. These are just two of the many platforms that will be joining Netflix and Hulu. With every...
Oculus Quest
Nicholas West, Junior Reporter
December 22, 2019
Oculus recently came out with a new VR headset called the Oculus Quest. This headset system is all in one headset and needs no PC to use. The Oculus also has a 2-4 hour battery life depending on the game being played. The Oculus is easy to set up. To use it, the user simply has to put the headset o...
Importance of Being Human
Gracie Hurst, Junior Reporter
December 17, 2019
All around the school, we see the influence of the arts. We can hear music and singing, and we can see dancing, painting, acting, and drawing. Not only do the arts and humanities include the performing and visual arts, but also literature, social studies, and foreign languages. The arts and humanities are ...
California Addresses Cause of Wildfires (At the Moment with Billy Mykel)
Billy Mykel, Reporter
November 11, 2019
California governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Oct. 28 as massive wildfires threatened counties across the state. California is currently facing over 11 fires that are quickly gaining size and destructive power. The Kincade fire, the biggest of the 11, has scorched over 76,100 acres ...