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After being out of sports for several long months, Superintendent Jesus Jara has allowed athletes to start training again as of April 5, 2021. Photo Credit: neONBRAND

PRO/CON: Are Spring Sports Really Worth It?

Tishie Nyitray
March 11, 2021
Student athletes are returning to sports as of April 5, but is this decision the best for everyone?
Teen athletes can officially start training again as of April 5, 2021. Photo Credit: Kenny Orr

PRO/CON: Spring Sports Making a Comeback

Hannah Paine
March 9, 2021
The multiple benefits of sports restarting and athletes training again outweigh the few concerns.
Publicity freezes Ted

Publicity freezes Ted

Dean Carrasco
March 4, 2021
United States Senator Ted Cruz left his home-state of Texas in a snow storm crisis to go to Cancun with his family. Cruz’s cowardice may not be surprising, but it is disgusting.
Celebrities and Influencers who ignore COVID-19 guidelines, are sending the message to their followers that they can do what they want to do, and simply do not care that they are aiding in the spread of this virus. Photo Credit: ActionVance

Being A Celebrity Does Not Make You Immune To COVID-19

Madison Land
February 25, 2021
We can all catch COVID-19.
EDITORIAL: Mr. President, end the federal death penalty

EDITORIAL: Mr. President, end the federal death penalty

Southwest Shadow
February 25, 2021
We aren’t kept safer, and we’re killing innocent people.
Forced out of Star Wars

Forced out of Star Wars

Dean Carrasco
February 23, 2021
Lucasfilms fired Gina Carano for posting offensive remarks on her social media.
Maintaining optimal health by obtaining ample sleep, moderating caffeine, keeping a positive attitude and more is a crucial part of living a healthy life. Yet, the media has put an emphasis on bad habits that can have detrimental effects on one’s well being. What started off as simple self-deprecation jokes has now led to destructive behaviors becoming the new trend. Art Credit: Monserrat Mendieta

Not taking care of yourself isn’t ‘quirky’

Monserrat Mendieta
February 22, 2021
Not sleeping, caffeine addictions and more should not be romanticized on the internet.
Coming out to country

Coming out to country

Dean Carrasco
February 19, 2021
The country world is faced with a conundrum - which is worse, repeatedly using racial slurs, or being gay?
Barely making a dent

Barely making a dent

Kamiran Hinton
February 18, 2021
Reddit made a play with the GME stock, leading to multiple hedge funds losing money.
The silencing of Bret Stephens

The silencing of Bret Stephens

Ahmed Ahmed
February 18, 2021
The NYT’s decision to punish a reporter for referencing the n-word is terrifying.
Although there are plenty of options for college and in the workforce, teenagers are still learning what they truly want out of life. It will take time and a lot of self-analysis before they’re ready to take the next step. With their attention divided into academics, extracurriculars, their personal lives and enjoying their last few teenage years, there’s not always enough time to focus on their future goals. Photo Credit: Kayla Thomas

So Many Paths, So Little Time

Kayla Thomas
February 16, 2021
As teenagers who are still finding ourselves, it will be even more difficult after high school.
Cleaning up Trump's mess

Cleaning up Trump’s mess

Dean Carrasco
February 11, 2021
Joe Biden’s executive orders are a flurry of policies designed to repair the damage his predecessor caused, including his ban on trans people in the military.
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