Following a change in state law, principal Dr. Stephanie Bonneau and administration separated advisory and class time in the second semester, beginning Jan. 8. Updated legislative law, HB 1416, states students who do not achieve approaches or higher on STAAR grades three through eight or EOC assessments must be provided additional instruction during the school day,...

Celebrities, often thought of as untouchable, influence society every day. Trends, brands and even foods celebrities consume cause people to make the same choices in their lives. Celebrity death affects many people in society, causing conspiracy theories, mass suicide and even the mourning of people that the fans know only through a screen.  “We give [celebrities] too much credit,” sophomore Avrie Melby said, “but without celebrities, we wouldn't be where we are in our society. What they're like and how they present themselves can inspire others, [but celebrities] can also cause insecurities, especially [for]...

The house across the street, lit by the fireplace and warm light radiating from the Christmas tree, the light pooling out of the window and onto the cold, dark street. The room filled with laughter as people cuddled up to watch a movie with a blanket and a cup of hot chocolate. On the other side of the street, a quiet house lit by the cold light of a minimalistic Christmas tree. People sit in the living room talking with family, but it doesn’t feel like Christmas. In my opinion, a warm Christmas environment brings nostalgia, joy and warmth to a house every Christmas. The vibrant tree, the warmth from the fireplace, classic red and green colors and the stockings hung by the fireplace with care. The warmer-toned lights are golden, instantly making the environment feel more comfortable and relaxing. With the brighter lights of a white Christmas tree, it has more of a cold, uninviting look. The joy of getting your Christmas decorations down after Thanksgiving, the red and green glitter that coats every surface in your house for the months you have them up and the hope that...