There’s a reason why no one seems to follow the career choice they say they will follow. As people get older, their tastes and preferences begin to change and warp. The same applies to me. I thought I would always hate writing and never pursue an activity that was heavily involved with it, but then...

A new policy on what library books can be on the shelves of MISD libraries will be discussed once again at Tuesday’s (May 23) meeting. The policy basically takes away the job of approving books from each MISD librarian and requires the board to approve books. Last school year, parents in Mansfield...

It’s no shock that most movies or shows adapted from video games suck. However, some shows, like HBO’s “The Last of Us” directed by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, managed to surprise everyone with how they turned out. “The Last of Us” demonstrates a near-perfect adaptation because of its...

The lights reflect off the oiled allies as bowlers gather to watch the last frame. Senior Morgan Kolanek steps forward and examines the red-striped pins before her. The girls bowling team will qualify for state if she can make this shot. With one deep breath, she swings the ball back behind her and rolls...

After 57 hours and 10 minutes of films and shows, Marvel’s Phase Four ended with “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Marvel released “Antman and the Wasp: Quantumania” on Feb. 17 to kick off Phase Five. Although this movie is held back by weak plot points and a few irritable characters, it succeeds...

The pool filtration fills the natatorium with a waterfall-like noise. Senior Robi Hablo approaches the start block with tears in her eyes. However, she smiles and slides her goggles over her eyes. Her teammates join her behind the block and exchange a few words of motivation. After a few seconds, two...

Everyone knows Dreamworks can make a masterpiece. “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” directed by Joel Crawford, proves that statement. The movie follows Puss as he travels to get all eight of his lives back to escape death. The film provides memorable characters, impactful animation and great voice...

Loud construction vehicles drive by filled with red bricks and cement packs. Different construction workers rush around the work site to complete their final tasks. As the sun sets, the newest high school stands and it casts an enormous shadow over the desolate work site. Some businesses relocate...

Nobody is ever ready to become an adult. Days away from my birthday, I felt unconfident and scared for my future. I did not feel ready.  Once a person turns 18, they’re considered an adult, in at least 47 states. It’s an exhilarating thought and at first, it kind of stressed me out. However, I soon...

In December, holiday specials begin to air on TV networks and stream platforms every year. Marvel got ahead of the game and released their special, “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special,” on Nov. 25. This unique holiday short follows Drax and Mantis as they try to cheer up their captain, Starlord,...

After the success of “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” in March 2021, DC planned big projects. When DC announced “Black Adam,” many fans were ecstatic. The movie follows the violent hero Teth-Adam as he learns to adapt to the modern world and overcome conflicts with peaceful heroes. This movie...

A purple cloth with white stripes covers a table. Purple balloons labeled with a horned frog surround the table on both sides. Behind the clutter of decorations, senior Isaiah Manning stares at a solid black line located at the bottom of a piece of paper. The audience fills the stands and after a...

By the end of this year, Marvel’s Cinematic Universe’s Phase Four will end. To finish this phase, Marvel released “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.” The show follows Jennifer Walters as she learns to balance her life as a hulk and a lawyer. While the show offered some incredible cameos, factors like...

At 5 a.m., the bright lights reflect off the calm surface of the pool. All the swimmers begin to line up behind the lanes, distinguished by their blue and yellow lane ropes. Coach Nicholas Johnson switches on the giant speaker and it begins to blare Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal.” As soon...

Each year, different staff positions at Mansfield Legacy High School change. This year, MISD hired three new Assistant Principals (APs) to join John Contreras and Leonard Cousins, each of which brought previous experience from other schools in and outside of Mansfield ISD.

Ms. Bible helps students with the last names that begin with I-M and double checks to make sure they each enroll into the right courses. She originally taught Pre-Calculus for 13 years in Oklahoma and worked as a math coach in Midlothian ISD.   How do you cooperate with the other APs? “We are...

Ms. Monajami works as the Academic Associate Principal, helping students with their transcripts and evaluating their course selections. Before her role as an AP at other campuses, Ms. Monajami taught English for 18 years. How do you cooperate with other APs? “Cooperation is key. [The APs] meet...

Ms. DeGray supervises the fine arts and foreign language departments, but also assists with students whose last names start with Si-Z. Before she worked in Mansfield, she worked as the Department Chair in Everman. She also worked here as an AP Intern before her promotion to AP. How do you cooperate...

Ms. Smith assists students whose last names start with N-Sh and guides the English department and Library. She taught at an elementary and middle school before she joined the administration team at Legacy. How do you cooperate with the other APs? “We just collaborate. We keep in contact, meeting...

Competitive games started to gain popularity in the early 2000s with the introduction to esports, where two teams go head and head in a video game for money and glory. It did not take long for “League of Legends'' to establish itself as one of the giants in esports. Although the community that plays...

The dingy church hall remains silent as the audience listens to Nikki Espree call out senior Micah Espree’s achievements. Once he finishes, the crowd of Micah’s friends, family and fellow scouts fill the church hall with claps and cheers for the new Eagle Scout. Out of the seven ranks in the ...

Many people believe it’s impossible for video games to have successful shows or movies. However, that’s not always the case. For example, “The Cuphead Show!,” which made its debut on Netflix in early February 2022. The first season of the show provided many laughs and memorable characters from...

As the music cuts off, junior Kadence Whitfill takes a deep breath and looks up at the judges, they each begin to write notes on their dull clipboards. Whitfill looks at her coach and in response, the coach gives her a smile of approval. On May 22, the Silver Spurs held officer tryouts. In order to...

Back in late December, the first trailer for “Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” released to people around the globe. Many Marvel fans were ecstatic because the trailer alone rivaled the hype around “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” However, when a movie contains so much potential, it needs to...

When no one asked for it, Warner Bros provided, in the form of a new Batman film, “The Batman.” This new adaptation provides a darker take on the masked vigilante as Bruce Wayne just became the hero of Gotham City. The movie ran for an entire three hours, but I stayed hooked the entire time through...

The hit game “Cuphead” launched in 2017. Many adore the game for its unique graphics, music, and boss fights. This prompted the creators to begin production of the series, “The Cuphead Show.” Released in February 2022, the show follows two brothers as they encounter mischievous and crazy scenarios....

Senior Carly Cox stands at first base ready for the ball to come her way. Her eyes follow the ball as it hits the bat. The ball bounces off the ground into the glove of her teammate. In a matter of milliseconds, the player throws the ball to Cox at first base. She catches the ball right before the runner...

Ever since Disney bought Lucas Films, plenty of Star Wars content went straight to Disney+. “The Book of Boba Fett” came out on Dec 29th and garnered mixed reactions. Boba Fett made his first appearance in the original Star Wars Trilogy, the 1980s film “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back”. Many...

The bell rings out across the entire natatorium as Wyatt Tulbane comes upon his final lap. In just under five minutes, Tulbane touches the wall and finishes in first place. He lets out a sigh of relief when he sees his friend, Kaden Ho, finish in a close second. The swim season begins in the fall...

At the end of the day, Ms. Donna Kercher completes the last bit of paperwork on her desk. When she finishes, she looks up to find two students in front of her. They both present the idea of a new honor society. After a half-hour of ideas and proposals, Ms. Kercher decides to sponsor the Science National...

Crime Stopper’s communities have formed across the nation and they promote citizens to report a crime for some incentive. The ones designed in Texas attract citizens through anonymity, cash incentives, and stories that describe their most recent success every week. However, some crimes manage to slip...

There are five minutes remaining for the final section of the PSAT, senior Will Mabe bubbles in the answer for the last questions. He sighs with relief and is thankful he enrolled in a prep class. In the freshman, sophomore and junior years of high school, MISD offers students the option to take the...

It’s dusk outside as Jonathan Szostek hits the pause button on his final podcast. After a few edits and clicks, he uploads it to his Canvas course.  Mr. Szostek has taught for over 19 years and continues to teach Advanced and AP Chemistry. His lessons improve each year as technology advances and...

Out of the 2,482 students at Legacy this year, only a small percent participate in fine art electives like band and choir. Band, choir and journalism all have lower numbers than in past years. Choir had 190 singers in the past, but now they have around 184 students. However, Choir Director Josh Powell...

Marvel Studios introduces a new expansion to their universe “Eternals.” The movie follows 10 ancient immortal heroes who fight to defend intelligent life from Deviants, aliens that feed on humans and other life. The movie follows the basic Marvel Formula which leaves audiences and critics in between...

It's pitch black outside as junior Jackson Stapleton drives to swim practice. His clock reads 5 a.m. The heat blasts in the car so Stapleton can warm up in this new fall weather. Finally, he arrives at his destination–the MISD Natatorium. Some swimmers manage to have a head start because they swam...

In America, over 180 million people celebrate Halloween every year. Common traditions include costumes, pumpkins designs and candy for the trick-or-treaters. However, many countries around the globe celebrate Halloween in a different manner along with many other holidays. Samhain An original...

“What If...?”, a new Marvel animated TV-Show on Disney+, tackles the endless possible outcomes of different Marvel Cinematic Universe heroes. The series may be young, but so far the episodes have been outstanding.  To enjoy the show, you must have an open mind. All the episodes stand out because...