A sharp turn, camera in hand and a piercing shout calling action, junior Nicole Khong frantically bursts through the door.  Khong began to create a short film in early November with her friends in orchestra, portraying a thrilling, romantic comedy with the accumulated inside jokes that she and her...

Throughout reading communities like BookTok, “The Silent Patient,” written by Alex Michaelides, receives constant praise for its suspenseful plot. The book contains an unpredictable twist and does a great job at hooking the reader from the very first paragraph, however, it also misses a few important...

While voting can seem pointless at times because of the millions of other submissions, every voice matters. From voting in your local election to your federal elections, it’s important to bring light to your voice so that you can make a positive impact on the community.  Registering Before you...

Flashing lights, a siren echoing and the flick of a turn signal. Whether you have a driver’s license or not, it’s important to understand the steps of getting pulled over to ensure the situation goes smoothly.  Signal and Pull Over to a Safe Location Always make sure to alert the people around...

Bingo Night debuted in 2020 when Coach Alexandria Thomas mentioned the idea to Head Director Brooke Parlin. The Silver Spurs used to work Ranger games at the ballpark prior to Bingo Night’s organization, however, with few adult volunteers, the games became too difficult to manage, ultimately resulting...

Saturated colors, dull colors, bean bags and even the poster boards hanging on the wall make up the atmosphere we call a classroom. Comfort and a sense of home establish the desire to learn, giving students a reason to enter a classroom. A dull, boring room with a lack of decor hinders learning and connection....

AP Language and Composition, a course that challenges students to think critically and analyze fiction and nonfiction texts for rhetorical choices. The course focuses less on reading novels, but rather on analyzing how individuals deliver their message using a variety of tactics. AP English Language...

From tiny strokes to large strokes, junior Tala Abdulrazeq gracefully paints her own canvas on her nails. Abdulrazeq began doing her own nails in the second semester of her sophomore year.  “I started designing nails because every time I went to the nail salon, I kind of felt like I wasn't getting...

From concert tickets to electricity bills, saving money proves a difficult task. Budgeting creates an easy way for anyone to save money. If you’re looking to save instead of spend and cut expenses and bills, these basic budgeting tips will help you reach your goal.  How can a budget help? A...

With Artificial Intelligence, or AI, becoming more accessible than ever before, barriers begin to pop up and the strings that tie people together begin to loosen. Authentic bonds become less valuable as AI takes the place of empathetic conversations between humans. While AI can benefit and damage people...

Longing — or should I say yearning — for Wednesdays comes to an end. No more going to bed with deep anticipation, no more staying up until the next morning for a new episode to drop, no more endless theories circulating the internet of what could happen next. “The Summer I Turned Pretty” has...

While Mansfield offers a variety of selections for restaurants, some deserve more attention than others. From dinner to brunch hotspots, Mansfield provides all experiences. Twisted Root From smoking hot burgers and crunchy fries that customers enjoy, Twisted Root, located in Downtown Mansfield,...

With hooves clanking against the dirt, freshman Emmalee Williams passionately rides her horse. As her speed increases, her hair flies graciously with the wind and her hands wrap tightly on the reins. Suddenly, everything goes blank, her horse jolts back as she plummets to the ground.  Prior to getting...

Slang, a constantly evolving language, flows into many of our daily conversations. The change of slang from generation to generation hastens as more ways for spreading new words and phrases switch from physical to virtual conversation.  “Slang reflects culture, identity and generational values,”...

[Update 5-14-2025] Mr. Brandon Austin died on May 14. The details of his death remain undisclosed. [4-29-2025] A feeling of excitement rushes through Geography teacher Mr. Brandon Austin as he steps foot back onto campus.  After Mr. Austin taught at many various schools, he returned to the...

The smell of freshly baked cookies floods the air as junior Raelynn Green carries her bag of sweet treats. Green’s small baking business, Rae’s Sweet Treats, sells a multitude of dessert options to people in the community.  “My favorite thing about my business is being able to do what I love...

Debate students competed at the district competition that took place at Lake Ridge on Feb 1. After the results, two policy debate teams advanced to the state competition held before spring break. Sophomore Tala Abdulrazeq advanced after arguing her case with her partner, sophomore Izabelle Guerra.  “You...

As the spring season approaches, theater prepares for their next play for UIL, Goodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet. The play focuses on a professor who wanders her way into two of Shakespeare’s plays as she tries to change the endings from tragedy to comedy. Senior Brynn Thompson recently auditioned...

The shift in the news cycle leads AP World History and AP European History teacher Ms. Abbigayle Marion to adjust how she receives her news. As more people use technology across the globe, changes in the news cycle have gone from news taking three-to-five business days to publish and inform the public...

On October 26, students had the chance to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test. The SAT provides opportunities for students to present their scores to colleges and universities when applying for admission. Academic Associate Principal Stephanie Monajami recommends all students take the SAT. “The more...

Many classes such as AP European History, Newspaper, Journalism I and AP Psychology don’t offer more than elective credits. AP Euro, Newspaper, Journalism I and AP Psychology each cover a specific curriculum that focuses on a specific subject. Instead of counting certain courses as electives, the district...

A smile forms on sophomore Izabelle Guerra’s face while she decorates a nursing home for the Christmas holiday bringing joy to all who live there.  “I think medical society’s just provided me with a bunch of opportunities that I don't think I would have been allowed,” Guerra said. “I think...

Pink ribbons attached to the violin bows follow the rhythm while sophomore Nicole Khong plays a piece in her varsity orchestra class.  “As soon as I stepped into that classroom, I met the teacher, Ms. Jackson, I was like, ‘this is what I want to do’,” Khong said. “And I picked up a violin...

Theater conducted auditions for the musical “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Aug. 26 and 27. The show opens Oct. 27. Theater students also auditioned for the improv troupe the week before. Many students auditioned, but not all made the cast or improv troupe. “I know I'm going to make...