It’s been four years since I moved to Mansfield. Four years since transitioning to this Texas metropolis from a tiny town in West Virginia (what’s up, Shepherdstown) with less residents than Mansfield high school’s student population. I moved here as a tiny freshman, stereotyped as a coal miner...

Gazing out at the cool, clear water, sophomore Bailey Brantley sails across the lake in her boat. She adjusts the speed of her craft, making sure to accommodate to the waves and wind working against her. “I was at the lake one day and I saw some people sailing on the water,” Brantley said. “I...

Hurricane Harvey has hit the coast of Texas in full force. The storm made landfall on the evening of Friday, Aug. 25 with the force of a Category 4 hurricane. Houston, Corpus Christi and other large cities along the Texas coastline are expected to receive upwards of 40 inches of rain before the storm...

Legacy’s library now holds cutting-edge technology available for students to use: a 3D printer. Head Librarian Ms. Pamela Pinkerton bought the printer on her own budget in order to provide students with a fun way to express their creativity. The 3D printer was purchased in order to further improve...

After the final five-minute show of their season, the color guard remain still and spread out across the football field. Their chests rise and fall rapidly, but they continue to hold their poses until the taps of a snare drum signal them to gather their things and exit the field. As guard walk off the...

With the letters shifting and floating off the paper, senior Jeff Jameson strained his eyes and focused on trying to comprehend the words in his government textbook.   Jameson fits in with the one in five students who struggle with some form of dyslexia, a learning disability characterized by a difficulty...

A Timeline of Trump June 14, 1946: The Beginning of a President-Elect Mr. Donald John Trump was born on June 14, 1946 in Queens, New York, to parents Frederick C. and Mary MacLeod Trump. Feb. 14, 1983: The Opening of Trump Tower Trump Tower opens in the middle of Midtown Manhattan, New York...

In efforts to help raise money for local schools, Mansfield Early Childhood PTA, also known MECPTA, hosted a Touch-A-Truck fundraiser April 30. Attendees could purchase items at several booths like Public Works and Keller Williams Realty to help raise money for the cause. Fourth Vice President Community...

Senior Lisa Hart takes a deep breath and closes her eyes as she begins to focus on the upcoming game. Being a part of the varsity girls’ softball team, Hart goes through what she needs to do in order to succeed in keeping up her team’s successful streak. “Being on top feels pretty good. It’s...

A ding from her phone notified *Jane of a new Twitter post. She picked up her phone to see what was happening, and there she saw it. Another seemingly flawless picture of a girl with perfect hair, perfect clothes and ideal body proportions. She tapped on the heart to signify that she liked the picture,...

Throughout the 33,000 students that Mansfield ISD holds there are more than 110 languages spoken. The wide variety of cultures throughout the district deserve to be celebrated. This year’s fourth annual MISD Multicultural Festival showcases student backgrounds and exhibits the diversity among our district. The...

When people hear that I’m the only girl on battery (drumline for all of you non-band people), they get really confused. I understand, after all, I’m short, blonde, and quiet. No one would expect me to be the one with ten other boys on the football field at halftime, showing off after hours of grueling...

With silence, the sound of pencils meeting the paper grew louder in senior Kayla Riley’s head. She sat in at her desk at a loss of what to do. This was it; the dreaded SAT. One of the biggest chances to ensure scholarships.  “I was super nervous [about taking the SAT] because I didn’t know...

Change is nothing new to junior Alondra White. As she walked in Legacy high school’s doors for the first time her freshman year, she added Mansfield to her list of places she has moved to. At first she just moved from school to school, but the moves became more frequent as her parents began to separate...

One hundred and fifty international world leaders met in Paris on Tuesday, December 1 to discuss COP21- the 21st meeting of the Conference of Parties. The conference will last until December 11 and strives to produce a deal that will make several changes to the world’s consumption of greenhouse gases...

It might seem a little too early to think about the cold weather, but a harsh winter has been in the forecast for Texas this year. Instead of getting caught in the cold, follow these tips to help make the upcoming weather more enjoyable. Drive Safely It’s best to avoid driving in icy conditions,...

As *Amanda sat down in the cafeteria, the only thing she could think about was the food on the tables surrounding her. Instead of thinking about what she would have for lunch that day, all she could focus on was the calories hiding between the layers of cheese on the pizza or the breading of the chicken....

Steve Shadman marched into Legacy high school’s band hall as students filed in, ready for the busy season ahead. Excited murmurs started up as Mr. Shadman stepped onto the director's podium to introduce himself to the band for the first time. “I was the band geek of my class,” Mr. Shadman said....