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Senior Emma Randall creates a sculpture during Art class.

Emma Randall: Focusing on the Fine Arts

Isabella Modderman, Staff Writer
April 25, 2018

After stepping into her first art class in sixth grade, then dropping out of what she thought represented her final art class in eighth grade, senior Emma Randall finally made the decision to pursue art as a career. “I took Art I again sophomore year,” Randall said. “I loved it, so then I took...

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Learn how to have the best night of your high school life without having the worst night for your wallet.

How to Adult: Prom on a Budget

Isabella Modderman, Staff Writer
January 23, 2018

From the outfit, to the makeup, to the arrival, most teens dream of their prom where every little detail is perfect, unfortunately all the small details amount to hundreds of dollars extremely quickly. Slashing costs does not mean scrapping the dream of a perfect prom, but it does mean trimming the budget...

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Senior Kendra Washington and sophomore Austin Wright perform the beginning of Elf Jr. The Musical during their dress rehearsal.

Theater Wraps Up Winter Musical

Isabella Modderman, Staff Writer
December 8, 2017

The bustling crowd congregates in the Legacy auditorium shortly before the doors open to enter the magical Christmas setting of Elf Jr. the Musical. Each seat quietly fills as the lights dim and the cast bursts into uplifting musical numbers, all eyes and ears on Santa Claus. Santa Claus and Buddy...

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Jisella Ayala, 12, salutes at the theater New Faces meeting.

Jisella Ayala: Family Ties

Isabella Modderman, Staff Writer
October 18, 2017

Senior Jisella Ayala grips her castmates’ hands tightly as the final curtain draws to a close. She looks around the stage and sees all of her closest friends smiling in awe at the bright lights. She’s done this since middle school, but it seems as though every time the show comes to an end, the cast...

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Junior Maggie Brutsche works on her ceramics project in Art. Brutsche and other art students participated in VASE competition, and advanced to state.

Visual Arts Students Compete, Move On to State

Isabella Modderman, Staff Writer
March 9, 2018

The hustle and bustle of boxes full of artwork worked their way into the cafeteria of Timberview High School on Saturday, March 3rd, as the annual Visual Arts Scholastic Event took place. The mission of the TAEA Visual Arts Scholastic Event is to recognize exemplary student achievement in the Visual...

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As the flu spreads, doctors stress the importance of the flu shot. (Lance McCord Flickr Creative Commons Used with Permission)

Flu Pandemic Strongest in Decades

Isabella Modderman, Staff Writer
February 1, 2018

[UPDATE: Mansfield ISD announced that all absences due to illness, with a doctor's note, will not count against exemptions. We have reached out to MISD administration about the announcement and will update as we learn more] The United States faces one of the most ferocious flu seasons claiming the...

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Have safe and easy travels abroad with this list of tips.

How to Adult: International Travel

Isabella Modderman, Staff Writer
November 27, 2017

Traveling internationally for most people can be exhausting, a long list of responsibilities that if forgotten, will be detrimental to travel. As fun as exploring new places across the globe seems, the aesthetic that people see on Instagram of hours on airplanes and days in hotels too often becomes a...

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Learn how to find the best school for you after graduation

How to Adult: Picking a College

Isabella Modderman, Staff Writer
March 7, 2018

When it comes to picking out a suitable college for yourself, many factors come into play such as location, tuition, distance from home and majors offered. Along with those factors, does the school have a football team? Do they have student organizations? What about housing options? Many tools exist...

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Tricks of the Top Ten Percent

Tricks of the Top Ten Percent

Isabella Modderman, Staff Writer
February 8, 2018

The top ten percent - the people students envy. Intelligent, confident and academically successful. They’ve got a bright future ahead of them, colleges want them, and parents wish they were their kids. They may be highly intelligent, but does it come naturally? Or do they spend hours each evening,...

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Senior Cyliest Smith dribbles a basketball down the court during a Varsity game.

Cyliest Smith: From DFW to D1

Isabella Modderman
December 13, 2017

One empty court. One singular player. One dream. Senior Cyliest Smith signed to play basketball at Weber State University in Utah last week while surrounded by her friends and family. Smith smiled and looked around the room, remembering the first time she stepped on the court. She’s dreamed of this...

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Battle Of The Classes will be held every day during the week of Nov. 13 to Nov. 17. Freshman and Sophomores are competing, and Juniors and Seniors are pitted against one another in dress up days, fundraising, and a final battle at Friday's pep rally.

Battle Of The Classes

Isabella Modderman, Staff Writer
November 13, 2017

What is Battle of the Classes? Throughout the week, beginning November 13, classes will hold spirit nights and canned food collections in order to raise money for each class. The Freshman will battle against the Sophomores, while the Juniors face the Seniors. During the week, starting on Monday with...

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