Following the tragedies of the California wildfires, Legacy Medical Society and Student Council organized a thrift store to raise donations for those affected. The thrift store will be hosted outside the Student Council room on March 14 with all prices ranging from $1 to $4.  Secretary of Medical...

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...

In a survey done by the American Psychological Association, teenagers reported feeling a 5.8 in stress level (according to a 10-point scale). However, the article reported that teenagers believed a 3.9 was considered a healthy stress level. For junior Molly Aldridge, stress controls her mind each day.   “I...

After a decline in attendance during the advisory period, administrators moved the advisory time to the end of second and sixth periods. Starting April 9, students will remain in their second and sixth periods for advisory and students returning from Ben Barber will be assigned a classroom.  “Our...

According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, teenagers typically spend two and a half hours daily listening to music. That time of music intake contributes to teenager’s mental, physical and emotional health. When listening to music a person’s body releases dopamine, which...

In this episode of The Round Up Podcast, juniors Kati Waguespack and Jordyn Green discuss essential survival tips to get through high school.

Mamma Mia! (2008) Mamma Mia, directed by Phyllida Lloyd, follows the life of Sophie, the bride-to-be. Her mom, Donna, and two of her mom’s best friends help prepare for the wedding, however, Sophie has other plans. She still must figure out who will walk her down the aisle, so she invites three...

According to Lead Counselor Dana Vorsino, out of the 2,573 students currently enrolled at Legacy 2.5% of students graduate early, whether that’s in three or three and a half years. Senior Nathan Flood found out he would be graduating early after a phone call from the counselor telling him he received...

Screams echo in a green Silverado truck as juniors Emma Beaudine and Molly Aldridge find out they made drill team officers. “As a Varsity Junior Lieutenant, I’m an overall friend for all the girls to have,” Beaudine said. “As a leader, I want them to know I am there for them no matter...

I walked into my first-grade classroom, sat in my assigned seat and began the warm-up that Monday morning. At the beginning of each week, my teacher, Mrs. Watson, would give us a worksheet, asking us to draw an illustration and write a few sentences about something happening in our lives.  I...

In a sport based on numbers, powerlifting doubled in size from last year, which brought a variety of weight classes to the team. The team began their season at Summit on Jan. 31, led by senior state qualifier Crystal Hernandez. “Physically, last year we were very solo when it came to working and...

It’s Monday morning as Advanced Chemistry students line up at Ms. Kercher’s desk asking questions about their homework. Kercher typically helps ten out of her 170 students during tutoring time.   Research from Duke University showed the average high school student doing homework outperformed...

It’s 5:45 a.m. as Brynden Kelly, 11, hears his alarm going off. After getting ready and waking up his dad, Kelly usually leaves his house around 6:25. When getting to school, he immediately grabs breakfast before hanging out with his friends.  Kelly loves to perform, no matter where that may be....

With whistles blowing, the crowd cheered and senior Davis Collier runs down the field with the LHS flag in hand. Collier serves in student council as student body parliamentarian, where he facilitates communication in the classroom and helps plan events outside of the classroom. He also leads FCA...

On Friday, Nov. 15, the Evolv systems will increase in sensitivity which is expected to cause delays and students being late to first-period classes. Mansfield ISD Director of Safety, Security and Threat Management Britney Fortner believes the changes will increase student safety on campus. “While...

Try different pumpkin-flavored coffees Many local and chain coffee shops come out with a fall menu to offer pumpkin-flavored bakery items and coffees. The most popular place to get these drinks is Starbucks. Fans marvel and get excited for months about when stores will release their fall menu. My...

Fuller House A spin-off of the 1990 sitcom, Full House, “Fuller House” revolves around the lives of three adult best friends: DJ, Stephanie and Kimmy and their families. At the show's beginning, D.J., played by Candace Cameron Bure, recently widowed, works as a veterinarian while raising her...

Every home is different in how they get groceries into their house for meals. However, once you move out, there is no one going shopping for you, so it’s important to learn how to grocery shop before living away from home.  Step One: Choose a note-taking system and make a grocery list. One way...

The sun shines on boys golf coach Christopher Word and Luke Stillwagoner, sophomore, as they walk across Southern Oaks Golf Course during practice. After not advancing to regionals last year, the team is focused on a spot in the tournament this season. “My sport, unlike football and basketball where...