As the plane door opens, the intense Texas heat hits senior Jay Smith. Sweat begins to build on his forehead and becomes overwhelmed, very different from the United Kingdom. Smith moved from the United Kingdom his junior year after an enjoyable visit to the Lone Star state to preview a possible destination...

When I first entered room E-O102 freshman year, I never thought I would still be going to it up to this point. Before freshman year, I had to add an elective to fill out my schedule; and I am not one to sing or play an instrument. This conundrum eventually led me to select journalism as my elective.  With...

 Varsity ended the season 2-7, 1-6 in district, with wins against Birdville and Byron Nelson. This hecting season with COVID-19 resulted with players getting quarantined and everyone on the sidelines needing a mask to socially distance. The broncos’ game against Crowley got cancelled due to Crowley’s...

With the start of the school year, many students feel overwhelmed by new classes and teachers. A big portion of their free time this year will be spent studying and reviewing topics from throughout the semester. All of this causes students to stress out and put studying before their own mental and physical...

Eight of the original 64 teams in the NCAA March Madness tournament remain. Over the last week and a half, teams from across the country have battled in Indianapolis, Indiana to continue their “dance”. Three of the original four first-seeded teams in the tournament remain; Gonzaga, Michigan and...

UPDATE 3/25/2021 The Broncos finished district play with a 10-2-2 record in second place. The team was tied for the most goals scored in the district as well. With this, the team moves on to playoffs for the third time in a row.  Senior captain Seldin Korkutovic believes in his team’s ability...

UPDATE 2-24-21 For the first time in the school’s history, the girls’ varsity basketball team won the district title. The team went undefeated with a 14-0 record (24-1 overall) and are headed to the playoffs.  In the first round, they faced the Saginaw Rough Riders, who went 9-5 and placed...

The Legacy varsity girls’ basketball team has not suffered a loss in over two months. In district, they currently hold a 11-0 record and look forward to the postseason. Given the uncertainty of this year with COVID, Coach Michelle Morris knows what her team needs to do to best prepare for whatever...

The boys’ basketball team suffered their first loss this season to South Grand Prairie 54-79 on Dec. 4. The team is currently 6-1. Despite the loss, senior Kesean Overby has kept high expectations for his team. “The loss was tough,” Overby said, “but we’re gonna come back stronger by practicing...

The sun rises and wind blows in Lubbock, TX as cross country teams from all over the state begin to run their regional meet. Sophomore Ava Crisafulli ran the 3 mile course in twenty-one minutes and qualified for the state meet for the second year in a row. “It feels so good to be a state qualifier...

After both the girls’ and boys’ varsity cross country teams competed in the district meet and qualified for the regional championship, they competed on November 9th at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock, TX. Coach Jeffrey Lindsey felt ready for another opportunity to compete in a tough region. “All...

All major sporting events were cancelled in the beginning of quarantine. Golf was one of, if not the first, to come back. Both boys’ and girls’ golf teams have been able to practice with minimal changes. Head Girls Coach Scott Parlin attributes this to the natural flow of the game. “Players...

The varsity tennis team finished in second place in district play. With a win against Seguin, they secured a playoff spot. Captain and senior Noah Batson is familiar with the challenge of playoffs and has high expectations for his team. “I expect to play my best and for the team to give it their...

The National Basketball Association came back from a four month long hiatus on July 30. Each team in playoff contention played 10 games to secure their respective seeds. After two weeks of games every other day, the playoffs began. Now, after two months of playing, two teams remain: the Los Angeles Lakers...

The tennis team has played three preseason matches against Lake Ridge, Duncanville, and Mansfield thus far. Overall, the team went 1-1-1. From these matches, Coach Lisa Osborn knows what the team can do moving forward. “We need to improve on our doubles movement and net play,” Osborn said. “[Though]...

The early morning dew rests upon the turf field and the moon begins to leave the sky as senior Caleb Kutch and his teammates arrive at Legacy for practice. The cross country team started to train in late July, earlier than previous years, to adapt to the changes brought on by the pandemic.  Various...

Before the abrupt end of the soccer season, the boys’ varsity soccer team won the title of district champions. Under the supervision of Head Boys Soccer Coach Michael Keel, they stood a chance of a successful playoff run. This would have marked two consecutive years of the team’s playoffs journey. “We...

Released in 1988, Killer Klowns from Outer Space was put on Netflix on April 1, 2020. The comedic horror movie accounts for a small town’s battle with extraterrestrial clowns that begin to kill citizens one-by-one. The movie follows teenage lovers, Mike (Grant Cramer) and Debbie (Suzanne Snyder);...

The threat of the COVID-19 virus has prompted schools across the country to cancel classes to prevent contamination among students. Mansfield ISD prolonged students’ spring break for three weeks, but that does not mean more time to go out with friends or family. Here is what to do and what not to do...

Update: For the first time in the team’s history, the girls’ Bronco bowling team advanced to playoffs. The team advanced to state on March 1 and competed in San Antonio in March. Coach Mike Young experienced similar success with the boys team last year and looks forward to the challenge. “Despite...

* - Eastern Conference # - Western Conference The NBA regular season is more than halfway complete, and multiple teams have already led playoff-promising campaigns. The teams below are opted to make their mark in the 2020 playoffs. *Milwaukee Bucks With more than 20 games left to play, the...

Summer just began, and I already have to wake up early. My mom drives me to Mansfield Driving School. I’m nervous about my first day. I walk in and see an old friend. We catch up, and my nerves become settled. The instructor interrupts our conversation and calls us into the classroom. We take our seats...

Both varsity soccer teams will travel to Austin to participate in the University of Texas’ 2020 Longhorn Challenge from Jan. 16 to Jan 18. Each team will play one full game every day of the tournament. The boys' varsity started the season with a 5-2-1 record in pre-district play with wins against...

Presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris proposed a bill to increase the length of the school day from at least 8 a.m. to 6 p.m on Nov. 7, 2019. She claims the bill would help decrease conflicts parents have with work and school schedules. I believe this is a step in the right direction but will...

A team of climbers looks up to see 55 feet of climbing wall. They stretch and start to focus on the climb. Junior Emma Rea warms up before her rock-climbing competition at Summit Climbing in Plano. Rea sits on the ground as she watches competitors complete their climbs. She’s competing with –...

Your success of Halloween is often judged by how much candy you get from trick-or-treating. Though this is good in theory, the candy can go to waste and reside in your room months after the holiday. To stop this cycle, you can dispose of the leftovers in various different ways. Binge- eat Do the...

Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto V and PUBG give junior Christian Mirle an escape from his day-to-day stress. Mirle never felt desensitized by video games. For him, the hours he spends shooting virtual bots resembles a game of dodgeball - the player does something that knocks someone else out and they...

There are many steps to receiving your driver’s license. The process can be stressful if you are unaware of how to complete it. Below you can find out how to get your license according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.    Complete a Driving Course To apply and participate in...

Everything is bigger in Texas, including high school football. Stadiums worth thousands of dollars draw in thousands of fans to watch high schoolers play. Take part in this culture at Legacy to become part of something bigger than just a football game. But part of the whole student body. Here’s the...

Don’t let yourself become bored all summer, go to the local movie theater and become immersed in the limitless realities movies offer. Below are movies releasing in the summer of 2019. Godzilla: King of Monsters May 31 In the franchise’s 36th movie, Godzilla: King of Monsters takes us to...

Freshman Rylea Fields walks into a homeless shelter sees dozens of children lined up as they wait to get hair ribbons. Their faces light up as Fields lets them choose their own ribbons. “The first time I gave ribbons to a shelter was amazing,” Fields said. “It made me feel good [inside] that...

A threatening post circulated through student’s snapchat feed Feb. 18. On the post, a student took a picture of a gun in a duffle bag with the caption, “do not go to school tomorrow” and “please do not go if you wanna stay alive.” A Rogene Worley Middle School student made the post. Principal...

Everyone makes questionable decisions. Even celebrities — the cream of the crop — can make mistakes. These celebrities have been cancelled for what they’ve said or done. Lil Uzi Vert Hip hop artist Lil Uzi Vert cancelled himself. He posted a statement on his Instagram story and said he felt...

Remind, the communication app used by teachers, announced the service's text messages will stop working on the Verizon network on Jan. 28. The company already pays a fee to send messages to Verizon Wireless users, but because of the ‘spam’ of messages from Remind, Verizon plans to charge an additional...

Students file out of their last period classes and race to their cars or the bus to get home as soon as possible. They believe school ended for the day. With all their classwork out of the way  they have little to worry about, but school never ends at 2:55 p.m. To fully understand topics, students...

AP English III teacher Coach Ryan recently assigned her annual School Improvement Project. The goal of the project gets students thinking on how to improve their school through critical thinking and using their own voice. The students will present in the front foyer during open house on Jan. 14. “I...

People need a sense of belonging. For me, newspaper fulfills that need, and it could for you as well. We could always use writers to produce stories for the online newspaper. You should join us. Our team is pretty cool. Being in The Know As a writer you get presented with current events at the school....

Released on Aug. 3 by Netflix, the film “Like Father” portrays a father-daughter relationship going through trials of betrayal and an attempt to mend their bond after the daughter’s wedding. Rachel Hamilton (portrayed by Kristen Bell) takes a work call. Fixated on the call, she doesn’t realize...

The twelve inches of rain in the past month is excessive. With all the water in the streets and yards, things might not look too great, but some activities may brighten up an otherwise cloudy, dark day. Swim Don’t have a pool in your backyard? No problem. The inches of rain in the past few weeks...

Spending the holiday walking around in a costume receiving candy from neighbors is the norm. Instead of the usual, you could get spooky with your boo.  Watch Scary Movies Scary movies fuel the scariness of Halloween. Watching them on Halloween could not hurt. Snuggle up with a blanket on the couch...

Every year, I fail to prepare for school. Grade after grade, I stay up until midnight, the night before school and end up regretting it in the morning. The first day is a time to see your friends and enjoy yourself before the actual work begins, but I spent mine half-asleep and antisocial. Freshman...

Short, quick breaths consume freshman Hope Richardson as she sprints past her opponents to get the best time at the meet in Hurst. Her chest begins to inflame, she loses focus and fights through the pain in her legs. Richardson’s time will determine which team she runs for in the next meet. Richardson...

Club/Sport Boys’ Soccer Why We Do It “I do it because ever since I was three years old, I found a love for the sport and have been playing ever since.” Jacob Stillings, 11.  Time/Days/Where We Meet During 4th and 8th period in Coach Keel’s room and on the fields outside. What Other...

Club/Sport Newspaper Why We Do It “We do it to represent the school and let others know what’s going on and why they should care.” Melissa De la Cruz, 12.  Time/Days/Where We Meet 6th period in the journalism room and work nights the first Monday of every month What Other Students...

Club/Sport Cross Country Why We Do It “At first it was something to do and later down the line I just got better at it so I continued to do it.” Sean Yates, 11 Time/Days/Where We Meet Everyday at 5:45am on the football field What Other Students Think We Do “[Other students] think we...

Club/Sport Cross Country Why We Do It “At first it was something to do and later down the line I just got better at it so I continued to do it.” Sean Yates, 11 Time/Days/Where We Meet Everyday at 5:45am on the football field What Other Students Think We Do “[Other students] think we...