College Is Not For Everyone

Henry Jones, Staff Writer
May 15, 2013 • 46 views
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Not all students must go to college in order to achieve success. With the finances required for college and the possibility of facing employment troubles, senior Miguel Guerrero chooses the police academy to ensure his success. “I want to join the police academy because I’m interested in the job... Read more »

Adoption: Two Different Stories

Madison Imschweiler, Staff Writer
May 13, 2013 • 103 views
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Adam Zrust has never met his biological parents, and it doesn’t bother him. After being adopted from the Nebraska Children’s Home Society by Lonnie and Ruth Zrust in Albion, Neb., Mr. Zrust constantly reminds himself about his past, has always been open about it, and often wonders where he acquired... Read more »

Senior Baseball Players Look Forward

Kale Ward, Staff Writer
May 9, 2013 • 123 views
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With only one district game left against Lake Ridge on Friday, the Broncos are undefeated and clinched the district championship last Friday winning against Summit 5-2. Not only is Friday senior night, it is the last district game for some Broncos. The Broncos have 10 seniors, but only have three going... Read more »

All Around the World

Andrew Roberts, Staff Writer
April 22, 2013 • 108 views
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From monkey visits on the porch, to flashing IDs at checkpoints, there is no question that living out of the country is incredibly different than the familiar lives we live here in the United States. For junior Sierra Henderson, nothing has been the same since she moved to Mansfield from Malaysia... Read more »

Students Going Into the Military

Maxwell Allsup, Staff Writer
April 15, 2013 • 126 views
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When faced with the question “what are your plans after high school?” most high school students would stop in bewilderment and fumble over words trying to come up with what they plan to be do doing. Senior Caleb Bielby joined the National Guard and attends class at school. Knowing the path to... Read more »

Adventures in Partners in PE

Summer Campbell, Staff Writer
April 8, 2013 • 99 views
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Students began to congregate around bleachers in the JV gym and carry on conversation from the hallway after the two minute warning bell already rang. Sophomore Hannah Middleton walked around and talked with several students in the gym. “Did you get your hair cut Jacob?” Middleton asked with a... Read more »

Facing the Issue: Confronting the Bullying Problem

John Hoang, Entertainment Editor
April 1, 2013 • 183 views
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"Hey loser." "Did you see what was posted about you on Twitter?" "Don't trip." Everyday 160,000 students miss school because of the fear of being bullied. Frequently verbally harassed LGBT have lower percentages of planning to go college than other students. Bullied students may lose their self... Read more »

Yearbook Completes Deadline; Books Distribute in May

Angelica Vasquez, Staff Writer
March 28, 2013 • 52 views
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As the tardy bell rings, everyone saunters into class with bags of cookies and heads straight to their computers, pulling up the unfinished yearbook pages that were due on the same day. Adviser Leland Mallett quickly comes out of the of his office making sure to greet the people coming in. “Check... Read more »

Teens and Taxes

Laura Baker, Staff Writer
March 20, 2013 • 121 views
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Do I have to file taxes? For an unmarried person, $9,750* is the maximum you can make without filing taxes. This includes any income you make from employers and any money you made from side jobs like mowing the lawn or babysitting. Should I file taxes if I made less than $9,750? If your employer... Read more »

Depression: A Common Misconception

Dillon Camp, Staff Writer
March 7, 2013 • 579 views
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Junior Christian Holt sits on the floor outside of a computer lab, red-eyed and notably upset. In an attempt to rid himself of his most recent depressive breakdown, he has removed himself from his classroom and gathered his thoughts, composing himself and breathing steadily. “I’m closed off from... Read more »