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iPad Editorial

Digital Textbooks a Positive Move

John Hoang, Staff Writer
May 18, 2012
Filed under Our Opinion, Recent Stories

For years the utilization of technology in education has become more prevalent in schools. Apple’s iPad will benefit both students and teachers tremendously by providing more resources for students, increasing test scores and boosting the overall efficiency of schools. The school board will... (more...)

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Classic Movies

John Hoang, Staff Writer
May 8, 2012
Filed under Entertainment, Recent Stories

The phenomenon of cinema has brought people together for unforgettable experiences in the wonders of film. Movies not only provide entertainment but profound insights into different eras, cultures and struggles of humankind. The following films are widely praised by fans and critics and have... (more...)

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Internet Influence: How the Web Changed Us

John Hoang, Staff Writer
May 7, 2012
Filed under Features, Recent Stories

Staring at the computer screen, sophomore John Swanson checks his facebook messages and statuses for any new updates. Internet websites and popular social networks have connected people worldwide behind faceless computer screens. The creation of the Internet revolutionized the way people communicate,... (more...)

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Anticipated PC Games of 2012

John Hoang, Staff Writer
April 10, 2012
Filed under Entertainment, Recent Stories

Sequels to some of the largest computer games are scheduled for release during the 2012 year. Several of these games have the potential to redefine the genre of MMO and action based games. PC games have always differed vastly from their console counterparts being more complex and modifiable.... (more...)

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Iconic Video Games

John Hoang, Staff Writer
April 3, 2012
Filed under Entertainment, Recent Stories

Video games have been a place where people can escape the outside world and enjoy themselves. Whether the player enjoys engrossing stories, mesmerizing graphics or just blowing things up, people have seen video games as a source of entertainment. Several games have gathered a large, loyal fan-base... (more...)

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Ranking Star Wars

John Hoang, Staff Writer
February 16, 2012
Filed under Our Picks, Recent Stories

Ever since the first Star Wars movie arrived in the motion pictures in 1977, it became a landmark in cinema history. Fans have long debated on the best Star Wars movie, with it usually being one from the older trilogy. In my opinion, the following list is how I would rank the Star Wars movies... (more...)

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Veteran Runners Help Freshman

John Hoang, Staff Writer
February 13, 2012
Filed under Recent Stories, Sports, Sports Stories, Sports Top Story

Standing on the track, senior Benjamin Ramsey looks around and sees many new faces on the team. There are several freshmen who need to be shown the basics of running track. The more knowledgeable athletes help the novice runners get started for the first meet of the season. “They still got... (more...)

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Ms. Hatley

John Hoang, Staff Writer
February 6, 2012
Filed under Personalities

English as a Second Language (ESL), teacher Elizabeth Hatley arrives to her new classroom, surrounded by an environment completely different from those of her previous years teaching World History. While having to adjust to teaching a new course was difficult at first, she enjoys the experience. “I... (more...)

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Review: Star Wars: The Old Republic

John Hoang, Staff Writer
January 25, 2012
Filed under Our Picks, Recent Stories

From the creators of the Mass Effect series and Dragon Age: Origins, Bioware has released a new Star Wars MMORPG (Massive-multiplayer online role playing game) The Old Republic on Dec. 20 2011. Set thousands of years before the original Star Wars trilogy, this game takes place during the war... (more...)

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Mood Music

John Hoang, Staff Writer
January 19, 2012
Filed under Features, Recent Stories, Top Story

As junior Crayden Goh studies for his next test, he listens to his favorite Hip-Hop artists. Listening to his favorite rappers helps him calm down and focus on his work. Studies on music show several affects on the brain and body. Music can change peoples’ moods and physical movements at... (more...)

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Ronnie Castillo

John Hoang, Staff Writer
January 9, 2012
Filed under Personalities, Recent Stories

Junior Ronnie Castillo studies the pages of her Vietnamese book as she teaches herself on how to speak the new language. Castillo works to achieve her dream as an English as Second Language teacher in a different country by studying new languages. As she meets native speakers of the languages... (more...)

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Callie Jo Davis

John Hoang, Staff Writer
December 6, 2011
Filed under Personalities

Junior Callie Davis decorates the room by splattering fake blood across the wall. She works to make the haunted house as scary as possible. Each room has its own horror theme and a name. Davis volunteers at the Chaos Haunted House at the Texas Scaregrounds in Kennedale. “I still won’t go... (more...)

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Sophomore Takes Position on Varsity

John Hoang, Staff Writer
September 30, 2011
Filed under Recent Stories, Sports Stories, Sports Top Story

Squatting into position, KJ Amous prepares himself for the next play. Being one of the few sophomores on varsity, Amous has to work to stay on the team.  “We’re good, we won’t be beat, we will work hard, ” Amous said. Even though varsity has lost their first three games of the... (more...)

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