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Clean Eats

Clean Eats

Raksha Jayakumar October 13, 2022

As teens, healthy food is not always among the more appealing options when it comes to eating. However, food can taste great while also doing us some good. What are some local options for fun, affordable,...

Marauder Pets

Marauder Pets

September 30, 2022

Theo the Gecko Sophomore Chloe Heeter already had three dogs and a bearded dragon. But when her fourth-grade teacher was giving away “Theo,” a leopard gecko, Heeter knew he was going to be her favorite. “We...

Prom fits

Prom fits

Garrison Acree and Muna Nnamani April 2, 2022

Let’s face it — almost every junior and senior will be at prom this year. After witnessing what happened to the classes of 2020 and 2021, every upperclassman will bury their excuses and Cha-Cha Slide...

The characters themselves were what made the movie so interesting. Each Madrigal was eccentric and complicated, with a power that complemented their personality perfectly. 

Review: “Encanto” shines with adventure and genuine warmth

Muna Nnamani January 20, 2022

When I first saw the trailer for Disney’s “Encanto”, I expected nothing more than a half-hearted Colombian rendition of “Moana”. After so many Disney movies featuring cookie cutter protagonists...

The new “Cowboy Bebop” had an impossible task: satisfy diehard fans, while staying open enough to welcome new viewers.

Review: ‘Cowboy Bebop’ misses the mark

Hyunsung Na and Vaibhav Sridhar December 7, 2021

Editor's note: This story was part of a portfolio that won superior print story portfolios in the 2022 TAJE Best in Texas contest. Individually, it won honorable mention for online entertainment reviews. When...

Heritage Park makes for a lovely nature-themed date.

Can’t buy me love

Alanna Reed December 1, 2021

Oh, autumn. The season that poets romanticize endlessly. And who can blame them? No other season compares to fall’s air of romance. Cozying up with your sweetheart, listening to a scratchy record, or...

A day in the life of an AP student

A day in the life of an AP student

Muna Nnamani November 29, 2021

6:30 a.m.: Your alarm clock goes off. 7:30 a.m.: You have no memory of throwing the clock, but you have to trust that you did because it’s lying in pieces on the other side of the room. 7:45 a.m.:...

“Evil Dead II” is a completely different kind of masterpiece. It is as goofy and campy as it gets, but it knows it.

Scary flicks

Harrison Hamre October 21, 2021

I love a good horror movie. They’re engaging, they have character, they have emotion and if done right, they can be so much fun. My favorite movie experiences are watching horror movies with friends....

Horrifying hits

Horrifying hits

Alanna Reed October 20, 2021

Everyone knows the Halloween hits. “Thriller,” “The Monster Mash,” “Ghostbusters.” Some of us love these timeless classics. And then there are those who desire something more, something fresh...

Review: Coming-of-age Netflix shows

Review: Coming-of-age Netflix shows

Vanessa Cardoso September 14, 2021

Ginny and Georgia The Netflix original “Ginny and Georgia”  follows the lives of Ginny and her mother, Georgia. Together they endure the woes of single motherhood. Ginny has never had a stable...

Catniss was a bit camera shy, and chose to stay in her litter box.

Shelter profile: Catniss

Vanessa Cardoso September 2, 2021

Name: Catniss Age: 8 years old Sex: Female Breed: Domestic Shorthair Catniss enjoys being held and petted, but she is reserved. She spends most of her time lying inside her litter box even...

Ricos can be shy, but once you get to know him, he will follow you everywhere.

Shelter profiles: Ricos

Vanessa Cardoso September 2, 2021

Name: Ricos Age: 7 years old Sex: Male Breed: Boxer Mix Ricos is a friendly canine who loves swimming and playing fetch. During the day, Ricos scampers along the grass with the other dogs....

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