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Chantell Upshaw named as new principal of freshman center

Rachel Ramirez, Writer • February 11, 2014

Chantell Upshaw was named the principal for the new freshman center at last night's district board meeting. A former assistant principal for the school, Upshaw has various administrative experience from...

Marcus Smart receives three game suspension after shoving fan

Austin Rickerson, Sports editor • February 10, 2014

Former varsity guard Marcus Smart, now a sophomore for Oklahoma State University, was suspended yesterday for three games by the Big 12 Conference for shoving a fan during Saturday’s 65-61 loss at Texas...

Varsity girls’ soccer commit to colleges

Alyssa Schmidt, Online editor • February 6, 2014

Five varsity girls' soccer players gathered in the gym yesterday to sign to the schools of their choice. Meg Smith - Northeastern State University Taylor Brem - Oklahoma University Taylor Durham...

Argyle ISD approves policy that arms teachers

Alex Helm, Writer • February 3, 2014

Four school districts within the area are considering a new policy that will arm some teachers during the school day, following in Argyle ISD's footsteps. AISD's board of trustees approved the policy Tuesday,...

Major progress made on new arena, theater

Adam Hernandez, Writer • January 30, 2014

As the school year continues, so does the work on the school's three construction projects, the black box theater, the basketball arena and the freshman center. While the freshman center will not be completed...

New flu strain attacking young, healthy

Molly Webber, Writer • January 16, 2014

According to health officials, 38 people have been confirmed dead in North Texas from the flu, four are from Denton county. A large number of these recent deaths include young, healthy people. However,...

Lauren Barnard recovers after sledding accident

Alex Helm, Writer • December 23, 2013

Students all over LISD woke up Friday, Dec. 6 to yards blanketed in ice and snow. On a rare Texas snow day off from school, junior Lauren Barnard was looking for nothing more than a few hours of fun sledding...

Madrigal Concert

Madison Ermenio, News and Feature Editor • December 13, 2013

The choir program is putting on their annual Madrigal concert today and tomorrow in the cafeteria. Today is the second show, as they performed last night as well. The first show was originally planned...

Science Honor Society members drop eggs, test projects

Patricia Qualls, Writer • December 13, 2013

Wednesday’s Science Honor Society meeting began with a presentation and ended with a splat. Science Honor Society members participated in their semesterly science project by building unique contained...

Ice storm hits North Texas causing cancellations, accidents

Anna Middleton, Entertainment editor • December 6, 2013

White is the only color seen by many Texans today. Most families are home, enjoying the weather inside with a warm cup of hot chocolate. However, others are seeing the dark side of what people are calling...

Thespians attend convention, qualify for state competitions

Anna Middleton, Entertainment editor • December 3, 2013

Hundreds of teenagers roamed the halls of the Omni Hotel. Some of them sing, some of them dance, but they all came there to do one thing. Act. Through November 21 to November 23, a group of 25 Marcus...

University of Texas club stirs controversy

Alex Helm, Samantha King and Madison Ermenio • November 24, 2013

The University of Texas was scrutinized this week after a controversial game of “hide and seek” was introduced and later cancelled by the Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT). The YCT organized the game...