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Creative Halloween costume ideas

Creative Halloween costume ideas

Madison Ermenio & Austin Rickerson, News and feature editor & sports editor October 18, 2013

If you’re looking to be more creative this Halloween while spending less, fear no more. Now you can make your own costume with these frugal and trendy ideas for your next party this fall. Miss Congeniality/Miss...

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Shadow and Bone review

Shadow and Bone review

Samantha King, Writer October 18, 2013

Author: Leigh Bardugo Rating: 5/5 Reading Level: Young Adult (for mild language) Truly a work of art, this deep fantasy book is graced with intricate characters, great plot twists and a satisfying,...

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Opening my mind

Opening my mind

Sydney Sund, Graphics editor October 16, 2013

Before the summer of my sophomore year of high school, I had never met anyone who was gay. I’d never seen a gay person. I had never even heard of somebody in Flower Mound who was gay. Even though I hate...

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Single statuses

Single statuses

Madi Schwem, Opinion editor October 16, 2013

You’re on the eve of your 30th birthday. As you’re blowing out the candles on your birthday cake, you remember telling your friends on your 29th that if you didn’t get married by the end of this...

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Unknown but revered

Unknown but revered

Madison Ermenio, News and feature editor October 16, 2013

On any other summer day, I would have rather slept in. But Tuesdays were different. Every week, my alarm clock jolted to life at 7:45 a.m., and every week I sprung out of bed, eager to take on the...

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Nostalgia in a box

Nostalgia in a box

Marisa Charpentier, Editor in Chief October 16, 2013

August 1 marked the day most college applications opened. The day millions of rising seniors, who had been waiting to reach this pivotal moment like racehorses behind the gates, finally logged on to the...

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Senior Peter Riojas hopes to one day become an astronaut. In an effort to increase his chances, Peter has taken to improving his leaderships through his position as drumline captain.

A plan, a purpose, a dream

Samantha King, Writer October 16, 2013

Senior, Peter Riojas, sees the sideways glances. He knows they think he's being naive. That he's too ambitious. But Peter ignores them. He uses them as motivation. Because he's reaching for the stars....

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Sabrinas story

Sabrina’s story

Marisa Charpentier, Editor in Chief October 16, 2013

Senior Sabrina Renteria started it in the eighth grade. She did it because she was bored. She did it because she had seen it before. She did it to see if she could.     Sitting in her friend’s bedroom,...

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Life behind the camera

Life behind the camera

Allie Loder, Writer October 16, 2013

As the Friday night lights flip on and the crowd buzzes with excitement, all eyes fixate on the players on the field. Fast moving plays and rough tackles hold the attention of the student body in the stands....

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Up early in the morning, a group of junior varisty football players practice a series of playts. These plays involve defending the team quarterback and meeting an offensive team after kick-off.

Avoiding impact

Adam Hernandez, Writer October 15, 2013

Bright lights shone down on Marauder Stadium. It was the last game of the season for the Downing Middle School A team. Current sophomore Mitch Cason dropped back to throw for one of the final plays, when...

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Top gymnast learns new skills, contemplates Olympic dreams

Top gymnast learns new skills, contemplates Olympic dreams

Austin Rickerson, Sports Editor October 15, 2013

It’s a countdown. Each passing moment brings freshman gymnast Cooper Winiger closer to attempting a Rudi Out, a skill he has never tried before. To say it’s difficult would be an understatement. A...

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Junior Alex Goff (junior) directs as Coram Deo Academy sophomore Fernando Echeverria (left) films for their company.

Junior creates own film production company

Junior creates
Miranda Cheiechi, Assistant news and feature editor October 15, 2013

Mark was going to steal the car. His neighbor’s beautiful red and white 1969 Camaro. He had to. It was the only way to Amy’s heart. He strutted up to the car, “borrowed” car keys in hand. That’s...

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