A small reminder

Wynne Tidwell, Co-Editor in Chief
December 17, 2012
Filed under Feature

Occasionally she runs her hand down the chain of her necklace, a simple necklace. Gold with a ring attached to it. The class lecture continues, but Heather Lanier’s mind is somewhere else. She keeps going back to the necklace. Twisting the chain around her fingers, weaving her fingers in and out of... Read more »

Pink Out: District presents check to Komen representatives

Wynne Tidwell, Editor in Chief
October 12, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories

Students and faculty members across Texarkana Independent School District banded together Friday, declaring the day “Pink Out” in support of breast cancer. “I was shocked at the amount of people who wore pink,” student body secretary John David Goins said. “I thought that it showed a lot... Read more »

Coffee, cat calls and more in Spain

Wynne Tidwell, Co-editor in chief
September 17, 2012
Filed under Viewpoint

This summer I was fortunate enough to spend three sun-filled weeks in Spain, studying global economics through a college program. Upon my return to the states, college essays, the Texas heat and tennis workouts loomed over me. There was definitely a lot to miss.My trip was splendid, so splendid in fact,... Read more »

Your Turn: How to survive and thrive in difficult classes

Wynne Tidwell, Co-Editor in Chief
August 22, 2012
Filed under Feature

With the new school year on the foreground, many students will come across those teachers. The teachers notorious for impossible tests, pop quizzes and long reading assignments, all leading to the unexpected demise of a 4.0.Thoseteachers are usually the teachers you learn the most from, but during the... Read more »

Don’t let Texarkana become a ‘ticky-tacky’ town

Wynne Tidwell, Feature Editor
April 2, 2012
Filed under Top Stories, Viewpoint

A couple of days ago I was in critical condition, suffering from complete and utter boredom during Spanish class, so I decided to surf the web. Google soon led me to the “10 Bizarre Festivities around the World.” Here is what I learned: In Valencia, Spain, on the last Wednesday in August at the... Read more »

Senior’s artwork advances to state

Wynne Tidwell, Feature Editor
April 2, 2012
Filed under Feature

Seniors Caroll Mays and friend, Maggie Minter, are anxious, tired and bored. On top of this they had somehow found their way into a Toddlers and Tiaras re-enactment at Central Mall. What once used to be the Christmas display and play pen, was now a beauty pageant for tots. Caroll looks around at the... Read more »

How to survive 2012

Wynne Tidwell, Feature Editor
January 11, 2012
Filed under Feature

Like many, I wished for 2012 to be filled with tranquility, love and A&M to have a winning football team. Okay, the last one is definitely a stretch, but that is beside the point. Thanks to the work of Hollywood and the Mayan calenders, who have so religiously pounded in our heads that 2012 is indeed... Read more »

Man’s new best friend

Wynne Tidwell, Feature Editor
September 1, 2011
Filed under News

Russia is known for some pretty absurd things, but lately the researchers of the Institute of Cytology and Genetics seem to take the cake. Outside of Novosibirsk (located in Southern Siberia), the researches have a line of sheds labeled with names such as “Maverick,” “Cola,” and so on. Passing... Read more »

Turn your light into ‘on’ position

Wynne Tidwell, Feature Editor
August 21, 2011
Filed under Viewpoint

The Quakers have this philosophy on an “Inner Light.” Everyone has one and no person’s is the same. The concept is vague, so I'll put it in perspective: Imagine the entire human population in this one big room. The room is completely dark and you have no idea who or what surrounds you. The only... Read more »

Tragedy takes a turn as family remembers player

Wynne Tidwell
April 4, 2011
Filed under Sports

Trevor Stone. “A true to the heart, passionate soccer player.” A boy with a smile “that opened doors.” His success in soccer and a love for the game brought him to the University of the Ozarks. To this day, Trevor still enjoys the game not in body but in mind since his fatal car crash on Feb.... Read more »

Family Matters: Surratt continues search for biological parents

Wynne Tidwell
October 29, 2010
Filed under Feature, Top Stories

Watch what you eat, exercise, and get your cholesterol under control. These are the ordinary precautions and lifestyle changes people take after suffering from a heart attack. However, Lee Surratt took on an added mission following his heart attack that has been life altering in a very emotional way-... Read more »

Champion: Sandefur rejoins tennis team

Wynne Tidwell
September 29, 2010
Filed under Sports

Champion. It’s a word that gets tossed around a lot, but is often not used correctly.  A champion is a warrior, a fighter, one that does battle for another’s honor. It is doubtful that the conduct of a person can justify this distinction, but on Aug. 21 Clay Sandefur did just that. To steal a... Read more »