Stroke of creativity
Story by Victoria Van, editor in chief
October 10, 2018
Filed under NEWS, TOP STORIES, Uncategorized
One piece of art contains the power to break international barriers and bring joy to a child’s life. This embodies the impact Art Club produced by participating with The Memory Project organization. Club members were paired with an Afghani child to draw and return back as a treasured gift. Member...
Writing for sport
Story by Salem Karr, staff writer
October 5, 2018
Filed under NEWS, TOP STORIES
Writing can seem strenuous to some, but to others it’s a hobby and passion that calls for early Saturday mornings, lots of planning, writing and thoughtful class discussions. UIL Ready Writing is a competition made especially for these people. “UIL Ready Writing is a competition where contestants receive ...
A musical weekend
Story by Craig Crawford, in-depth editor
October 4, 2018
Filed under NEWS, TOP STORIES
World-renowned flutist, Sir James Galway, and his wife, Lady Galway, are coming to Texarkana as part of his Living Legend of the Flute tour to play Thursday, Oct. 4 at the Perot Theatre at 7:45 p.m. Galway, born in Belfast, Ireland, received training from renowned flutist Jean Pierre-Rampal and quickly...
Restoring the glory
Story by Peyton Sims, staff writer
October 3, 2018
Filed under NEWS, TOP STORIES
The grand opening of the Grim Hotel was in 1925. When a person entered the doors marble flooring lined the ground right underneath their feet and directly above them hung glass chandeliers. Musicians played jazz music outside of the open doors. The rooftop held gardens and could be transformed into a...
Call it a night
Story by Raelyn Albert, staff writer
October 3, 2018
Filed under NEWS, TOP STORIES
The annual National Night Out is an event where the community comes together to celebrate the partnership between law enforcement community. Thousands of people gathered at Kings Park in Wake Village on Oct. 2 to celebrate the community’s police force. Alisa Willborn and Tish Hicks have been in c...
No note, more problems
Story by Addison Cross, news editor
October 2, 2018
Filed under NEWS, TOP STORIES
Students often find it hard to make time to get help in classes they struggle with, so many attempt to find help from teachers before school. However, only with a note from a teacher may a student access assistance in the morning before school. The note policy has become an area of concern among student...
Jury of our peers
Story by Craig Crawford, in-depth editor
September 28, 2018
Filed under NEWS, TOP STORIES
Judge Bill Miller came to Texas High on Tuesday to talk to Hunter Davis’ A3 Government AP class period. Davis’ third period class is studying the three branches of government. Davis brought in judge Miller to talk more about the judicial branch and his field of work. Bill Miller is the father o...
From trash to treasure
Story by TJ Wall, sports editor
September 27, 2018
Filed under NEWS, TOP STORIES
The head of the culinary arts department, Cory House, has received approval to transform the old TigerVision truck into a food truck. TigerVision obtained an ambulance that they are in the process of remodeling in order to make it suitable for its purpose— a mobile production vehicle. “[TigerVision is] ...
Join the TEAMS
Story by Joseph Asher, staff writer
September 26, 2018
Filed under NEWS, TOP STORIES
This summer, KnoMi was terminated, ending the website where people could access grades along with other resources. Although this way to connect has been erased, there is a solution through a free app that is both accessible and operational. Before, everyone had a KnoMi account and could log into KnoMi...
Clear bag policy now in place at Marshall ISD
Story by Craig Crawford and Charli Hueter
September 22, 2018
Filed under NEWS, TOP STORIES
A new policy at Marshall Independent School District, as of Sept. 10, reads: “Marshall ISD will be instituting a Clear Bag Policy at ALL athletic events. A copy of the policy is available at the Maverick ticket office. Bags must be clear and not exceed 12 inches by 12 inches by 6 inches, or be a cl...
Helping out hunger
Story by Nathan Morriss, staff writer
September 19, 2018
Filed under NEWS, TOP STORIES
Harvest Texarkana kicked off Hunger Action Month this September. For each day throughout the month, the organization has a theme which offers ways you can help the community through donations and other deeds. “Hunger Action Month was started by the food banks that make up the Feeding America n...
En garde!
Story by Cate Rounds, staff writer
September 13, 2018
Filed under NEWS, TOP STORIES
Over Labor Day weekend, eight theater students went to Houston for the annual Texas Intensive Stage Combat Workshop. After being wiped out by Hurricane Harvey last year, they were ready to get the program back on track. The workshop has been held for 15 years at the University of Houston. “My buddy Bri...
