Tigers first triumph over the Lions
Story by Braden McKinnon, staff writer
September 25, 2020
The Tigers went into the locker room after their season opener against the Tyler Lions with their heads high and spirits even higher. The Tigers started slowly in the first couple drives, but once they got their rhythm, they began firing on all cylinders, winning 41-21. The Lions were off to a slow start as well g...
Who has it worse?
Story by Graci Henard, staff writer
September 23, 2020
Everyone was so apologetic to the 2020 seniors. Teachers went easy on them because they missed out on so much. Facebook moms posted tributes to their seniors for being so strong through a pandemic. But who really has it worse? The Class of 2020, or the class of 2021? It is no question that the class of 2020 suffered a...
Merits of the masks
Story by Doug Kyles, news editor
September 22, 2020
There are few things that one can say everyone has in common. However, one can confidently say that the worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 is a shared ordeal. And with this shared problem, comes a shared attempt at a solution: masking up. Masks. Face Coverings. Protection. It’s our responsibility, ou...
Crossing guard struck
Story by Peyton Sims, editor in chief
September 21, 2020
On the morning of Sept. 21, Texas High School crossing guard Ron Ferguson was struck by a moving vehicle while on the job at approximately 8:21a.m. The 68 year old crossing guard was transported to Christus St. Michael Hospital, where he is currently listed in critical condition. A 76 year old man was ...
Counseling boosts confidence and suppresses paranoia
Story by Stephanie Jumper, feature editor
September 21, 2020
“Where are we going?” I gawked in horror as the car inched closer to the big blue building ahead. I was riding shotgun, the best seat an 11-year-old could occupy, but being anywhere in the car was a punishment in that moment. Before I could react, my mom put the car into park, opened the door an...
Face masks for all
Story by Braden McKinnon and Reese Langdon
September 18, 2020
High school football is no joke in Texas. We live off the excitement before the first game of the season when we are just a city with a dream. This is the unparalleled excitement before each season that is being threatened to be taken away. Having, or not having, a football season affects more than just ...
May the fourth be with us
Story by Peyton Sims, editor in chief, and Cate Rounds
September 17, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, students and teachers continue to adjust to this alternative school environment. With the first six weeks coming to a close and many online students returning to campus, administrators are having to further adapt to this influx of students. That includes modifyi...
Growing up too fast
Story by Zoe Rushing, staff writer
September 15, 2020
Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to see a show where little girls are forced to put on suggestive clothing or a teen is encouraged to flirt with a much older person. It’s something viewers are so used to seeing in the media that they barely recognize how it can be harmful to its young audience. Howev...
Teens are disregarding COVID-19 more than ever— here’s why I don’t
Story by Maria Rangel, staff writer
September 14, 2020
Today’s youth have responded to the pandemic in a variety of ways, the most popular being a complete disregard for it. This disregard manifests itself mainly in public social settings like bored teens regularly attending large house parties throughout the summer or athletes continuing to be regulars at gy...
New season on the horizon
Story by Caden Rainwater, sports editor
September 11, 2020
Both the JV and varsity tennis teams began their fall season on Tuesday against the Pine Tree High School Pirates. The Tigers proved that their superiority has not faded as varsity went on to win 18-0 and junior varsity 20-0. As they prepare for their second tournament against Lakeside High School ...
Suicide impacts family, prompts more prevention awareness
Story by Macy Maynard, staff writer
September 11, 2020
She knows the date her life changed forever. It was Aug. 16, 2019. That’s the day her brother died by suicide. That’s the day Lauren Maynard lost part of herself and became aware of the importance of suicide prevention. “I was at a place once where if you would have asked me about su...
Warning of the invisible beast
September 10, 2020
Suicidal tendencies in people all over the United States have risen in recent years. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, suicide has become the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. alone. This is especially true when it comes to teenagers. Between toxic social media pointing out eve...
