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Around 18,000 adolescents a year receive a type 1 diabetes diagnosis, with most symptoms developing rapidly when noticed by parents or guardians. Advocating for type 1 diabetes is extremely important in today's world; by understanding the daily realities people face and supporting their continued progress, society can help ensure every child with the diagnosis has the opportunity to thrive — this November and beyond.

Beyond the Diagnosis

Story by Natalie Debenport, Opinion Editor November 14, 2025

Awakened by the sharp ringing of blood sugar alarms, children across the nation constantly feel the effect of fluctuations in their blood sugar, causing them to feel dizzy or nauseous — a daily reality...

Students pose with their artwork at the eighth annual Dyslexia Awareness Night.  TISD supports around 500 students in their journey with dyslexia, and provides an annual Dyslexia Awareness Night, where students obtain an opportunity to celebrate their individual progress, growth and understanding.

Disproving Inability, Promoting Ability

Story by Temilola Ogunkolade, Culture Editor October 27, 2025

Dyslexia often presents itself in the form of difficulty processing sounds, mixing up letters and experiencing frustration with writing. Students with dyslexia face a learning disability that makes reading...

Suicide Prevention Month exists as a reminder that no wounds are too far gone to repair. As you navigate through this meaningful month, remember that you are loved, and your life matters.

A Conversation That Could Save A Life

Story by Kateleigh Crowson, Managing Editor September 1, 2025

September serves as Suicide Prevention Month. This month honors those who lost their lives to suicide, those who currently battle suicidal ideations, and those who have been personally impacted by suicide. Suicide...

FILE PHOTO: As students all around the world step into May, a variety of commitments and events begin to flood their calendars, but there is one event that means more than just a day on a calendar–Mental Health Awareness Month. 

Unmasking the Mental

Story by Kateleigh Crowson, copy editor May 1, 2025

As students all around the world step into May, a variety of commitments and events begin to flood their calendars, but there is one event that means more than just a day on a calendar–Mental Health...

As Miss Lake O’ the Pines Teen, Dowd recognizes the importance of advocating for those unaware of the effects of opioid use to create a significant impact. Throughout her journey, she saw the necessity for a strategy to educate children in an engaging manner.

Miss Lake O’ Pines Teen Educates Youth Through Children’s Book

Story by Leighton Kelems, staff writer April 1, 2025

With attentive eyes and upturned lips, bundles of children stare in awe, intently listening as stories of experience and encouragement unfold.  Pageant queens worldwide not only display their talents...

Graphic by Addison Cross. TISD is one of many school districts across America that has worked to improve school accommodations for dyslexic students and recognizes October as Dyslexia Awareness Month.

Alphabet soup

Story by Addison Cross, editor in chief October 18, 2019

October is awareness month. From breast cancer to pasta, this time of year is jam packed with causes to celebrate fundraise, and research. With so many events in only 31 days, it’s easy for things to...

photo illustration by Emilee Slayton

Grasping on to hope

Story by Emilee Slayton, staff writer November 2, 2017

The drive was infinite. She had no clue who this man was, or where she was going. The little girl tried to focus on what was outside of the truck. The towering trees. The absence of light. The fear overpowered...

Junior Jenna Mitchell donates to the Battered Women's shelter through the Art Club.

Aiding others through art

Story by Victoria Van, entertainment editor October 31, 2017

Art Club is currently accepting craft supplies, as well as DVD donations, for kids who are victims of domestic abuse. The drive is being held with the hope of spreading creativity and art by opening up...

graphic by Langley Leverett

David’s law classifies cyberbullying as a punishable crime

Story by Jenna Williamson, staff writer October 25, 2017

A life is lost, a sense of security is lost, and what remains is a broken family. One in three adolescents will experience a cyberthreat online in their lifetime, and many more will have to overcome the...

National Diabetes Awareness Month

National Diabetes Awareness Month

Story by Celeste Anderson, staff writer November 13, 2015

Ten finger pricks and six shots of insulin over the course of a day equals 3,650 finger pricks and 2,190 shots of insulin over the course of a year. These numbers don’t even include the countless low...

Cherish the moments

Cherish the moments

Story by Langley Leverett, staff writer October 29, 2015

The doctor left and the door slipped shut with the final verdict hanging in the air. Silence resonated and all eyes were glued on the ground, the ceiling, anywhere but the mother’s face. Everyone had...

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