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The School Newspaper of Texas High School

Tiger Times

The School Newspaper of Texas High School

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California resident Tiffany Esquino, however, recognized and took the opportunity to help make a difference by volunteering to participate in the Moderna vaccine trial, a study to eradicate the coronavirus.

A shot at a cure

Story by Graci Henard, staff writer December 1, 2020

Control is something many have lost in 2020. With COVID-19 infecting approximately 11 million people in the U.S., it seems there is nothing citizens can do about it. California resident Tiffany Esquino,...

Two Black Friday shoppers rampage through an aisle at Target. This year, if the customers are not shopping from home, theyre expected to wear masks upon entry.

Back in black

Story by Peyton Sims and Mikayla Zverina November 27, 2020

It’s that time of year again. Stampedes of people wait outside armed with coupons. After hours of waiting, the doors are opened, and they storm in after deals they believe are worth fighting for. Whether...

Senior Aaron Montano practices for All-region through the computer screen. This year, All-region is planned for Dec. 9.

Choir and COVID-19

Story by Emma Allen, staff writer November 20, 2020

Due to the pandemic, many events have been made virtual this year, including all-region auditions for choir, band, jazz band and orchestra. For the auditions, each group must learn challenging music, perform...

Substitute David Persons patrols his temporary class of students at the desk. Subs are being hired by the dozen due to the increase of teachers being out due to COVID-19.

Subbing through COVID-19

Story by Reese Langdon, staff writer November 17, 2020

You know the feeling. You are headed to your next class, dreading having to sit quietly and listen to your teacher lecture about mitochondria this and slope-intercept form that. You walk in, and then you...

Due to COVID-19, many colleges nationwide have decided to not make the ACT/SAT a requirement, leaving seniors all across the country confused about what they should do instead, how this decision will affect the college application process and how they should go about the process considering these new standards. 

Tests that once meant everything

Story by Logan Diggs, managing editor November 15, 2020

The ACT/SAT are renowned as a test taker’s worst nemesis; luckily, this year's class won't have to rely on the test to determine their fate as prior graduates would.  Due to COVID-19, many colleges...

Custodian David Ames fogs a room that a symptomatic student has previously been in. When someone tests positive for COVID-19 or leaves campus due to an unidentified illness, the rooms that student attended are sanitized with disinfect.

Operation sanitization

Story by Peyton Sims, editor in chief November 14, 2020

No one's routine is the same amidst this chaos. When the last bell rings, students storm off campus. However, there are people staying behind so students can safely return the following day. In order to...

Camden Robertson knew that he probably wouldnt have the opportunity to continue the majority of his middle school sports once in high school. Because of this, he leaned toward another sport: golf. 

Comeback kid

Story by Graci Henard, staff writer November 11, 2020

In the eighth grade, senior Camden Robertson was just like any other boy when it came to sports. He played on the middle school football and basketball team, he even started on both offense and defense...

Sophomore Lydia Lee lunges to hit the ball in a match. The tennis team has practiced hard with hopes of making it to state.

A shot at state

Story by Macy Maynard, staff writer November 4, 2020

With an undefeated season, the varsity tennis team heads into the regional semifinal round against Frisco Centennial on Friday. Sophomore Lydia Lee is one of the standout players, and she knows that if...

 A group of friends gathers in an old barn to watch a classic horror film on a projector. This year, teenagers celebrated Halloween in numerous creative ways due to COVID-19 restrictions.

A quarantined Halloween

Story by Emma Allen, staff writer November 4, 2020

Everything has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, from school to shopping. Now, amid the holiday season, people still want to be able to celebrate during this hectic year. Even with the added restrictions,...

Sophomore Macy Maynard practices tennis while wearing her face mask. Whether people like it or not, masks are required on and off of campus to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Masking the problems

Story by Katey Pappas, staff writer November 2, 2020

Amidst the wonderful COVID-19 pandemic, a common misconception that has been going around is that masks cause health issues. Just the other day, I had a family friend— an adult— try to tell my parents...

OVID-19 has changed every life in the United States. What started out as a virus affecting just a few people spread to millions, and it’s arguable a large portion of the increase is due to people ignoring science. 

Ignoring Science

Story by Katey Pappas, staff writer October 31, 2020

7,188,071 cases.  205,942 deaths.  While these are the numbers, COVID-19 has changed every life in the United States. What started out as a virus affecting just a few people spread to millions,...

History teacher Danny Williams leads his class in discussion. Every student on campus is required to be masked.

Conversations stopped

Story by Graci Henard, staff writer October 25, 2020

In years past, teachers, mainly in the English and history departments, relied on discussion to drive the class. Often, English teachers count on discussion to engage students in books, and history teachers...

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