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Bomb threat at Flower Mound High School, building on soft lockdown

Bomb threat at Flower Mound High School, building on soft lockdown

Darci Walton, Sports editor October 23, 2014

Administration at Flower Mound High School received an email containing a bomb threat to the campus, this morning. The Flower Mound Police Department was notified immediately and arrived at the school....

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West Nile Virus found, risk level low

West Nile Virus found, risk level low

Jaime Hardison, Opinion editor September 15, 2014

Trucks rolled through Highland Village streets because of recent findings of infected mosquitoes. The West Nile virus has become a topic of concern for scientists and doctors. With constant mosquitoes...

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Cafeteria doors received an update over the summer. They are now glass walls.

New additions

Brooke Wyant September 9, 2014

While students and teachers were relaxing on summer break, workers and administrators were busy finishing several new changes to the campus. Perhaps the most obvious change is the creation of the new...

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Spirit day winner: fisherman Friday

Spirit day winner: fisherman Friday

September 7, 2014

Congratulations to Skyler Kenner for  24 favorites on her picture.   Next week is Axe Week, so everyday is a spirit day. Monday: Hawaiian Day Tuesday: Neon Day Wednesday: Camo Day Thursday:...

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First annual Suburbia music festival taking place next weekend

First annual Suburbia music festival taking place next weekend

Marisa Charpentier, Editor in chief April 28, 2014

Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve isn’t typically associated with the sounds of alt-rock bands like Blue October and the bluesy vibes of Alabama Shakes. On May 3 and 4, however, music from these groups...

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Flower Mound bans electronic cigarettes for minors

Alex Helm, Writer April 23, 2014

The town of Flower Mound approved a ban that prohibits the purchasing of electronic cigarettes by minors on February 3. This ordinance amendment also prohibits the selling of the products to those under...

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College Board makes major changes for 2016 SAT

College Board makes major changes for 2016 SAT

Samantha King, Writer April 11, 2014

College Board will be altering the SAT starting spring 2016, with new rules that will affect how students are scored. These changes come after the president of College Board, David Coleman, commented that...

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Possible gratuity law may affect student servers

Possible gratuity law may affect student servers

Alex Helm, Writer March 21, 2014

As of Jan. 1 this year, the IRS passed a new law that may force some restaurants to reconsider automatic gratuity, a practice that ensures waitstaff an 18% tip when serving tables of six or more customers....

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Federal judge declares gay marriage ban unconstitutional

Anna Middleton, Entertainment editor March 5, 2014

A new political uproar is stirring in the Lone Star State. After U.S. district Judge Orlando L. Garcia declared the ban of gay marriage to be “state-imposed inequality” on Feb. 26, controversy has...

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Chantell Upshaw named as new principal of freshman center

Chantell Upshaw named as new principal of freshman center

Rachel Ramirez, Writer February 11, 2014

Chantell Upshaw was named the principal for the new freshman center at last night's district board meeting. A former assistant principal for the school, Upshaw has various administrative experience from...

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Marcus Smart receives three game suspension after shoving fan

Marcus Smart receives three game suspension after shoving fan

Austin Rickerson, Sports editor February 10, 2014

Former varsity guard Marcus Smart, now a sophomore for Oklahoma State University, was suspended yesterday for three games by the Big 12 Conference for shoving a fan during Saturday’s 65-61 loss at Texas...

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Varsity girls' soccer commit to colleges

Varsity girls’ soccer commit to colleges

Alyssa Schmidt, Online editor February 6, 2014

Five varsity girls' soccer players gathered in the gym yesterday to sign to the schools of their choice. Meg Smith - Northeastern State University Taylor Brem - Oklahoma University Taylor Durham...

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