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The art of connect-the-dots

Kelly Rowe, Editor In Chief • February 27, 2018

Country music poured through the speakers of my sister’s car as I sat silently in the backseat. Although I hated country music, the grating twang wasn’t bothering me. My thoughts were preoccupied with...

A letter to the editor from Dr. Ramona Lowe

Dr. Ramona Lowe • February 6, 2018

To the Editor: The recent article and editorial on the ELA curriculum struck a chord with me, and I felt compelled to answer. You see, I am an “old” English teacher—trained in the old-school methods...

LISD should make ELA curriculum more rigorous

Jackson Bednarczyk, Copy Editor • January 25, 2018

Across the country, more students are graduating high school, but this does not mean they are more prepared for college. In LISD, English courses include less required reading, writing and research...

The Influence of Social Media

Sky Middleton, Feature Editor • January 18, 2018

Social media continues to grow into a larger part of our lives. With this much access at our fingertips, it is easy to get wrapped up into the over exaggerations that those platforms bring. Teenagers are...

ePortfolio should allow student creativity

Staff • December 12, 2017

Virtual portfolios are a great way to showcase skills. College students are using them more and more. LISD has decided to encourage their students to join this technology trend. The ePortfolios required...

ePortfolio should allow student creativity

Kelly Rowe, Editor in Chief • December 11, 2017

Virtual portfolios are a great way to showcase skills. College students are using them more and more. LISD has decided to encourage their students to join this technology trend. The ePortfolios required...

I can see him in my eyes

Jackson Bednarcyzk, Copy Editor • December 11, 2017

Please know that I didn’t want to leave you. I tried everything I could to fight this disease… if only to have just one more day with you. • • • Think of me whenever you see a pond, a lake, or an ocean. • • • I am at peace with our Heavenly Father. The pain of cancer won’t beat me! I get the last word. I am still with you. I live in your heart.

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Help I didn’t know I needed

Alex Anderson, Reporter • December 11, 2017

From the time I was born, it was apparent that my older brother Zach and I had a strong bond. My mother showed me baby photos of my brother by my side, or holding my hand. Photos of me lying on a blanket...

Having my voice heard

Aidann Zuniga, Reporter • December 11, 2017

I’m 18 years old and going. Exhausted by everything that comes with life yet excited to see what else it throws my way. I’ve conquered obstacles, evolved my state of mind and set a rough path ahead...

A visit to the Dallas Arboretum

Jackson Bednarczyk, Copy Editor • December 6, 2017

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is nestled into the shores of White Rock Lake. From its beautiful flower arrangements to year round events to its calm and friendly atmosphere, everyone can find...

Journalism is essential to our freedom

Kelly Rowe, Editor in Chief • November 2, 2017

Anger flows through the raised fists of those who walk and block the streets in assembly. Crowds of people from all different races, genders and religions gather and use their voices or stoic faces to...

Bond stronger than state lines

Kendall Cooper, Opinion Editor • November 2, 2017

I confidently walked into the second grade classroom in Little Rock, Arkansas that radiated new possibilities. In the back of the room, the class lima bean plants were in little plastic cups. A large window...