“Hearing our name as National Champs was so surreal and absolutely overwhelming,” sophomore Medea Romero said about the cheer team’s NCA title win. The competition cheer team, led by cheer coach Kevin Rhoden, won the first NCA title for Brandeis at the competition in Dallas on January 22. They placed first, above five other teams,…Continue Reading Cheer Girls Sweep Away Competition
While walking down the halls, students might have seen their peers carrying babies around. Although the babies are fake, teen pregnancies are very much real. Sad to say, more than 50% of teen mothers never graduate from high school. Mrs. Hoggard teaches Child Development, this assignment is already part of the curriculum, she strongly believes it…Continue Reading Child Development Babies
A new club is helping girls do things they enjoy in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) fields. Librarian Connie Lippenholz felt there was a need to encourage female students to pursue STEM education. “Our goal is to develop mentoring relationships with people at colleges nearby or professionals,” Lippenholz said. STEM is generally male-oriented and, typically, not many girls…Continue Reading GEMS shine in science and math
Waving goodbye to another year, the Bronco football team ended the season playing the Steele Knights 42-21 (final). Senior and captain Mason Corbett shares his thoughts about the season. “I’m sad that it’s over, but it was really fun while it was happening,” Corbett said. Senior and captain Ian Blake shares his football experience. “I’ve…Continue Reading Football Season Wrap-up
San Antonio Zoo Lights Looking at Christmas lights is definitely one of the best parts of the holidays. The San Antonio Zoo is open later in order to show off their new holiday light display, providing a new and exciting event that students can see to make their holidays much more interesting.The regular zoo closes…Continue Reading Fun Things to do During the Holidays
First, they won District, then, they won Area; next up is Regional Quarter Finals for the Brandeis Varsity volleyball team. This is the first year that the Broncos have made it this far in the playoffs, and there is no stopping them now. Junior Nyah Hall is happy about their season so far. “I’m super proud of my team, because…Continue Reading Brandeis Volleyball faces round three of playoffs
Many have been critical of the new iPhone 7, with claims that the iPhone 6S is the same as the iPhone 7. Senior Kobe Magee is one of them. “It really isn’t different at all, compared to iPhone 6. There’s no reason in getting an expensive new phone when it does even less than the phone I have…Continue Reading iPhone 7 says, “Hit the Road, Jack!”
“Who…is Ready..for a Blackout?” yelled Coach Rhoden, as the crowd cheered powerfully in response. With lights out and glow sticks in hand, the pep rally everyone has been waiting for began. Eager screams and hype fill the auditorium. After the Orchestra played the National Anthem, the show began with the Ballet Company. Students applaud when…Continue Reading School Spirit Glows Against Brennan
As children, we are all told many times to stay away from strangers. Now, we need that reminder more than ever since we are getting ready to go “Trick-Or-Treating” for this upcoming Halloween. Here are a couple of safety tips for Halloween. Stay in a group. Although you want to have fun, there are dangers…Continue Reading Staying Safe is Top Priority
Co-written by Marissa Pena and Jaide Cortright The Brandeis Orchestra performed the score from the Harry Potter film franchise and created a post Hogwarts themed atmosphere for the audience. From floating candles in the entryways to wizard themed sweets at the end, the orchestra captured the true feeling of Harry Potter. Orchestra director Kevin Garcia-Hettinger was ready…Continue Reading Orchestra enchants crowd with Harry Potter score