Taylor Swift is ‘Fearless’ after taking first step in album re-recordings

Just last month, on Friday, April 9th, American singer-songwriter, Taylor Swift, released the first of six re-recordings of her earliest albums. “Fearless”, a pop and country-pop album, was originally released in November of 2008 by Big Machine Records, a record label Swift no longer is associated with. Years later, however, the thirty-one-year-old pop superstar, re-released…Continue Reading Taylor Swift is ‘Fearless’ after taking first step in album re-recordings

Derek Chauvin Found Guilty of All Three Charges

On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was placed in a prone position with the knee of former police officer Derek Chauvin on his neck over a counterfeit $20 dollar bill. ”I can’t breathe,” Floyd said. Nine minutes and twenty nine seconds later, George Floyd took his final breath. Now nearly a year later Derek Chauvin…Continue Reading Derek Chauvin Found Guilty of All Three Charges

Biden Administration takes Executive Action on Gun Control

“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed.” Second Amendment, United States Constitution As the years go on, rates of gun violence in the U.S. steadily increase and the threat of mass shootings becomes more and…Continue Reading Biden Administration takes Executive Action on Gun Control

Senior Fiesta to be held instead of traditional Prom

A Senior Fiesta will be held for the class of 2021 due to the district deciding to not allow prom this year due to concerns over the novel coronavirus. Senior Fiesta will be May 15 from 1-5:00 p.m. in THE NEST. Students will enter through THE NEST’s main doors for an identification check in and…Continue Reading Senior Fiesta to be held instead of traditional Prom

Concerns rise with new voting bills pushed in Texas, other states

For decades citizens of the United States have been told that every vote matters. The Republican party is pushing to pass bills that would make voting restrictions tighter, specifically House Bill 6 and Senate Bill 7 in Texas. These bills would make it more difficult to request and submit mail-in ballots, along with broadening poll…Continue Reading Concerns rise with new voting bills pushed in Texas, other states

A Court of Silver Flames Falls Short of Expectations

From the moment I heard that “A Court of Silver Flames” by Sarah J. Maas would be told from Nesta Archeron’s point of view, I immediately didn’t want to pick it up. I decided I would push through, for the other characters that had captured my heart in the previous books. So, I went in…Continue Reading A Court of Silver Flames Falls Short of Expectations

Post-High School Education: What are the Other Options?

Throughout school, many classes are specifically designed to prepare students for the university system and ensure that they have the tools needed to get into a “good college”. For many, college is not the right option. Whether it is the high costs, the lecture-heavy format, or the requirement to commit to one area of study…Continue Reading Post-High School Education: What are the Other Options?

Lady Hawks celebrated for International Women’s Day

The influence of women in society has seemingly increased as years have gone on. For centuries, women of all kinds have worked vigorously to amplify their voices and thoughts that have been suppressed for years. In terms of sports, academics, and the arts, through the years, women have dominated these areas of society.  The month…Continue Reading Lady Hawks celebrated for International Women’s Day

2021 STAAR Testing Procedures, On-Campus Policies

Unlike last year, the 2021 STAAR tests will have to be passed as a qualification by the state and federal law needed to graduate. The STAAR test stands for State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness, which is the states student testing program. The TEA states that this year test will be done online, in…Continue Reading 2021 STAAR Testing Procedures, On-Campus Policies

Soccer dominates new foes in division 29-6A

The 2020-21 boys and girls soccer season is coming to a close, and it’s definitely one for the books. This year, Hawks Soccer competes in the 6A division after competing in 5A last year and having their season cut off due to COVID-19. Regarding the girls soccer team last season, they were the first seed…Continue Reading Soccer dominates new foes in division 29-6A