Year: 2016

Huskies Overcome First Quarter deficit to win 49-28 against Harlandale, Vara named MVP

photo by Ryan Kalka CAPTION: Players strain to get a hand on the Thursday Night Lights trophy presented to the winning team at the conclusion of the televised game on CW35. The varsity football team  beat the Harlandale Indians at Gus Stadium this past Thursday, 49-28, in exciting fashion. This is the first three-win start since the…Continue Reading Huskies Overcome First Quarter deficit to win 49-28 against Harlandale, Vara named MVP

Music Review: Frank Ocean Breaks The Silence

Frank Ocean has always been known to speak his mind through his music without any restrictions. Just like how he let the whole world know that he’s gay when he kept referring to a “he” in his famous “thinking about you” song. July 10, 2012 was the day that Frank Ocean spoke no more. He…Continue Reading Music Review: Frank Ocean Breaks The Silence

Speech and Debate on the road to Harvard

With the start of a new year, Speech and Debate is looking forward to competing in more competitions this year. Specifically, they hope that they can go to one in February at Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Of course going to Harvard to compete is going to take time, dedication, and money. Having the goal of…Continue Reading Speech and Debate on the road to Harvard

Book Review: Gone Girl

Gone Girl is a thriller novel written by Gillian Flynn. The phrase “opposites attract” is true for Amy and Nick. Amy is the perfect, beautiful daughter and the inspiration to the authors of “Amazing Amy.” She’s adored by her parents, and is more than financially stable, especially with the revenue that the books inspired by her brought….Continue Reading Book Review: Gone Girl

HBCN Weekly 9-16-16: Homecoming Spirit & National Anthem Protest

Students are going all in for homecoming week this week, and enjoying traditions and activities. The buzz on campus isn’t just about homecoming though, with students discussing their opinions on the growing protests during the National Anthem by NFL players upset with the state of the union. The tree decorating and paw painting in the…Continue Reading HBCN Weekly 9-16-16: Homecoming Spirit & National Anthem Protest

Netflix Review: Stranger Things

I’m starting off this series of Netflix reviews with its hottest show this summer….Stranger Things. If you don’t have Netflix, then I highly suggest asking a friend for their Netflix account. If they say “No”, unfriend them. These past few years, Netflix has stepped up its game with shows like Orange Is the New Black,…Continue Reading Netflix Review: Stranger Things

Noisy AC repair only the beginning of construction on campus

By: Krissie Ruiz & Gabriel Wilson Over the past few weeks, students may have noticed a noise disturbance coming from the basement of the B building. This is due for the simple reason of the school replacing the 50 year old pipes under the building, a project that was started at the end of last…Continue Reading Noisy AC repair only the beginning of construction on campus

Key play from SWHS transfer Martinez seals second win, Team Ready To Face Harlandale in Homecoming Matchup

photo by Ryan Kalka CAPTION: Senior transfer from Southwest HS, Mauricio Martinez (#10), celebrates with his teammates after securing their second win of the season, due in part to a key fumble return for a touchdown by Martinez to give the Huskies the lead, 21-14. This past Friday, the varsity football team played the Southwest…Continue Reading Key play from SWHS transfer Martinez seals second win, Team Ready To Face Harlandale in Homecoming Matchup

AFJROTC commemorates 9/11 with special ceremony

photo by Keren Cumpian CAPTION: ROTC color guard members solemnly raise the flag to half-mast during the morning 9/11 memorial. AFJROTC honored the 15th anniversary of the catastrophic event that occurred on September 11, 2001 this past Monday. A few organizations of the community gathered around to honor and remember the victims and first responders…Continue Reading AFJROTC commemorates 9/11 with special ceremony