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Journalism students continue winning ways, earning 25 individual state awards

  Journalism staff members brought in 25 individual state awards from the Interscholastic League Press Association (ILPC) along with another prestigious national Silver Crown Award from Columbia University’s Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for The Gavel hybrid print and online publications. The Silver Crown is the first back-to-back Crown Award received in Holmes’ 50-plus year…Continue Reading Journalism students continue winning ways, earning 25 individual state awards

Huskyscopes: Which Musician Are You?

We’re back with another “Huskyscopes.” This week, we’ll help you discover which musician you most closely relate to. Aries- Lady Gaga Your emotions are hidden by your “Poker Face” and you’re ready for anything that comes your way. People go to you with gossip because they know you can keep secrets. You’re fearless, nothing can get in your way….Continue Reading Huskyscopes: Which Musician Are You?

Art Club takes first place at Los Leones Art Festival

This past Saturday, the Art Club students competed at the Los Leones Art Festival at Marshall High School. They competed in the chalk event and brought home a first-place trophy for “Outstanding High School Visual Arts”. The following students are apart of the Art Club and vital to the group’s success: Camrynn Cardenas, Jessica Lim,…Continue Reading Art Club takes first place at Los Leones Art Festival

Netflix Review: A Series of Unfortunate Events

It’s a new year and Netflix has started it off with a new hit series. A Series of Unfortunate Events. Sound familiar? The show is based on the mystery novels written by Lemony Snicket. Now, I personally have not read the books. I did however, watch the 2004 movie adaptation with Jim Carrey. For those of you…Continue Reading Netflix Review: A Series of Unfortunate Events

OPINION: Misunderstanding Feminism

photo by Dezaray Villarreal CAPTION: Women all over the United States recently demonstrated in support of women’s rights. Students on campus have been inspired by the movement, and consider what their participation might look like. With the recent women’s march that took place across the nation, and even world-wide, conversations about feminism have resurfaced on campus and in our…Continue Reading OPINION: Misunderstanding Feminism

Gorillaz, the most successful virtual band of all time, makes a come back

Known for making the lines of genre disappear and rejecting false icons, the band Gorillaz made an appearance on Twitter to announce a new album in 2017 along with a mix from one of their iconic animated characters. After five years of complete nothing from the band, the Gorillaz Twitter is up and running again with a new…Continue Reading Gorillaz, the most successful virtual band of all time, makes a come back

Move for A-building classes sooner than expected, teachers and students prepare

CAPTION: Earlier today, contractors from Dodson House Moving along with NISD building and construction staff, move one of fourteen portables into place on the band marching pad, where most of the fine arts programs will be housed during the demolition of the A-building and construction of the new fine arts facility and auditorium, starting Spring Break….Continue Reading Move for A-building classes sooner than expected, teachers and students prepare