Halloween Traditions Emma Delgado (8) It’s October thirty first, the skies are filled with gray clouds and the bright, yellow moon is peeking through, the streets light up with the sound of laughter and fear of the kids going trick or treating. The night could almost be viewed as perfect, but you’re stuck inside, bored,…Continue Reading Halloween Traditions
What’s Wrong With You? By: Hilaria Benavidez (8) Adolescence Is a universal struggle, and it’s a quite humbling experience for every unfortunate one of us that goes through it. Many may wonder, “Is it just my hormones?” And in retrospect, “Was it only the transitions that made those times so complicated?” Many know that’s not…Continue Reading What’s Wrong With You?
Suicide Prevention Month By: Ariana Rodriguez (8) Did you know that suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds? Suicide rates increased 37% between 2000-2018 and decreased 5% between 2018-2020, but however, rates returned to their peak in 2022. More than 700,000 people in 2024 have taken their lives. September is…Continue Reading Suicide Prevention Month
Hello Fall By: Olivia Fernandez (8) As the chilly air starts to settle in and the leaves start to change color, that can only mean one thing.. Fall is here! The fall equinox has arrived and now things start to change, and I’m not just talking about the leaves! The weather starts to turn cooler…Continue Reading Feeling All the Fall
New Experiences : Don’t Be Afraid By: Aaniya Howell (8) Starting middle school can be a really scary experience for some kids.The transition from elementary to middle school could bring major changes from what kids going to middle school can find a bit intimidating. Some examples could be a larger school environment which leads to…Continue Reading New Experiences : Don’t Be Afraid
National Child Abuse Prevention Month Jazmine Luna (8) Did you know that April is child abuse prevention month? Yes, it’s sad that we even have a month to educate and teach people the signs to watch for child abuse, but this is the reality of the world we live in. April is an important time…Continue Reading National Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Reality Behind the Screen Madison Garcia (8) Have you ever felt sad because you saw someone doing things that you wished you could do? Felt annoyed that they seem so happy on the screen on Instagram, Tiktok or Youtube? Well, you might see the good on the screen of your favorite Tiktoker or Youtuber,…Continue Reading Social Media- The Reality Behind the Screen
¡Viva la Fiesta! Olivia Fernandez (7) Bring out your flower hats, it’s fiesta once again! Fiesta Origins No time for siesta time to fiesta! With fiesta here let’s talk about the origins of the first fiesta! The origins go way back to 1891,when a group of women from elite San Antonio society bedecked themselves and…Continue Reading ¡Viva la Fiesta!
Hide and Seek Gianna Marques-Ozuniga (8) The moon takes approximately a month or 27 days to orbit around the earth once. It takes 365 days for the earth to orbit the sun. On the rare occasion that the moon and the sun line up perfectly, blocking the light from the sun to reach earth is…Continue Reading The Eclipse
Spring Forward…Fall Behind Olivia Fernandez (7) What is daylight savings? Daylight savings began in the 1970’s. America was in the midst of an energy crisis. Due to the crisis congress had passed a law to make daylight savings permanent each year. But only for two years but then eventually it just stuck with America. The…Continue Reading Spring Forward…Fall Behind