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NISD Magnet Schools

NISD Magnet Schools Olivia Fernandez (8) What are Magnet Schools? Magnet schools are just like every other public school. However, magnet schools specialize in having courses that specialize in a certain program. For example, some magnet schools are for technology courses and others are for agriculture. Every magnet school has an area of study program….Continue Reading NISD Magnet Schools

For the Love of the Irish

For the Love of the Irish Alianna Gonzalez (7)  Do you ever wonder what the backstory is about on March 17th, or why people are wearing green? Ever wondered why leprechauns are goodluck? It’s all about St. Patricks’ Day!  St. Patricks Day is celebrated annually on March 17th to commemorate Saint Patrick, the foremost patron…Continue Reading For the Love of the Irish

Christmas Traditions Around the World

Christmas Traditions Around the World Daniella Palomares (8) Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world, and while it’s all about joy, love, and giving, the way people celebrate can be quite different depending on where you live! From decorations to food, let’s explore some fun Christmas traditions from around the…Continue Reading Christmas Traditions Around the World

Christmas Movies

Christmas Movies Ariana Rodriguez (8) Halloween has finally passed, you know what that means… Christmas time! Of course, Thanksgiving is awesome as well but everyone is super hyped for Christmas. Christmas is the perfect time to make hot chocolate, get some holiday snacks, and watch some fun movies. There are plenty of Christmas movies, but…Continue Reading Christmas Movies

Winter Joys

Winter Joys Liliana Hernandez (8) Mist so icy you can see the fog of your breath as the days grow shorter and nights grow longer. The chill of winter settles in and everyone prepares for the busiest season of all. Baking, decorating, winter activities, and the excitement of Christmas all contribute to the warmth of winter,…Continue Reading Winter Joys

Origins of Classic Christmas Traditions

Origins of Classic Christmas Traditions Olivia Fernandez (8) During Christmas there are a vast variety of traditions that families do for the holidays. Some traditions are similar to others and some are very unique! But what people forget about is how these traditions began. So here are the origins of classic Christmas traditions. Christmas Tree’s…Continue Reading Origins of Classic Christmas Traditions

Cults & Secret Societies

Absolute Discretion Hilaria Benavidez (8) “…It’s the trees, it’s the ground, it’s the rocks, it’s the moon, it’s everything. If God and the Devil were playing football, Manon would be the stadium that they played on. It would be the sun that shone down on them.” -The Craft Have you ever had those kinds of…Continue Reading Cults & Secret Societies

Fright Fest 

Fright Fest  Liliana Hernandez (8) Blinding fog floods the area, surrounding everything in an eerie, dreamy mist. As the sun sets and darkness takes over, Fright Fest awakens, transforming the amusement park into a realm of terror and excitement. Haunted houses, scare zones, and spine chilling performances await those brave enough to enter. Haunted houses,…Continue Reading Fright Fest 

Pink Out Games

Breast Cancer Awareness within Sports Samuel Atencio (7) Have you ever asked yourself why do athletes wear pink during the month of October? It’s because October is breast cancer awareness month. Many athletes in different sports wear pink. Some athletes have had family members suffer from breast cancer and others are just spreading awareness. Breast…Continue Reading Pink Out Games