Julia Alley, Writer

When I was first introduced to the idea of social distancing, I thought it would be a glorious time. I already engage in minimal physical interaction, now I would just have a better excuse. This attitude lasted all of four days before I began to realize I’m not as introverted as I would once have thought. On top of that, I have an aversion to doing what people tell me to do, so the past couple of weeks haven’t been great. After a brief (absurdly long) glance at the internet, I see I’m not the only one facing this problem. Staying inside with little to no physical contact wouldn’t be good for anyone’s mental health, but there are ways we can ease the struggle during these trying times.    First of all, I would like to thank the wonders of modern technology. Having a method of communicating with the people outside of my immediate family has been an absolute godsend. This brings us to step one of not losing your mind in self-isolation which is to contact anyone and everyone...

Cade Campbell, Writer

American culture has always revolved around entertainment. Whether that be sports, movies, books, or music, it’s always been the center of our culture. There has been one person that has influenced our culture since the early 70s, whether it be through his own work or work inspired by his. This person, this king, would be the Stephen King. His works have provided a large contribution to American culture, inspiring others and even starting this strengthened nostalgia for the last few decades of the 20th century. And, contrary to what most people believe, he doesn’t only influence horror.   Now first, let’s start with the art of the man himself. Stephen King has written over 70 books, including a large number of novels, a few collections of novellas, and a few short story collections. His works that you may be familiar with would be “The Shining”, “Pet Semetary”, “IT”, “Carrie”, “The Green Mile”, and “The Body” (which was made into the film “Stand...

Liam Smith, Writer

Subverting Narrative, and Why You Love it.   How are stories typically told? The usual exposition, good vs evil, and a happy ending that wraps everything in a neat little bow. This way of telling stories is fine, it acts as escapism and tells us relatable stories through an admirably unrelatable way. Is it realistic though? When we really think about it, stories are usually designed to give closer, in reality, it's not that simple. In a story the main character can be beaten down, go through the toughest time of their lives, and at the end of the day, you know they’ll have a happy ending.    In real life, there’s no such thing as a happy ending.  Life is simply a series of highs and lows. We can’t get a “happy ending”, cause for us, it never ends. We sell ourselves on the idea that if you punch the right cards, and play by the rules, at the end of it all you get a prize, peace if you will. Now, telling stories that ignore reality is fine, again there is...

Isabella McAllister, Newspaper Managing Editor

March 26, 2020

The boys are happy, proud, and rowdy, just as they normally are when getting ready for a game. But this game some would have tears in their eyes and would mean a lot more to them. This is their last year, their last moments, and their last memories together before they separate. They walk across the field with their families as their name is called. A scarf is placed around their neck and they reflect on all the memories laid out before them.  On March 6 the Varsity soccer boys played against Kenne, at the MISD stadium winning 6-0. Coach Cashan Clark even played every single senior on the field despite their position. The goal was for all the seniors to be able to score a goal of their very own, even for goal keeper Konnor Koethe, who rarely ever plays the field.  “Playing the field was fun considering I am always at the goal to defend,” Konnor Koethe (12) said. “I liked just being able to be with my team, laughing, and having fun. Even though I didn’t make a goal, I was...

Maxie Eller, Writer

March 3, 2020

The election is heating up. Commercials and advertisements are starting to appear in mass quantities as candidates are pushing to get more votes. Local officials are crowding every public space with their lawn signs that flash names in bright colors. Time is running out until one of the biggest election days of the year: Super Tuesday. What makes this day so super? On March 3, 2020, fourteen states, including Texas, will have their primaries and caucuses for not only local officials, but also for the position of President of the United States.    These primaries are critical for candidates running for president because they determine how many delegates each candidate will receive from their political party. After the primaries are over, each major political party will have a national convention to announce who they are choosing to run for the general election.    “Students voting is a big persuasion in how we want to see the future unfold,”  Hamilton Magnuson...

Maxie Eller, Writer

February 13, 2020

The time has come. Walking across the stage in a cap and gown, he feels ready to accept his diploma. He feels ready to graduate. Then, right as he is about to take the scroll of paper, he freezes. The past four years have led up to this moment. Everything has accumulated to this. He thinks about everything that has happened during that time and a new emotion starts to creep in: sadness. Did he really spend those four years wisely?    For many, the time spent as a teenager is confined to the four years that they spend in high school. This includes sports, clubs, activities, and academics. Teenagers go through these years and then are forced to look back on what they have accomplished. The pressure of graduation and becoming an adult starts to set in. Some students regret how they have used their time in high school.    “I feel that some of the things that I have done in high school have been pointless and won’t help me in my future,” Cody Sutton (12) said....