Restriction of Freedom: Banned Books
Osaivbie Uhunmwuangho, ENN Staff
May 14, 2019
While reading Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, students' eyes are constantly roaming over the derogatory n-word. While the book did have a positive motive of addressing the prejudice against African Americans and encouraging societal change during that time period, it is banned in school district...
Watch and Whisper
Ethan Vu, ENN Staff
April 26, 2019
With the click of a button, a video opens with a woman sitting behind plates of sushi. During the span of the twenty minute video, the woman eats the sushi with viewers watching as she makes the obnoxiously, loud chewing sounds with each bite. Although not all her viewers may understand this global phen...
Anti-Vax Face the Facts
Connor Thompson, ENN Staff
April 9, 2019
Every day, your body fights to keep you alive. Around every corner, there is a chance of somebody coughing or sneezing - sending hundreds of thousands of microorganisms flying at 100 miles per hour towards you. The human body has adapted over centuries to protect yourself from these tiny creatures, and...
No College After High School
Osaivbie Uhunmwuangho, ENN Staff
April 3, 2019
It is commonly expected that high school graduates attend college or university the fall after their graduation, however, that does not always have to be the case. Often times as students graduate high school they are relieved after enduring so many years of education that they are ready for a break. After...
Let’s Start Snap-CHATTING
Margo Eugenio, ENN Staff
March 28, 2019
With today’s media swamped with controversies ranging from gun violence and gun control to climate change and global warming, many opinions fly around regarding the contentious topics. While many said opinions are formed and publicized by adults, a growing number of the opinions are being put out by...
Welcome Back to the Vlog!
Margo Eugenio, ENN Staff
March 1, 2019
"Hello everyone and welcome back to the vlog!" People across the globe live their lives in front of a camera in hopes of becoming ‘YouTube famous.’ If you are of the select few that are lucky enough to become popular on the platform, you can look forward to the money you make from sponsored videos,...
Much ‘Moore’ to Come
Margo Eugenio, ENN Staff
February 1, 2019
As the announcer yells out for the next jumper, Jasmine Moore stares down the strip at the pit. She leans back, exhales, and takes off sprinting. Moore bounds to the line and jumps farther into the sand-filled pit than any other competitor; winning yet another state championship title. The 7-time state...
The Jack of All Trades
Obehi Omoaghe, ENN Staff
January 30, 2019
For someone who did not show interest in being a teacher when he was younger, teaching three different subjects marks a significant change in his passion for teaching. Brandon Austin, AP European History teacher, sponsors some of the most demanding clubs and organizations at Lake Ridge. While giving...
Finally, Round Four!
Kennedi Roman, ENN Staff
January 24, 2019
People ask, “What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind?” or “How do you want people to remember you?” It's safe to say Lexi Taggart, sophomore, and Brandon Gentry, senior, will no longer have to wonder the answer to that question. Taggart and Gentry are the first to make it to the fourth round...
Social Media Just Unfollowed You
Ethan Vu, ENN Staff
December 6, 2018
From the second a tweet, share, or post is pushed, tens of thousands of notifications appear. Either through likes, comments, or views, social media is prevalent in almost everyone’s lives. Although it may seem trivial at times, social media has a greater impact on society than many may think. For mo...
