First Sergeant Daniel Purdom is more than just an instructor, he’s a mentor. With a career rooted in military service, Purdom now dedicates himself to shaping students, teaching them discipline, leadership,...

Every year, millions of animals sit in animal shelters and adoption centers, waiting for a home they may never get. According to the American Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals “Nearly...

In music, there are few experiences quite like the enriching experience of being a member of The Ben Barber Orchestra. This activity transcends the simple playing of music, shaping individuals in ways...

Throughout history, myths and stereotypes about the black community have been used to justify racism, discrimination, and social inequality. These myths have had a major impact on how Black people are...

As daylight savings time approaches on March 9th, society starts to prepare to adjust their daily routine as the time is pushed back by one hour. This shift in schedule can effect people a lot as they...

Horror is a popular genre in every media type, and video games are no exception. There is a large variety of horror games, with sub-genres like survival horror, psychological horror, and jumpscare horror...

Math teacher Kaitiln McCool has been at Lake Ridge for the past five years, teaching students how to love math. She became a teacher because of her own passion for math and her experience in high school. “I...

Amie Harris, the dance teacher and drill team director at Lake Ridge High School, spent the past decade shaping students into not only skilled dancers, but also disciplined, hardworking students, ready...

The Academic Decathlon (ACADEC) is a unique and inclusive program designed to foster academic excellence among high school students across Texas. By categorizing participants into teams based on their...

SMART tags are a new form of identification MISD requires all bus riders to have. Students must scan their SMART tag when boarding and leaving a MISD bus. These tags connect to an app so a student’s...