The Turkey Genocide MUST Stop!
Gobbles G. Gobblesworth, ENN Poultry Correspondant
November 19, 2019
Turkey has been a staple of Thanksgiving for years. It sits upon the table with stuffing, green beans, gravy, and cranberry sauce. Afterwords, families might go watch the big football game, or watch the dog show. But have you ever wondered how this affects us turkeys? As a proud member of the Poultry...
Is it Taboo to You?
Osaivbie Uhunmwuangho, ENN Staff
November 13, 2019
As the technology continues to progress and continually become more advanced, culture is able to be easily spread. Some aspects of cultures may be seen as taboo to the people who are uninformed about it, while the people who practice the culture see it as fitting for their belief system. Día de los...
The Kristin Chenoweth Experience
Ciara Hendricks, ENN Staff
November 8, 2019
It was widely anticipated, and many people were holding their breath for it. Kristin Chenoweth, the Tony Award winning actress, has come to Mansfield and performed at the Mansfield Performing Arts Center on November 2nd. Auditions for MISD students to perform with Chenoweth were open and many MISD students...
The Double Standards of Dating
Margo Eugenio, ENN Staff
November 8, 2019
To feel love and to be loved is an idea people yearn for the entirety of their lives. Whether it’s through meeting someone organically, through friends or through family, or via online sites and apps, dating around has consistently housed a certain stigma. The judgement placed on men versus women is...
Is There a BOO Near You?
Ethan Vu, ENN Staff
October 29, 2019
As the "spooky season" approaches, many people are starting to stock up on candy and preparing their costumes for this ghostly holiday. As this season is known for its ghosts and ghouls, there are a few fables of the holiday such as "The Headless Horseman" and "Frankenstein" that are shared to add to the s...
The Party-Stickler, The Forgotten Child, and The Spoiled Brat
Ethan Vu, ENN Staff
April 17, 2019
From the constant tattle-tailing, food fights, and threats such as “snitches get stitches,” siblings are the one inevitable thing that no one can escape. Often times, many disputes such as “She’s taking too long in the bathroom!” or “He won’t let me change channels on the TV!” can be a...
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...
Feminism in the School Environment
Osaivbie Uhunmwuangho, ENN Staff
February 14, 2019
"Hey, gorgeous! Can I get your number?" a man catcalls at a woman who walks by him. She ignores his call and quickly walks past him. "She's really just gonna ignore me like that? Whatever, she was kinda ugly anyway," he says rolling his eyes. This form of misogyny is one where a man tries to justify...
4.0 or No. 4?
Ethan Vu, ENN Staff
January 23, 2019
At Lake Ridge, the day most seniors anticipate is graduation. On this day, classmates, teachers, and parents see the students get recognized in areas such as GPA and who worked relentlessly for that number one spot. On the other hand, there are seniors who will also be receiving their diploma that ch...
Deck the Halls: Lights, Decorations, and more!
Ethan Vu, Writer
December 14, 2018
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” so it’s time to dust off the old boxes and get out those familiar multi-colored lights that light the faces of homes and businesses throughout the duration of the season. These lights can usually be seen on the Oak Pinewood trees that are purchased every ...
