As this school year comes to an end, some seniors are deciding where they want to go to college, and some are trying to decide if college is even the right choice for them. These decisions are hard in...

Tiny moments of joy, like blowing out candles with family and friends, opening presents, and celebrating birthdays are not only important, but they may be critical to holding on to any sense of normalcy...

On Friday, April 17 Governor Greg Abbott announced that the public and private school classrooms will remain closed for the remainder of the school year to avoid the spread of COVID-19. This change not...

Netflix recently released a new documentary called Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness. In the documentary Joseph Maldonado-Passage, better known as “Joe Exotic,” was exposed for killing five tigers,...

The coronavirus caused the closing of schools all around the world, students and teachers had to learn how to adjust to a new way of learning. With all the changes made to education some students and teachers...

Right now, the world is battling a coronavirus epidemic. The virus has made its way to most countries around the world, causing a nationwide panic as a result of the spread of this virus. Social media...

Even as Kobe Bryant climbed to the top of his NBA career, the ugliest parts of his past never fully stayed behind. Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, January 26th outside of Los Angeles...

With Valentine’s Day approaching, the expectations are at an all-time high. Couples are scrambling to get their gifts for each other, making their dinner reservations, and planning the perfect day. The...

As Lake Ridge High School grows in population, more and more students arrive each year. A school of this size can be hard to navigate when you’re a new student. For some students this can be overwhelming....

The reason I live in Texas now is because of my dad’s job. My dad has been working in the MLB as a strength and conditioning coach for 17 years. Three with the New York Mets and the remainder with the...

Going into my freshman year I didn’t think I would become valedictorian. Everyone else did though, so when I got my transcript I was ecstatic. High school hasn’t always been easy though. There were...

Being class president has affected me in a variety of ways. It’s rewarding and exciting to be a part of this amazing team. I really do enjoy it. It’s rewarding because it adds more purpose to my life...

“Being a part of a team makes me feel like I have worth and can belong to something important. In this day in age you can get burned out really easily and just get lost in the world. Having something,...

The homecoming court walks across the football field. The king and queen are announced and the students cheer. The crowns are given and the royalty wave. This tradition of homecoming is well-known around...

Students decorate the halls in honor of homecoming.