In the U.S, Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving that many people view as the biggest shopping day of the year, whether it's online or in-person. Due to the discounts and deals in stores, many people...

People may not notice but pop culture has a huge effect on Halloween costumes, such as Barbie, Oppenheimer, Mean Girls and Spider-Man. Choosing and dressing up for Halloween is a tradition that has been...

Some students spend their Junior year studying for the SAT test, taking as many AP classes as they can, and working hard to overall improve their GPA and class rank. Many people say that their junior year...

In the U.S there are 86 percent of students who graduate highschool, and 49 percent who enroll in college. Among the 86 percent, 31 percent of those students are first generation.  According to the...

Jennifer Swegler, Ap World History teacher, had been teaching for 14 years when she started in August of 2009. In her Ap class at Lake Ridge she has a class theme that states ‘In this class we stick...

Typically, when people think of a bikini body they might think of a slim body wearing revealing two-pieces. According to Perrernindy.com, all women should wear swimwear that makes them feel confident and...

Netflix original series Outer Banks first premiered in April of 2020. Outer Banks has been renewed for a fourth season while season three came out on February 23 and has reached the top ten shows on Netflix.   Fans...

“Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be,” said Reta Pierson,...

In almost every woman's life there are numerous events and traditions that fall in accordance with their family and their culture. Two of the most common female traditions are the Quincenera and Sweet...

Winter guard is a competitive, performance-based activity that incorporates choreographed staging, dance, and the ability to spin equipment such as flags, prop rifles and sabres. Winter guard is unlike...

Thanksgiving is one of the most commonly known holidays in the US. People across the country gather together to share a meal and reflect on all the things they’re grateful for. There are many traditions...

Many people have a pair of sneakers or a sweater that they consider top fashion. Fashion can be interpreted in different forms such as hairstyles, accessories, and the way people wear their clothing. Art...

The color pink has been commonly associated with many shows and movies such as Mean girls, Legally blonde and Grease. However, the true meaning of pink runs deeper than its significance within pop culture....

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 16th in the United States. Many people celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the achievements of Hispanic-Americans who have...

Company Attention. The JROTC program welcomed their new Army Instructor, First Sergeant, Brandon Butler who moved to Texas from Kentucky to be in the JROTC program at Lake Ridge. Butler was in JROTC...