As the end of the year approaches, many Lake Ridge students are preparing summer. However, this time of the year can be bittersweet for seniors as they prepare for prom, graduation, and the steps they...

Over the last few years the social media app, Tik Tok, has gained popularity among Gen Z students. The infamous app allows for its creators to upload up to 3 minute videos, and also makes it more easy...

The Oscars are a night for actors, actresses, directors, and other people who work in the film industries to be recognized for the work they produced throughout the year. In the past few years many historic...

In recent years many new animated kid movies have featured cultural storylines such as 'Encanto,' 'Moana,' 'Coco,' and 'Turning Red.' However, with the popularity of these movies it has started conversations...

In the last four years, many things have changed from a global pandemic, to trends, to the way many young people see the world. Due to all of these events, the impact on teenagers' fashion has been extremely...

Historically Black Colleges and Universities, HBCU’s, have always played a large role in the Black community. From providing Black students an education before other colleges and universities, to giving...

Saying yes to the dress for prom can be a big moment for those participating. However, issues with budget, size, and the pressure of finding the perfect dress can turn this magical moment into a nightmare....

Fashion, drugs, and partying are all major themes of the HBO original series, ‘Euphoria.’ The show has become a significant major hit for teens and young adults alike. However, with the popularity...

Christmas can be an exciting time of the year for most people, however when students get their first job they are often hit with the reality of how much gifts actually cost and, oftentimes, learn an important...

Travis Scott’s third annual Astroworld Festival quickly turned from a night of excitement and fun to a night of tragedy and fear. Scott’s festival was set to feature many big time performers such as...

The events at Timberview have had a large impact on students, staff, and parents alike. While everyone was affected differently by the shooting, many felt nervous and afraid during the events that occurred...

Homecoming is typically a time full of fun and tradition with mums, football games, and Lake Ridge alumni all returning in order to create a fun and celebratory environment for past and current students...

Many people look forward to the annual Met Gala due to the fun and unique fashions that are usually showcased at this prestige event. Every year the Met Galahas a theme the attendants are encouraged to...

Ishrat Madiha, or Madi as she likes to be called, has lived in Texas, New Jersey, and Bangladesh but despite her many locational moves, her love for books and reading has stayed consistent even when her...

This year more than ever clubs have been a way to keep students connected in a fun and safe way. With the added stress this year that has been put on both teachers and students, the teachers who made the...

Feminism in America has changed greatly over the years. In the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s feminists were fighting for their right to vote, work in fair condition women and other issues women of...

It is no secret that there have been several changes this school year from the addition of virtual learning to the increased safety precautions the school has had to take in order to keep everyone as safe...

Both the girls and boys soccer teams had successful seasons with the girls placing first and the boys placing second in the district. Despite the unique challenges, like the ongoing pandemic, both teams...

Many Texans were living in very inconvenient situations with burst pipes, power outages, and rather freezing conditions.  However, the conditions outside were even worse than the ones inside with below...

After Sunday’s Super Bowl, the question of who holds the title of the best athlete of all time was raised once again. While some argue that the exclusivity of football to the United States of America...

The media has always magnified unrealistic beauty standards for both male and females. However, with social media existing and new beauty standards can be seen just by scrolling through one’s explore...

The College Board has announced new changes to the SAT.The infamous test no longer has an essay section or subject tests. Many students and teachers have mixed feelings about the changes that are being...

In recent years, popular trends from the 90s and 2000’s have come back in style from high waisted jeans to tracksuits. The current trends may look like a blast from the past. With these trends coming...

The Lake Ridge football team is 0-9 so far in this season. Leaving many players, fans, and supporters feeling disappointed and confused. This football season has been full of changes with new Covid guidelines,...

Gen Z has often been labeled as lazy or too sensitive, which is usually contributed to the fact that technology has played a major role in their childhood years. However the debate about if Gen Z being...

From decorated hallways, the big game, and returning alumni, Homecoming is a big deal at Lake Ridge; however, Homecoming isn’t immune to the changes caused by COVID-19. The number of fans at the game...

The death of actor Chadwick Boseman who played ground-breaking characters, such as, Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, and ,most famously, Black Panther, heavily affected fans all across the world. With...

On September 16th Apple released the new iOS 14 update that offers many new features to Apple product users. Users now have the ability to customize their screens with the new widget feature, leave a FaceTime...

Summer vacation has always been a time most students and teachers look forward to. The weather is nice, students have more free time because there is no school or homework, and they both get an opportunity...

High school can be a hard time in a person's life. It’s a time where many people are just starting to figure out who they are. It can be hard to express one's individuality because of social norms, trends,...

On March thirteenth, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency due to the Coronavirus. He also enacted the Stafford Act which allowed over forty billion dollars to go from the Federal Emergency...

While Covid-19, also known as Corona, has negatively affected several communities and turned into a global pandemic, some businesses have tried to combat the negative into a positive impact throughout...

While almost everybody knows that February is black history month not everyone knows about the non traditional black heroes that aren’t taught in most social studies or history classes.  Heather...

This year Lake Ridge is hosting a Valentine's Day  dance to raise money for the senior prom. Depending on how many people come to the dance determines whether or not there will be more dances in the future....

Tik Tok has become more popular within the last year. The app appeals to many due to the fact they can get famous quickly. Tik Tok can make anybody famous almost overnight, by making dance videos, relatable...

While everyone has different plans for Thanksgiving from traveling or cooking to just relaxing, the stress that comes with the holiday can often be overlooked. Whether it be Black Friday shopping or preparing...

October can be a very exciting time of the year. The weather starts to cool down, new fall flavors are available at different restaurants, and of course Halloween. The candy, the costumes, and the movies...

They aren't getting lost on their way to class, and they aren't showing up wondering if its an A or B day anymore. Lake Ridge High School is nearly halfway done with the school year, and the...