For the past four years, seniors have shared laughs, shed tears, and experienced good and bad memories in their years of high school. For some, it just felt like yesterday that they entered the corridors...

Teamwork makes the dream work. Though it may be cliché, it is yet true for the Lake Ridge tennis team. Making it to districts and regionals, the tennis team swung their way into success for both the Fall...

France: One of the most popular countries around the world and home to the famous Eiffel Tower and other tourist attractions such as the Louvre and French cuisines like Baguette au fromage. Also home to...

Head up, chest out, walking with urgency. Just some little traits that are looked upon as ‘confidence.’ Confidence can be interpreted in many different ways. Maybe it is the way someone carries themselves,...

Friendship can be an ambiguous topic. The dynamic in which someone and their friends interact is up to their own interpretation. Whether that be hanging out everyday or only talking in school, people interact...

Black History Month, created by Carter G. Woodson who designated a time to promote and educate people about Black history and culture. It started off as “Negro History Week,” then as time went by,...

February 14th, a sacred day for some and just another regular day for others. Valentine’s day has been a holiday that has either been awaited or looked down upon, depending on someone’s relationship...

Over the past few years, there has been an uproar of the usage of streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max. With popular shows emerging such as ‘Squid Game,' ‘Cruel Summer,' and ‘Euphoria’...

As that time of the year comes around, Christmas decorations are getting put up, holiday sales are happening, and people are getting into the festive mood. As Christmas time is around the corner, so is...

Thanksgiving is an American holiday that is celebrated annually. From cooking home dishes to giving thanks to what someone is thankful for, Thanksgiving is a time to spend quality time with family. However,...

On Wednesday, October 6th, Mansfield Timberview High School was involved in an incident that affected the lives of the community. The situation occurred after a fight broke out between the alleged gunman...

On September 20th, 2021, Apple officially released the successor of iOS14, iOS15. This is the first major update since iOS14 was released in September of last year. With that information, Apple Product...

Homecoming: the act of returning to your home or to a place that is like your home. It is an annual celebration for high school students that includes sports games and a formal dance. Specifically in Texas,...

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but a memory is priceless. Starting with her freshman year and ending with senior year, senior, Christine Vo has experienced countless memories throughout...

It's no surprise that slang has taken over today’s English language. From phrases such as ‘on my way’ and ‘what are you doing’ have soon turned into shorter abbreviations, ‘omw’ and ‘wyd.’...

Think of the Presidential Election, but in high school. Multiple candidates running for the opportunity to become Student Body President. Instead of being the president of the United States, the lucky...

Ever since reopening public schools, one fear for staff members and students alike is attracting COVID-19. Surrounded by hundreds of different students and teachers during a pandemic increases your chances...

With Juniors and Seniors approaching the borders of college life, they have to get through one blockade first, the AP test. The AP test is offered and served in many different forms. From AP Biology to...

From brains being eaten to people being infected, the Zombie Apocalypse could possibly be the next world pandemic, as seen in shows and movies such as The Walking Dead, World War Z, and Daybreak. However,...

Reaching temperatures below freezing, Texas has experienced one of their coldest weeks of all time. According to a 2021 Dallas News Article, this recent snow storm touched all 254 counties of Texas. It...

Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Shakira, and Jennifer Lopez are just a few names of A-list music acts who performed at the notorious Super Bowl Halftime Show. All of them have given stellar performances and had...

Buckle up because the roads are getting rocky. What started out as a simple sad song about lost love turned into quite the controversy between Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter. Two women coming from...

Normally drivers licenses are used to legally drive on the road, however, this Drivers License is used to drive people to the edge of reality. Released on January 7th, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo’s newest and...

With the weather changing from bright summer days to cold winter nights, it is time to trade in the short sleeves and shorts for sweaters and jeans. As the temperatures begin to drop and the heat of the...

As Thanksgiving approaches, the annual festivities start to occur. Thanksgiving is looked upon as the holiday to say what one is grateful for and to surround oneself with family and friends. However, the...

Since the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a new Supreme Court Justice had to be appointed. However, the question was whether or not the current President, Donald Trump should elect the new justice or President...

5G speed. A14 Bionic, the fastest chip in a smartphone. Super Retina XDR display with a 6.1‐inch edge-to-edge OLED display, MagSafe wireless charging, Ceramic Shield with four times better drop performance...

COVID-19 has put a halt to the daily life activities of many around the world. Jobs have closed and many school districts implemented some sort of virtual learning program for the time being. However,...

Ever since the first US COVID-19 case appeared in Seattle, Washington, the virus has been spreading like wildfire. Recently, the coronavirus death toll has exceeded over 200,000 in the US. However, March...

Wiping down desks after the end of each class, wearing masks at all times, and sanitizing hands often. Since returning to in-person school sessions, there are many different safety precautions that both...

Blackfishing: Commonly perpetrated by females of European descent, involves artificial tanning and the use of makeup to manipulate various facial features in order to appear to have some type of Black...

Beginning with times in the early morning and ending with times in the late afternoon, the AP tests determine if students will receive the college credit for their respective AP class. Covering nearly...

Performing on stage, in front of thousands of people can be nerve wracking, but also thrilling. It goes the same way for being in the crowd, watching the performance. The excitement, the adrenaline, and...

There’s always two sides of a story. Physically, figuratively, and theoretically. With those two sides, there’s always grass that’s greener on one side, take the fence as the barrier separating men...

From a fake relationship to a relationship that never felt more real. “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” is an American teen romance book trilogy that was made into reality by the hands of Netflix....

Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch : The Five Love Languages. Different people have different ways of expressing love to their significant other. From...

Dogs are much more than an indoor friendly mammal that barks for attention. Dogs naturally sit, eat, and drink throughout the day, but show dogs do so with the hopes of winning a gold medal. Competing...

Social media: an outlet where someone’s entire personal life is vulnerable to millions around the world. It’s like giving followers a glass windows into your life. Social media is a place for someone...

As this year comes to an end, it’s time to start making new memories, including making new resolutions. With the new year, comes new goals to achieve and old ones to fulfill. As 2020 approaches, it...

Underneath the facade of a strong person lies a vulnerability. Vulnerability to hurtful comments, snarky looks, and disrespectful insults. Amongst the students and faculty members, there is one teacher...

Knocking on doors, waiting for candy, dressed in costumes that mask identities, and doing spooky festivities spread across the lawn. The infamous holiday known for getting candy for free without paying...

Behind the flashing lights of the paparazzi, there is much more than an A-list, red carpet walking celebrity who seems to have the entire world in their hands. There is a human underneath the facade, who...