My Oscar Prediction Sheet
January 28, 2010 • Jose S. De Leon III, Staff Writer
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Movies
On February 2, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will unveil their nominees for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, and in effort to shine their love on other movies, the Academy has expanded their list of Best Picture nominees from five to ten movies, polarizing members of the Hollywood Press... Read more »
David Perez Wins McCanalenburg Bike Trail Art Contest
January 27, 2010 • Valerie Arregoitia, Staff Writer
Filed under Community
While everybody was preparing for winter break, junior David Perez was preparing his designs. When the results came in, he found out he was the winner of the McCanalenburg Design Challenge. Following his win was another win from another art contest. David Perez has been drawing for as long as he’s... Read more »
The Best Films of 2009
January 27, 2010 • Jose S. De Leon III, Staff Writer
Filed under Movies
With 2009 behind us, it’s time to look at the films of last year to discuss which ones were the best. Overall, 2009 was a typical year for movies, it wasn’t as great as 2007 or as awesome as 2008, but nonetheless good films did come out. Below you will find a list of movies that I’ve seen and have... Read more »
We’re All Better off With Ted
January 27, 2010 • Jose S De Leon III, Staff Writer
Filed under Television
Better off Ted is the funniest show on television, it’s that simple. It premiered last year on ABC, and now ABC is planning on canceling it, it’s a shame because they, and audience members, have no idea what they’d miss out on. Better off Ted is a situation comedy that takes place in the fictional... Read more »
Fiona Garcia Wins Holiday Art Contest
January 22, 2010 • Kristina Neely, Staff Writer
Filed under News
Last month, junior Fiona Garcia won the High School Division of the Region One Holiday Art Contest. “I am very proud of Fiona,” Mrs. Isabel Link, the art teacher, said. “Through her design [she] truly captured the universal theme Region One was looking for to print on their holiday cards.” For... Read more »
Student Profile: Steven Smith
January 21, 2010 • Steven Campoverde, Staff Writer
Filed under Lifestyles
As leader of the band’s “loading crew,” brass co-section leader, and player of the bassoon, Steven Smith isn’t just a regular band geek; he is also a pilot and a future aerospace engineer. The baritone wasn’t Steven’s first instrument in band. He played the tenor sax until... Read more »
Best of the Fall 3: V
January 21, 2010 • Jose de Leon III, Staff Writer
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Television
On a day like any other, a man is buying an engagement ring, a priest is opening his church, and a mom finds out her teenage son is in the hospital. It all seems like a normal day on Earth, and then THEY arrive. They are “visitors” from outer space (hence the term V), and they need our help. Twenty-nine... Read more »
The A-Lunch Bunch
January 8, 2010 • Kevin Alaniz, Staff Writer
Filed under Lifestyles
As the lunch bell rings, many students are seen heading to the cafeteria for lunch, but a select few band students don’t run for seats, they simply walk to the school’s band hall. Mrs. Rodriguez, Band Secretary, lets the students eat their lunch with her. Students range from freshman to seniors,... Read more »
FFA members advance to 2009 Texas FFA Leadership Development Event Competitions
January 7, 2010 • Marco A. Barrientes, Contributor
Filed under News
More than 900 Texas FFA members will participate in the 2009 State Leadership Development Events on December 4th & 5th —each one vying to be named “State Champion” in their respective contest. The State LDE Contest will be held at the campus of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas.... Read more »
My Time with Kuder.com
January 6, 2010 • Marlee Beasley, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion
You can be an engineer, a pilot, a lawyer, whatever you could possibly want as an occupation; and www.kuder.com can help you decide. If you need help finding a career that fits you or are trying to figure out what you’re good at, I suggest www.kuder.com. This website has information... Read more »
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