Contagion, released on September 9, 2011, is about a dangerous disease that spreads rapidly and kills quickly. In the movie, government officials can not figure out how the disease works, and it kills millions of people around the world in a matter of days. Directed by Steven Soderbergh, Contagion is a fast-paced thriller  that aims to instill fear and paranoia...

No longer will some students have to worry about the TAKS test because a new standardized test will be taking its place. Introduced this year, the STAAR test will be implemented for the freshman class of 2011-2012 and onward. Unlike the TAKS test, each year students will take the STAAR test in each of their four core classes (English, Science, Social Studies,...

The highly-anticipated AP Testing began May 2, continuing until Friday, May 13th. Many people stress about these tests, especially people who are taking them for the first time. “Don’t freak out about it,” senior Sooyeon Kim said. “They can’t hurt you; they can only help you.” Kim is one of many students at Mansfield High who...

Every year on February 14th, America celebrates Valentine’s Day. The origins of this widely celebrated holiday are unknown, but some believe it is celebrated to commemorate St. Valentine, a Roman clergyman who was executed on February 14th, 270 AD for marrying couples against the mandate of the emperor. Whether or not people like it, Valentine’s Day...

Millions of users of Facebook are going to see a change in the profile layout. Put into effect earlier this week, the profile page is going going to change from it’s old layout to a more ‘efficient’ and ‘user-friendly’ layout. You will still have the option to keep your old layout, but that option will only last for a little while.