If you like writing, photography or art, then consider submitting your work to the 2012 MHS Literary Magazine! The magazine will be accepting submissions February 1st through March 2nd. Essays, song lyrics, photographs, short stories, drawings and other artistic works are all available for submission. You can submit online at MHSlitMag@misdmail.org or in person...

Photo: Fox 4 reporter, Krystle Gutierrez interviews the school mascot at the morning pep rally. The weather was cold against the students skin as they stood outside before morning classes. However, the frigid wind did not put a damper on their spirits because they were excited about appearing on television. Fox 4 News showed up this morning to do a live report...

It is that time of year again. The district is holding standardized tests on Oct. 12 in all the high schools; the PLAN, for freshmen, the PSAT, for sophomores and juniors, and the ASVAB for seniors. The PLAN test is a test for 9th graders which prepares them for the ACT. The test focuses mainly on career preparation and academic achievement. The PLAN test...

Photo: Officer John Godwin searches for students who leave campus during lunch. This district, as well as Arlington ISD, will be participating in a new program is called ‘You earn, they learn. Stop Truancy’, as of Sept. 13.  With this program,they are ready to receive tips from people in neighboring communities about truants. Anyone who gives...

Taylor Publishing’s yearbook “Intensity” workshop was held over the weekend of Sept. 17-19; the editors of the newspaper attended the event, and they decided to spend their time re-vamping the site. “We felt that [the site] was too old and crusty,” Newspaper Editor, Carson Taylor said. “We wanted to create an updated look to...

Photo: Flags across the country are set at half staff, even at the school. Ten years ago today, the 9-11 attacks occured; since then, America has changed. Before, airports were simple to navigate through. Now, they are a place of high security with several check points, and long wait-time before getting on a flight. Members of the graduating class of 2012...

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,...

Photo: Hungry customers line up for food at the newly opened Whataburger across the street. This year, there have been major changes from last year’s school policies to this year’s policies. From the strict rules on school ID’s, to the constant reminders about dress code; there seems to be no room for relaxation. With these common woes, there...

Seniors! Top of Texas Photography will be here on Friday, August 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to take your senior yearbook photos. The photographers will provide the tuxedo shirts for the men, and the black drape for the ladies, but male students are being asked to wear a white non-collared shirt and the female students are asked to wear a tank top. Seniors who...

Last year, Physics teacher, Michael Strange applied for a grant that would allow the Physics department to purchase $15,000 worth of computers and iPods. The goal was to get equipment that would help students analyze the physics of roller coasters. Every year physics students get the opportunity to participate in Physics Day at Six Flags. With the help of the...

The 2011 Yearbooks are here! This year’s theme is Here to Stay, however the yearbooks will not be here to stay for long. Students who have pre-ordered books can pick up their yearbooks on Wednesday, May 25th after school in the cafeteria. Yearbooks will be for sale in the Journalism room for SENIORS on Thursday, May 26th and the remainder of the books...

“I want to show how diverse our school is and can be,” senior Ashley Okereke said. Okereke is the MHS student who thought of holding an International Festival Week which will be held every day during the week of May 16, 2011. Ms. Monicuse is the sponsor for this event. Okereke originally thought of having an African day to celebrate her Nigerian...

As the 2011 school year comes to an end, prom mania has reached it’s peek.  With prom less than a month away, many seniors and their dates make the final touches on their “dream night” plans.  But for Skyline High’s Jonathan Sierra the night turned out to be a nightmare.  17-year-old senior was found at the Aloft Hotel dead from...

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...