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13 Reasons Why Promposals

13 Reasons Why Promposals

Erika Conover, Feature Editor April 28, 2017

It’s promposal season all around the country, and the Netflix original series “13 Reasons Why” has gained quite a bit of popularity. Some boyfriends, and girlfriends too, have taken the show and...

UIL Academics- Some Information

UIL Academics- Some Information

Erika Conover, Feature Editor April 28, 2017

            With a nervous excitement in the room, everyone is watching the proctor dance around, looking quite funny. “You can steal these moves for prom, ya know!” she says, holding everyone’s...

Caleb Padgett and his girlfriend in Peru.

Fun Spring Breaks

Erika Conover, Feature Editor March 24, 2017

Spring Break for the 2016-2017 school year has ended, although several students traveled outside of the country for the week. "I went to Paris. Paris, France, not Paris, Texas," senior Emmeline...

Chocolate Selling: A Senior Tradition

Chocolate Selling: A Senior Tradition

Erika Conover, Feature Editor February 15, 2017

A senior tradition is currently in full swing and it has caused competition, chaos, and lots of chocolate. Seniors have begun to sell World's Finest chocolate for $1 a bar. For every box a senior sells,...

Too Early for Valentines Day?

Too Early for Valentine’s Day?

Erika Conover, Feature Editor February 3, 2017

Valentine's Day is less than two weeks away, and students weighed in on how early is too early for planning for Valentine's Day. "I feel like two weeks is good. A month would be thoughtful, but I feel...

Throwback Thursday: Teacher Edition- Philip Lesko

Throwback Thursday: Teacher Edition- Philip Lesko

Erika Conover, Feature Editor January 26, 2017

This story is about Phillip Lesko, the new AP Statistics and AP Calculus teacher, and his high school adventures. What high school did you go to and what year did you graduate? North Babylon...

The Spookiest Halloween Recipes

The Spookiest Halloween Recipes

Erika Conover, Feature Editor October 18, 2016

After a quick Pinterest search, one can find several dozen Halloween recipe ideas, so listed below are a couple of the spookiest (and sweetest) ones to help sort through the madness. 1.) Candy Corn...

How To: College Applications

How To: College Applications

Erika Conover, Feature Editor October 12, 2016

For seniors, this time is extremely stressful as we all try to figure out our future and which colleges to apply for. There are two main places colleges choose to allow you to apply, ApplyTexas and the...

Reflection: The First Six Weeks and A/B Schedule

Erika Conover, Feature Editor October 7, 2016

This school year is the first try at MISD's new block schedule, and the first six weeks just came to a close. A quick recap from students helped show the positives and the negatives. "[The six weeks] went...

Behind the Scenes: Improv

Behind the Scenes: Improv

Erika Conover, Feature Editor September 19, 2016

The Improv Team is one of Mansfield's closest and funniest clubs, although quite a few people do not actually know much about the team and practices. Improv, during the shows, goes through a series...

5 Things to Know: A/B Schedule

Erika Conover, Features Editor/Staff Writer August 22, 2016

Here are five things every student needs to know about the new school day. 1.) There are three lunches- if you have A lunch (if your third period is in hallways F, H, U, W), you go straight to the cafeteria...

Throwback Thursday: Teacher Edition- Scott Holmes

Throwback Thursday: Teacher Edition- Scott Holmes

Erika Conover, Staff Writer March 10, 2016

This story is all about the AP World History and AP Psychology teacher, Coach Scott Holmes. He is known for his crazy stories and funny comments, but this week, he went back to the old days- high school. What...

Student Profile: Reagan Fraze

Student Profile: Reagan Fraze

Erika Conover, Staff Writer January 27, 2016

Two AP classes, TCC, Pre-AP Pre-Cal, two choir classes, theatre, and a major role in the musical- not including a social life- is the schedule of junior Reagan Fraze. "I don't have a lot of time because...

Throwback Thursday: Teacher Edition- Neil Morrison

Throwback Thursday: Teacher Edition- Neil Morrison

Erika Conover, Staff Writer December 3, 2015

This week's edition of Throwback Thursday features Mr. Morrison, a highly energized pre-AP pre-calculus and AP calculus teacher. What high school did you go to? "I graduated from Fremont High School...

Opinion: BFF Asian Bar and Grill Review

Opinion: BFF Asian Bar and Grill Review

Erika Conover December 1, 2015

A large number of people crave fancy sushi, fresh spring rolls, vermicelli or salads and have no idea where to go. BFF is certainly a great place to try Asian food, especially sushi- raw or cooked. With...

Teachers get Creamed for Toys-for-Tots

Teachers get Creamed for Toys-for-Tots

Erika Conover, Staff Writer November 20, 2015

After raising almost 150 toys, the first week of the Toys-for-Tots campaign came to a close with Friday's exciting pep rally; the main attraction being two of the staff members getting a pie in the face....

Student Opinion: AP vs. TCC Classes

Student Opinion: AP vs. TCC Classes

Erika Conover, Staff Writer November 10, 2015

After the four year adventure called high school, college starts for many students, and the cost for tuition is no small price. Two choices are provided to help gain credit for college while still in high...

While the Lights Were Out Theatre Review

“While the Lights Were Out” Theatre Review

Erika Conover, Staff Writer October 20, 2015

Following the story of an abusive husband who is mysteriously murdered, the play contained several hilarious scenes with comedic comments and actions. Set in Bermuda, the cast has many odd, unseen performances,...

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