This March, our very own Bre Smith, along with her cheer team, Mac's Wicked, dominated the National Cheer Competition in Florida. Bre has been competing in cheer since she was little. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IINe6q9x9s
METAL MASTER – SHAWNDICE OVERSON KILLING IT AT THE BEEHIVE
Jose Gutierrez, famed photographer from Valley High School, captured our very own Shawn Overson. The talents of the drummer, Shawn, and his bandmates were on full display Wednesday at The Beehive downtown. Crowds got wild in the mosh pit. We are happy to report that only one person got punched in the face.
Anxiety and How it Impacts Students by Avaya Sterrett
Anxiety and the way it affects people is astonishing. It is one of the most prevalent mental health issues and it's so hard for some people to overcome or even face. And it does affect a lot of academic performance, resulting in them failing or falling behind. A small part in the brain, about the... Continue Reading →
“Medicare For All would cost too much” …is a lie. – Jose Reyna Rodriguez
Have you ever wondered why the United States doesn’t guarantee healthcare to its citizens? The push for Medicare For All has intensified, Due to rising healthcare costs and coverage concerns affecting millions of Americans. The debate, spotlighted by Bernie Sanders during the 2016 and 2020 presidential primaries, centers on the deficiency in our current system... Continue Reading →
Whispers of Rain – Liv Wilkinson
Let it pour, let it fall I will soak it up all in one Each drop from natures gift Carrying a secret from her sky Telling tales as they drop by Kissing the earth with tender care A quenching thirst, a love affair In every drop, a story not told As they fall, a tale... Continue Reading →
Earth Day Project – MJ Ortega
April 22 was Earth day, so me and Zia decided to take photos outside. We took pictures with the flowers and in the grass. It was a beautiful sunny day and the flowers were bright and everywhere. Sometimes its nice to just be outside and appreciate our planet and how beautiful nature can be.
The Hesi – Dominic Utley
The desire to have others satisfied or desired by my work has been near a lifelong journey for me thus far. Sprouted by a ghost of a father, watered by the tears of solitude. It grew for I was only a child into a fear bewildered by the sclera. The fear grew to feel like... Continue Reading →
Alone in April – Grace Kasanos
I miss the sand The vastness of the land I wouldn't think you'd understand Never meant to be tamed Feeling ashamed of my mind Thoughts that can't be explained The blackest sheep in the herd My words never understood Forever wishing you could Trying to find the right thing Is this just another fling Will... Continue Reading →
Loneliness – Dominic Utley
Humans are intersocial creatures designed to be a part of a social circle and cooperate with each other. Loneliness is a big word for our understanding, when the population is at an all time high it can seem hard to think of other humans in your corner. Humans as individuals cannot face the entire world... Continue Reading →