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New Position, New Challenge

Lidia Rosales, Staff Writer
April 11, 2012  

With the passing of head coach and athletic director John Outlaw, there was a gap left in Panther Nation. But after two months of looking at possible candidates, defensive coordinator Todd Quick was officially named the new AD and head coach. “I was excited and blessed for me and my family... Read More

Tech addiction

How much is too much?

Lidia Rosales, Staff Writer
February 23, 2012  

Picture this. You wake up to your alarm blaring in your ear, and you realize you’re late for school. You sprint to the bathroom, brush your teeth, try to do something to your hair, change clothes and you’re out the door. You rush to school and the minute you step into first period... Read More

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Unusual uses for coffee

Lidia Rosales, Staff Writer
December 1, 2011  

Try imagining life without coffee. It’s hard. Without it some people would be life-less and stumbling around like zombies in the morning. The aroma is enough to wake anyone and we love coffee for it’s immediate pick-me-up. But there’s other uses that are not quite as popular.... Read More

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This time around there taking a different approach

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Coldplay’s fifth studio album ‘Mylo Xyloto’

Lidia Rosales, Staff Writer
November 21, 2011  

This time around there taking a different approach. With an odd album name and colorful artwork to follow along ‘Mylo Xyloto’ has that bit of urban and old school twist to it. During an interview with The Sun (UK newspaper) Chris Martin, the lead singer discussed the meaning of... Read More

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‘Day of the Dead’ a time of remembrance

Lidia Rosales, Staff Writer
November 2, 2011  

Monday was Halloween and, as an older sibling, I had the obligation of taking my little sister and cousin trick-or-treating. I didn’t mind considering that I became over runned with nostalgia when I saw them dressed up as a witches. We went to to downtown Lufkin and while I chaperoned them,... Read More

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Franco visits with Spanish classes

Lidia Rosales, Staff Writer
October 20, 2011  

Coffee Cafe Cappuccino It’s all the same to LHS graduate Oscar Franco when he orders a cup of joe whether it’s in Lufkin or around the corner from his office in Mexico City. Franco recently visited LHS talking to Spanish class students about the importance of being bilingual. “That’s... Read More

Red ribbon week

Red Ribbon Week Themes

Lidia Rosales, Staff Writer
October 18, 2011  

Red Ribbon Week begin next week where millions of people get together to raise awareness regarding the need for alcohol, tobacco, and other drug violence prevention. Schools in the LISD district have traditionally participated in Red Ribbon Week and the tradition will continue with the wacky... Read More