Attacking the Court

Gloriana Stolle
October 22, 2010

She steps on the court, ready to attack the ball, whoosh, her racket swings. Sophomore Brooke Hull first got interested in tennis in sixth grade, but didn’t get on a team until seventh. “I wanted to be on a team,” Hull said. “My mom and dad were in tennis, and I kind of wanted to continue the... Read more »

Extra Curriculars Eat Time

Gloriana Stolle
October 22, 2010

One of the many challenges of high school is stress. Many high school students tend to feel overwhelmed with classes, keeping their grades up, extracurriculars. Time management becomes very important and procrastination comes back to bite. Homework is a big time-consumer, as it is unavoidable and often... Read more »

The Perfect Dress

Caitlin Topham
October 22, 2010

As I turned around the corner, I saw it. It was laying on display across a bed. It was perfect, my dream dress. I slowly walked toward it, stopping every few seconds to make sure I wasn’t dreaming. It was white and poufy, with chiffon flowers cascading down it. I couldn’t believe I had come across... Read more »

Beats and Reps

Kate Pate
October 22, 2010

“Reset. Come on guys pull that string. Band-ten- hut,” Mr. Crochet, the band director, blares over us on the black top. It’s 5:45 p.m. and we’ve still got 30 minutes of rehearsal left. There is a collective sigh across the field coming from all the heat-stricken band kids, we’re all ready to... Read more »

The worst first date

Shelly Spencer
October 5, 2010

A year ago, this Friday I had the worst first date I’ve ever had. I was going to Forthcoming with my best friend Nick Hage.  At first he just asked me to Forthcoming, but the week of Forthcoming a friend of mine told him to ask me out. And he did. And stupidly, I said yes. Our first date was a disaster.... Read more »

Students Spreading the “News”

Rachel Sloan
October 5, 2010

Her face turned. Her face contorted into an expression that hurt to look at. And right away she knew it was her they were talking about. It was the rumor. High school is filled with small, nagging things. Homework, stress, friends—it all piles up and stresses students. But on top of all this is the... Read more »

Leander Swim Meet

October 1, 2010

The Raider swim team brought home a win for the first meet this year. The team competed against Leander High School Sept. 18 with the girls defeating Leander’s girls team. Five swimmers took home first place medals including Jyna Leckbee in the 50-yard freestyle, Amanda Alspaugh for 100-yard and 500-yard... Read more »