Teens: Drugs and Alcohol
Written by Mayra Sierra · February 16, 2012
Recent celebrity deaths such as Whitney Houston’s boldly note how life threatening the mixing of alcohol and drugs can be. Alcohol, as we know, is an anti-depressant, which slow down the rate of the heart. Medications, whether prescribed by a doctor or physician or over the counter,... (more...)
Rachel’s Challenge
Written by Mayra Sierra · February 14, 2012
Last week, WHS held Rachel’s Challenge, in prevention of school bullying. Aside from preventing school bullying, Rachel’s Challenge focuses on helping students exit their comfort zone and socialize with people they wouldn’t normally talk to. At first, I was very skeptical... (more...)
Cross Country runner balances life
Written by Mayra Sierra · December 15, 2011
The first name that comes to mind when you think of cross-country and soccer is Luke Shatwell. Shatwell a junior at WHS has ran cross-country since his freshman year, leaving his mark on the Varsity team. As a freshman, he was one of a few students of qualified for regional. Making such a far... (more...)
11/11/11 is a special day
Written by Mayra Sierra · November 11, 2011
Today, November 11, 2011, also known as 11/11/11, is a superstitious day that marks the fulfillment of several prophecies. The new horror film entitled “11/11/11” was directed for this day’s occasion, presenting a fear to society. In the film, characters avenge phenomenal experiences.... (more...)
Tuberculosis raises potential threats at EISD and DISD
Written by Mayra Sierra · October 14, 2011
Students from Ennis High School tested positive to a TB exam, a month ago, at Baylor Medical Center in Waxahachie. Over 100 students were accounted positive to the testing. More recently there has been an outbreak in Denton ISD. Those who have contracted the disease are advised by state officials... (more...)
Fashion trends for fall 2011
Written by Mayra Sierra · October 10, 2011
Fall is right around the corner, which means that summer prints are out! According to Intermix, this season’s trends are feathers, fit-to-flare (pants), and leather. Go Boho For those who are into the “boho” style, oversized feather print tunic tops with cuffed half sleeves... (more...)
Schedules result a “fail” for many
Written by Mayra Sierra · August 29, 2011
For the past few weeks, counselors have dedicated endless hours setting schedules up for the 2011-2012 school year. Regardless of the time dedicated, many WHS students are not pleased with the way their schedule turned out. “ I’m stressed out about my schedule. I have math models as a junior... (more...)
Ready to leave
Written by Mayra Sierra · April 21, 2011
There are only five weeks left of school and everyone is waiting anxiously for May 20. Last month alone, it seemed like the vast majority of students either failed a class or were on the verge of failing. March was a crazy month to survive. For those of us who made it through with out a mental... (more...)
Depicting GTL
Written by Mayra Sierra · April 13, 2011
Students at WHS have watched videos in their advisory classes promoting GTL, but in spite, of all the promotion many students are very confused about the new program the district has adopted. We sat down with Mrs. Blanton in order to depict GTL. “GTL is the name of the new campaign that the... (more...)
Teenagers’ battle against depression
Written by Mayra Sierra · March 3, 2011
“Depression hurts, Cymbalta can help,” is an anti depressant slogan that many of us know very well. However, how many of us can say we know what depression really is? “ I think about sadness when I hear the world depression,” said Haley Richardson, sophomore. Depression is much more... (more...)
Depression in young adolescents
Written by Mayra Sierra · January 9, 2011
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mental disorder characterized by low mood, accompanied by low self-esteem, and by loss of interest in normally enjoyable activities. Depression is a serious problem that affects the lives of millions of teenagers across the globe. Statistics show that 1... (more...)
Life as we know it
Written by Mayra Sierra · November 2, 2010
There is always something good to look forward to whenever you wake up in the morning. That however has not been my case. My AP and Pre-AP teachers have been loading us students with homework, quizzes, projects, and exams (that in my opinion seem more like final exams), all together in the... (more...)
Bullying: A national epidemic
Written by Mayra Sierra · October 13, 2010
Bullying: the act of a blustering, quarrelsome, overbearing person habitually badgering and intimidating smaller or weaker people. In the past three weeks we have been watching MTV videos such as “If you really knew me”, in our advisory class. We don’t need MTV videos or... (more...)