Increase in airport security leaves wake of unhappy nations

Posted on February 25, 2010
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Written by Julia Young, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Following the thwarted Christmas Day terrorist attempt to take down a U.S. jetliner approaching Detroit, U.S. administration created a list of 14 high-risk countries whose residents would experience greater security searches in U.S.... Read more »

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Athletes seal deal on signing day

Posted on February 24, 2010
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Written by Zahra Mitchell, Staff Writer

Making the final goal of a game or passing the winning touchdown all comes into focus as senior athletes signed with their future universities earlier this month. For students aspiring to continue playing their sport in college, the... Read more »

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Dear John

Posted on February 19, 2010
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Written by Ashley Taylor, Staff Writer

Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried play an intriguing onscreen couple that must face the challenges that come with separation in Dear John. In the movie, Tatum’s character, John, meets Seyfried’s character, Savannah, when he saves... Read more »

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Dallas Arts District

Posted on February 11, 2010
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Written by Reece Pritchard, Staff Writer

With the completion of the architecturally stunning arts district, Dallas gives new light in the arts world. With world-class additions to the city, the stages are set for a culture shock, the likes of which has never been seen before... Read more »

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Rising spirit: Students heighten team morale

Posted on November 7, 2009
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Written by Renee Denlar, Staff Writer

Pep rallies become more intense as this year’s football team brings in the wins. Students take pride in school spirit more than ever. With only one win last year, pep rallies held little audience and enthusiasm. With a new year,... Read more »

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Better student body builds stronger communities

Posted on October 18, 2009
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Written by Amy Tang, Staff Writer

As the summer heat turns into a fall breeze, students anticipate an exciting, yet challenging new school year. Like the changing color of leaves from green to brown, students change their previous goals to fit the new standards of... Read more »

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Number two in metroplex

Posted on October 16, 2009
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Written by Amy Tang, Staff Writer

The Murphy Monitor listed the campus as second-best-school in preparing students for college in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, right behind Highland Park High School. Details considered in ranking include above-average scores for... Read more »

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