The online student news source of Lovejoy High School

The Red Ledger

The online student news source of Lovejoy High School

The Red Ledger

The online student news source of Lovejoy High School

The Red Ledger

With the 6-weeks being shortened, many students are having to change their current plans to retake tests.

Testing center closing causes complications

Nathalie Kroll, Staff Reporter December 17, 2013

With the last week of the six weeks being finals week, students needing to retake or make-up tests in the testing center will find themselves in a restricted schedule. Kara Core the testing room advisor...

Students have begun to stress due to the finals being before break. However, for some students it comes as a relief, because they can relax and enjoy their break.

Better to stress now than later

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter December 16, 2013

‘Tis the seasons of semester exams for students and while most would prefer not to take them at all, the general consensus seems to be it’s better to take finals sooner rather than later. “It’s...

To spread Christmas spirit,  teachers have decorated their class rooms with Christmas trees, lights, and ornaments.

Guide to Christmas

Lauren Payne, Staff Writer December 13, 2013

The holiday season is filled with shows, musicals, and performances, many of which can be found right here in the community. Below are a list of different popular shows and events occurring from now to...

Algebra II may be a thing of the past for many high school students, if the Texas Board of Education has its way. “Algebra II is a great course for many students, but we wanted to expand the number of course options a student can take to satisfy their math requirement for graduation, Senate Education Chairman Dan Patrick said. A component of House Bill 5, the earliest this would happen would be 2014 and 2015.

Algebra II may not add up under new graduation plan

Savannah Whitmer, Lead Reporter December 12, 2013

The Texas Board of Education has taken the first steps towards eliminating Algebra II as a requirement for most graduation plans in 2014 and 2015. According to House Bill 5, the college-prep class will...

Good food for good scores

Tory Heruska, Staff Reporter December 11, 2013

Classy clothes, chocolate cake, compelling company, and cheerful celebration. That’s what in store for the Advanced Academic Banquet being held on January 5, 2014 at the Courtyard Marriott in Allen....

Cafeteria delivers a new name-brand slice

Savannah Whitmer, Lead Reporter December 11, 2013

Starting today, the cafeteria will now be serving Dominos Pizza on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. “It’s been a work in progress for the past month,” cafeteria manager Jackie Palovik said. “We’ve...

The recent ice storms have caused much destruction throughout the community.

Winter storm puts chill on community

Olivia Griffin, News Editor December 10, 2013

Among the 270,000 Dallas-area homes without power due to the recent ice storm, were members of the local community, some of whom were left without power for several days. “I had no power for three days,”...

Hiring for the holidays

Riley Laurence, Staff Reporter December 10, 2013

The holidays can make for stressful times for anyone of any given age group. Parents can be stressed about what to get their kids, kids stressed about what to get their friends, etc. Going out and buying...

Icy roads can cause trouble for drivers, but there are some things you can do to avoid a mishap.

How to stay safe on slippery roads

Claire Peralta, Staff Reporter December 9, 2013

Yet again, Texas weather has surprised us. This time, with a sheet of ice covering the roads, creating extremely dangerous conditions for drivers. The cardinal rule of driving on ice is to avoid it, if...

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