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Due to a new bill passed by the Senate, Truancy is no longer illegal in Texas. It will now be viewed as a behavioral problem and will be dealt with internally by schools.

Senior skip day leaves campus attendance low

Liz Schasel, Editor-in-chief October 7, 2013

Due to the school’s internet filter, this story cannot be viewed on campus. Please check it out at home, or on your phone’s network. [View the story "Senior skip day" on Storify]

Egrets such as the one seen above made a temporary home in Celebration Park, forcing a temporary closure of the wooded area.

Section of Celebration fenced off due to invasive birds

Tory Heruska, Staff Reporter October 7, 2013

Thousands of migratory birds have forced the closure of part of one of Allen’s most popular parks. These invasive birds, called Cattle Egrets, have turned a forested area at Celebration Park into a fenced...

The school was awarded the Fiscal Excellence award by the district.

School wins fiscal excellence award

Michelle Stoddart, Managing Editor October 4, 2013

With more than 1,100 students, the high school is a hectic place. But as busy as the school can seem, more hectic than the bustling halls are the budget books and spreadsheets used to ensure that every...

Texas SAT scores are at a 22 year low for the math section. Reasons for the drop is unknown.

Campus prepares for SAT this Saturday

Tory Heruska, Staff Reporter October 4, 2013

For many years, the school has been the host of SAT testing for hundreds of students in hopes to provide a comfortable and personal testing environment for all students involved. But there are many steps...

One officer injured today when shots were fired at the Capitol building.

Shots fired outside US Capitol

Michelle Stoddart, Managing Editor October 3, 2013

  The Capitol building is no longer on lockdown after shots where fired outside at approximately 2:26 EST. While Senate was in session, Rep. Gerry Connolly (R-Virginia) and Rep. Matt Cartwright...

The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, Oct. 5, but the week is filled with a variety of events including Thursdays Power Puff games and Mr. Lovejoy.

Thursday’s schedule

Liz Schasel, Editor-in-chief October 3, 2013

Homecoming Week activities kick into high gear today with Power Puff games and the Mr. Lovejoy Pageant.  With these events, comes an altered schedule for the day as students will not attend 3rd-6th period...

The 2013 Powderpuff games begin tomorrow, meaning all the grades have been doing preparation in order to dominate.

Girls set to kick off powder puff

Kevin Davis, Staff Reporter October 2, 2013

The 2012 Powder Puff tournament ended in a thriller with the class of 2015 beating the class of 2012 in the championship. This year, players and coaches have high expectations as well.   Freshmen: Every...

New Big Tex unveiled

New Big Tex unveiled

Caroline Smith, Managing Editor October 1, 2013

On October 19,  Big Tex was engulfed with flames and completely destroyed by an electrical shortage. Now, Big Tex has been rebuilt and redesigned to continue this Texas Legend. He was rebuilt by SRO...

Art colleges visit campus

Noah Corbitt, Staff Reporter/Copy Editor October 1, 2013

Art students will have the opportunity to visit with colleges without leaving campus as several college representatives will be here in the next few weeks.  The next is set for Wednesday, Oct. 2. “I...

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