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Taylor Swift performs album "Lover" at the Monumental stadium during her Eras tour concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Brazil Pele Reax Soccer

[Photo] Global Face of Soccer Says Goodbye

Maria Moura, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2023
Each pair of the avant-garde footwear sold for $1,018. “Although I would never buy these because they’re expensive and do not fit my style, I think the concept is really creative and the shoes look good,” senior Cam Kasmiersky said.

[Photo] ‘Satan Shoes’ Outrage Conservative Community

Carys Luther, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2021
New Yorkers rejoice in the streets, celebrating an upcoming year of progress. For some, the best parts of the festivities aren’t the exciting parties and gatherings. “My favorite part is probably the money or the food. We mainly celebrate to wish for a good upcoming year,” sophomore Jacklyn Vo said.

[Photo] An Ox-citing New Year

Carys Luther, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2021
Sarah Fuller kicks off as the first woman to kick in a power five game.

[Photo] Playing Like a Girl

Pablo Jimenez, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2021
U.S. gold medalist Simone Biles performs at the 2019 Gymnastics World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany.

[Photo] Teacher of the Year

Matthew Stuckey, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2021
A "Wakanda Forever" tribute sits next to a mural by artist Shane Grammer of the late actor Chadwick Boseman's character T'Challa from the 2018 film "Black Panther," in Los Angeles.

The Stellar life of Kobe Bryant, a basketball player that put the sport on his back at 17 and became a superstar on and off the court, a personality that will live forever.

The name “Michael Jordan” is recognizable to people across the globe. The 14 time all star has earned his reputation through hard work and hours put in on the court. “He inspires me to be a better athlete, I’m on A team for basketball. I like his shoes, I’m wearing them right now.” freshman Will LeBlanc said. Jordan continues to inspire younger generations as time progresses.

The famous Hollywood sign that overlooks the Hollywood Hills and is the basis of how we get our blockbusters we have come to know today.

SZA’s last album came out three and a half years ago, but she’s only growing in popularity. “I'm not completely sure, but I think SZA might be releasing new music soon,” sophomore Benjamin Lovelace said. “She released two singles recently, so I hope that means there will be an album soon. I'd be super excited if she did, I need something new from her.”

[Photo] An Upbeat 2021

Carys Luther, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2021
Rioters stormed the capitol of the United States in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election. Throughout the past year, protests and riots have become rampant across the country as political unrest continues to divide the public.

[Photo] The Poison of Politics

Madison Miles, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2021
Much like football players look up to NFL members, eSports players have their own idols. “I absolutely love NRG and TSM for their wide variety of games and the Chengdu Hunters for their very unorthodox and hype play styles,” junior Malachi Burke said. The Chengdu Hunters are a Chinese eSports team that mainly plays Overwatch, while TSM and NRG are both American teams.

[Photo] Get Your Head in the Game

Annika Esseku, Podcast Editor
January 25, 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauchi stands in front of reporters during a White House news conference concerning the Coronavirus response.

Joe and Jill Biden watch the fireworks after the Inauguration Jan 20. In addition to his calls for national unity and racial justice, Biden advocated for climate change in his speech. “The cry for survival comes from the planet itself, a cry that can’t be any more desperate or any more clear,” Biden said. In the future, Biden plans to implement the Green New Deal which aims to eventually use entirely renewable sources of energy.

[Photo] America United

Annika Esseku, Podcast Editor
January 28, 2021
Outdoor theaters play "Trolls World Tour" at the Four Brothers Drive-In Theatre amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Local students and families head to Showboat Drive-In, just outside of Tomball.

[Photo] Outdoor entertainment takes over movie theater industry

Alessandra Esquivel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2021
California Governor Gavin Newsom takes a first look at the newly approved COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer.

The first monolith, on the right, was first found in the middle of the desert in Utah. After it made news, it was gone. Eventually, after theories were being made on why it was there in the first place circled the internet, the same monolith made several appearances around the world as seen on the picture on the left. The question is still remaining about the origin, appearance and disappearance of this monument.

[Photo] Is it from the Future? Aliens?

Jillian Gonzalez, Staff Reporter
December 17, 2020
A vegetarian version of the classic Thanksgiving meal is a little harder to make and get ingredients for but it can be done. According to VegNews, nearly one-third of Americans were considering having a meatless Thanksgiving in 2019. “I’m so excited to try out vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes I have found online,” senior Jaylin Ynigues said.

Voters across the country pack the polls before election day including 18-year-olds who look forward to casting their first votes.

[Photo] Election Day: Students Talk Turkeys

Morgan Jones, Broadcast Editor
November 2, 2020
With the presidential election a closely heated race, the Supreme Court will decide whether Electoral College voters are required to support presidential candidate who wins state, thus following the will of the popular majority.

[Photo] The Electoral College Explained

Annika Esseku, Podcast Editor
November 2, 2020
According to Pew Research Center Projections, one in ten eligible voters this year are members of Generation Z, up from just 4% in 2016. 2020 marks this first time that many members of this generation will be able to participate in a presidential election.

[Photo] Political Opinion Pipe Down

Brook Dryden, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2020
Carved pumpkins sit out on the porch anticipating trick or treaters to be spooked while they gather all the sweets they can carry.

[Photo] Pumpkin Paradise

Aiden Trevino, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2020
The global pandemic has not stopped persistent writers to create the Scribe Society for anyone who may be interested in improving their skills.

Now a common scene: a screen showing a multitude of live videos at TMEA is displayed for all to observe the competition.

[Photo] TMEA All-State Process Goes Virtual

Pablo Jimenez, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2020
Schools around the nation look at Zoom to allow classes to continue being taught through CO-VID19, making internet trolls come out of hiding.

[Photo] Raiders of the Worst Kind

Kamryn Marroquin, Managing Editor
October 6, 2020
XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck and Seattle Dragons Head Coach Jim Zorn meet to discuss Zorn's introduction into the league. Before the pandemic, football fans flocked to games of the new league, enticed by cheap ticket prices and non-stop action on the field.

[Photo] New Football League Tackled By COVID-19

Preston Jones, Senior Reporter
April 10, 2020
The jersey of late Kobe Bryant, to the right, and Gianna Bryant,to the left. on the seats they last sat on at the Staples Center.

Hong Kong citizens wear masks to protect themselves from the Coronavirus that has paralyzed the special administrative region of China.

[Photo] It’s Corona Time! (But seriously, please wash your hands)

Kamryn Marroquin, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2020
One of the favorite commercials this year was by Mountain Dew. The company plans to introduce Dew Zero in the coming weeks.

[Photo] Super Bowl Commercials

Isabella Mares, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2020
Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid holds the Superbowl 54 trophy. This is Reid's first Superbowl win in his 20 years as an NFL head coach.

[Photo] Chiefs Clinch Superbowl Dub

Preston Jones, Senior Reporter
February 5, 2020
Zealous performers Shakira and J.Lo strike a pose during their Feb 2 Super Bowl halftime performance. The artists' exuberant dancing and skimpy costuming caused an uproar from viewers.

[Photo] Halftime Hullabaloo

Catherine Leone, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2020
Entrance to the security checkpoint where airport officers make sure all passengers are not threats to others while traveling.

[Photo] “Don’t Touch Me There”

Alessandra Esquivel, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2020
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[Photo] "A Quiet Place" Movie Review

April 17, 2018
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[Photo] The Future of Space Exploration

Lindsey Myers, Editor
March 2, 2018
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[Photo] Woman's March 2018

February 5, 2018
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[Photo] The Greatest Showman Review

Katelyn Corrigan, Reporter
January 25, 2018
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[Photo] Stranger Things Review

November 17, 2017
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[Photo] World Series 2017

November 10, 2017
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[Photo] Release of Kennedy Files

October 26, 2017
Supporters of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival program (DACA) demonstrate on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. President Donald Trump ordered and end of protections for young immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children, but gave Congress six months to act on it. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

[Photo] Trump Rescinds DACA

Gabe Goodman, Reporter
September 26, 2017
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[Photo] Comeback or Fallback?

Emmy Ballard, Editor
September 21, 2017
Clemson's Deshaun Watson, left, poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Houston Texans during the first round of the 2017 NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

[Photo] 2017 Texans Draft

Ben Stewert, Reporter
May 18, 2017
Willie Anderson tries to salvage possessions from his daughter's destroyed home, in the aftermath of Tuesday's tornado that tore through the New Orleans East section of New Orleans, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

[Photo] Tornadoes Touchdown in Central Texas

Cary Swenson, Reporter
February 24, 2017
The Thom Browne collection is modeled during Fashion Week, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

[Photo] High Fashion in the Big Apple

Lindsey Myers, Reporter
February 24, 2017
A general view of atmosphere seen at Warner Bros. Pictures Presents the World Premiere of "The Lego Batman Movie" at Regency Village Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Steve Cohn/Invision for Warner Bros./AP Images)

[Photo] Lego See Batman!

Sophie Pressler, Editor
February 24, 2017
President Donald Trump during a campaign rally Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Melbourne, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

[Photo] Trump Update

Lindsey Constantine, Reporter
February 24, 2017
Beyonce performs at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

[Photo] Audio Clip Leads to Lawsuit Against Beyoncé

Lindsey Constantine, Reporter
February 24, 2017
A French soldier patrols in the courtyard of the Louvre museum in Paris, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. The Louvre in Paris reopened to the public Saturday morning, less than 24-hours after a machete-wielding assailant shouting "Allahu Akbar!" was shot by soldiers, in what officials described as a suspected terror attack.(AP Photo/Kamil Zihnioglu)

[Photo] Paris Soldier Shoots Suspected Terrorist

Ben Stewart, Reporter
February 24, 2017
An employee of Google Korea works at its office in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Nov. 18, 2016. South Korea has rejected Google's request to use local mapping data in the company's global maps service in a highly-awaited deliberation that divided the country for months. (Kim Jin-a/Newsis via AP)

[Photo] Google Classroom

Cary Swenson, Reporter
February 21, 2017
New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) passes during overtime of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

[Photo] Super Bowl Sum Up

Cary Swenson, Reporter
February 6, 2017
President Donald Trump speaks at The Salute To Our Armed Services Inaugural Ball in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

[Photo] President Trump Inauguration

Cary Swenson, Reporter
January 31, 2017
The Lower Cross Hall is decorated with "snowball" arches created from more than 6,000 ornaments at the White House during a preview of the 2016 holiday decor, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

[Photo] Holiday Concerts

Cary Swenson, Reporter
December 6, 2016
A trader walks by the post that handles Time Warner on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Oct. 24, 2016. AT&T's $85.4 billion purchase of Time Warner represents a new bet on synergy between companies that distribute information and entertainment to consumers and those that produce it. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

[Photo] AT&T Merger or Monopoly?

Sophie Pressler, Editor
November 29, 2016
People walk by an AT&T retail store, Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, in New York. AT&T plans to buy Time Warner for $85.4 billion. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

[Photo] AT&T and Time Warner Merger

Madeline Wakefield, Reporter
November 29, 2016
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