BurgerFi brings unique burgers to Firewheel

May 17, 2013 • Sorayah Zahir  
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It’s safe to say that in the last few years “trendy foods”, gourmet burger joints have all but fallen off the grid. Queue Firewheel Mall’s  newest eatery, BurgerFi, the self described “‘heart’ of the better burger movement” where the burger patties are... Read more »

The Perks of Being a Wallflower still a hit after 13 years

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September 24, 2012 • Sorayah Zahir  
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Although it was published in 1999, Stephen Chbosky’s first novel, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, continues to be a well received and popular novel among younger readers. I read it in middle school after being intrigued by the title and neon green cover. Now, I know judging a book by its cover... Read more »

The new cafeteria robs the students’ space

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September 4, 2012 • Becca Hornung  
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As we know, the school cafeteria is one of the many new changes at Rowlett High School this school year.  Many people like the new construction, and others don’t see it, like me. As the new cafeteria is still being remodeled, it does have potential to become a more chaos-free environment but as... Read more »

Class of 2013 shirts: What’s the big deal

May 25, 2012 • Patrick Climer  
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The first vote on the class of 2013 shirt passed without issue, and most people, even the less school spirited like me, felt comfortable with the design and actually wanted to buy a shirt. However, due to controversy over the “running this like a boss” theme (a theme that was previously used with... Read more »

Look up: A new perspective

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April 13, 2012 • Sophie Medrano  
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Obviously when you’re walking you’re going to look straight forward due to all the dangerous things that could occur if you didn’t; but have you ever just looked up? Just to find a new perspective on everything around you. Sure in some places you know what the ceiling looks like because you’re... Read more »

I’m in a band

April 13, 2012 • Patrick Climer  
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Being a band member is something that most people overlook; often viewing it as something easy to do or something that’s always fun. However, the stresses of performing live and crafting meaningful music from the very essence of your artistic soul can be extremely stressful. Being around my three other... Read more »

Our uncertain future is just ahead

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March 22, 2012 • Rachel Crouse  
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It’s the final stretch. For everyone taking the AP tests this may, spring break marks the beginning of crunch time. I’ve had an amazing spring break, spending time with friends and family, but casting a dark shadow upon my fun was the looming AP test, growing ever closer and closer. For those... Read more »

School is boring, let’s spice it up!

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March 1, 2012 • Jared Dunham  
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Have you ever noticed that Rowlett High is boring? I did, and we need to work together to fix this. My first proposal is to have more fights; I just don’t think we’re fighting enough. I want to see people throwing punches in the hall while I’m going to class. To stimulate this, we would install... Read more »

A Letter From A Friend

February 23, 2012 • Blaine Piering  
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Well, it’s another year isn’t it? Woo! Right? Yeah, I didn’t think so, but seriously it’s another year, and with a new year comes even more myriad of troubles and excess dramatic experiences, which we’ll talk about sooner or later. But for right now, I’m just curious about where... Read more »

The Art of T-Shirt Designs

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January 30, 2012 • Sorayah Zahir  
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My creative inspiration comes by way of T-shirt designs. I’m not saying that I’m fashionable (I’m far from it actually), but I like T-shirts. They’re simple, comfortable, and they go with just about everything. But, I think it’s hard to find cool, one of a kind T-shirts.... Read more »

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