In a world where we have documentaries following a person who claims to be “transracial” I find it particularly difficult to navigate difficult topics such as cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation. This difficulty presents itself at a time that couldn’t be more relevant – mental health awareness month. Trying to unravel and dissect my own…
A man by the name Albert Einstein loads a tram-car on the way home from work. The scientist sits in his seat as it rolls away from the station, watching a tower clock turn. He moves farther and farther away, his eyes still fixed on the clock. He theorizes that if he were to recede…
The banned Doc Martens boots still don many student’s feet. Photo by Sammie Seamon Disclaimer: I, too, am a liberal millennial, and this satire is just meant to hyperbolize the thoughts a stereotypically edgy, socially-aware ARS high schooler has and some trends. Wheatsville Co-Op Interviewee #123 How would you describe yourself? To start with,…
Food is life. We all know that. In fact, most individuals at Ann Richards will do close to anything in hopes of earning a class pizza party or a free breakfast taco, and of course, we all go nuts for Girl Scout cookies! Nevertheless, food has a deeper…
New year, new me. Well, at least that’s what they say. As a society, we idealize who we want to be and what we want to do differently in the new year, but when the big day goes by, most of us don’t stick to what we planned. One of the most…
It’s no secret that Ann Richards School students are are obsessed with checking their grades daily. Whether you freak out about a 96, or are struggling to pass a class, academic scores are constantly on a student’s mind. “Grade obsession affects almost everyone I know,” Cedar Toavs (9) said. Toavs has noticed that grades are…
Everyone knows that plastic water bottles are bad for the environment. We have all seen the documentaries, news warnings, and countless protests over the producing and selling of this prevalent product. As a world, we always agree with what we are told is harming wildlife and then move on to the other things that keep…
In less than a month, I will be graduated from high school. In less than three months, I will be moving away from my mom’s house into a room with someone I have yet to meet. This is not unique to my situation – thousands of people do this every year. Graduation is quickly approaching…
The classrooms and hallways of Ann Richards are busy and bustling. Students discuss tests and projects, the few days left in the school year are written on countless classroom boards, and everyone is trying to figure out exactly what grade they need to get on their final exam to pass the class. High school students…
On May 5th, Mason Ramsey, better known as the “Walmart yodeling boy,” performed at iHeartCountry in front of thousands of fans The internet sensation has begun to headline major musical showcases. Previously, Ramsey performed in front of a huge crowd at Coachella as a guest for DJ Whethan. Even with his rising stardom, Mason…
I didn’t realize just how special my life was until I saw it on the big screen. When the Disney movie Frozen came out I felt famous. The main character, Anna, (supplement the first “n” for an “h” if you will), not only shared my name but shared nearly every other element of me. Our…
Lily Yepez (12) in Doc Martens. Photo by Gus Flores-Rascon. In a romanticized version of our school, grey socks and chipped nail polish are a heroic act of disobedience against a uniform made by a tyrannical administration. In reality, we couldn’t find any clean socks in uniform, and we’ve picked off our nail polish while…
