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The Voice of the Wildkats

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The Voice of the Wildkats

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Groundhog day predicts longer winter or early spring

Groundhog day predicts longer winter or early spring

by Victoria Medina Feb 2, 2024

On February 2nd, a Groundhog peaks out of the ground and predicts the weather forecast for the next six weeks. In the hands of Punxsutawney Phil, the change of seasons is debatable whether he sees his...

Graphic design inspired by Texass floral environment.

All hail the Lone Star State

by Kaitlin Burns Jan 31, 2024

Back in elementary school, many Texans can remember when they had to learn many facts about the state—everything from the bluebonnets being the state flower to the history of the Alamo and statehood....

PUT YOUR FEET FIRST. Taking care of feet today or they may cause pain tomorrow.

Make change to barefoot shoes

by Gaby DeLaRosa Dec 6, 2023

Do you believe in foot binding? People understand the cruelty of foot binding in ancient China. Obviously that practice isn't accepted in places like America or does it happen to that extent anymore, but...

RESERVED FOR 2024. Seniors should have the right to personalize their spaces.

Painting parking spots could raise money, spirits of senior class

by Sam Favela, VOW staff Dec 6, 2023

Students riding into the parking lot, parking in their individual personalized spots, ready to start their day. This is how the first day of school would go if students got the opportunity to paint their...

CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN. eleven dress-up days leading up to winter break.

Holiday dress-up days to raise school spirit

by Isabella Melin Dec 5, 2023

The school is doing dress-up days for the last two weeks before winter break. The dress-up days, which started on Friday, December 1st, consist of many cute references to popular Christmas stories and...

WALK OF CHAMPIONS.  Representing student council, sophomore Mia McGowen walks in halls as part of the celebration of the football team and their playoff performance.

Strong school spirit can lead to multiple successes

by Sam Favela, VOW staff Dec 2, 2023

Students are excited to attend school. After school sports events are jam-packed. Straight A’s on the progress reports and report cards. These are examples of what school spirit brings to the school....

The Unsecure Online World. iPhone raises more security concerns with new updates

Dangerous feature: iPhone’s newest tap to share updates poses risk

by Kaitlin Burns Dec 1, 2023

With the most recent IOS 17.1 update a new feature partially inspired by Apple’s AirDrop has been introduced. The concept rather simple is the ability to share contact info, photos, and even videos between...

SHOP SUSTAINABLY. Some simple ways to buy clothes ethically and support the community

Shein receives F rating

by Isabella Melin Dec 1, 2023

The online fashion company, Shein, has a long history of controversy and questionable practices that enables them to make their clothes so cheap. Recently, the Better Business Bureau rated Shein an F for...

Time for turkeys

Time for turkeys

by Victoria Medina Nov 17, 2023

During November , Thanksgiving is an important time of the year in which families all get together to celebrate and show thanks for everything they were blessed with throughout the year. Thanksgiving is...

Daylight savings needs to time out

Daylight savings needs to time out

by Sam Favela, VOW Staff Nov 14, 2023

On Sunday, Nov. 6th, most people woke feeling replenished and in a good mood, even while waking up a bit earlier than usual. Some thought it was random. but then remembered it was the end of daylight savings...

TIS THE SEASON. When the correct time to deck the halls?

Tis the season to be jolly

by Ashley Briones Nov 12, 2023

As October ends and all of the Halloween candy and spooky season things are put in the back of the story. And all of the Santa Clauses and gingerbread houses come out in the displays.Lots of people argue...

WINTER BLUES. The shorter days and less sunlight can cause a chemical change in the brain leading to fatigue, depression and social withdrawal.

Beating seasonal blues

by Isabella Melin Nov 9, 2023

The time after daylight savings for many is “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for some, it can feel like the worst. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects many every winter. The shorter...

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