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BE BRAVE. A blood drive in honor of Levi Hyde is scheduled for Thursday.

Blood drive set to honor four-year-old cancer patient

by Ryder Sciba, VOW contributor May 6, 2025

It was a simple surgery to get tonsils and adenoids removed. Something 500,000 kids do every year. But after the surgery, four-year-old Levi Hyde was suddenly hit with a fever. Thinking it was a complication,...

BATTLE OF RAMADI. Based on Ray Mendoza's time during the Iraq War as a  Navy SEAL, the movie tells the story of Mendoza's platoon in 2006.  courtesy of A24 Films

Warfare: A Glimpse Into Veteran Ray Mendoza’s Nightmare

by Mustafa Abugeith, VOW staff May 2, 2025

PTSD affects many of our veterans countrywide. Some have found out how to cope with it, whether that be through medical means or personnel means. Some others unfortunately still are experiencing it at...

HOOK 'EM. Members of Wildkat Media sop at the Bevo statue at the University Coop before heading to ILPC Conference. `

Journalists attend ILPC at UT campus

by Ashley Briones May 2, 2025

Last weekend a group of UIL journalism students traveled to the University of Texas in Austin to attend the ILPC conference with hundreds of other journalists. Throughout the whole convention students...

AR. Her 2023 release showed a new side of Addison Rae. courtesy of Sandlot Records

The Ultimate Rebrand

by Lillianna Weeks, VOW staff May 2, 2025

Addison Rae's journey from one of the main faces of TikTok's explosive growth to a alt-pop musician and fashion muse represents one of the most notable influencer "rebrands" in recent memory. Initially...

MAY 24 VIBES.  A sea of purple hats fill the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion at the 2024 graduation. This year the venue has changed for the ceremony to Johnson Coliseum at SHSU.

May calendar full of senior events

by Jordynn Sager, VOW staff May 2, 2025

From now until the end of the school year, seniors' schedules are loaded with various activities and duties that they will attend to and take care of.  Prom is being held at the Woodlands Resort from...

Dead-end. Major railway project between Houston and Dallas cancelled after President claims it isn't worth as much as it cost. Graphic Representation

Cancelled high-speed railway between Dallas and Houston

by Kaitlin Burns May 2, 2025

On a good day, a drive between Dallas and Houston is around three hours, and on a bad day, it could push toward six to seven hours. If someone chooses to take a few train rides between them, it could be...

#SPEAK YOUR MIND. ALS Association and  Active Minds announced a collaboration for May to bring awareness to ALS and mental health. May is both Mental Health Awareness Month and ALS Awareness Month.

USC Ice Bucket Challenge storms the internet, brings awareness to mental health

by Ashley Briones May 2, 2025

A bucket of ice slowly became a powerful movement for research on people with mental health problems. Recently the USC Ice Bucket challenge took social media by a storm, making a silly dare into a powerful...

BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS. After the first round of playoffs, the softball team poses with a sign. After a strong victory against the Eisenhower Eagle's, the team advances to the next round of play offs.

After first round victory, Kats face Tomball tonight

by Victoria Medina Apr 30, 2025

Stepping up to the plate, watching the field, and seeing all the surrounding players on their bases getting ready to run. Locking eyes with the pitcher as if it was a staring contest, knowing they wanted...

PREVENT JUVENILE VIOLENCE. Netflix's new original series, Adolescence, is a captivating portrayal of a young teen with violent tendencies as a result of harmful messaging on social media. The series shows just how important it is to teach boys how to control their emotions.

New Netflix show gives important message to parents

by Isabella Melin Apr 14, 2025

Netflix’s new original short series, Adolescence, follows the story of a young boy who is accused of murder and the process that he must go through before his trial. The series does a great job of expressing...

Stop The Bleed training could save lives

Stop The Bleed training could save lives

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff Apr 14, 2025

The wound is gaping and blood is everywhere. What she thought was just a scratch on her little brother is now life-threatening. A few simple steps could help safe his life. With the right knowledge...

MR. WILDKAT. At the close of the event senior Molly McCollum and Mr. Wildkat Kelley Abke take a photo.

Mr. Wildkat Story brings laughs to all while raising funds for seniors

by Jordynn Sager, VOW staff Apr 12, 2025

Mr. Wildkat is a pageant for the boys, a way to create friendly competition and raise funds for Operation Graduation. Seniors spent loads of time and energy preparing for this event. “Participating...

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