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LEARNING LIFE SKILLS. Schools in Japan make students clean up the school each day. This practice teaches students important life skills as well as to respect their surroundings.

Japanese schools teach students life skills

by Isabella Melin Mar 29, 2024

A big cultural difference between America and Japan is that most schools in Japan do not hire janitorial staff and require students to clean the school daily. The purpose of this is to teach the children...

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW. The 2024 Mr. Wildkat is set for April 6.

Mr. Wildkat renews tradition, raises funds

by Stone Chapman, VOW Staff Writer Mar 29, 2024

Steps on a stage silence the crowd, lights flash and viewers watch as the kid they have watched silently read a book in class performs a 200-step dance routine without missing a beat. This is the Mr....

Predator for Profit. Image representing Apple being in court under accusation of being a predatory monopoly.

Digital Monopoly: Apple under question

by Kaitlin Burns Mar 29, 2024

Recently Apple has come under fire by the Department of Justice as they now question if Apple is using predatory tactics to control and manipulate the market for smartphones. Joined by attorney generals...

CONCERT TIME. To preview their UIL contest program, the Wildkat Choirs will host a concert on Tuesday. The event is free of charge.

Wildkat Choir presents UIL music in Pre-UIL concert this Tuesday

by Heather Carroll Mar 25, 2024

Interchanging melodies and captivating harmonies surround you in the performing arts center as you're seated, watching the Wildkat Choir's annual Pre-UIL concert. The transforming dynamics of the unique...

POOR THINGS. The Academy loves the absurdity of Poor Things starring Emma Stone. The film won Best Picture and Stone took home the Best Actress Oscar for the film.

‘Poor Things’ obscurity shocks the Academy

by Stone Chapman, VOW Staff Writer Mar 25, 2024

After decades of the same Hallmark-style romance movies or superhero action flicks, Academy members are looking for a film with a more obscure and intricate plot. Director Yorgos Lanthimos attempted to...

SHARE WOMENS STORIES. National Womens Month is a time to celebrate the contributions women have made to this country.

Women’s history month inspires young girls

by Isabella Melin Mar 25, 2024

Since 1995, March has been a month to celebrate the great women who’ve contributed to American history. Women’s History Month is a time to learn about and honor the important women in history, as well...

Eyes on the future. Senior Trenton Lightfoot reads his textbook to prepare to get his real estate license and create a strong career.

Real estate class offers wonderful opportunity for students

by Melissa Guerrero Mar 25, 2024

For many people purchasing a house is one of the most important decisions of their lives. In the CTE building, juniors and seniors work hard to become future professionals in this field and assist people.   Getting...

JUST A GIRL IN A WORLD. The increasing trend of using the phrase Im just a girl as an excuse for dangerous behavior has been more prevalent in recent months.

‘Just a girl’ trend belittles females, fights equality

by Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff Mar 25, 2024

“I'm just a girl in a world” is a common phrase that's been around social media platforms such as TikTok for months. This phrase is from a song that is used in mainly teenage girl tik toks of them...

ONE LAST PERFORMANCE. Members of the One Act Play cast take a bow after their first public performance of Amadeus.

After successful contest season, ‘Amadeus’ takes final bow

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff Mar 20, 2024

As their final movement, Dramakats take the stage again on Wednesday, March 20 for their final performance of their UIL piece, Amadeus, the thrilling story of Salieri’s destruction of Amadeus Mozart....

Moving to the interweb. Graphic to quickly convey the idea of an online SAT.

Lets get digital: the new SAT

by Kaitlin Burns Mar 19, 2024

Testing has been moving online for a good few years, and the SAT is joining the trend. As a result, some things aren’t going to look the same on the exam anymore, and the rules themselves have changed...

CALCULATING AND COUNTING. Seniors Stone Chapman and Jakeline Diaz count their points for All-State Journalism Staff. To be able to acquire this, students need to get 50 points with either photography contests, UIL events or Best of Sno.

Students prepare for UIL, acquire All-State Journalism points

by Victoria Medina Mar 18, 2024

Preparation is the key to success.  Spending hours on end looking at packets filled with journalism materials and story prompts to continue studying for the big day. District UIL slowly creeps around...

HIGHEST STANDARDS. A member of the Lambda Eta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority performs at the spring pep rally. The Sam Houston State University student was part of the strolling demonstration.

Strolling at spring pep rally gives Wildkats new view of Black culture

by Ashley Briones Mar 8, 2024

Step. Clap. Step. Step. Clap. Clap. The sounds took the gym by surprise. As the unknown faces took the gym floor, the response was wild. The synchronized gestures and steps grabbed the attention of the...

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