GIVE thanks.
November 20, 2009
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By Shelly Voss As a slight chill infiltrates the November air, I sip a pumpkin spice Starbucks latte and take in the beauty of the golden hues that now grace the leaves on the trees (…and the leaves on the ground…). Everyone’s favorite holiday is Christmas, right? No doubt, it’s the most... Read more »
FFA students participate in leadership conference
November 20, 2009
Filed under Club Notes
On Nov. 14, 2009 member of Leander FFA competed at the Centex District Leadership Development Event held in Austin at Lanier High School. This group of kids brought home several awards: Fallon Gordy – 3rd Senior Creed Speaking Heather Richter, Fallon Gordy, Danielle Mason, Kyntra Yates – 5th... Read more »
The Twilight Saga
November 20, 2009
Filed under Opinions
By Shelly Voss Every little girl dreams about meeting her Prince Charming. The man who will bring her flowers for no reason, dance with her in the rain, kiss her before she’s brushed her teeth, love her when she’s bratty, and see her as beautiful after she’s grown old and gray. But as... Read more »
It’s Not Over Til It’s Over
November 20, 2009
Filed under Football, Sports
By Caio Jahara The Leander Lions roared over the Cypress Creek Cougars at the Berry Center, for the 15 AAAAA Bi-District Championship in the Division II State Playoffs. After a stunning game where the Lions were trailing the entire game, with 4:52 off the clock in the 3rd quarter, Rocky Nino... Read more »
Games We Still Love to Play
November 18, 2009
Filed under Features
Kaitlin Hutson As children of a young age, everyone loved to play with toys and/or games. From dress up to Hot Wheels, we all had those little pieces lying around the house for our parents to step on. Once we start growing older and older, we become more and more uninterested in those very... Read more »
“Glee” Gives Viewers Something to Sing About
November 16, 2009
Filed under Reviews
By Lauren Smith Melodically cascading its way into hearts across America through peoples’ funny bones, Glee has, no doubt, earned a spot in DVR’s across the nation. Viewers are given a 60-minute rebuttal to the success of High School Musical featuring side-splitting wit and music, from... Read more »
Students win big at academic tournament
November 12, 2009
Filed under News
The UIL academic team kicked off its competitive season on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Pflugerville High School. The invitational tournament hosted 33 schools from the Central Texas area in preparation for the academic district tournament to be held in April, 2010. Journalism team members Ashley Bagwell,... Read more »
NaNoWriMo, The Fastest Book You’ll Ever Write.
November 12, 2009
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National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a competition, website (NaNoWriMo.org), and month used to bring a new approach to novel writing. Instead of quality, time, or craft the idea of the ‘program’ is quantity, “It’s basically brain-vomit everywhere!” Victoria Baker, senior, likes... Read more »
New Lions – Q & A with Foreign Exchange Students (part 3)
November 10, 2009
Filed under Features
By Caio Jahara Name: (Johnny) Chan In, Lai Home country: Hong Kong, China Age:18 Brothers & Sisters: One Sister Language(s): Catonese (Mandarin variation), English Favorite American food: Hamburger Favorite music/favorite artists: POP Favorite class at LHS: Environmental Science Favorite... Read more »
Out of School but Not Out of Mind
November 6, 2009
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By Emma Berkel As technology continues to play a bigger and bigger role in our lives, communication between teachers and students via cell phone and the Internet has taken off. The additional communication allows students to request help on homework or receive updates on practice scheduling,... Read more »
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