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The Student News Site of Lampasas High School

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Crickets, both dead and alive, pile around the doors bus riders use.
News
Jiminy Crickets!
Sumiko Lemari, Staff Reporter • September 15, 2023

An abnormal amount of crickets have been infiltrating the school’s entrances and the football game Sept. 14. “The infestation is not the...

English teacher Nathaniel Braytons Stranger Things themed door won first place in the Homecoming door decoration contest Sept. 8.
News
English Teacher's Academic Class Wins Homecoming Door Decoration Contest
Joshua Truong, Staff Reporter • September 15, 2023

With the start of Homecoming week, student council invited students and teachers to participate in a door decorating contest.  Academic period...

Lana Del Rey performs in L.A. Oct. 13, 2019.
News
Lana Del Rey To Perform In Texas Sunday
Jadyn Arzola, Online Editor • September 15, 2023

This Sunday, singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey will perform in Austin at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. She will play another show in Texas...

Senior Dylan Duvall reacts to the news he won Homecoming King at the pep rally.
News
Band President Coronated HoCo King
Katie Johnson, Social Media Editor • September 14, 2023

During the Homecoming pep rally Sept. 8, senior Dylan Duvall was crowned Homecoming King.  He was on Hoco Court with five other students:...

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Former Homecoming queen Madison Roedler crowns senior Kenzie Roberts at halftime Sept. 8.Homecoming king Dylan Duvall holds flowers for Kenzie.
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Senior Top Scholar Crowned HoCo Queen
Veronica Butler, Editor-In-Chief • September 18, 2023

Wearing a hot pink, two-piece dress, she walks across the football field with her dad as the announcer lists her accomplishments. She holds a...

Science teacher Deja Bushong found her ball python Zith hiding behind a cabinet in her classroom after Zith escaped from her enclosure.
Feature
Science Teacher Reunited With Missing Snake After 10 Days
Willow Collins, Staff Reporter • September 15, 2023

For 10 days science teacher Dejah Bushong sat in worry as her snake Zith, (formerly known as Berry) was missing. Bushong realized Zith was...

Attendance Officer and AP Kyle Black talks to sophomore Lydia Skiles during A Lunch Sept. 8.
Feature
Back In Black
Veronica Butler, Editor-In-Chief • September 12, 2023

Students have noticed a new face around the school this year and some remember this face from their days at Taylor Creek Elementary. Kyle Black...

A dead red drum floats near a dock. Red drum are a sport fish.
Feature
Photo Story: Humans Impact Wildlife of Texas Coast
Joseph Neuenschwander, Reporter • May 12, 2023

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Items including feminine hygiene products, Band-Aids and diapers are no longer taxed.
Texas Terminates Tampon Tax
Dakota Decker, Staff Reporter • September 13, 2023

With inflation on a skyrocket, times are tough for the people of the United States. Texas used to classify feminine hygiene products as luxury...

Last year, during instructional time, it was common to see students watching movies or taking pictures of themselves to share with their peers on social media like Snapchat, instead of listening to their teacher.
Opinion: New Cellphone Policy Allows Students To Engage With Studies, Peers
Sumiko Lemari, Reporter • August 25, 2023

Administrators implemented a new cell phone policy prohibiting students from using their phones or other electronics except the Chromebook during...

It is a no-brainer that phones can be distracting during class time, but administrators should put limits on phone usage during class time instead of completely banning the usage of them.
Opinion: Students Should Have Access To Cellphones During Class
Jadyn Arzola, Online Editor • August 25, 2023

As of this school year a new policy has been placed which prohibits the use of phones during class time in order to increase productivity. Administrators...

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Sophomore Caroline White participates in practice during ninth period Sept. 13.
Sports
Tennis To Have First District Match Against Stephenville Today
Ava Miller, Staff Reporter • September 14, 2023

Tennis will have their first district match against Stephenville today.  “I’m excited and a little nervous,” sophomore Caroline White...

Badgers cheer after scoring a touchdown.
Sports
Undefeated Badgers Win Homecoming Game With Highest Score In 40 Years
Morgan Parker, Staff Reporter • September 14, 2023

The varsity football team will play tonight at 7:00 p.m. in Pflugerville at the Pflied. The Badgers competed against East View at the Homecoming...

Freshmen Lola Miller runs down the hill on the Temple course Aug. 18.
Sports
Cross Country To Compete In Belton Tomorrow
Joseph Neuenschwander, Photo Editor • August 24, 2023

The cross country team placed 3rd at the Temple Invitational Aug. 18. Sophomore Leah Phillips placed 12th in the girls varsity and junior Ashly...

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