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The Student News Site of Lampasas High School

Badger Tracks
The Student News Site of Lampasas High School

Badger Tracks
Jadyn Arzola

Jadyn Arzola, Editor-In-Chief

Hi people! I’m Jadyn Arzola also known as Jade, the Badger Tracks editor-in-chief for the 2024-2025 school year! This is my third and final year on the Badger Tracks staff, as well as my fourth and final year competing in journalism UIL, since I am graduating this May. After graduating, I plan to pursue a career in communications. As of late, I’ve been indulging in Lego building, spending time with my precious dog named Nellie who does no wrong and stressing over college and adulthood. Fun fact about me: I have seen Del Water Gap live twice (bragging). Stream High Tops by Del Water Gap. I also was in the pit for the Wallows Model world tour (bragging). Stream Do Not Wait by Wallows. Love ya!

All amazing Badger content by Jadyn Arzola
AP exam registration information displayed in the hallway by Mrs. Weinheimer's office encourages students to register for their exams.

AP Exam Registrations Due Today

Jadyn Arzola, Editor-In-Chief
November 1, 2024
Student council member, senior Chloe Cowdrey crowns senior Jimmy Mcanally as Homecoming King at pep rally Sept. 20.

Badgers Band Together

Jadyn Arzola, Editor-In-Chief
October 2, 2024
Homecoming King Jimmy Mcanally, Homecoming Queen Hailey Palmer, and former Homecoming Queen Kenzie Roberts posing on the field.

[Photo] Senior Hailey Palmer Wins Homecoming Queen

Joshua Truong, Photo Editor
September 30, 2024
Badgers prepare for a play against Wimberley.

[Photo] Badgers Bash Out In Blue

Janalice Wamsley, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2024
Canvas is an online learning system that contains students courses, lessons and assignments that is used by many districts.

Online Learning: Helpful Or Harrowing?

Jadyn Arzola and Juliet Cardona
September 18, 2024
Hooten adjusts to new tasks, including checking students grades on Skyward.

Hooten Holler

Jadyn Arzola, Editor-In-Chief
August 30, 2024
Seniors Spend Their Last Days In Style

Seniors Spend Their Last Days In Style

Jadyn Arzola, Online Editor
May 10, 2024
"The Tortured Poets Department" search results on Apple Music.

Review: Taylor Swift’s Latest Album Captures Struggles of Adulthood That Younger Audience Fails to Understand

Jadyn Arzola, Online Editor
April 30, 2024
Students check the clock hours list in the hall between classes April 23.

Clock Hours Due Date Approaches For Students To Walk At Graduation, Earn Class Credits

Jadyn Arzola, Online Editor
April 25, 2024
Light refracts off of the clouds after totality.

Central Texas Experiences Total Solar Eclipse

Joseph Neuenschwander, Jadyn Arzola, and Juliet Cardona
April 16, 2024
Students art work on display during the art show April 5.

Brown Hosts First Art Show

Jadyn Arzola, Online Editor
April 10, 2024
Girls receive medals at regionals meet March 1.

Four Girls Compete In State For Powerlifting

Jadyn Arzola, Online Editor
March 28, 2024
Previous scoreboard functioning properly at the 2023 homecoming game.

[Photo] Opinion: Money Spent On New Scoreboard Would Be More Productive In Other Areas

Juliet Cardona, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2024
Sophomore Shawn Roberts welds components of the “Scorpion Kart” frame.

Auto Tech Students Advance To State In SkillsUSA Competition

Jadyn Arzola, Online Editor
March 5, 2024
Principal Joey McQueen said incoming-principal Paul Weinheimer “will be excellent.”

[Photo] McQueen Announces Final Year At LHS, Weinheimer To Take Position

Katie Johnson, Social Media Editor
March 5, 2024
Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Manaj have been feuding since January. Minaj has taken this far beyond the average rap beef, and moved into the territory of destroying her public image over a single bar.

[Photo] Opinion: Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion Beef Goes Deeper Than You Think

Lucy Mantilla, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2024
High school students have access to information about sexual health and relationships through "Cameron's Collection" on the library website, but face-to-face information from an adult in a safe setting would benefit students even more.

Opinion: High School Should Offer Comprehensive Sexuality Education

Jadyn Arzola, Online Editor
February 7, 2024
The original movie's well written script contains irony,  humor and catchy one-liners, one of them being "On Wednesdays we wear pink."

Mean Girls (2024) Is So NOT Fetch

Jadyn Arzola, Online Editor
January 30, 2024
Students share their New Year's Resolutions. Photos by Jadyn Arzola, Morgan Parker

New Year New Trends

Jadyn Arzola and Katie Johnson
January 16, 2024
What Is The Meaning of Christmas?

What Is The Meaning of Christmas?

Jadyn Arzola and Joseph Neuenschwander
December 12, 2023
Junior Ryan Dane signs the pledge to not do drugs Oct. 25.

Students Honor Red Ribbon Week

Jadyn Arzola, Online Editor
November 7, 2023
Swift performs songs from her 1989 album during the Era's Tour at SoFi Stadium Aug 9.

Taylor Swift Continues to “Shake Off” Issues With Scooter Braun Through Releasing Her Version of 1989

Jadyn Arzola, Online Editor
October 16, 2023
The cheerleaders celebrates Buster the Badger's victory over a representation of a Burnet opponent.

[Photo] Come On Badgers, Let’s Go Party!

Catherine Pearce, Guest Writer
October 13, 2023
Lupe Dimas receives his high school diploma from Principal Joey McQueen Sept. 14.

96-Year-Old Graduate Inspires Students To Value Education

Jadyn Arzola, Online Editor
September 28, 2023
Colorguard performs in their Dia De Los Muertos costumes during Homecoming Sept. 8.

[Photo] Dia De Los Muertos Band Show Honors Passed Loved Ones

Juliet Cardona, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2023
Lana Del Rey performs in L.A. Oct. 13, 2019.

Lana Del Rey To Perform In Texas Sunday

Jadyn Arzola, Online Editor
September 15, 2023
Badgers cheer after scoring a touchdown.

[Photo] Undefeated Badgers Win Homecoming Game With Highest Score In 40 Years

Morgan Parker, Staff Reporter
September 14, 2023
Rain falls for the first time in over a month Aug. 23.

Rain, Rain Come to Stay

Jadyn Arzola, Online Editor
September 8, 2023
The cheerleaders, including senior Karissa Perez and sophomore Krista McManus, perform a cheer to replace the skit they had to cancel when the music cord plug was damaged.

[Photo] Cheerleaders Disappointed Music Didn’t Play For Rio Dance; Excited To Perform Movies Theme Today

Loreily Mejia, Staff Reporter
September 1, 2023
Vape-free campus signs are posted outside restrooms as a reminder for students.

New Detectors Catch Students Vaping

Jadyn Arzola, Online Editor
August 29, 2023
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
Taylor Swift performs her "Speak Now" tour in Pittsburgh in 2011. She will release "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" in July 2023.

Swift Enchants Crowd With “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” Announcement

Jadyn Arzola, Reporter
May 11, 2023
The Metropolitan Museum of Art hosted the Met Gala May 1.

Opinion: Met Gala Losing Importance

Jadyn Arzola, Reporter
May 8, 2023
Taylor Swift performs a song from her Reputation album at AT&T Stadium in Arlington April 1.

I Bet You Think About… The Eras Tour

Amelia Stanley and Jadyn Arzola
May 8, 2023
Directed by Eduardo Zambrano, the band rehearses for their spring concert during academic period May 4.

May The Fourth Be With You

Jadyn Arzola, Reporter
May 4, 2023
The Flames rehearse during academic period April 13.

Flames, Dance Classes To Perform Spring Showcase April 21, 22

Jadyn Arzola, Reporter
April 20, 2023
Junior Daecee Ellis catches a ball during practice Jan. 23.

Softball To Start District During Spring Break

Jadyn Arzola, Reporter
March 10, 2023
Key Club accounting manager Lulu Lopez sells baked goods at a fundraiser at the boy's basketball game Feb. 14.

[Photo] Key Club Unlocks Community Opportunities 

Camille Rivera, Reporter
February 22, 2023
The referee counts to three as sophomore Joey Roberts pins her opponent at the home wrestling meet Jan. 18.

Three Wrestlers Compete At State Meet Today, Tomorrow

Jadyn Arzola, Reporter
February 17, 2023
The song Lavender Haze has many students in a "love spiral."

Koi Fish Coincidence? I Don’t Think So

Jadyn Arzola, Reporter
February 14, 2023
Members of JPs are selling tickets for the Valentine's dance for $20 per couple.

JPs To Host Valentine’s Dance In Cafeteria

Jadyn Arzola, Reporter
February 9, 2023
Some people say that money can ease life's struggles and make people happier.

[Photo] Yes, Money Can Buy Happiness

Katie Johnson, Reporter
February 8, 2023
Money does not provide people with long-term happiness.

No, Money Can’t Buy Happiness

Jadyn Arzola, Reporter
February 8, 2023
There is a difference between violating freedom of press and simply censoring inappropriate material.

[Photo] Opinion: First Amendment Laws Should Apply To Social Media, Too

Amelia Stanley, Editor-In-Chief
January 18, 2023
Brominated vegetable oil can be found in sugary drinks and sodas across the United States, although it is banned in other countries.

Opinion: Fatal Foods

Jadyn Arzola, Reporter
January 11, 2023
Flames perform a kick routine to Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You" at the Winter Showcase Dec. 2.

Dance Classes Perform Winter Showcase Dec. 2

Jadyn Arzola, Reporter
December 8, 2022
Sophomore Solomon Storm scares a zombie run participant at Squared Silly Oct. 29.

Key Club Hosts Zombie Run Fundraiser At Squared Silly

Jadyn Arzola, Reporter
November 4, 2022
I listened to Taylor Swift while waiting for Swift's new album to release. This is two minutes before the new release.

[Video] Review: Meeting Taylor At Midnight

Jadyn Arzola, Reporter
October 26, 2022
Freshman Giselle Ruperto buys a candy gram from drawing students Lydia Skiles and Sumiko Lemari during lunch Oct. 19.

Drawing Students Sell Candy Grams To Deliver Next Week

Jadyn Arzola, Reporter
October 20, 2022
Due to a sub shortage, multiple classes will combine in the cafeteria to be monitored.

Texas Suffers Teacher Shortage

Jadyn Arzola, Reporter
October 20, 2022
Elements of Autumn capture the warm feeling of the season.

Season of Pumpkin Spice Lattes Brings Falling Leaves, Coziness

Jadyn Arzola, Reporter
September 30, 2022
School brings numerous obstacles for teens such as pressure to perform well academically, be liked by their peers and make difficult decisions, like choosing which college to go to, which puts them under tremendous amounts of pressure.

Opinion: Schools Should Do More To Help Prevent Teen Suicide

Jadyn Arzola, Reporter
September 30, 2022
Former middle school art teacher Misti Harrell works in the library Mondays and Tuesdays.

Former Middle School Art Teacher Becomes Library Assistant

Jadyn Arzola, Reporter
September 26, 2022
Sophomore Ashlie Schmille carves an image in ceramics class.

Art Classes Become Medium-Based

Jadyn Arzola, Reporter
September 9, 2022
Litter lies on the ground by a country road outside Lampasas. The trash that ends up on the ground here effects the entire environment, including the oceans.

Badgers Can Prevent Ocean Pollution

Jadyn Arzola, Reporter
September 2, 2022
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