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Love without labels

Love without labels

Story by Lillian Cooper, staff writer
February 14, 2025
In Arkansas, employees on minimum wage receive $11.00 per hour, whereas in nearby Texas, the rate stands at the federal minimum of $7.25. This significant contrast underscores the impact of state policies on the earnings of teen workers.

Wage rage

Story by Haley Waddell and Zyon Trotter
January 29, 2025
Energy drinks, though often perceived as a fast-acting cure to the intense drowsiness young adults face daily, prove to be toxic beverages often disguised beneath fruity notes of peach and cherry, and lime, ultimately overpowering the effectiveness of its anti-exhaustion agent.

The toxic truth

Story by Leighton Kelems, staff writer
January 28, 2025
Issues surrounding violence on campus prompt officers to use pepper spray. Mount Sinai’s online health library says pepper spray, classified as a chemical weapon, harms people with asthma, COPD, or other lung conditions.

A burning question

Story by Kunan Anjum, editor-in-chief
January 23, 2025
In the US, 170 million people use TikTok. Out of these users, 22% of teenagers spend 2-3 hours a day on the app. Even though the ban never goes into effect, many people legitimize the notice.

Time “tiks” toward TikTok ban

Story by Jillian Tyler, staff writer
January 2, 2025
When picking classes in high school, students can choose from a multitude Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Credit (DC) or regular classes.

Choosing a path

Story by Lauren Richey, staff writer
December 26, 2024
The average cost of a live tree is around $80, where the cost of a fake one is around $100. Although more expensive, fake trees last far longer, where real trees are disposed of after one use.

Plastic fantastic

Story by Kendyl Franklin, staff writer
December 17, 2024
Extended breaks from school prove to be beneficial for students in many different ways.

Holiday reset

Story by Kendyl Franklin, staff writer
December 15, 2024
Started in the late 1700s, the numerical grading system has become common- place in the schools across America. That said, it is an antiquated system, often not reflecting the actual integrity of those under it.

Numbers don’t lie, or do they?

Story by Kateleigh Crowson, staff writer
December 10, 2024
Many struggle when deciding a career path, debating between their passions and practicality.

Heart vs. head

Story by Leighton Kelems, staff writer
October 2, 2024
Texas Governor Greg Abbott delivers a speech at Big Jake's Barbecue in Texarkana, TX on Nov. 1, 2022. His campaign traveled through the state, stopping in Texarkana midway through.

Abbott v. Expression

Story by Ashley Davis, News/Feature Editor
May 13, 2024
EDITORIAL: The new frontier?

EDITORIAL: The new frontier?

Story by TigerTimes Staff
March 7, 2024
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