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The School Newspaper of Texas High School

Tiger Times

The School Newspaper of Texas High School

Tiger Times

Maria Rangel

Maria Rangel, staff writer

Maria Rangel is a first-year staff writer for Texas High Publications. Though she is in her last year of high school, she has finally decided to exhibit her love for writing (not to mention, skill) by becoming part of the newspaper team. Motivated by academic achievement, her schedule is riddled with AP and DC classes, her psyche is consistently plagued by feelings of incompetence and thoughts about her future, and she’s always working on something since the thought of not being productive repulses her to no end. Some would say she is the walking example of why zeal and studiousness don’t mix. As if the stress wasn’t enough, she realizes that the weight of college applications will drape gloomily over her shoulders for the next three months. Past giving herself persistent headaches, Maria enjoys reading and annotating books (call her crazy, but it makes reading that much more enriching), watching cooking videos on Youtube and developing her architectural skills by playing Minecraft nearly every day because it’s one of the most timeless video games of the era. This year, she hopes to write about current issues in Texarkana and beyond, enriching the minds of Texas High readers by writing about things she is passionate about. Hopefully, she’ll also figure out what she is to do with her life after graduation.

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A loner has no regrets

A loner has no regrets

Story by Maria Rangel, staff writer
May 27, 2021
Junior Nicholas Price strolls the halls with friends, junior Thompson Matteson and freshman Annabeth Grace Killian. Although he is kind to others, Autism sometimes hinders his social skills.

I’m just like you

Story by Maria Rangel, Staff writer
May 21, 2021
photo illustration

College life isn’t as easy as it looks

Story by Maria Rangel, staff writer
May 12, 2021
 Senior Caden Miller glides over a hurdle in the 100m race. Miller competes in both hurdles and relay races.

Tiger track comeback

Story by Maria Rangel, staff writer
April 23, 2021
Many single people may truly feel content about not having an “other half,” but they must admit that the feeling of solitariness grows when Valentine’s Day is near. There’s no shame in longing for the touch of another person on this passionate holiday, but being single doesn’t mean you can’t still have a romantic, candle-lit night in.

Will “I” be my Valentine?

Story by Maria Rangel, staff writer
February 14, 2021
Due to the unfortunate chain of events that occurred in 2020, many students have found themselves having to rethink their future careers.

Careers, college and COVID

Story by Maria Rangel, staff writer
January 18, 2021
For some, Owen Likin's absence may have left a void in multiple Tiger sports, but his incredible ability will live on for years to come. Younger brother Evan, a junior, continues to blaze a trail of success in the cross country, track and swim programs. 

The legacy a sports star left behind

Story by Maria Rangel, staff writer
January 13, 2021
Why not make school a little less of a drag by expressing yourself in a fun and fashionable way?

How to be fashion-forward at school

Story by Maria Rangel, staff writer
January 6, 2021
The school dress code has long been a topic met with debate and frustration.

The dress code doesn’t bite

Story by Maria Rangel, staff writer
December 10, 2020
the word “Hispanic” is often assumed to equal “Mexican.” In reality, though, Spanish-speakers come from a variety of countries. My family is from Colombia, and as a non-Mexican Hispanic living in East Texas, it’s always been hard to identify myself with kids my age. 

I’m not from around here (or there)

Story by Maria Rangel, staff writer
November 16, 2020
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It’s time for young people to vote

Story by Maria Rangel, staff writer
October 3, 2020
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