Roads to become safer for all

Taylor Williams, Editor
November 8, 2012
Filed under Opinion

Recently, in order to obtain a valid Texas Driver’s license, one had to complete a driver’s education course, hold a valid driving permit for six months, and pass a driving test. Without taking a driver’s education course or earning a driver’s permit, a person had to wait until they were 18 years... Read more »

Sophomore exchange student from Germany enjoying time in U.S.

October 4, 2012
Filed under Features

This year, unlike having five or six foreign exchange students, Randall is only hosting one. Soraya Hintz is a sophomore foreign exchange student from Germany. “We get a lot more rain, we have [forests,] and we celebrate Christmas Dec. 24,” Hintz said. “We don’t have Halloween or Thanksgiving,... Read more »

Amarilloians come together for death of soldier

Taylor Williams, Editor
October 4, 2012
Filed under The World Around Us

The cold rain drizzled down on the wet road leading to the cemetery. Cars slowly and solemnly rolled down the path splashing through puddles formed on the pavement. Cold, blank stares showed through every car window. Not a word was spoken, but so many thoughts filled the air. Clothed in scarves, coats,... Read more »

Amarillo adopts cell phone ban for drivers

Taylor Williams, Editor
October 3, 2012
Filed under Opinion

With today’s busy lifestyle it’s not uncommon to see some of the best multitasking people of this century. Driving down the road, steering with one foot, scarfing down a greasy burger in their right hand, and not surprisingly on their cell phone. From making sure the kids got to school on time, to... Read more »

Movies: education or entertainment?

October 2, 2012
Filed under Opinion

Admit it, we all love being able to relax in class and watch movies. When a teacher turns down the lights and pops in a DVD, many students are inclined to just sleep. Movies may be a new and even better way to educate kids in the classroom. Movies like Flyboys or The Patriot do hold some educational... Read more »

Amarillo’s 4G service: Are you getting your money’s worth?

Audrey Roberson, Staff writer
October 1, 2012
Filed under Entertainment, Features

In order to keep up with each other, phone carrier companies are belting out what is advertised to be the lastet and greatest. The thing is, certain companies don't have the most up to date connectivity or coverage when they throw their newest generation of phones into the market.  Most companies have... Read more »

Randall’s United Way Youth Cabinet starts off year

Trisha Giromini, Staff writer
October 1, 2012
Filed under School News

            The Randall United Way Youth Cabinet is starting off the year with a new face. For the past three years, Elaine Lawrence has been the leader of the Randall Youth Cabinet, but this year, math lab teacher Jana Fincke is the new head of the Youth Cabinet.            ... Read more »

Red light cameras to be added to Amarillo streets

Taylor Williams, Editor
October 1, 2012
Filed under Opinion

The Amarillo traffic commissioners have scheduled various meetings to discuss the topic of adding more red light cameras to intersections. Although a final decision has yet to be made, many commissioners push for this addition, despite the anxiety the lights cause Amarillo citizens. Increasing the use... Read more »

Halloween attractions gear up for Fall

Taylor Williams, Editor
September 18, 2012
Filed under Entertainment, Features

As October approaches Halloween attractions begin to gear up throughout town. Spider webs decorate every haunted house and corn is prepared for the annual corn maze. From haunted houses to haunted corn mazes, thrills can be found almost anywhere. This year many new and old attractions will be available... Read more »

Growing up amid famous Panhandle attraction

Taylor Williams, Staff writer
May 1, 2012
Filed under Features

The yellow and blue decorated building is bright under the hot Amarillo sun, and the oversized cow is stationed outside the door as usual. The old fashioned, countrified limo mounted with cattle horns and a lit up sign pulls up full of passengers excited to see one of the most touristic and popular places... Read more »