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Price estimates are currently being determined by school officials in an effort to fix the student drive-in, circle, and breezeway. If enacted, this project will replace the gravel with concrete and enforce the closed-campus policy. The project

would aim to be completed by this summer.

“That is currently just speculated,” Brewer said. “We need [these renovations] though. There’s a giant pothole in the driveway. I need some [gate] arms to stop cars going in and out. There’s a couple of things we need to get done to keep kids from going in and out whenever they want.”

Pretty soon, students may be able to grab a cup of coffee and head down the hall for math class.

In order to create a more welcoming atmosphere for students and staff, Principal James Brewer has approved several plans, including one to open a coffee and pastry shop in the College and Career Center. Actual planning will take place after Christmas break.

“We’re actually just looking at putting something together,” Brewer said. “When students want to get breakfast, they have to do all the driving trying to get to other places, [but] they [could] come here to the campus to get it [at the shop].”

The cafeteria would manage the shop and would sell pastries and warm beverages in the mornings to provide another option for breakfast.

“[The cafeteria is] going to set it up,” Brewer said. “[You’ll be able to get] something in the morning, [which is] when we’ll start.”

Brewer also plans on putting up flat-screen TVs in the breezeway and in the cafeteria to display the daily announcements and other useful information to make the news more accessible.

“We’re going to put a big screen in there, and of course we already got one down [near the Little Theater], but we’re just going to hook it up so it’ll play the same thing,” Brewer

said. “We’re trying to do something where you can keep up like with scholarships and information and things you need to know about.”

Plans also include opening up another area to get a hot cafeteria lunch in the CATE building and surrounding seating areas. This area will make less

kids have to go to the cafeteria and keep the line and the building from getting crowded.

“It’s really going to help traffic tremendously,” Brewer said. “You can stop and eat whenever you want. You can eat up here. You can eat down there. We’re going to make this place student-friendly.”

CATE teacher Herman Newhouse, who taught at LHS for 36 years, had a hearty laugh. Now that laugh, which once resonated in the hallways, is just an echo in the hearts of the people who love him.

On Nov. 17, Newhouse died. However, memories of what he brought to the school and the impact he had, are fresh on the hearts and minds of students and staff.

“[Newhouse] was a dedicated educator,” principal James Brewer said. “I viewed him as someone who came to work and did whatever he could so students could be successful.”

Newhouse had not only dedication to the school but positivity and an attitude that made his students smile early in the morning.

“Everytime we came to class he would put a smile on [our faces]. He told us jokes, so we

did listen [when he taught].” sophomore Israel Barrios said. “When he was here, we were crunk and now it’s really quiet. We miss him a lot.”

Fellow staff members and friendsboth admired and learned from Newhouse’s way of living and teaching.

“He was one of my great friends and a mentor,” professional communications teacher Ruben Richardson said. “He really inspired me to be the best teacher that I could be. He had an upbeat demeanor that made everyone happy when he was around.”

Newhouse‘s positive attitude allowed him to deal with whatever challenges he faced. He was a man who believed in “another day in paradise”, according to CATE Director James Bowie.

“I’ve always had a lot of respect for Herman Newhouse,” Bowie said. “I believe in the eternal life, and I believe that what you do here is a continuation. I feel real comfortable that Herman is up there making people laugh.”

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Touring BostonSeveral members of the

Newspaper and Yearbook staffs journeyed to Boston November 13-17 for the 2013 National Journalism Convention. The Newspaper was awarded the Best of Show title of seventh in the nation among all high school broadsheet 9-12 page papers. Lucia Lopez won Honorable Mention for News Writing, Hannah Brown won Honorable Mention for Feature Writing, and Jordan Houser was one of four people in the country to earn a rating of Excellent in Yearbook Student Life Photography. The trip also included attending journalistic workshops and seminars, sightseeing, and lots of good food. Caroline Araiza

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Laura Acianosenior writer

Staff, students remember CATE teacher Hermon Newhouse after his death in November

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NEVER FORGOTTEN Newhouse passed away Nov. 17

All-Region Concert Tomorrow

The Mickey Melton Auditorium will host this year’s All Region Orchestra concert tomorrow, Dec. 7 at 4:30 PM. Both the middle school and high school all region orchestras will be playing at the concert. High school students that made it to all region are seniors Jariuce Banks, Caroline Araiza, Allison Johnson, junior Tiffany Turner, and sophomores Robyn Roper and Stephen Jayakar.Caroline Araiza

Yearbooks on SaleIt’s that time of year to

invest in a yearbook.“When you look back on

high school in 20 years, it’s going to be the only lasting record,” Yearbook Editor in Chief junior Simone Macklin said. “It captures your life forever.”

Students can keep track of the book and post their opinions by tagging Instagram photos with #LHSyb and following them @lobonow on Twitter.

Yearbooks are $50 until Dec 31 and $60 after that date. Purchases can be made in Yearbook Advisor Kevin Berns’ room, 258. Estrella Gonzales

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( “It’s really going to help traffic tremendously. You can stop and eat whenever you want. You can eat up here. You can eat down there. We’re going to make this place student-friendly.” -Principal James Brewer


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As Thanksgiving comes to a close, the Longview community comes together annually to ring in the Christmas season with the Longview American Business Clubs Christmas

Parade. This year, the parade happened yesterday despite road construction. The Viewettes, cheerleaders and marching band represented Longview High School.

“We smile and wave, and sing christmas carols,” senior Cheer Captain Bit Thompson said. “It is our role to represent Longview High School.”

This year the parade featured a storybook theme and asked organizations to decorate their floats with that theme in mind.

“We wanted to make the theme child friendly this year,” Convention Meeting and Main Street Manager Kayla Cantey said, “and we [hoped] that the children [took] an interest

in the Christmas books featured in the floats.”

Along with smiles and chants, the cheerleaders provided their own float, which they

decorate differently every year.“We decorated the float the day before the

parade,” Thompson said. “This year we did a ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ theme.”

Along with the cheerleaders, the band and Viewettes made an appearance to celebrate the Christmas season.

“My favorite part of marching in the parade is hearing the crowd when the band marches past,” senior Kayla Romero said, “especially when we start marching backwards because of the slow floats.”

Marching to the beat of the band, the Viewettes followed close behind in a formation of glittering green and white.

“We all wear our uniforms,” Montgomery said, “and Santa hats.”

One thing that ties all of the talent and organizations together, besides the sea of Lobo green, is their common go-to accessory.

“Christmas is my favorite time of the year,” senior Alex Montgomery said. “Being able to be a part of the parade with my teammates makes it even more memorable.”

The National Honor Society (NHS) will send about 150 coloring books to sick kids in the Dallas Children’s Medical Center during Christmas Break in an effort to give back to the community.

“I think [the children] will realize there are people out there that still have a heart to care for others,” junior Amy Kelly said. “These books will definitely make [their] holidays better and for some it might help their fight to stay alive.”

20 society members assembled the books Nov. 23 at NHS service committee chair senior Krista Bellamy’s home.

“I felt we would get the most accomplished in a comfortable, intimate setting,” Bellamy said.

“I also found [this] appropriate for the Christmas spirit.”

Members decorated the book covers with in traditional Christmas designs as well as unconventional holiday ideas.

“I did all kinds of different things on mine,” Kelly said. “I had really fancy looking ones with Christmas things on them and some with Clifford the Big Red Dog, SpongeBob, and Mickey Mouse stickers on them.”

During the seasons of giving thanks and giving to others, NHS wants to share happiness with those who need it.

“We made these cards for the children for them to have something to make them smile,” Kelly said. “This season is about giving, loving, and being thankful. We care for our community and wanted to give something to it.”

Attending a Mavericks game in Dallas on Nov. 12, DECA students were able to experience exactly how a sports oriented workplace runs. According to DECA Co-President, senior Shelton Cotton, they also delved into the complex inner workings of business.

“It was DECA Day at the Mavericks, so they gave us a tour of the arena,” Cotton said. “We got to ask questions to some of the people behind the scenes that make sure the events run smoothly.”

Students who attended the trip were able to learn more about the business world.

“Around 50 students [went on the trip], so it was a large group,” Cotton said. “I thought the trip

was satisfying, and a good learning experience for those that have never been.”

Hannah Kempkes staff writer

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Spanish teacher Denise Guerrero and ASL teacher Laurie Sustaita walk laps around the school before school in the mornings as a workout.

“We started last year,” Guerrero said. “It began as a competition to see who could lose the most weight.”

Guerrero won the prize of $120. Each teacher, as well as Sustaita’s cousins pitched in the money for the prize.

“We should probably come up with a prize again this year,” Sustaita said. “It will give us an incentive to try harder.”

When they first began their workout, their goal was to walk for 45 minutes. Since then they have been walking six laps, or around two miles.

“Our initial goal was 45 minutes and now we are up to 55,” Guerrero said. “We start from our class room and walk all around upstairs in the main building.”

Guerrero and Sustaita even came up to the school during Thanksgiving break so they would not miss their workout.

“We try to do it at least three times a week,” Sustaita said. “We hope to continue doing this over the years while teaching here.”

Sustaita and Guerrero are not the only teachers who exercise at school, however. English teacher Nancy Coots uses the facility to stay fit as well but prefers going outdoors.

“I need visuals while I walk,” Coots said. “I started about five weeks ago when the cool weather began. My husband and I decided we wanted to live a healthier lifestyle.”

Lucy Lopezsenior writer

Faculty walk laps inside school for fitness, weight loss, competition, comraderie, fun

Organizations take part in annual Longview Christmas tradition

“I drew a lot of different things. I spent a lot of time making complex designs on the cards. I went all out.”-Josh Hilscher, 12

“We put glitter on them and we wrote Merry Christmas. I put Happy Hanukkah on one.”-Jennelle Kral, 12

“[My favorite part] was knowing who the cards were going to and making all the snowmen with glitter.”-Rhejanne Durrant, 12

FINISHING TOUCHES Junior Amy Kelly glues a final bow on to her Christmas coloring book on Nov. 24. These books will be handed out at the Children’s Hospital in Dallas Dec. 20

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The holidays are being over-commercialized. People see TV commercials for toys on sale at Wal-Mart and forget that the holidays are about anything more than getting a good deal on presents. Messages all across the country are proclaiming that December is a time of joy and love and goodwill. Ironically, a lot of these messages come from billboards trying to sell something, commercials trying to sell something, ads trying to sell something.

In other words, people care so much about the shopping and the gifts that they focus solely on the material giving aspect, and forget to use energy on anything else. Then they

allow all the peace and joy hype to make them feel stressed when they feel that they aren’t living up to the peace and joy aspect expectations.

But it shouldn’t have to be this way. In fact, side stepping this trap of seeing the holidays as a material extravaganza can bring real happiness.

This holiday season, you don’t have to get bogged down with what the ads are screaming at you to buy. You don’t have to give top of the line gifts to every family member including your step-mother’s brother’s daughter. You don’t have to see the holidays, whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah or Kwanzaa or any

other holiday, as a time where you’re obligated to be a perfect person. Instead, you could use all this extra free time and energy on a number of different endeavors. You could focus on the deeper meanings of whatever religion you follow, or on spending more quality time with your family. You could even just concentrate on having fun: buying a

few gifts, if that’s what you like to do, making holiday sweets or special foods, decorating your house or neighborhood, or whatever makes you feel happy. It’s when your at your happiest that you’re best able to spread peace and joy and happiness, and become a better person, without even trying.

This is what the holidays are about; the

holiday spirit that’s so overused just means this state of happiness where giving without question and finding it hard to stay mad at people comes because people are just so excited about the birth of Jesus, or the re-dedication of the Temple, or celebration of culture. So no matter what Toys R Us says you need to buy, remember it’s your choice.

A girl finishes buying all of her Christmas presents for her friends and family. As she exits the checkout, the cashier says with a huge grin plastered on her face, “Happy Hanukkah!” For quite a few years, people have passionately taken sides on what the standard greeting should be during the winter holiday season. However, one choice is undeniably the most courteous to everyone: “Happy Holidays.” The majority of people in the world and especially America celebrate Christmas

and have become accustomed to saying “Merry Christmas” to everyone once the calendar hits December. Yet, there is still a minority that celebrates holidays other than Christmas or don’t celebrate any religious holidays at all during the days of bitter cold. When people say “Merry Christmas” to those who don’t celebrate that particular holy

day, it is exactly the same as saying

“Ramadan Mubarak” to a Christian or “Happy Hanukkah” to a Muslim. It simply doesn’t fit.

As a Jew, when people choose to say “Happy Holidays”, I feel more included in the festive mood of the holiday season. I know people do not mean any offense when they say “Merry Christmas,” but it is more considerate

to include people of all faiths in the joys of the winter.

So, next time you wish holiday cheer upon a stranger

or upon someone you know might not share your beliefs, be sure to give them a greeting that everyone can

enjoy. Happy Holidays!

College SkepticWriter doubts benefits of higher education

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College- the educational pinnacle of the American dream. In today’s competitive society if you don’t go to college, you aren’t worth your weight in salt. But what do the years at a far away university, tens of thousands of dollars, and countless frantic study sessions really get you? Why do we go to college? For validation. For the diploma. For the recognition from a syndicated mass of intellectuals and bureaucrats that lets the world know that you do, in fact, know what you claim to know.

I’m not saying college isn’t useful; the structure, mentors, and resources colleges provide make it incredibly useful to many people (such as myself) who don’t have the self-discipline to adequately teach themselves the skills required to be successful in a corporate society. But on the flipside, there are many who do have such skills. There are some people where all they get from college education is the accreditation from the college. Is it fair that those people have to spend years of their lives in subservice to academia?

There should be a way for people who are capable of teaching themselves to get the same benefits and recognition as those who complete a college education. The main problem is that colleges don’t want to allow people to achieve recognition without said people donating large amounts of time and money to the college. If we can ever reach a day where higher education is free or nearly free, then we will see a day when a person with no formal education but with an exemplary mind and creative spirit can walk up to a diploma accreditor and leave later that week or month with the recognition that not only that they are on par with those who attended the college, but better because they achieved it on their own.

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Pull out your phone and check your Twitter feed. If your friends are anything like mine, you’ll likely see several tweets about crushing homework, all nighters, and how tired people are at school. Life is busy. Between social life, school, sports, clubs and homework it seems like there’s never any time to sleep. If this sounds like your life, you could benefit from a few tested and proven time management tips used by yours truly.

#1: Buy yourself a planner and use it. It seems very childish, but there are few tools that save your time like a planner. Trying to remember every piece of a busy schedule is nearly impossible; writing plans down is a must for those trying to use time efficiently. #2: Turn your phone off when you’re doing homework.

Texting may make the time go by faster, but it can transform thirty minutes of work into an hour in a flash. #3: Estimate how much time you’ll need to complete each task. By setting a timetable, you can monitor how hard you’re working and how focused you are. #4: Take some “me” time. The most important part of maintaining a busy schedule is to make some time for yourself. Giving your brain a chance to relax is a must. Take time from your day to watch your favorite tv show, play with your dog, or pursue a hobby.

Time management isn’t about letting you spend hours and hours working on schoolwork, it’s to create space for the things you love in life without sacrificing all your precious sleep. So kick back and relax! After writing that English paper, you deserve it.

Time Managing TipsAustin Dicksonguest writer


Q: Any time management tips?A: Don’t be stupid it’s not that hard.-Troy Barnes, 10

Q: Are you good at managing your time?A: Yes, cause I help my sister with her homework and do mine at the same time. I got to do my chores and all that too. -Salvador Hernandez, 10

Q: How do you manage your time?A: I have a planner that helps remind me what I need to do for that night and also reminds me what time I have extracurriculars. -Trevor O’Connor, 10

YOUR VIEW Students share organizational skills

Laura Aciano // THE LONG-VIEW

BACK IN BLACK Freshman Tyler Hendricks receives his certificate and black belt after his test Aug. 25, 2012

His instructor towers above him on a chair, holding three wooden boards above his head.

Freshman Tyler Hendrick jumps and spins in the air as his foot makes contact with the boards, which break against the force of the impact. He has just executed the final move which has earned him his black belt.

Hendricks joined the Longview Taekwondo Academy in 2007 and later earned his black belt Aug. 25, 2012 at a belt testing event.

“I had a run in with a kid in my

neighborhood and I didn’t want him to mess with me anymore,” Hendricks said. “I joined so I would have a means to defend myself if things went too far.”

After he became a yellow belt advanced, one rank above yellow belt, Hendricks went through 0three years of intensive training in the Masters Program, which guarantees a black belt. He did not receive his belt from mimicking a few patterns; he had to earn it by perform difficult tasks.

“I had to spar three other people at the same time,” Hendricks said. “The people I sparred were lower in the ranks than I, but only a few ranks below.

Regardless, I beat all three of them.” Hendricks believes that he could

not have earned his black belt without help along the way.

“My parents and all of my instructors were pretty motivational,” Hendricks said. “They all pushed me to become a black belt despite the monotony of the training near the end because by then, the drills each day were generally the same thing.”

Hendricks has stopped his Taekwondo sessions but plans to continue them in the future.

“I’m too busy with school right now,” Hendricks said. ”I’ll definitely pick it back up when I get out of college.

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Glasses? Check. A backpack stuffed with schoolwork? Check. Lame clothes?

Check. Ridiculously smart? Check. Suspenders? Okay, maybe not.

The stereotypical nerd is a little exaggerated in most students’ minds. Students reinforced this idea when they donned their best geeky garb for Nerd Day on Sept. 17. Knee-high socks, shorts with waistbands that come up to the actual waists, Harry Potter glasses, and other cliche accessories. That’s just what people think of when they think of the epitome of a nerd.

“[I think of a guy with] suspenders and giant thick-rimmed glasses,” junior Caleb Hilliard said, “Talking about how wonderful his LARPing [live action role playing] went over the weekend.”

However, not many realize what nerds are in reality.

“They are really, really obsessed with schoolwork,” Hilliard said. “They’re really good at it, and they won’t shut up about it.”

Many people are called nerds whether they fit the label or not.

“People say I’m a nerd because I overdo things,” freshmen Abigail Pauley said, “and because I’m a perfectionist.”

Though there are many who think the term ‘nerd’ isn’t a derogatory statement at all.

“A geek is more of a technical genius, and a nerd is more book smart,” freshman Jermie Jones said. “I’m a nerd, I just don’t look like it. I’m very booksmart. I know a lot about books,

Brainy and BookishStudents debunk myths on nerd stereotypes Hannah Kempkes

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“Being a nerd is not really a bad thing. They do their work like they are supposed to, and people view that as nerdy cause they don’t.”-Andrew Yancey, 11

“I think it would be a person that works on technology all day. He would be very intelligent, and mostly likely gets good grades.” -Rene Aguilar, 10

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2 Bonfire NightIt’s not really the holiday season until you spend a night with friends in the open with the stars.

3 Christmas Carol PartyGather up friends and take turns singing Christmas music you love or hate.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party4 Wear embarrassing sweaters. It makes for great pictures and gets everyone in the holiday spirit.

5 Christmas Baking PartyOne of the best parts about the holidays is the food. Pick recipes from Pinterest and try them. With this party, no one has to bring gifts or food. Just gather up ingredients and have fun.

Christmas Movie Marathon6 Get blankets and pillows. Spend a whole day with friends watching Christmas movies. It’s a party no one has to dress up for.

7 Mug Decorating PartyGuests bring a plain mug. You provide the Sharpies. Have everyone draw names out of a hat and decorate a mug for that person. This way everyone can take home a keepsake.

8 Winter Drinks PartyHave warm drinks to sip. Then have a sleepover and chat over a peppermint mocha in the night.

1This is Texas, after all. Take a group picture, print it out, and send a copy of to your guests as a “Happy Holidays” card.

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Becoming a Better Beaver

Join the military or go to jail: this is what his life had come to. The gavel came down, announcing his enrollment in the U.S. Army.

He knew that it was time to turn his life around.Student teacher Bryan Beaver made a change

and decided to pursue a career in teaching after making a promise to his wife and joining the military in 2004.

“[When I] started going back to school, I had gotten out of the military and decided that I wanted to coach, and then I just fell in love with the teaching aspect,” Beaver said. “I never thought I would want to be a teacher. I just think it was part of the plan for me, the plan that God has for me.”

In high school, Beaver lived with his single mother and moved to about 13 different schools so his mom could find work. Although he was an AP student, he fell into a bad crowd.

“I didn’t really get a chance to get into a rhythm because I was constantly moving, so I got frustrated and starting looking for stuff outside of school,” Beaver said. “I did not live up to my expectations or what I thought I could be. I got in trouble with the law. That’s pretty much high school in a nutshell for me.”

This behavior continued even when he received a full-ride theatre scholarship to Panola College, until his high school friend and future wife Erin expressed disapproval of his lifestyle.

Given an ultimatum, Beaver changed his

ways, deciding that the love of his life was more important than his lifestyle.

“I was still kind of doing the same things and she didn’t like that, but I liked her,” Beaver said. “So, she had asked me to try to change, and I started going to church, and I made a commitment in my spiritual life that changed the path that I was on.”

After three semesters at Panola, Beaver made the move to the military where he earned the “expert” rank in every weapon he put his hands on. He graduated class president with honors of his army basic training class and his advanced individual training.

“I just did a lot of thing that were really positive,” Beaver said. “I got to travel the world. I went to South Korea for 15 months, lived there, away from my wife, which was very difficult, but I had some good friends there, and when I got back I decided to pursue my career in education.”

Beaver will graduate from LeTourneau University this month and is a student teacher in Diana Key’s biology class, teaching ninth grade Pre-AP students. He has been nominated for Student Teacher of Year in Texas and hopes to teach at LHS next semester.

“It’s pretty important to me to help kids and to just share my story with them so that they know that bad kids don’t always stay bad,” Beaver said. “I couldn’t even see the potential in myself honestly and a lot of people could. They kept telling me things and it was difficult for me to turn that corner and if it hadn’t of been for my wife and my relationship with God, I don’t think I would have.”


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4What is your favorite Thai food? What I like most is Tom Yum, spicy soup. It’s really famous.

What is your favorite American food? I like Tex-Mex. It’s really good.

What is the coolest thing you’ve done in the United States? I had [my] birthday over here, and I went to the State Fair. It was very fun.

2Where do you live in Thailand? Bangkok. It’s a really big city.

What sports do you play?I am in football here. In Thailand, I played soccer, badminton, and swimming.

What was your favorite part of Thanksgiving?One thing was driving a boat. I’m 18, so they said I would be okay.

BLINDED BY SCIENCE Student teacher Bryan Beaver works with a biology experiment in the lab


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TRUE LOVE Beaver as a senior in high school with his future wife, Erin, in 2002

HORSIN’ AROUND Beaver plays on a duck during his time in the military in 2004

MODEL STATUS Beaver in the classroom, surrounded by lab equipment

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Dietary DramasJunior lives the gluten free life

I can’t eat bread. I can’t eat cake. I can’t even eat anything with soy sauce. My life sucks? I don’t think I’d agree with that.

I used to eat that stuff all the time. But something wasn’t right - I was always sick to my stomach, irritable, bloated, and had a rash on my arms. It only got worse. My mom turned to Google for an explanation. An answer came up immediately; I matched nearly all of the symptoms for gluten-intolerance.

I stopped consuming gluten. The most common sources are anything that contains wheat, barley, or rye, but there are plenty of gluten-free foods.

When I eat out, I either have to look up the gluten-free menu online if one exists or ask the waitstaff, and choices are always limited.

My family supported me the moment we discovered my sensitivity. My mom bought gluten-free ingredients to prepare every meal. The food took getting used to, but I found that things like rice pasta are even better than their gluten-filled counterparts.

Going gluten-free was not my first choice, but I am now happier and healthier. I highly recommend a gluten-free diet to anyone who wants a lighter life; one simple change did me a world of difference.

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Golf won the Hallsville Invitational Golf Tournament at Wood Hollow in Longview on Nov. 22 as the first win of the season. The win set a precedent for the rest of the year and the spring season.

“It was one of our best performances this year,” Coach Palmer said. “I am excited for them and hope it is a sign of good things to come.”

Although the team earned the top spot in the tournament, Coach Palmer and the team are continuing to look forward to bettering their skills and game.

“You can always make improvements,” Coach Palmer said, “if you keep working on your short game [like] putting and chipping.”

Lila Robinett placed first for the girls, beating the runner-up by one stroke. Nick Holyfield placed second for boys, yet keeps setting his goal higher.

“My goal was to break 80 [strokes.] I shot an 80, so I was one stroke away,” Holyfield said. “But I feel like I

played to the best of my ability.”Holyfield shares Coach Palmer’s view on room for

improvement.“It all depends on the layout of the course,”

Holyfield said. “I am always improving in some aspect of the game.”

The team is focusing on the future improvements and spring district.

“We are always looking to get better every tournament,” Palmer said, “and hope to be at our best come district in the spring.”

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Football Season Comes to an End

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Contacting College Coaches

Thousands of high school athletes are waiting for calls from college coaches. Some of those calls will be made, but many highly talented athletes will not get called. What went wrong? Why didn’t an All-district or All-state athlete get recruited?

The answer can be complicated, but the most common reason is exposure. Approximately 1 out of every 25 high school students goes on to compete at a NCAA school; half of those receive athletic aid. Talent is crucial, but it must come to the attention of coaches.

There are many ways to raise exposure among coaches; predominantly be proactive. This improves the chances of getting offered a sports scholarship.

Students must take the initiative to reach out to college coaches. Being the star of a team doesn’t guarantee college coaches know about you.

Junior year is by far the most significant year. Accomplishments of junior year spark the interest in coaches which lead to recruiting phone calls.

The earlier that you get onto the coaches’ radar screens, the better the chances of having a successful recruiting season during senior year. Do not sit back and wait for lightning to strike.

There are too many things to juggle at once during senior year; time is in short supply. Continue to make sure that you are eligible by filling any holes in your transcript, skills should keep showing development.

Although the last two years of high school should be spent enjoying the time left, it’s never too early to start looking at college requirements and make yourself known with the coaching staff.

Make sure that you’re doing everything within the guidelines to put your name out there. Playing college sports is a chance of a lifetime. Take the initiative to talk to college coaches now so you won’t pay the price later.

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Swim Team Prepares for District

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Swimming Free Friederike Weidemann swims freestyle at practice Nov. 22

Team wins Hallsville Invitationalat Wood Hollow as first win, individuals look to keep improving

Claire Earnestsports editor

DEVASTATING FINISH After losing the Regional game to A&M Consolidated in Midlothian on Nov. 29, Senior Jhavaurian Moore chooses to sit alone on the field

Lobo football season came to a halt when the team lost 45-35 to A&M Consolidated on Nov. 29 in Midlothian. The loss was an unexpected ending for the Lobos.

“[Regionals] was a disappointment, it was a game we expected to win and quite frankly could have won. It came down to four or five plays that didn’t go our way,” Head Football Coach John King said. “It’s not any single person’s fault, it’s just that it was one of those situations where they made plays and we didn’t.”

The field was overcome with emotions after the game on the Lobo side. From Viewettes to cheerleaders to football players, everyone had to cope with the sudden end.

“It was the end of the season, and when you end it with a loss, it’s tough because you know some of those seniors get really emotional and some you have never seen that type of emotion from,” King said. “Some can handle it, some can’t, some like to get away, and be by themselves, and some like to be around others.You try to just let them express themselves and in their own way.”

To most, the season was about more than winning or losing. Junior

Desmond Chumley will remember this year and look back at the moments he spent with his teammates.

“[The team] had a lot of heart and character [this season],” Chumley said. “We were a hard- working team that got along. We were truly a family.”

Senior Clay Layman credits his teammates for making memories that will last him past his high school career.

“I think the teamwork and friendships built in my senior year were probably the most special part. We’ve played together for years, but we really bonded this year,” Layman said. “[My teammates} helped me make memories and something I ca n look back on in 20 years.”

The team is thinking of the future and how to not let history repeat itself.

“We are going to try and win. I have never been one to believe that a site or a place or a particular team matters for the reason that [a team] stumbles,” King said. “Cause we are going to play better and find ways to win. We want to try and find a way to win the last game of the year.”

King encourages his players to stay true to the team motto.

“‘Bleed green, win gold.’ You are a Lobo through and through, [it’s] like I tell the kids, ‘if you are going to be a part of this program and stay around [you] are going to win championships,’” King said. “Whether it be a district championship or a playoff round, hopefully one day, [it will be] a state championship.”

Lobos lose to A&M Consolidated, look forward to future


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FORCEFUL IMPACT Senior Emily Gruppi aims for victory at the Hallsville Invitational Golf Tournament on Nov. 22

The swim team competed in a two-day meet at Texarkana College on Nov. 22-23, that was similar to the structure of swim district in the spring. Head swim Coach Daniel Gonzales is focused on seeing how the swimmers are in comparison to where they need to be for district.

“What that meet told us is that we have a lot of work to do. We still need

more practice on meet experience and skill- flip-turns, starts, anything skill involved,” Gonzales said.

On the first day, swimmers must qualify in each event, then compete for top times on the second day.

“We actually came back on Day 2 and swam faster times in some events, which is a big challenge,” Gonzales said. I want them to take from it the realization of where they are [in competitions], and the work we have to do.”



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“I have a bigger role in the game so I need to keep the floor running [and] keep the team together.” Jaleel Bourque, 12

When you come out on the court, you lead your team the way the coach wants them to be led.” Cadell Williams, 12

“[Students] who do well off the court as well as on the court [and] good teammates.”Coach Keith Smith

“It means a lot that my coach would think that I have the leadership skills to do that. I try to set a good example.” Mikayla Smith, 11

“It’s really important, I think about it everyday, before every game, that I have to step up and pick up the team.” Raven Chism, 11

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AN ARMS LENGTH Melvin Gouldsby makes a key tackle after interception during the Nov. 30 A&M game

SECOND HALF, SECOND CHANCE Jamycal Hasty carries the ball during the Nov. 23 Boyd game

Only middle school girls are interested in listening to the new One Direction album Midnight Memories. This claim is understandable because honestly, I wouldn’t want to listen to it either, but I decided to give it a chance. Surprisingly, it wasn’t that bad. The boy band’s first two albums are very pop influenced, but this one had a lot of 80’s and a little bit of country influence.

The first song on the album is “Best Song Ever”, which I’m sure everyone has heard. Fans of The Who will see the similarities between the openings of “Best Song Ever” by One Direction and “Baba O’Riley” by The Who. Sadly, 1D might be facing a lawsuit due to the similar piano intros. Next on the tracklist is “Story Of My Life”. Personally, I feel like this song brings a new level of maturity to the band. Also, the music video is a must-watch. WARNING: MUSIC VIDEO MAY CAUSE TEARS. I’m not going to lie, but the way the video was set up, it reminds you of your own family and looking back at the good times in your life. As for the title track for the album, the song “Midnight Memories” has an 80’s throwback and is an overall great song. It has a melody that is catchy, and shockingly, the teen boys pull of the 80’s pretty well. I mean, Harry Styles does resemble the iconic rock singer Mick Jagger. Next, we have a romantic ballad, “You & I”, which will undoubtedly cause 1D super-fangirls to die when they listen to the boys’ soothing voices singing about love. It’s one of those songs that will make you feel sad, but still loved. I

am not a full on Directioner, but I do enjoy this song because it feels genuine. Finally, we hear some country vocals in “Don’t Forget Where You Belong” and “Through The Dark”. It is something different than the rest of the album, but flows perfectly. Last, but not the least, “Something Great” is fantastic song which reminds me of something Snow Patrol would do. It is one of those songs that you listen to whenever you are in the car looking out the window at the dark gray clouds, yet it doesn’t make you feel sad.

Overall, Midnight Memories is a great album that I think will expand One Direction’s fanbase. One thing I did not like was that I felt like Harry Styles was the main show, and Liam Payne, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson were the opening act. All of the members need to have a fair share of singing time. This is the One Direction show, not the Harry and the Styles show. On the bright side, if the band keeps this progression in music going, then I believe that they will go far in their music.

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Must Watch Christmas MoviesEssential holiday classics will bring holiday cheer

Estrella Gonzalesstaff writer

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFEThis movie is definitely a classic. It first gives the

background story of a businessman, George Bailey (James Stewart), in his youth, and then adulthood. As an adult, George comes to the point where he is willing to throw his life away, but he is first allowed to see how the world would have been different if he had never existed.

Some may find this movie to be slow, at times, because of a few events that seem dragged out in the life of George Bailey before the film finally reaches it’s climax. But George’s in-depth background really allows the viewer to understand his motives and behavior. Almost every detail is important for the ending to make sense, and the last few parts are the ones that truly make the movie great.

This was filmed in the 1940’s, so it’s all in black and white. If that does not bother you, this movie is a nice choice if you’re looking for something good and critically acclaimed to watch this holiday season.

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMASLet’s talk about one of the best animated Christmas

shorts ever made - A Charlie Brown Christmas. As the movie begins, it is almost Christmas, and Charlie Brown is depressed. His friends and family damper his mood even further when they show him how caught up they are in the commercialism of the holiday season. Charlie decides to find an actual meaning in Christmas.

Now let’s list out some of the reasons why A Charlie Brown Christmas is legitimate. There is actual humor, the character types are likable, the soundtrack by Vince Guaraldi is amazing, it has a good message, you can watch it with family, it is short and to the point, and it is on T.V. every year.

If you do not mind animated films, and you have not seen it a million times already, watch A Charlie Brown Christmas this holiday season, especially if you are feeling down or someone just killed your vibe. Thank me later.

Catching Fire: Book vs Movie

Jennifer Lawrence had an award winning performance as Katniss. Her display of emotion was phenomenal; I felt every emotion she had. I cried so much throughout the movie. The pain of her friends’ deaths follow Katniss into the sequel because she has to give a touching speech in the home district of each fallen tribute. The action feels more mature than in the Hunger Games.

The desire to know who Katniss picks in the end is killing me. The stereotypical love triangle that plagues teen movies is getting annoying. Despite the fact that I want Katniss to admit that she loves Peeta, it was still an amazing movie. It is one of the best I’ve seen so far.

Catching Fire follows Katniss as she is dragged back into the arena. Collins’ writing has matured and the action less predictable. Additionally, Collins steps back from the love triangle to focus more on developing Katniss as a character. Katniss also begins to shift from an unwilling revolutionary poster child to a slightly more willing leader.

That’s all good and dandy, but let’s talk about what I could not stand. Peeta. From the start of the games he is almost killed in the first five minutes. Then it happens again and again and again. It gets to a point where tributes are sacrificing themselves for him. They just can’t with Peeta anymore. There were no more can’ts to give to klutzy ol’ Peeta.

Going in the Right Direction

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Fangirling: I Can’t EvenKayce Bagleyguest writer

From shamelessly promoting to harshly attacking critics, it’s safe to say Justin Bieber’s Beliebers are the most devoted fan base in music. These fan girls can make someone smile and cringe at the same time. However, Lady Gaga’s Little Monsters are in a close second when it comes to intense fan girls. Just ask Perez Hilton.

I think we all dreamed of a chance to attend Hogwarts at one point. The Harry Potter fandom is one that will never die. These self-named Potterheads have got to be the most intense book fans. Potterheads take part in themed weddings, live action role playing and even needed heightened security when books were released.

The Game of Thrones fan base is slowly taking over. These have to be the most temperamental fans. From rushing the writer to complete the series to a fanbase-wide astonishment of the season finale, these fans have the biggest investment in a TV show.

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never seen Home Alone. It is a comedy about a clever 8-year old that gets left at home alone during the Christmas holidays and has to fend off a couple of dumb robbers that try to break into his house.

The kid, Kevin McCallister (MacCaulay Culkin), is definitely the star of the film, and he really has style. What other 8 year old would say “I can’t be a wimp, I’m the man of the house” after he notices two guys trying to break into his house? He takes care of himself without his family, even doing his own grocery shopping and laundry.

Many critics have bashed the movie because Kevin is “too” intelligent and they find the storyline unrealistic. However, Home Alone is still a widely accepted film, and was actually the highest grossing comedy of all time until 2009. So ignore the critics and check out Home Alone this holiday season if you have never seen it!

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Warning: reader self-control is advised. The Doctor Who 50th anniversary special, titled “The Day of The Doctor” was everything Whovians hoped for and more. Viewers got to delve into the Doctor’s darker side and, though some questions about his past were addressed, others still remain unanswered. Head writer, Steven Moffat did an outstanding job tying-in previous doctors into the 75-minute long episode and explaining the 16-year gap from when the show was cancelled to when it was brought back in 2005.

One of the most exciting delvings was seeing the magic of current Doctor, Matt Smith, and the tenth Doctor, David Tennant, on screen. They work so fabulously together. As if that was not enough, Billie Piper, who played companion to Doctors nine and ten, made an appearance. She basically saved everyone. Sadly, Rose is not back to stay, but who knows, anything can happen.

Throughout the episode, the Doctor again faces some of his most dangerous enemies, the bloody Daleks as well as the Zygons, who have not been seen since the 70’s. It can be argued that the Doctor is his own worst enemy, though. Full of surprises, like cameos by veteran Doctor Tom Baker and future Doctor, Peter Capaldi, this emotional and brilliant episode sets up for a transition as the next-to-last episode before the twelfth Doctor is introduced. If you have not seen this, go watch it now. It is understandable if you have the urge to curl up into a ball while trying to handle all your emotions.

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