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All brick-and-mortar students return to school on Sep. 14, 2020. It's great to have you all back! Make sure you go through the health survey daily and if you or someone in your household feels sick, stay home. Wash your hands to help keep yourself and everybody else healthy and help us make life better at the Lake!

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Texas is Open

Catherine Sampson • May 18, 2020

On April 27, Governor Abbott announced the plan to reopen Texas. He is planning on continuing in phases of reopening. “Texans are battling a colossal challenge,” Gov. Abbot said, “an invisible enemy that has tested...

Online Student Workload

Catherine Sampson • May 18, 2020

Due to the recent closure of schools across the nation because of Coronavirus, districts have moved the classroom online. This includes learning the material, assignments, and assessments. No, students are ultimately...

Cycling Popularized Amid Coronavirus

Alexa Ward, Reporter • May 15, 2020

Cycling Popularized Amid Coronavirus By Alexa Ward Edited by: Madisen Tucker Since the coronavirus shut down the nation, bike riding across America has become popular. “I’ve been in this industry 15 years...

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This Day in History

Vote by Mail Programs Date Back to the Civil War
U.S. armed forces have long used the mail to cast their ballots from the front lines.
How the 2000 Election Came Down to a Supreme Court Decision
As Florida's electoral votes fell under dispute, controversy ensued over hanging chads, dimpled chads and butterfly bullets.
Lying in State: The History Behind the Solemn Tradition
The tradition, bestowed as a final tribute, began in 1852, with the death of Henry Clay.
Why Do 9 Justices Serve on the Supreme Court?
The Constitution doesn't stipulate how many justices should serve on the Court—in fact, that number fluctuated until 1869.
7 Fires That Changed History
Massive fires have wrought devastation—but they've also led to significant reform and rebuilding.
What Is the Hatch Act and Why Was Established in 1939?
The 1939 law was created in the wake of a scandal involving FDR and federal employees of the Works Progress Administration.
The Sedition and Espionage Acts Were Designed to Quash Dissent During WWI
As the United States entered World War I, President Wilson and Congress sought to silence vocal and written opposition to U.S. involvement in the war.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court Justice Since 1993, Dies at 87
Known for her judicial restraint and sharp legal mind, Ginsburg delivered some of the Supreme Court’s most influential majority opinions.
How the Chicano Movement Championed Mexican-American Identity and Fought for Change
Chicano activists took on a name that had long been a racial slur—and wore it with pride.
Native Americans Used Fire to Protect and Cultivate Land
Indigenous people routinely burned land to drive, prey, clear underbrush and provide pastures.
How John Adams Established the Peaceful Transfer of Power
The election of 1800 marked the first time the leader of one political party handed the reins of government to his opponent.
How the U.S. Constitution Has Changed and Expanded Since 1787
Through amendments and legal rulings, the Constitution has transformed in some critical ways.
Anti-immigrant Proposition 187 is approved in California
On November 8, 1994, 59 percent of California voters approve Proposition 187, banning undocumented immigrants from using the state’s major public services. Despite its wide margin of victory, the ballot measure never takes effect. In 1994, California, the home of Presidents Richard Nixon and Ronald ...
5 Latino-Led Labor Strikes That Championed Rights for American Workers
They had a profound effect on the massive world of American food production.
6 Presidential Campaign Slogans That Fell Flat
Political campaign slogans haven't always caught on. In fact, some have proven odd or embarrassing.
Hispanic History Milestones: Timeline
The American Hispanic/Latinx history is a rich, diverse and long one, with immigrants, refugees and Spanish-speaking or indigenous people living in the United States since long before the nation was established. And, bringing with them traditions and culture from Mexico, Spain, Cuba, Puerto Rico, ...
Latino, Hispanic, Latinx, Chicano: The History Behind the Terms
The effort to coin a term to describe a wildly diverse group of Americans has long stirred controversy.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities. The event, which spans from September 15 to October 15, commemorates how those communities have influenced and contributed to American society at large. The term Hispanic or ...
How a Rogue Navy of Private Ships Helped Win the American Revolution
A fleet of makeshift warships helmed by colonial 'privateers' ravaged British shipping.

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Celebrities Donate to COVID-19 Relief

Alexa Ward

May 12, 2020 • No Comments

In trying times like these with the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world, it is critical that everybody capable of helping do their part, whether that means making masks, donating to hospitals or just...

Ed and Lorraine Warren, Paranormal Investigators

May 1, 2020

Lady Gaga at ‘One World: Together at Home’

April 17, 2020

Thanksgiving Traditions

November 30, 2019

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Today’s Holidays

European Day of Languages September 26, 2020
National Dumpling Day September 26, 2020
Record Store Day September 26, 2020
Shamu the Whale Day September 26, 2020
National Singles Day September 26, 2020
National Wildlife Ecology Day September 26, 2020
Johnny Appleseed Day September 26, 2020
National Public Lands Day September 26, 2020
International Lace Day September 26, 2020
International Rabbit Day September 26, 2020
Human Resource Professional Day September 26, 2020
Fish Amnesty Day September 26, 2020
Family Health and Fitness Day USA September 26, 2020
National Ghost Hunting Day September 26, 2020
Kiwanis Kids' Day September 26, 2020
National Hunting and Fishing Day September 26, 2020
Lumberjack Day September 26, 2020
National Seat Check Saturday September 26, 2020
Mesothelioma Awareness Day September 26, 2020
National Situational Awareness Day September 26, 2020

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COVID-19 Outbreak and Aftermath

Reyna Elsperman, Student

May 15, 2020 • No Comments

After coming back from spring break vacation, I was taken by surprise and anger when I walked into my local Kroger and found no toilet paper, paper towels, or cleaning supplies....

Caps, Gowns, and Graduation Information

Madisen Tucker, Reporter

May 4, 2020 • No Comments

Guidelines for Cap and Gown Distribution: · Caps and Gowns will be distributed on May 7th from 4:00-7:00 and May 11th, 2020 determined by your alphabetical split. o...

Senior Graduation Ceremony on Facebook

Damaris Sanchez, Editor

May 1, 2020 • No Comments

Graduation was cancelled, or postponed, for many college and high school seniors around the country. As a direct response, Facebook and Instagram decided to create a virtual...

Information Overload

William Lewis, Reporter

April 24, 2020 • No Comments

Is anyone else feeling overloaded? We have virtual home school with Its learning, the Mayor goes live on Facebook, the school districts do live virtual chats, we have Zoom...

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Monday, Sep. 14, 2020: Falcon Lunch

Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2020: Advisory Falcon Lunch

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