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Fall Festivities

Hannah Thomas
November 16, 2011

In the spirit of Fall, below are some great things to do with the family during a season filled with cooler temperatures and home-cooked meals. Pumpkin Spice Latte – To get your taste buds into Fall, try the delicious Pumpkin Spice Latte for only $4 at your local Starbucks.  If pumpkin is not your... Read more »

Crisis in Libya Causes Gas Prices to Rise

McKenzie Gwin
March 10, 2011

            Gas prices have skyrocketed on average of 30 cents in a matter of a week. Oil prices have jumped in response to the political turmoil in Libya. The reason consumers are paying so much is not because of a shortage of oil overseas, but because of the fear of the violence spreading... Read more »

Rangers for the Cure

Morgan McGrath
October 12, 2010

In the United States, 23.6 million children and adults have been diagnosed with diabetes, a life-changing disease according to the American Diabetes Association.   There are two types of diabetes: type one and type two. Type one is hereditary, while type two is diagnosed because of an unhealthy lifestyle.... Read more »

Dissecting the Healthcare Bill

Cole Sawyer
April 19, 2010

The recent healthcare reform bill passed has caused uproars from people across the country. However, the contents of the bill are often misunderstood or even unknown to the average person or student. It is, after all, 1,990 pages. Here are a few high points of the bill, in simple terms: Health insurance... Read more »

New Church Has Growth Explosion

Cole Sawyer
January 26, 2010

It’s  a typical Wednesday night at Hill Country Northpoint’s weekly youth group: walking into the Forest Oaks clubhouse, footballs fly overhead. Inside, Guitar Hero is set up on the projector and people converse and eat, as food is laid out across tables. There are nearly 50 teenagers in attendance... Read more »