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For months, Gov. Greg Abbott has been sending buses of migrants arriving at the Texas border to a myriad of other cities in the United States in an apparent attempt to criticize Bidens immigration and border policies. While border towns in Texas are struggling to handle the influx of migrants, Abbotts lack of coordination with the cities the buses are going to has only served to cause chaos. Abbott is using the lives of these asylum seekers as pawns in his political game, with no regard for their  wellbeing or future.

Bussing Migrants is Inhumane

Mayla Montgomery, Reporter January 10, 2024

Throughout Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s time in office, his stance on immigration has proved to be a divisive issue. More recently, Abbott’s high-profile campaign sending migrants to Democratic cities...

Imposing a ban on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offices in Texas public universities, Senate Bill 17 officially went into effect on Jan.1, 2024. This bill will increase underrepresentation for marginalized groups.

Texas’ Ban on DEI Offices Undoes Progress In Representation

Aarya Kale, Reporter January 8, 2024

In June 2023, Senate Bill 17 (SB 17) passed, which imposed a ban on all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices in public Texas colleges and universities. It officially went into effect on Jan....

This November, the 2024 presidential elections will be taking place. While it will most likely will be a rematch with Biden and Trump, it shouldn’t be this way.

The 2024 Election Shouldn’t Be a Trump vs. Biden Rematch

Jacob Chow, Yearbooker January 2, 2024

The 2024 presidential election is less than a year away and is rapidly approaching, with candidates showing what they’re all about. Despite there being a good number of candidates, some bad and some...

Gift-giving is one of the most common holiday traditions. However, the cultural obligation to give gifts contributes to stress for both gift-givers and gift-receivers alike.

Gift Giving Shouldn’t Be This Stressful

Prima Changwatchai, Community & World News Editor December 30, 2023

The holiday season has long revolved around themes of familial togetherness and heartwarming joy - often expressed through the popular tradition of winter gift-giving. It isn’t hard to understand why....

Gingerbread houses are a well known tradition done every year. This year we should forget about gingerbread houses and spend the holidays relieving the stress from the school year, instead of spending time  on a another stressful task.

Gingerbread Houses Are the Worst Christmas Tradition

Madison Kennedy, Reporter December 13, 2023

December has arrived. The leaves are falling and the temperatures are dropping. Lights are being put on houses and Christmas spirit is in the air. With many traditions coming about, we all have our favorites...

A rapidly growing and heavily overlooked issue, cultural appropriation has been rooted in the fashion industry for many decades. A degradation of all that fashion stands for and it’s self-expression centered nature, cultural appropriation commercializes traditionally significant wear. However, as the search for true inclusivity continues, it’s important that the industry recognizes the true purpose of fashion and champions the minorities that want to step up and craft pieces that reflect the true essence of their culture.

Cultural Appropriation Degrades the Essence of Fashion

Aarya Kale, Reporter November 25, 2023

Fashion has always been a core aspect rooted in the very heart of human identity. A striking and ever-present symbol, that with all of its mighty fluctuations of global trends and patterns may very well...

An anti-Proposition A (Prop A) political poster plastered behind a gas station. These types of ads are distributed and paid for by the Travis County Taxpayers Union. The election for the passage of Prop A is on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Prop A Isn’t the Best Option for RRISD Teachers

Gabriel Oliveira, Reporter November 8, 2023

On Tuesday Nov. 7, voters will be deciding on the passage of Proposition A (Prop A). Prop A, if voted in, would implement a 6% pay raise for teachers and librarians and a 5% pay raise for all other faculty....

The United Auto-Workers strike is set to end soon,  having reached a tentative agreement with Ford. The auto workers union has been on strike since September in hopes achieving demands for higher wages, reinstated benefits, and better working conditions.

Auto Workers Deserve Better

Mayla Montgomery, Reporter October 30, 2023

Since Sept. 15, the UAW has been on strike against the country's three unionized auto manufacturing companies: Ford, General Motors (GM), and Stellantis. The strike officially began when workers could...

Candy Corn has been a staple of fall candies for many years. But while some love Candy Corn for their nostalgia and taste, others hate it for its texture and sugar content.

Candy Corn: Incredible or Inedible

Sawyer Grimaldi and Conall Coats October 26, 2023

Candy Corn Is Incredible The leaves have just turned brown and the air is brisk, the streets of neighborhoods around the country begin to fill with skeletons and pumpkins, and the feel of a crisp autumn...

Hannah McDonough 24 buys a Worlds Finest Chocolate bar from Tian Tianwen Gao 27. DECA club members started selling Worlds Finest Chocolate bars in September to fundraise for their clubs.

World’s Finest Chocolate is the Perfect Treat

Kriya Handa, Dreamcatcher Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2023

Every year, in the months of September and October, DECA club members start selling World’s Finest Chocolate bars to fundraise for their club. And every year, students and faculty alike prepare their...

Though a growing diverse American society may imply otherwise, banned books are steadily on the rise. In addition to reflecting one of the most widespread forms of censorship in the nation, banned books also undermine education by hindering the youth generation from being able to make educated decisions.

Banning Books Poses A Threat to American Culture and Education

Aarya Kale, Reporter October 11, 2023

Portrayed to the world as a vibrant utopia complete with a vast variety of music, art, cuisine, and especially social habits, America is most highlighted for its spectrum of people from all backgrounds,...

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