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Junior Libby Phillips posing at the end of the song, 'What You Want', at the Legally Blond Jr. Musical performed for press night on Jan. 13.

‘What You Want’ Is To Watch Legally Blonde Jr. The Musical

Khloe Flores, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

The theatre department performed Legally Blonde Jr. The Musical on the Jan. 14, 16, and 17.  “The team put a lot of effort also in moving sets or costumes or quick changes or the choreography we...

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[left] Daniella Moreno, Nikolas Morante, Michael Harris, Addison Petrea, Emma Wagner [right] at Churchill High School for a debate tournament on Jan. 11.

Debate Heads to Churchill

Debate Competes on Jan. 11
Addison Powell, Powell January 17, 2025

The debate team competed on Jan. 11 at Churchill High School against hundreds of students. None of the JHS students advanced, but they will be competing again on Jan. 18. “I advanced every other competition...

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Screenshot of the Spotfiy navigation page for the Spotify Wrapped feature.

Wrap it Up

Spotify Wrapped Disappoints Listeners
Chloe Youngkin, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

The 2024 Spotify Wrapped this Dec. 4 was reportedly made with AI and has disappointed students as a result of inaccuracy and laziness.  Due to the rise of AI being used to supplement and completely...

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A We Are Blood staff member assisting a donor with blood transfusion.

Saving Lives an Ounce at a Time

We Are Blood organizes blood drive on campus
Chloe Youngkin, Copy Editor November 21, 2024

Needles are scattered around the room. Shades of crimson bubble in vials, and the thick scent of old pennies mingles in the air. And yet, past these hallways, no screams of terror are heard. Blood donation...

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[left] President Mia Garza, Social Media Leslie, Jacquelynn Chavez, Lucero Hernandez, Isabella Leon, Carlos Longoria,Andrea Munoz, Secretary Madison Coats [right].

National Spanish Honor Society Inducts New Members

Daniella Moreno, Editor-In-Chief November 20, 2024

In order to keep honoring their Hispanic ancestry, the National Spanish Honor Society (NSHS) held a ceremony on Nov. 19 to introduce new members continuing their legacy. "It was definitely something...

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Senior Jayme Estrada drilling lockdown procedures.

Lock in for a Lockdown

Learning emergency preparedness skills
Avery Humphries, Assistant Editor-In-Chief November 15, 2024

Where would you hide? Who would you contact?  Do you have a plan?  Administration announced procedures in the event of an emergency during lunch, passing periods or mornings and evenings in...

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Marbella Martinez-Cruz and Yesmin Cortez preparing for a DECA competition at their Nov. 7 meeting.

DECA Stands On Business

Khloe Flores, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

DECA club is where students learn how to start and maintain a business. Students meet two to three times a month and strategize how they can have a successful future in the business industry. They will...

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Tabletop club members playing Dungeons and Dragons on Oct. 29.

Adventurers Travel to JHS

Marco Rodriguez, Staff Writer November 11, 2024

The sound of the dice hitting the table and rolling until it lands on a number. Kids laugh with each other, cracking jokes while playing their games. Tabletop club is in session. Students in the tabletop...

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Senior Joanna Mata with an 'I voted' sticker on her phone.

Polls Open, Opinions Arise

What Jag's say about voting
Daniella Moreno, Editor-In-Chief November 2, 2024

Polls for the presidential race will close on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. Voters must be 17 and 10 months old and have to be registered 30 days before the election date. With voting coming to an end in less...

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Sheriff candidate sign on Buda Main Street to promote voting in upcoming election.

Voting Guide For Jag’s

Daniella Moreno, Editor-In-Chief October 25, 2024

Voting for the presidential election opened on  Oct. 21 and close in the evening on election day, Nov. 5. Students are eligible to vote if they are 17 years and 10 months old. They must be registered...

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Sophomore Joe Chavez in the student section at the Hawaiian themed game on Sept. 12.

Jennifer Ramirez Nolasco wins Jag Journal photography contest

Best submitted school spirit photo
October 18, 2024

Congratulations to Jennifer Ramirez-Nolasco for winning the fall semester Jag Journal photography contest. We appreciate all of your submissions and loved seeing your work! Look out for the spring semester...

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Senior Sofia Gonzalez building a door prop for the production of Clue.

Maintaining Theatrical Craft

The preaching of theatre continues
Chloe Youngkin, Copy Editor September 30, 2024

Lines bounce on walls and echo through halls. Characters gather around a crime scene in the middle of the conservatory, practicing the perfect shocked and horrified expressions. On an elevated stage, underneath...

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