<![CDATA[Insight]]> <![CDATA[Insight]]> /Portals/2/logos/__TFMF_fdsa4k55mbzd0x55gesj3lqk_b8025da3-920b-4442-9a74-a81c9ea63d87_0___Selected.jpg en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:29:58 GMT 15 <![CDATA[Sharpstown twins battle for valedictorian spot]]> By Magaly Leyva, Furr High School


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Valedictorian Annie Truong (left) is headed to study at The University of Texas at Austin while her twin Jenny (right), salutatorian is headed to Texas A&M.

FRIENDLY COMPETITION full story > ]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:10:20 GMT <![CDATA[Valedictorian nets lacrosse scholarship too]]> By Dwayne Johnson, Bellaire High School


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Lamar High School's Sara Holland attempts a shot in a recent lacrosse match. The senior will be headed to Washington and Lee University in the fall.

While many of high school athlete seniors were signing their Letter of Intent (for football mainly) to attend the university of their choice, Lamar High School senior Sara Holland stood out in the cr full story > ]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:03:47 GMT <![CDATA[Playing hooky too much can lead to fines, jail time]]> By Adan Huang, Bellaire High School


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Precinct 5, Place 1 Judge Russ Ridgway fights to keep kids in school.

“I think that the truancy law is reasonable. It makes sense that the government requires students to go to school. If school really isn't for you, there's always the option of getting a GED once you'r full story > ]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:56:36 GMT <![CDATA[Student turns to faith in battle against cancer]]> By Destiny Young, Yates High School


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Jeremiah Eaton was diagnosed with Non-Hodkin's Lymphoma during his freshman year of college. "I broke down," he said, recalling the day he found out.

Most students expect their freshmen year of college to be an exciting time filled with new adventures and experiences. Incoming students usually prepare for balancing new classes, keeping active soci full story > ]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:48:32 GMT <![CDATA[Could UV nail lamps cause skin cancer?]]> By Jazzment Brown, Furr High School


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Ultra-violet nail lamps are used during the gel manicure process. Some fear the exposure could cause skin cancer, so there are safer alternatives, like LED lamps.

For the style-focused fashionista who views her nails as a complimentary element of her “outfit,” a gel manicure is heaven sent. With this kind of manicure, the application time is shorter. It doesn’ full story > ]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:44:38 GMT <![CDATA[Young Houstonian pens book about being sent to live in Africa]]> By Destiny Young, Yates High School


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Kevin Itima's book, "E Ware Mumune," is about his self-discovery after his parents sent him to Nigeria.

Kevin Itima was a normal student who dealt with the insecurities that come with being a teenager. He admits to getting involved with the wrong crowd and looking for answers in all of the wrong places full story > ]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:36:23 GMT <![CDATA["Eleanor and Park" provides helping of comfort food]]> By Alice Tao, Bellaire High School



Review: "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell Publication date: 2/26/2013 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pages: 328 Other books by Rainbow Rowell: Attachments, Fangirl (Coming in September) full story > ]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:33:16 GMT <![CDATA[Houston punk band appears on its way]]> By Jazzment Brown, Furr High School


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The band Your Greatest Obsession was ranked No. 23 on ReverbNation, and they have no doubts they will be signed in the near future.

The smell of cheap gas station perfume, the sweat of the bodies and the adrenaline concealed the room of Warehouse Live. But in the midst of the madness, local Houston band Your Greatest Obsession to full story > ]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:13:02 GMT <![CDATA[Website features free, do-it-yourself faux painting videos]]> By Silesha Walker, Westside High School


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Business partners Yeni Weaver and Susan Dimmink are hoping their YouTube videos help others discover tips for faux painting and faux finishes.

In this day and age, people are always trying to find ways to keep up with modern trends, while still staying on a budget of course. Business partners and faux finishers, Yenie Weaver and Susan Demmi full story > ]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:08:21 GMT <![CDATA[Program utilizes poetry to give local students a voice]]> By Silesha Walker, Westside High School


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Mic'heal, Courtney and Jordan work on a poem during the workshop before the Meta-Fourth Friday: Saturn Prelim Slam. Winners will represent Houston in the Space City Grand Slam.

When people think of Houston things like big business, energy capitol of the world and fourth largest city in the nation comes to mind, not poetry, performing arts, and youth writers. Meta-Four, a no full story > ]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:02:00 GMT