The Stampede
Sachse High School
Sachse, TX
Issue Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 
Issue: The Stampede 2008 Issue 5
Last Update: Friday, April 18, 2008

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By Ashley Wiener

Society today has many religions, languages and opinions. As soon as it’s challenged, people get overly defensive and conversations end on a sour notes. This is a major problem for me, especially full story >

By Ryan Prince

As an avid sports fan, I often feel like the referees are biased against my team, especially the Dallas Mavericks. I often blame them for my team’s misfortunes. There are times I let my own bias full story >

By Casey Parvin

Growing pains can consume the body, whether it’s physically, emotionally or both. The painful tingle in the knee. The aching pieces of the heart left shattered after a broken relationship. I’m no full story >

By Staff Editorial

While the majority of high school students are finishing off their TAKS tests, AP exams and other classes, a select few have already begun their college experience through a new program offered b full story >

By Michael Alford

Batting practice isn’t the only time sophomore Thomas and freshman Kyle Callahan spend together. The two share their brotherhood both on the infield as teammates and at home as siblings. Playing full story >

By Sara Delgado

Before a game they stretch, run and perform basic throwing, hitting and catching drills. They are the girls varsity softball team and they also have a few pre-game and in-game rituals that have be full story >

By Elshaday Aredo

Some teenagers have homework to balance, honor classes, and a job. Junior Crystal Morales does that and more. Not only does Crystal manage school and work, but she also has to babysit her nephew full story >

By Abbey Jamieson & Eric Prince

Strong morals and family values show up in households throughout America, while in others’, neglect of such factors can destroy a child’s future. According to Licensed Psychologist, Marriage and full story >

By Kyle Phillips

Hobbies can include skateboarding, dancing and singing, but for senior Richard Redmond, raving with fire topped his list. “I started raving in June of last year,” Richard said. “It just kind of s full story >

By Ashley Shams

Born and raised with her own religious opinions, freshman Cailey Petrus is an open-minded atheist and believes she is entitled to her own opinions on religion. As a young girl, Cailey was influenc full story >

By Travis Sims

Six months ago, freshman Jake Dunne moved to Texas from Sydney, Australia, along with a family full of high hopes. Jake’s father wanted to expand his business, Universal Rocks, which made garden f full story >

By Brett Farrow

Starting with the class of 2012, the state will begin its efforts to phase out the TAKS tests and replace them with exams that will come at the end of certain required English, math, science and s full story >

By Adam Reynoso

On April 26, the seniors will attend their last dance in high school before walking the stage and graduating on May 31. But before they can finish out the year, there are still the preparations i full story >

By Eric Prince

After seeing a need for aid in the mathematical and engineering fields, founder David Canine developed a program for Richland Community College as well as others in the Dallas County Community Co full story >