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Varsity Football Faces Denton Ryan
With a district record of 7-1 last season, the Varsity football team faces off against Denton Ryan High School in an away game on Sept. 5. “Our toughest opponent is going to be Denton Ryan or Argyle,” senior Sean Larry said. “They play very disciplined football.”. Six out...
New security measures at Gunter ISD schools
GUNTER, Texas (KTEN) — The Gunter Independent School District is putting security upgrades in place at all campuses for the current school year. The new guest security upgrade is called Verkada. When entering a Gunter ISD campus, visitors will be required to have a state-issued identification card. People wanting...
Flex Time Should Not Be Limited
Flex is a time for students to catch up on homework, socialize, attend tutorials and engage in club activities. The 40 minute period is necessary for overwhelmed students desperate for a break between classes. However, as of this school year, flex will no longer be available for students on Mondays and Fridays. Although this may seem like a good strategy to prevent students from leaving the building or getting into trouble, this new policy could be destructive for students and teachers. Instead of completely removing flex time on Mondays and Fridays, administration should increase their presence throughout the building to monitor behavior and presume tutorial sessions as usual.
77% of Educational Institutions Spotted a Cyberattack Within the Last 12 Months
FRISCO, Texas, August 27, 2024 – Netwrix, a vendor that delivers effective and accessible cybersecurity to any organization, surveyed 1,309 IT and security professionals globally and today released findings for the education sector based on the data collected. It reveals that 77% of organizations in the education sector spotted...
10 Denton restaurants with great discounts for college students
These days, almost everything seems too expensive. College tuition, rent, gas, clothes and even fast food prices have ballooned in recent years. During times like these, students should take the opportunity to save everywhere they can. Additionally, many college students don't have the appliances or know-how to cook full meals....
Three Generations of Women Continue Family Legacy at TWU
Your browser does not support the audio element. DENTON, August 21, 2024 — This fall, Texas Woman’s University (TWU) welcomes Kayden Young, an incoming freshman from Forney, Texas, who will be the third generation in her family to attend the university. Her enrollment continues a family legacy that spans over 50 years, beginning with her grandmother, Kaye Wade, who graduated in 1973, and followed by her mother, Kayla Young, who earned her degree in 1992.
Dual credit course being Monday
Students enrolled in dual credit classes begin their courses Monday, a class that combines college curriculum in a high school setting. Differing from AP courses, dual credit allows students to simultaneously earn a high school and college credit, whereas AP only lets students work towards a college credit. “I believe...
BuzzBallz Founder Donates $30 Million to Business School
Merrilee Kick, the founder of the beverage company BuzzBallz, donated $30 million to the business college at Texas Woman's University. Kick's MBA from TWU helped her launch the popular prepackaged spherical beverage company. Kick's gift will result in the business college becoming her namesake and bolster innovation and entrepreneurship education.
Student Council organizes gaga ball event for advisory
To kick off advisory Tuesday students are invited to participate in a gaga ball event organized by student council. The gaga ball tournament will be held in the gym, with students having multiple chances to win a trophy, candy, and other prizes. “Our first advisory event, we chose gaga ball,...
UNT Receives $1.1 Million Grant to Support Foster Care Students
Your browser does not support the audio element. Denton, Texas — The University of North Texas (UNT) Foundation has been awarded a $1.1 million M-Pact Fund grant from the Moody Foundation, aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for students with foster care experience across Texas. The grant will be managed...
Seniors meet with counselors amid a crucial moment in academic careers
From college applications to FAFSA, seniors have a lot on their plate. However, advice from the school counselors can make their lives a little easier and this week, the senior class is meeting one-on-one with the counselors. “I think these meetings are helpful because I had questions that needed to...
Eagle Brief: Aug 26-30
To view this week’s PISD express information, click here. To view PISD events, click here. To view the 2024–2025 academic calendar, click here. To view the calendar of scheduled sporting events, click the high school athletics calendar here. Collin College Dual Credit fall classes start Monday, Aug. 26....
TWU’s StartHER Grant Program Celebrates Sixth Anniversary, Opens New Application Round
Your browser does not support the audio element. Denton, TX — August 20, 2024 — Texas Woman’s University’s (TWU) Center for Women Entrepreneurs is marking the sixth anniversary of its StartHER Grant Program, which provides financial support to women-owned businesses across Texas. The program, which is part of the university’s Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership, will begin accepting applications for the latest round of grants on September 3, 2024.
From My Notes: List of study spots
The most common type of entry in my Notes app are lists. To-do lists, shopping lists, movies or books I would like to watch or read, words I like, and other random categories. I make so many lists in fear that I would forget whatever it is if I didn’t. The most recent list I have made is places to study.
TWU Launches Aeronautical Sciences Program with Historic Scholarship Award
Your browser does not support the audio element. DENTON, August 26, 2024 — Texas Woman’s University (TWU) has launched its Doswell School of Aeronautical Sciences, marking a significant milestone with its first class of students this fall. Among them, Danah Alramahi, an incoming freshman from Coppell, Texas, has made history as the recipient of the largest scholarship ever awarded at TWU.
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