Isom Young, Writer

December 6, 2018

Claude Monet,  born November 14, 1840 in Paris, France, had a tremendous propensity for art. Stirring with passion, he availed himself by enrolling in the Academie Suisse. After an art exhibition in 1874, a critic insultingly dubbed Monet's painting style "Impression," since it showed more  concern with form and light rather than realism, but the term stuck about his unique style. In 1845 at age five, Monet moved with his family to Le Havre, a port town in the Normandy region. He grew up there with his older brother, Leon. While known as a decent student, Monet did not like confinement to a classroom. Instead, he enjoyed  outside experiences close to nature. At an early age, Monet developed...

Alissa Obenhaus, Writer

December 8, 2018

Brianna Shelbi Dees, born November 11, 2003 in New Caney, Texas, has had a wonderful life. Currently a freshman at New Caney High School, Brianna does not participate in advanced courses. Nevertheless, she does take part in journalism and culinary, making her high school experience the best so far. Living with her mom, dad, sister, and 2 of her 3 brothers, Brianna loves her home life. She adores her siblings and has much gratitude toward her parents that provide her everything. She even considers her mom her role model as she cooks, cleans, loves, cares, and sets such a good example for her and her siblings. In Brianna’s free time, she likes to sing, play her guitar and her piano, cook, and spend time with her friends and family. Starting at a young and fragile age, she developed a love for music.  At only age five, Brianna began playing guitar, piano, and singing. With several...

Hollie Whatley, Writer

December 10, 2018

Located in Houston, the Houston Museum of Natural Science stands as a large, tourist attraction. More than two million people visit it yearly. Founded in 1909, the museum’s original purpose included enhancing an average individual's knowledge in science. As one of the most visited museums in the United States, it owns two satellites, the Burke Baker Planetarium, Wortham Giant Screen Theater, Cockrell Butterfly Center, and around 10 more science based exhibits. They also add around 3,000 to 5,000 new artifacts each year. Over half a million school aged children visit each year, furthering their knowledge on the science in the world around them. On Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., The museum allows people to view the dinosaur and minerals exhibit and roam the Serengeti for free. On regular days, adult tickets (age 12 and up) cost $25, children’s tickets cost $15, and children...