The Roar’s Nicole Farrell delves briefly into the general history of local desegregation prior to the 1966 fire that destroyed the Lincoln School and forced College Station to desegregate its high schools.
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Valentine’s Day themed apps prove disappointing at best
The Roar’s consensus on Valentine’s Day apps? Just stay away from them.
“Fiddler on the Roof” stars complete behind-the-scenes set work
The choir performed “The Fiddler on the Roof” not once, not twice, not even thrice last week–they pulled off four consecutive shows, but not without effort and practice (and building a wagon).
Russia emerges on world stage through opening Olympics ceremony
Russia pulls off a mostly glitch-free opening ceremony that symbolizes sport and the rise of Russia.
Girls’ soccer team wins Crosstown Showdown game 5-0
Lady Tiger soccer hosted their annual Crosstown Showdown against Bryan High School on Friday, Feb. 7. In spite of the weather conditions (an unpleasant 36 degrees and lightly raining) and muddy field, the Tigers still performed well, pulling a 5-0 win over Bryan.
Photo of the day: AP chemistry students test their patience with titration lab
During fourth period on Tuesday, AP chemistry students began part one of a two part, two day lab to find the amount of acid present in juices.
Lawyer-turned-English teacher welcomes new career
From courtroom to classroom and beyond, first-year freshman English teacher Magda Buikema shares what it’s been like to change her career in a single year.
Gallery: National Signing Day ceremony recognizes senior athletes
Yesterday, 14 senior athletes signed their National Letter of Intent to play at the collegiate level.
Independent film on Netflix thrills viewers
Read one staffer’s review of Exam, a surprisingly impressive 2009 independent British film with a compelling storyline.
Gallery: Invisible Children raises funds through annual fashion show
On Saturday, Feb. 1, students and parents gathered in the auditorium for Invisible Children’s annual fashion show.