Consol’s student body, faculty and organizations gathered in the gym in anticipation against tonights football game against the Richmond Foster Falcons.
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New faculty share past inspiration, hopes for future
The hallways of A&M Consolidated have welcomed several fresh faces since the end of the 2013-2014 school year — and no, we’re not talking about the freshmen! Click through this gallery to meet this year’s new faculty.
Confidence campaign encourages new outlook
When all mirrors are covered for a day as a part of a campaign to increase confidence, people are forced to look behind appearances and rethink an old message.
Success Time provides new opportunities, challenges for students
Instead of going to lunch or Advocate after 3rd period this past week, students have been going to Academic Success, a new 25-minute-period that focuses on helping students become more successful students during the 2014-2015 school year.
Q&A: Unusual summer job location leads to plethora of unique opportunities
by Shilpa Saravanan, editor-in-chief The Roar spoke with senior Savannah Troy, who spent the vast majority of her summer in and around Crested Butte, Colorado, about her varied experiences with small children, birds, waffle cones and outer space. So, give us an overview of what you did during your time […]
Summer’s end leads to reflection on high school experience
On one hand, I’m pretty much the same awkward 14-year-old I was two years ago (as my sister loves to remind me), but on the other hand, I have learned a few tips and tricks that would have made my first year of high school a little more bearable. If I could travel back in time and have ten minutes with my former freshman self, I think I would say something along the lines of this…
Nearly 50 years old, Beatles album stands test of time
49 years ago today The Fab Four released Help!, their second movie soundtrack and 5th album. The Beatles certainly don’t need much of an introduction. At the time of its release it was lauded as a critical and commercial success. Being a Beatles album pretty much guarantees it’s sacred to a large portion of music lovers today.
‘Queen’ turns homophobic fears into tools of empowerment
Ominous, industrial sounding synths scream and whir as Mike Hadreas becomes the embodiment of everything America fears from the gay community. “No family is safe when I sashay,” he almost hollers in Perfume Genius’s new single ‘Queen’.
Star-studded film attempts indie feel, loses charm in details
by Sydney Garrett, staff reporter For many, music is just an enjoyable pastime. However, in musically-inclined director John Carney’s new film “Begin Again,” music defines the lives of many characters by driving wedges into relationships, preserving friendships and even determining fates. The movie centers on the life of Gretta (Keira Knightley), […]
Messi just another small piece in Argentina’s grand puzzle
by Austin Coats, sports editor As the upcoming World Cup final between Germany and Argentina nears, many call Argentina somewhat dependent on Lionel Messi, four-time FIFA player of the year. In fact, this morning I read an article with the headline: “Magical Messi and Argentina or united Germany to win it […]
