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 Senior continues softball dream, signs letter of intent with Pima CollegeKnight Country senior Adriana Garcia found Pima College to be the "perfect fit" to continue her softball career and accepted a scholarship from the school on Wednesday May 13, 2009.Garcia is ... |
 Knight Kingdom seniors Myers, Rodela, Ruffier receive YEF ScholarshipsOn Friday morning three Knight Kingdom seniors received the Ysleta Education Foundation scholarship.Each received $5000 for Outstanding Achievement. The students were unaware until their parents, YEF committee members, and YISD Superintendent Dr. Michael ... |
 Everyone is a fan of Canavan, wins district female athlete of the yearTo everyone who walks the halls of Knight Country Kelsey Canavan is a local celebrity. As her senior year comes to a close she is being recognized as the Female Athlete of ... |
 Knight Players make school historyFor the first time in five years, the Knight Players Theater Department have advanced into the district round of UIL One Act plays. They will now compete for an advancing ... |
 Student shines in speech and debate state championshipOn March 5-7 2009, Knight country qualifiers attended the Texas Forensic Association State Championship Tournament. Heading into the competition the speech and debate team were Region 5 champions, received the Texas ... |
Hanks DECA students win at state competitionDECA's 63rd annual Career Development Conference was held in Galveston, Tex. this past week.Approximately 1,300 DECA students from across the state, and nearly 200 students from El Paso, competed in ... |
 Knights showcase talentAs the last fundraiser for prom the junior class held a talent show. The show had 18 ... |
 New superintendent walks the halls of Knight KingdomOn Thursday morning, Feb. 12, Dr. Michael Zolkoski toured the Kingdom in his first official stop at the school as the new district ... |
 Knight Country's own to play at NMSUSenior Vanessa Thomas signed with New Mexico State University on Feb. 11.Thomas has a chance to make history with NMSU. Next year will be the first time that the Aggies ... |
 Captain Eileen P. Williams wins 2009-2010 Teacher of the YearWhen measuring the criteria of Teacher of the Year, faculty and staff look at the commitment and dedication that one puts into their job and how well the job is ... |
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News
 Actor found dead in Bangkok hotelActor David Carradine, who was famous for his 1970 series "Kung Fu" and most recently starring as Bill in the movie "Kill Bill", was found dead in his... |
 Tyson's daughter passes away after freak accidentMike Tyson's 4-year-old daughter was on life support and in extremely critical condition after she was found hanging Monday morning, May 25, 2009. On Tuesday, May 26, Exodus Tyson was pronounced ... |
New minimum wage brings hope to working studentsThe times are getting harder and most students’ wallets have gotten just a little lighter. With the raise in minimum wage from $6.55 to $7.25 coming in July, students look ... |
 North Korean missile launches turns headsRecent missile launches in North Korea have put the country on a global spotlight, putting the rest of the world in a defensive position. North Korea launched a nuclear warhead similar ... |
Tyson's daughter in critical condition after accidentMike Tyson's 4-year-old daughter was on life support and in extremely critical condition after she was found hanging Monday morning, May 25, 2009. On Tuesday, May 26, Exodus Tyson was pronounced ... |
City employees to work four day work weeksCity Council voted 8-0 on Tuesday to an adjusted summer schedule for city employees. Employees will work ten hour days Monday through Thursday with Fridays off.This is a pilot program that will ... |
 The fight against povertyFor years underdeveloped countries have faced the growing problem of poverty. It is seen everywhere in the world, which means it cannot be missed. In reality, it is a neglected ... |
El Paso City's elections resultsOn Saturday, May 9, citizens of El Paso voted for mayor, city council and judge with fewer than 10 percent of the 344,886 registered voters went to the polls. Mayor John ... |
 Obama makes progress in first 100President Barack Obama has had plenty of time to break in his black leather executive chair, take a look at the pressing issues of the day, and even take a... |
Disabled protesters arrested in front of WhitehouseDisabled protesters were arrested on Tuesday, April 28, in front of the White House while rallying President Barack Obama to support legislation that would give people with disabilities much-needed long-term ... |
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Feature
Signing offScriptoria has signed off for the summer. See you in three months.Sincerely,Scriptoria ... |
Jessica SalazarIt is quite hard to find individuals today who have the power to inspire fellow students to push themselves to greater heights and achieve excellence. However, Jessica Salazar is the ... |
Jonae ChavezCaring, determined, and regal, Jonae Chavez has never faltered in her responsibilities around Knight Kingdom or in her personal life. While her radiant smile and personality capture your heart, with ... |
Marcus RiveraVoted best all around by his senior class, senior vice president, member of wrestling, gymnastics, theater, and other countless organizations, it is no surprise that Marcus Rivera has the honor ... |
Franky ArguellesIf you stood on the sidelines at a football game, or had the opportunity to catch a soccer match, one could easily tell why Franky’s teammates listened to him when ... |
Davide PenaHigh school is not only supposed to be a time for learning but also a place where maturity begins to establish among young adults. This transition is important because it’s ... |
Michael NanezAnyone who knows Michael Nañez as a student or merely an individual will always remember a dedicated, mature, and independent person who worked hard to reach his goals.As a baby, ... |
Alyssa DixonAll good things in life usually come to a standstill in hopes to open another opportunity. The once-filled halls of senior students will soon be the memories of Knight Country’s ... |
Yvette HolguinHundreds of students walk the halls of Knight Country. Only the elite are mentioned in Scriptoria’s Top Twenty Seniors. Yvette Holguin has proven to be one of the top students ... |
Gaby HillmanThe years have passed; time flew by so fast. High school is ending and the future for Gaby Hillman, well, it's just beginning. As this year comes to a ... |
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Sports
 Boom, Madden retiresFootball's leading voice, John Madden, has announcement his retirement after three decades of broadcasting. The 73 year-old last telecast the Super Bowl between Arizona and Pittsburgh."Its time," Madden said. "I have two great sons, ... |
 NFL Primetime Games 2009 seasonNFL season is slowly coming back into play with the NFL Draft, trading with various free agents, and the rest of the players beginning to report for training camp. Here ... |
Lady Knights hold close lead in districtThe no. 1 ranked Lady Knights softball team faced off against the no. 2 ranked Franklin Cougars on Tuesday April 14, 2009. The Lady Knights played tough defense throughout the whole game but ... |
 Golden boy golden no moreAfter a 16-year professional boxing career, Oscar De La Hoya announced his retirement on April 14. ... |
 Rookie debut is his lastLos Angeles Angels rookie pitcher Nick Adenhart, 22, and two other people were killed Thursday, April 9, around 12:20 a.m. when a minivan ran a red light and struck their ... |
 Tar Heels run on all cylinders in championship win in Motor CityOn Monday Night, April 6, the 2008-2009 NCAA basketball season came to a close with the championship game between the one-seed North Carolina Tar Heels and the two seed Michigan ... |
 Chicago winds blow in CutlerSuffice to say the Chicago Bears have been starved for a quality signal caller for decades.After the long wait, the future is bright for the ... |
 QB Jay Cutler requests trade out of DenverThe Broncos wanting to trade Jay Cutler? It started off as a rumor around the NFL when new Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels wanted to trade Cutler for former New ... |
 T.O signs with BillsIt didn't take long for Terrell Owens to find a new home.After two days after from his shocking release from the Dallas Cowboys, the Buffalo Bills have agreed to become ... |
 Cinderella season ends for Knights basketballThe Knights men's basketball team's season is finally over after a roller coaster season. The boys faced the El Dorado Aztecs for the fourth time this season and were defeated ... |
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Opinion
 Administration tries too little to late to enforce existing rulesOn Friday, May 1, each grade had an assembly. At this assembly the principal, Louis Martinez, announced some strict rules that will be enforced until the end of the school ... |
 Reality bitesIt’s the end of the year and most of the senior class has this glow about them that says ‘Real World, here I come!’ Outside the Go Center is a ... |
 Top Ten Percent Rule to be limitedFor years, Texas Legislature has been working to eliminate the automatic admission for top 10 percent high school graduates into Texas public universities.However, the bill for limiting the amount of ... |
 Woman finds the Easter bunny in chipStories about finding some kind of famous figure in a random food product surface every once in a while.The most recent though has been discovered in Spokane, Washington. Say one day you were enjoying lunch with your beloved son and, as you look down right before stuffing that tasty looking potato chip in your mouth, you see the Easter Bunny.... |
 Elle discards shallow beauty laws, as should wePick up any fashion magazine and what’s on the front cover? An absolutely perfect and airbrushed woman buried under a mask of makeup. Considering this, wouldn’t it be refreshing to ... |
PETA contradicts its ideologiesThe organization PETA has recently gone under scrutiny after putting large groups of animals to sleep at different occasions. However, what the media did not cover was how horribly disfigured ... |
 2009 is year of the comebackOn the cover of every tabloid magazine we see the lives of celebrities played out in the worst way. From bitter divorce battle details to late-night club debacles, we see ... |
 Give credit where credit is dueThis seems to be a great year for Knight Kingdom clubs. The football team was one loss away from playoffs and was celebrated with many pep rallies. The basketball team made ... |
This is only the beginning of Obama and racismTensions almost seemed to be inevitable even before President Barack Obama could finish the last words of his initiation pledge.Aside from the economic downfall and foreign conflicts, thi... |
Campus has unsolved problemsAround the Hanks campus there are ups and downs about what this school has with regards to equipment. Some of them are minor but some seem like they could be ... |
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Entertainment
Supermodel confirms pregnancySupermodel Adriana Lima and husband Marko Jaric are expecting a baby. The couple have blogged about how they are happy about the news.“We are so excited about our future together,” ... |
"CSI" LawsuitWhen married real estate agents Scott and Melinda Tamkin read about an episode of the popular crime drama "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" they were in for a huge surprise. ... |
'Jon and Kate Plus 8' have trouble onboardJon and Kate Gosselin's relationship has had many challenges as shown on the hit reality show "Jon and Kate Plus 8."Kate has been the key role in her children's lives ... |
 Grizzly Bears's best: VeckatimestWhen most people hear someone utter the words “grizzly bear,” their first impulse is usually to run away in fear. However, the Brooklyn-based indie rock band Grizzly Bear is really ... |
D'Roman Is best pasticceria on the East SideItalian café D’Roman offers the best Italian cakes and coffee. Located on Zaragosa at the Plaza Las Missionies, the small passticceria, café, and chocolatier-style food creates a wonderful cultural experience ... |
 Heidi Klum pregnant with fourth childIt looks like there will be another baby joining Heidi Klum's pack of three children.Klum is expecting child number four with her husband of four years, Seal.Seal, a British soul ... |
 Jamie Foxx endures verbal assault after jokeBilly Ray Cyrus lashed back at comedian Jamie Foxx after a crack at her daughter Miley ... |
 She dreamed a dream...that came trueThe marvelous audition of Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle has hit American Shores!Thanks to the YouTube phenomenon, Boyle became an instant star after her jaw-dropping performance on Britain’s Got Talent. ... |
 Zac Efron set to star in 'Johnny Quest' live-auction movieZac Efron has been set to star in the live-action movie based on the television series 'Johnny ... |
 Fans line up to see 'Hannah Montana:The Movie'Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus took their father/daughter act from the Disney Channel series to the big screen. Lined up at midnight, Hannah fans waited anxiously for the highly ... |
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