New Ursuline President
Anne Marie B. '12
December 15, 2011
On Wednesday, Nov.30, Principal Elizabeth Bourgeois announced to students that Gretchen Z. Kane, currently president of Ursuline Academy in New Orleans, La., would replace the retiring Sr. Margaret Ann Moser, who has been Ursuline Dallas’ president for over 20 years. The Louisiana native will officially... Read more »
NBA Lockout
Ana P. '14
December 15, 2011
The American Airlines Center, the place where the beloved Mavericks won the pivotal game five of the NBA Finals, was empty this post season and for half of the 2011-2012 season. Fans weren’t in the stands cheering on the defending champions; people weren’t buying refreshments during halftime, but... Read more »
eServiam
December 15, 2011
Ursuline students successfully combine academics and serviam in a variety of ways. Computer science often plays a part in this mix, whether it is students such as Michelle H. ’13 and Anna P. ’13 helping a teacher create a website or if it includes participation in the eServiam class offered in... Read more »
Digital Photography Class Leads Way
Emilee T. '12
December 13, 2011
If a picture says 1,000 words, consider the value of that picture accompanied by a few well chosen informative paragraphs. With the inclusion of Mr. Bill Thompson’s Digital Photo I class this year, pictures are combining with newspaper stories both online and in print along with entries in the yearbook,... Read more »
Music to Our Ears
Geneva E. '13
December 13, 2011
Giant in-mall trees, the sounds of jolly music and a certain large red suited man may all pop into your head at the sound of the word “Christmas”. However, something new to think about are the changes occurring in your very own neighborhood. This December, be ready for more than just lights,... Read more »
Social Media: Help or Hindrance?
Pia F.'12
December 13, 2011
Many times throughout my high school career I have turned to the numerous social networking sites as an outlet to release stress and procrastinate on school work. Now and then however, I end up relying on websites like Facebook and Twitter as communication tools to contact my peers. ... Read more »
Snowball Cupcakes
Grace P. '12
December 13, 2011
Once a year, a handful of seniors receive five lucky cupcakes that give them the opportunity to be on Snowball court. With Snowball just around the corner, this group of Ursuline royalty prepares for the most important dance of their four years at Ursuline. Anecia R. ’12, this year’s queen,... Read more »
In the Spirit of Christmas
Cecilia L. '12
December 13, 2011
As the days of December become shorter with the fast approaching winter and deadlines, daily routine takes on an eerie monotone: wake up, eat, school, sports and or homework, more food, sleep, with few laughs and many frets in between. The season and spirit of Christmas passes us by. In our childhood,... Read more »
Oscar Buzz
Emilee T. '12
December 13, 2011
The ever-anticipated awards season is getting closer and closer and everyone can tell—with Oscar buzz and a new “talked about” movie coming out every weekend, movie fans’ heads are spinning in eagerness of what’s to come. Movies such as The Descendents, Like Crazy, Tinker Tailor Soldier... Read more »
Feeling Warmer in Colder Weather
Geneva E. '13
December 13, 2011
It’s finally that time of year in Dallas when the weather behaves the way it should have a month ago. Unfortunately, the change seems to happen too quickly, we barely have time to prepare ourselves for it. Thankfully, this Christmas season, we’ll be more ready to attack the cold weather... Read more »
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