Chances to ‘Meet & Greet’ Waning

Lauren H. '13
January 30, 2012

Lucy Lightwood, high school junior, is not just a lover of photography but also someone who strongly supports our troops. As often as she can (at least every Saturday and Sunday) Lucy makes her way to Dallas-Fort Worth Airport where she greets the returning troops from places such as Iraq and  Afghanistan. “I... Read more »

Redefining the Word “Hacker”

Geneva E. '13
January 24, 2012

     Thanks to Facebook, the job of “hacker”may no longer be frowned upon. Facebook widely promotes hacker culture, frequently holding “hackathons” between staff as part of its product development process. Their recruiting page is adorned with the slogan “Solve programming challenges.... Read more »

Graduate Panel Gives Seniors Advice about College

Grace P. '12
January 24, 2012

     A panel of 2011 Ursuline graduates returned to school Jan 6 to share their college wisdom with this year’s senior class. The speakers included eleven 2011 graduates; Meghan M., Rachel H., Blair M., Kelly-Kate  C., Elyse C., Courtney B., Kristen P., Rachel N., Mackenzie M., Sarah S., and... Read more »

Chilean Students Visit Journalism Sisters

January 23, 2012

In a January packed with Global Celebration Day and two simultaneous visits from sister schools in Peru and Chile, students in Mrs. Smith’s fifth period Journalism I class were excitedly prepared for a press conference and interviews with the eight visitors from Colegio Santa Ursula Vitacara in Santiago. As... Read more »

Peruvians visit Newspaper Staff

January 23, 2012

  A comfortable air of fun and friendship prevailed in the Journalism Room Friday, Jan. 20 as the Bear Facts staff hosted and interviewed the 12 visiting students from partner school Collegio Santa Ursula in Lima, Peru.   The girls ranging in age from 14-16, are staying with host Ursuline families... Read more »

Students Enjoy Global Celebration Day

January 19, 2012

Educational, inspiring, amazing and fun are all adjectives used to describe Wednesday’s Global Celebration Day Jan. 18. All students saw a spirited performance by Spirit of Uganda, the performing arm of Empower African Children, a non-profit organization which has successfully partnered with Africa’s... Read more »

Homemade Light

Savannah W. '13
January 17, 2012

     Welcome to  Bits & Bytes, written by Ms. Houston’s Digital Application classes.  The focus will be on new and “interesting” technology.  This technology could be existing technology or something you may be using in the near future.  We hope you enjoy the articles and learn about... Read more »

New Year: UA Sports Roll On

Staff
January 12, 2012

     The start of a new year means the continuation of winter sports.  The varsity soccer team started the new year with victories over Preston wood, Trinity and Argyle Christian Academies.  Sporting an 11-0 record, they currently are participating in the Nolan National Elite Prep Showcase     ... Read more »

Emilee T. ’12

January 12, 2012

She’s a senior and who cannot wait to head off to college out of state. She’s one of the editors-in-chief of this newspaper and it’s one of her pride and joys. She also enjoys watching sports and shows on TV, reading, hanging out with friends, photography, and blogging. Her favorite... Read more »

Grace P. ’12

January 12, 2012

Grace is a senior at Ursuline who is extremely excited to head off to college up north, hopefully in D.C. She loves writing and journalism, and is proud to be one of the editors in chief of this newspaper. In her spare time she likes to draw, paint, write, read, and play piano and guitar. She loves to... Read more »