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The Colt
The student news site of Arlington High School

The Colt
The student news site of Arlington High School

The Colt
Janise Owens

Janise Owens, Editor-in-Chief

Hey Colts! I’m the editor of your newspaper and a senior this year and I aim to inform! I will be providing readers with entertaining stories, informing stories, and maybe even sports! Look out Colts, here I come!

All content by Janise Owens
In an unprecedented move Arlington ISD closed all 78 schools and canceled all activities until March 30 in an effort to prevent the possible spread of coronavirus.

Schools closed indefinitely, online learning for credits begins April 13 (Updated 4/2/2020)

Janise Owens, Yasmin Herrera, and Beyla Richard
March 13, 2020
TikTok has taken over student's phones and is making videos and songs go viral.

TikTok takes over

Janise Owens, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2020
As vaping options increase so do consequences, risks

As vaping options increase so do consequences, risks

Janise Owens, Yasmin Herrera, and Beyla Richard
February 20, 2020
The Colt staff shares their must have music, movies and snacks for those who are celebrating Valentine's Day alone.

How to “celebrate” Valentine’s Day if you’re single

Janise Owens, Yasmin Herrera, and Beyla Richard
February 13, 2020
As the only girl in her robotics class, senior Ella Connell doesn't feel out of place. She works right alongside the boys and doing something they're all passionate about.

Only girl in robotics class doesn’t feel out of place, instead jokes about leading robot revolution

Janise Owens, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2019
Arlington ISD embarked on a ambitious campaign to gain voter approval for a nearly $1 billion bond, the largest the district has ever sent to voters. On Tuesday, the bond was approved.

Voters approve bond, major changes planned at AHS, across the district

Janise Owens, Yasmin Herrera, and Beyla Richard
November 6, 2019
Students in Mike Roark's AP Physics C class participate in a projectile design lab. “About 50% are female in my first year Physics class; however, about ⅔ of my second year class are males,” Roark said. With the hashtag "She can STEM" trending there's a national push to get more females in STEM careers.

Trending #ShecanSTEM sheds light on need for more females in STEM careers

Janise Owens, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2019
Principal Shahveer Dhalla watches students as they cross the new pedestrian crossing on their way into school. The City of Arlington installed the crossing in August to give people going to and from AHS added safety.

New pedestrian crossing frustrates but protects students, faculty

Janise Owens, Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2019
Staffer raves about "Little", says it is a 'must-see'

Staffer raves about “Little”, says it is a ‘must-see’

Janise Owens, Staff Reporter
April 15, 2019
Staffer shares her "Top 10" songs of 2018

Staffer shares her “Top 10” songs of 2018

Janise Owens, Staff Reporter
January 22, 2019
To celebrate the 50th anniersary of the Colt Kickers, former Kickers and Arlettes joined the current team on the field for their halftime performance.

Kickers’ celebrate anniversary with performance 50 years in the making

Janise Owens, Staff Reporter
December 17, 2018
'The Hate U Give' provides relevant commentary on today's cultural climate

‘The Hate U Give’ provides relevant commentary on today’s cultural climate

Janise Owens, Staff Reporter
December 17, 2018
The weight of junior year hits hard

The weight of junior year hits hard

Janise Owens, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2018
Staffer recommends highly controversial book, eye-opening for young adults

Staffer recommends highly controversial book, eye-opening for young adults

Janise Owens, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2018

Art students represent AHS in state competition

Janise Owens, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2018
'Annual House Party' non-stop fun

‘Annual House Party’ non-stop fun

Janise Owens, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2018
Celebrating black excellence on campus in honor of Black History Month

Celebrating black excellence on campus in honor of Black History Month

Janise Owens, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2018
Young, driven varsity team "really wants to win"

Young, driven varsity team “really wants to win”

Janise Owens, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2018
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