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Yasmin Herrera

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter

Howdy folks! This is my 3rd and final year on staff. Besides being here in the newsroom I am also in PALS ll and the Secretary of Key Club. This year my stories will vary in topic, hope you enjoy them! :) <3

All content by Yasmin Herrera
Long-awaited sequel answers who Lara Jean will pick but leaves room for part three.

Long-awaited sequel to ‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before’ frustrates staffer

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
March 18, 2020
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
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
The Troubadours, consisting of senior Jack Bartholomee and 2011 alumni Ian Bartholomee, released their first album and will be playing December 12 at J. Gilligan's.

Brother band releases first album, plays local rock shows

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
December 11, 2019
Netflix released a cartoon series based on the iconic Dr. Seuss book "Green Eggs and Ham".

Review: Staffer revisits childhood through Netflix cartoon series “Green Eggs and Ham”

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
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
OCS was completely overhauled to better serve students to aid them academically and behaviorally.

OCS overhauled to better support students academically, behaviorally

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2019
The UIL Social Studies team competed at State for the first time in the team's history; they finished 5th.

UIL Social Studies team competes at State for first time in team’s history

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
May 8, 2019
Colorguard places in competition for first time in school's history

Colorguard places in competition for first time in school’s history

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2019
Netflix's recently released movie "Unicorn Store" features Brie Larson, of "Captain Marvel" fame, as a whimsical painter who fails out of art school, takes a humdrum office job snd then mysteriously gets a chance to fulfill her lifelong dream of adopting a unicorn.

“Unicorn Store” a technicolor disappointment

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2019
Although rabbits can make delightful companions, they’re not easy-care pets. Rabbits are the third most popular pet in America, after cats and dogs, according to the Humane Society of the United States—and the third most abandoned.

Staffer urges parents to give chocolate bunnies for Easter rather than real ones

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2019
Lifelong fan reviews "To Selena With Love"

Lifelong fan reviews “To Selena With Love”

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
January 22, 2019
Staffer reviews new Netflix film "Dumplin’"

Staffer reviews new Netflix film “Dumplin’”

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
December 17, 2018
The new Colt-to-Colt peer tutoring program partners students who feel confident in helping students who struggle.

New tutoring program pairs students with students

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2018
Colts celebrate culture: Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off

Colts celebrate culture: Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2018
Freshman Elizabeth Canales has become the first female to play football for the Colts. She plays defensive line and center on the Freshmen B team.

First female to play freshmen football

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2018
Staffer reviews bilingual book of poetry, feels it is for everyone

Staffer reviews bilingual book of poetry, feels it is for everyone

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2018
Selena Quintanilla-Perez made a massive impact on Tejano music and in the lives of many Mexican-Americans during her short musical career.

Siempre Selena: Staffer feels empowered through Mexican-American singer

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2018
Staffer moved by new Christian film 'I Can Only Imagine'

Staffer moved by new Christian film ‘I Can Only Imagine’

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
March 27, 2018
The true meaning of St. Patrick's Day

The true meaning of St. Patrick’s Day

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2018
Confidence Club meets from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. every Wednesday in E203. All are welcome.

New club encourages students to just be themselves

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2018
So many classes, so little time: going beyond the core

So many classes, so little time: going beyond the core

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2018
The cure for a dull holiday break

The cure for a dull holiday break

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2017
Key Club spent the day at Mission Arlington on Saturday, October 21 and helped move boxes and clothes to and from different parts of the facility.

New sponsors hold the key to Key Club’s future

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2017
Victoria Youngblood-Baldwin

Victoria Youngblood-Baldwin

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2017
Matt Waldmann

Matt Waldmann

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2017
Brent Pfaff

Brent Pfaff

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2017
Lacey Carter

Lacey Carter

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2017
Ravonne Allmon-Smith

Ravonne Allmon-Smith

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2017
APs: More than just discipline, they're people too

APs: More than just discipline, they’re people too

Yasmin Herrera, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2017
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