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A group of AVID students is hosting a Her Drive to collect bras, menstrual care, and general hygiene products. Her Drive Company is a nonprofit organization based in Chicago whose goal is to distribute feminine products to people who don’t have access to them.
Outside of the classroom, English teacher Shayna Fuller has a somewhat different career as recording artist Elise Amara. Her EP is available on all streaming services but her music can be linked from eliseamara.com.
With the restrictions of Covid, the theatre department went old school and produced a radio play.
At the halfway point of a school year lived predominately online, students, parents continue to adjust
Covid-19 and mental health: the affects are not just physical
News
Is it worth it? The ongoing debate over standardized testing
Is it worth it? The ongoing debate over standardized testing
Dawson Chritian, Contributing Reporter • December 28, 2020

The education system has come under much criticism over the past couple of years for its methods when it comes to teaching children. One of its most controversial aspects...

Tuesday morning, many district users were added to a Canvas course section without justification. Discussion posts started snowballing and many students found new friends because of the snafu. Upon discovery of the issue, the course was disabled and an investigation into the cause is ongoing, as are the connections made.
From chaos to connections: how a mistake sparked new friendships
Reese Hunter, Contributing Reporter • December 23, 2020
Black Lives Matter protestors gather in Arlington. Junior Tiana Hall joined the June 14 march with her sister and mother.
Students participate in Black Lives Matter protests
Maria Alvarado - The Colt Newspaper, Staff Reporter • November 5, 2020
The AISD Board of Trustees met Thursday night and approved a plan to reopen schools for in-person learning on September 28. High schools will follow a hybrid schedule.
District Board of Trustees approve plan to start in-person learning September 28
Reese Hunter and Emma Medrano • September 4, 2020
Sports
Cheerleading: an inside story
Cheerleading: an inside story
Odessa Baltensperger, Contributing Reporter • December 26, 2020
The biennial UIL realignment brings new teams for the Colts.
UIL realignment means new opponents on the field
Beyla Richard, Staff Reporter • March 6, 2020
Undefeated Colts take on Weatherford in first playoff game
Undefeated Colts take on Weatherford in first playoff game
Savannah Dutiel, Staff Reporter • November 16, 2018
Features
Debate Club allows students to hash out ideas, opinions
Debate Club allows students to hash out ideas, opinions
Mailey Rinehart, Contributing Reporter • December 28, 2020
Coexist Clubs mission is simple: to make the world a better place
Coexist Club's mission is simple: to make the world a better place
Mailey Rinehart, Contributing Reporter • December 26, 2020
The Mental Health Awareness Club will help teens who feel like they have nowhere to go by giving them a safe space where they can talk about how they’re feeling and participate in fun activities to relieve stress and anxiety.
Mental Health: proposed club will help students who struggle with mental health
Mariela Reyna, Contributing Reporter • May 4, 2020
Entertainment
Harry Potter fandom still going strong 19 years after first films release
Harry Potter fandom still going strong 19 years after first film's release
Estrella Alvaraez, Contributing Reporter • December 23, 2020
After living underground for seven years, Joel Dawson decides to face the monsters to get to his high school sweetheart. Staffer who tuned in just to see the lead actor ends up enjoying the movie.
Review: Post-apocalyptic monster movie thrills staffer
Maria Alvarado - The Colt Newspaper, Staff Reporter • November 11, 2020
SuperM is a South Korean pop group formed in 2019 by SM Entertainment and Capitol Music Group.
The Avengers of K-Pop: SuperM
Savannah Odell, Contributing Reporter • May 11, 2020
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