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The Sugar Land City Hall. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Power Plant Controversy Arises

Hana Su, Reporter December 16, 2024

In June, Sugar Land first announced its plans to build a quick start natural gas power plant on top of Central Unit Prison located just four miles north of Clements High School. Since the announcement,...

Climate Change and Youth Activism: Students' Role in the Environmental Movement

Climate Change and Youth Activism: Students’ Role in the Environmental Movement

Areesha Faisal, Reporter December 12, 2024

"Climate change is no longer a distant problem; it is a reality we are facing now." – Greta Thunberg As the planet faces rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and ecosystem collapse, youth...

Voice Behind the Vote

Voice Behind the Vote

Adrienne Francisco, Reporter November 12, 2024

The 2024 United States election day was on Nov. 5. Students who turned 18 before or on election day were able to vote in the election this year. “I think voting is important because the results affect...

Graphic by Jamison Shorter.

Technological Addiction with Kids

Jamison Shorter, Reporter May 20, 2024

The first ever documented electrical discovery was almost three centuries ago in 600 BC, and since then we have progressed with new discoveries and inventions. Unfortunately, accompanied by these new discoveries/inventions...

Graphic by Jamison Shorter.

The Problem of Air Pollution

Jamison Shorter, Reporter May 20, 2024

 Steaming hot temperatures, heart failure, acid rain – these are all gruesome effects of pollution. Over the years, air pollution has been a nationwide issue. According to the World Health Organization,...

Open Letter: Influential Teachers

Open Letter: Influential Teachers

May 10, 2024

Dear teachers, Thank you for all that you do. Thank you for all your selfless actions that may go unnoticed or are simply underappreciated. Although you do not hear it enough, your students are incredibly...

Open Letter: Teaching is a Work of Heart

Open Letter: Teaching is a Work of Heart

May 10, 2024

Dear teachers, Thank you for your unwavering patience in dealing with us every day. Though being a teacher is often rough and unforgiving, it can equally be rewarding when a student finds interest in...

Open Letter: To Teach; To Dream

Open Letter: To Teach; To Dream

Karen Wei, Copy Editor May 10, 2024

Dear teachers, Would it be trite to start with a “thank you”? You are perhaps one of the biggest influences on all of our lives as children, both by the literal teaching that you do and by the more...

Student Press Freedom Day

Student Press Freedom Day

Karen Wei, Copy Editor February 21, 2024

Thursday, Feb. 22 marks the sixth annual Student Press Freedom Day. To celebrate, watch and share the promotional video linked below or simply explore the RoundUp's latest stories.   Find the...

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