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The student news site of Amarillo High School

The Sandstorm

The student news site of Amarillo High School

The Sandstorm

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Anxiety Rises During Second Semester
Anxiety Rises During Second Semester
April 16, 2025

Anxiety is a common feeling that especially shows in high schoolers across the country. The feeling stems from societal pressure on young teens to decide their future too early, increasing stress and worry...

Orchestra Sweeps UIL
Orchestra Sweeps UIL
April 15, 2025

Before spring break, all five orchestras received a division one at UIL on March 5. In order to prepare for this competition, the students spent several months practicing, attended sectionals and completed...

Now You See Her, Now You Don't
Now You See Her, Now You Don’t
April 8, 2025

Her heart pounds in her chest, with a steady breath in her lungs and the rush of adrenaline running through her veins. Kinley Davis has proven to be a gifted runner for the Sandies.  Davis began running...

The Senior Slog
The Senior Slog
March 28, 2025

481 seniors attend our school, and most of them are experiencing a total burnout, known as 'Senioritis'. By the end of their senior year, seniors want to finish and graduate, ready to start a new chapter...

Sadies Startover
Sadies Startover
March 28, 2025

The student brushed her hair, checking the weather app over and over, as the temperature continued to drop. As she climbed in the car to meet her friends at dinner, snow began to fall. At the restaurant,...

Where to Apply for Scholarships
Where to Apply for Scholarships
February 4, 2025

The next school year will start before you know it. College costs continue to rise, so apply for scholarships as soon as possible. You can achieve the best results with these recommendations for where...

Sleep, Who Needs It Most
Sleep, Who Needs It Most
December 19, 2024

Sleep, everyone needs it yet most individuals receive less of it than they would like to admit. The average human spends a third of their life in sleep, and yet there exists many misconceptions and misunderstandings...

How to Understand Causes of Teen Mental Health
How to Understand Causes of Teen Mental Health
December 19, 2024

With the world in a mental health crisis, teenagers stay at the center of this issue. Even with thousands of mental health advocates and programs, tensions around mental health in teenagers still exist....

The team celebrates their Regional Semifinals win
Girls Soccer Ends Season at Regional Finals
April 11, 2025

After a winning season and a bid to the UIL soccer Regional-Finals against Colleyville Heritage, the Sandie girls soccer team's 2025 season comes to an end.  After coming off a great 2024 season that...

Athlete Spotlight
Athlete Spotlight
March 31, 2025

Screams of the crowd echo off the gym walls. The basketball slams against the floor, becoming a droning beat spurring them on. As seconds tick by, the squeaking of shoes rises above all else. The ball...

Should High School Start Later in the Day?
Should High School Start Later in the Day?
April 16, 2025

Right now, school starts at 8:05 a.m. and ends at 4:03 p.m.. The early start causes students to wake up anywhere from 5:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m., some even earlier if there is a zero-hour class or morning sports....

Moana 2 Review
Moana 2 Review
February 27, 2025

“Moana 2,” staring the voice actors Dwayne Johnson, Auli’i Cravalho, Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda, Temuera Morrison, Rose Matafeo, Hualalai Chung and David Fane, a family adventure Disney animation directed...

"Sunrise on the Reaping" Review
“Sunrise on the Reaping” Review
April 22, 2025

Suzanne Collins’ newest book, Sunrise on the Reaping, released on March 18. It takes place in the same world as The Hunger Games, following Haymitch Abernathy, who was introduced in the original series...

All About... Easter
All About… Easter
April 17, 2025

The build-up to Easter every year leads to a flurry of traditions, ranging from religious observances like Lent and Good Friday to secular customs involving chocolate, bunnies and eggs. The diverse origins...

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