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OIL PATCH CAFE

New Hours For Forsan Community

By: Mallory Ezell

August 28, 2018

       The Oil Patch Cafe now has new hours that benefit the small town of Forsan, Texas. According to Tommy Thompson, one of the owners of the cafe, and a coach at Forsan ISD, the regular hours are: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday - Friday, and will now be open later on Monday from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

        “This will give students and members of the community another option instead of having to drive into town to get something to eat, and it also offers a quick meal for those in band or other after school activities,” said Coach Thompson.

         Coach Thompson and his wife are also very thankful for the community's support towards the cafe. Be sure to check out the Oil Patch Cafe on Facebook in order to get the specials of the day, such as their legendary Taco Tuesday along with their rotating specials and new updates.

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An empty Cafeteria means busy students for Forsan ISD! 

Activity Period Transforms Into Life Skills Class

Forsan shakes things up with new activity period content and schedule

By: Mallory Ezell

August 28, 2018

       Forsan ISD is changing the way students will take on the real world by simply taking 30 minutes out of their day for a life skills class.

      At first, Forsan was going to do away with activity period altogether, but the staff decided differently. They decided that this time would be best used to improve student's soft skills.

      Mrs. Medina informed us that colleges had given her feedback saying that while Forsan students going into college are well behaved and intelligent, they lack soft skills. Students cannot carry a conversation, shake hands properly, or unglue themselves from their phone.

      “Having students use this time will benefit them in the future," Mrs. Medina said. "They will be ahead of other students, with more skills and better prepared for the world after high school.”

       Mrs. Medina is doing her best to make this transition as painless as possible by adding competition for fun. "The Great Shake Off" is an upcoming assignment for all classes to determine which grade and which person has the best handshake.

Science Lab Makeover

Forsan Updates Science Lab

By: Hannah Williams

August 28, 2018

         Forsan ISD is starting the school year off with two remodeled science classrooms, a lab, and a bathroom suite. The new construction has been in the works ever since the new elementary school was built, but a shortage in funds prevented the addition from being included until now. Forsan is now equipped to meet the state’s new standards for required lab time for students. The changes will also give students extra space for experiments, this will help to avoid any mishaps from students running into each other or having their backs turned to each other. The new lab will include adjustable tables that can be positioned into different heights. There are also windows in the lab that will allow teachers to observe students while they are in the next room. The teacher will also now be able to watch multiple classroom groups if needed. In the end, the changes that have been made to the labs will benefit both students and teachers creating a better learning environment for all students.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

By: Marli Norman

September 10, 2018

                National Hispanic Heritage Month is here! This month is all about recognizing the contributions made by Hispanic and Latino Americans and it is an opportunity to learn more about their culture. Natives of the Caribbean, South American, and parts of Central America are included in the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

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                This is the anniversary of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua’s independence. Mexico, Chile, and Belize also spend this time celebrating their independence. For more information regarding the celebration of history, culture and lifestyle please visit, hispanicheritagemonth.org

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Deaf Awareness Week and Month

By: Katie Averette

September 16, 2018

Deaf Awareness Month is dedicated to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. The first International Day of the Deaf was in 1958, which was then extended to a week, signingsavvy.com said. The first World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf was held in September 1951, which is the reason Deaf Awareness Month is celebrated in September, signingsavvy.com said. There are many ways to celebrate Deaf Awareness Month and Big Spring has a way to celebrate our Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.


    There will be several events to celebrated Deaf Awareness in our community. On September 27th, Big Spring Starbucks will have an American Sign Language (ASL) Coffee Seminar with their baristas from 6 to 8 p.m. Starbucks has recognized one of their own, Ms. Heather Trojan, as an asset to their organization with roots in the Deaf community. Ms. Trojan is an alumni of SouthWest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf, also known as SWCID.


     SWCID annually celebrates the week in recognition of their student body which is made up of students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. It’s the only self-contained community college in the world, set right here in Howard County. This year, SWCID is hosting an ASL storytelling event at the public library on Wednesday, September 26th from 4 to 5 p.m., among other to-be-announced events.
    There are some things to remember when it comes to the Deaf community. 


     Deaf or Hard of Hearing people get annoyed when hearing people walk away while they are saying something or when hearing people are asked to repeat something then they say “never mind, it’s not that important.” Also, do not presume that Hard of Hearing or Deaf people can hear well without their hearing aids or hearing devices, but do ask them about their deafness. Many enjoy talking about their culture and their community, Christian said. 


      Members of the deaf community do not like to labeled as having a hearing loss, they prefer to see it as deaf gain, Switched at Birth’s Marlee Matlin said. “Deaf people can do anything hearing people can do, except hear,” the first deaf president of Gallaudet University, I. King Jordan said.


      There are many who could be recognized in today’s media that are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Nyle DiMarco is a deaf model, actor, and activist. DiMarco is a fourth generation family member. He won the 22nd cycle of America’s Next Top Model in 2015 and was the first Deaf winner on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars. DiMarco has a foundation called Nyle DiMarco Foundation and is an honorary spokesman for Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids, nyledimarco.com said. Another very famous Deaf person in our lives today is Marlee Matlin. Matlin has starred in many television films such as A Child of a Lesser God and Switched at Birth. Matlin is executive producer of the new AETV show Born This Way Presents: Deaf Out Loud, marleematlin.net said. There are many other wonderful examples of people in today’s society that are a part of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. 


       Deaf Awareness Month is a great way to celebrate the diversity that is the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. There are many ways that SWCID gives us a way to celebrate with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Remembering the do’s and don’ts of interacting with the Deaf gain community are also very important in everyday activities. Rather we realize it or not, we have Deaf or Hard of Hearing members in our media everyday. Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or hearing, we should all celebrate Deaf Awareness Week and Month to bring our communities together.

Halloween Safety Tips

By: William Cole

October 11, 2018

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         As we know, Halloween is right around the corner, and every year, new dangers and threats towards people who go out arise. Things to be aware of are drugs disguised as candy, shady individuals, and careless drivers. There have been reports of people putting synthetic toxins on candy or other comestibles.

         

         In other words, refrain from consuming goods that are unwrapped or unsealed. Halloween brings out some questionable people, so make you sure you trick or treat in areas you have been able to thoroughly familiarize yourself with, and never trick or treat alone. The last danger that should be common knowledge to us all are the careless drivers. During Halloween, there will be many vehicles in neighborhoods that crowd the streets. Many drivers will become impatient, distracted, or lack peripheral vision. All Halloween participants should be aware of their surroundings and be cautious when crossing the street.

 

      Take the following precautions on Halloween night to stay safe:

  • Congregate in areas you are familiar with, and stay in groups with people you know

  • Wear reflective clothing and/or gear somewhere on your body to give people a sense of where you are

  • Do not accept candy that is unsealed/unwrapped

  • Be aware of your surroundings, and stay away from people who seem out of place

  • Be cautious when crossing streets and look out for oncoming cars

 

       Halloween is supposed to be a fun and enjoyable time for friends and family, and being knowledgeable of these dangers and following these safety tips will help you and those you care about stay safe this upcoming Halloween.

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