Defining democracy

People may pick and choose what they desire

By Stephanie from Texas High School in Texas

Democracy means to have the freedom to live life however one decides. If someone wants to eat the Cheez-Its out of this fundraising box, they can. If someone wants to eat a cookie out of this fundraising box, they can. With a dollar and the freedom that democracy provides, anyone can munch on a snack from this star-spangled representation of the 50 states. 

Texas High School

Rebecca Potter's Classroom

Works from Potter's students

Humans of Publications

A Texas High take on the Human's of New York.

Humans of publications

“When I first found out my step dad had died, we didn’t know how or what had happened. But then got a call that it had been suicide. I was at first angry, because I thought of it like he chose to leave.” -Kaitlynne

Humans of publications

Remember me

I wish I was pink

Inside the mind of the only black person in the room

democracy

Voting is a part of democracy and along with freedom of speech to express yourself. This picture is an example of both.

Humans of Publications

Macy is a human of the Tiger Times

democracy visual

I took this at a show last year. I feel like this image accurately represents democracy because we have the opportunity to still do things that make us happy and enjoy the company of our friends while still maintaining the safety of those around us.

Democracy to me

Democracy to me

4 Paths to Success

Seniors take different directions in planning their future careers.

Mattress Firm

What is really going on?

A step ahead

Industry Based Certifications offer early start to students’ careers

humans of publications

got interview from a fellow publications member

Democracy

Democracy gives people the right to unionize.

Democracy

Democracy to me is being able to vote on what we are having for breakfast on Fridays. Sorry dad no eggs for you, we're having pancakes.

Objectively Offensive

Story about Abbott's letters to the school board

Humans of Publications

This is a interview done with Braden about his proudest moment.

Democracy

Democracy to me means the ability to have your own opinions.

My Democracy

To me Democracy means that I, a black woman, have the freedom to participate in the economy without supervision.

Democracy

Democracy to me

Humans of Publications

This is my part of the Humans of Publications and I did Aislyn and her love of art.

Democracy Photo

The photo I'm using is a graphic I did showing a person voting and I believe this represents democracy because democracy at its core is being able to pick who a nation wants to guide and lead them, and it's always the people's choice.

Thomas

Golfer commits to the University of Arkansas

Democracy to me

Democracy is having a choice. In our grocery stores, there are a variety of choices in food, electronics, basic necessities, etc. that a lot of other countries don't have.

Humans of publications

“Whenever my brother first was going to go move with his dad because he wanted a better life for himself and he couldn't get that whenever he was living with me and my mom and my sister. And at the time I was super sad because he was leaving."

democracy

Democracy is coming together despite differences for a greater good like how the flowers come together even though they are different to make a pretty vase of flowers

Democracy

This photo is from when I interviewed our new principal, and represents democracy because freedom of press is one of the most important parts of democracy.

Humans of Publications

“ I like to play basketball with my friends because it is a fun and competitive way to exercise. I also play volleyball at Bringle Lake in my free time. Another way I have fun is by fishing with my boy Cody Reese!" -Samuel

Sibling Rivarly

I didn't sign up for this

Stress Insight

This is an infographic on the different types of stress. They are illustrated in the image, with the text infront explaining why stress occurs so often in teens.

Humans of Publications

a Texas High take on Humans of New York

My idea of democracy

My idea of democracy is being able to play whatever sports you want whenever you want to play them.

democracy

Democracy is the ability to collaborate with those who have different beliefs than you do and form community through these partnerships.

Democracy To Me

Democracy to me means being able to spend time with those who I care for, knowing that they’ll become something great someday and make a huge difference in our country and in our world.

democracy to me

This to me shows democracy because we of all races can come together at school, and be artistic and creative together.

Five Below vs. Dollar Tree

Which new specialty discount store is the better option?

My idea of democracy

This image represents democracy to me in its simplest form: Voting. Voting is not only the core of democracy itself but the very thing that makes democracy so great. The opinion of the people matter and that's what this represents.

Humans of publications

What do you regret the most?

Story

This is a story I did over hostile architecture and it's damaging effects on homeless populations and disabled people in public spaces

Humans of Publications

Change for the better.

She shoots to SFA

Senior set to graduate early for college soccer career

People of Publications

This is Nashita and she has great goals set for the future!

Democracy is

Democracy is free will. It's the right to speak your mind and share your ideas. Democracy allows us to share whatever information w

A social connection

After year of being remote, students reflect on in-person school

Democracy

Democracy to me is being able to experience the world through travel, getting to experience it with my family, and making memories that will last me a lifetime.

democracy to me

Democracy is all about freedom

humans of...

humans of publications with Dakota dennard.

What Democracy Means to Me

In this photo is a pile of assignments and notes from multiple different students. These students share the same computer and work area. This represents democracy to me because it contains more than one students opinions/projects in one area.

Best slice around town

A guide to the pizza places in Texarkana

Humans of publications

Brooke opens up about her thoughts and beliefs

What democracy means to me.

Democracy to me is being able to take off the tape put over your mouth by society and expressing your opinions and using your voice to make a difference in the world.

Not just another suicide story

Student shares hope in wake of tragedy

Humans of Publications

Humans of Publications

Democracy to me

This picture shows democracy to me because we all have the right to a freedom of press.

Bad Pay Blues

Teachers Make Significantly Less Than They Deserve

Our Democracy

Democracy is all about the power of choice

my opinion of democracy

democracy through leadership.

Humans of Publications

humans of publication

Reese's democracy keys

My keys represent democracy to me.

Humans of Publications

“One thing I regret is similars to yours. I don't really like who I used to be. I wouldn't change any of it because I like who I am now. I couldn't be like that if it didn't happen." -Phoebe

Humans of Publications

Phoebe is one the EIC's of Tiger Times.

My idea of democracy

This my idea of democracy Liberty can listen to music and eat her brownie in peace

Anticipating Annie

Annie

Crime on the come up

Social media trends cause rise in campus crime

Story

This is a story I wrote about the ineffective electives required by the state, and the ones I believe should be replaced.

The electronic frontier

Coach discusses newly formed esports team

Humans of

Joseph discussing his future plans and career path

Story post for first semester

Burnouts have bad turn outs. History teacher shares wisdom about overworked students.

Displaced and destitute

Texarkana has some of the most diverse people and problems in the world. This philosophy applies to the homeless population as well. In this three-part series, we take a look at the people and problems of the homeless.

the programs you never knew about

Most schools have fun organizations for students like theater, chess and student council, but Texas High offers many more clubs that a lot of students don’t realize we have.

You can't call eternity

Learning to cope with the death of my grandpa

Humans of publications

“I want to go to law school and become a defense attorney because I’m in interested in fixing the justice system. I want to attend Baylor for law school. My favorite artist is Bryson Tiller and my favorite movie is The Hunger Game."

Humans of Publications

Interview with Melissa Singleton

More posts about "cheez-its", "cookie", "#democracy", "freedom", and "fundraising"

Surprise Me

My idea of democracy

This image represents democracy to me in its simplest form: Voting. Voting is not only the core of democracy itself but the very thing that makes democracy so great. The opinion of the people matter and that's what this represents.

Bullying and Favoritism in Pocahontas

I am writing about the bullying issue at Pocahontas schools and favoritism in the town and school.

What is Democracy?

What is Democracy

What Democracy Means to Me

In this photo is a pile of assignments and notes from multiple different students. These students share the same computer and work area. This represents democracy to me because it contains more than one students opinions/projects in one area.

Trauma and Resilience

The effects from trauma on your life, epigenetics, and healing.

Democracy

Democracy to me

Democracy: A fragile strength in America

Democracy nowadays is a lot like this ancient A:shiwi pottery piece from 1050 AD: broken and delicate. Although it has gone through years, decades or even centuries of hardships, it has still stayed somewhat intact.

Eureka High Diversity Murals

The Diversity murals at Eureka High school have gone through a long process of rejection approval. They represent both embracing cultures and unifying our community.

Democracy in Shiwi

This picture describes democracy in Zuni by showing a baseball field here at the high school, the school district had bought this baseball field so that we could play this sport.

Democracy

This place reminds me of the first time that I arrived in Zuni, NM. Aspects of the environment here such as the landscape, houses, and the way people interact with each other give me sensations and feelings that remind me of India, where I'm from.

Democracy to me

Democracy to me

What is Democracy?

What is Democracy to me?

Democracy

Democracy in our daily lives

democracy

Voting is a part of democracy and along with freedom of speech to express yourself. This picture is an example of both.

Democracy Photo

The photo I'm using is a graphic I did showing a person voting and I believe this represents democracy because democracy at its core is being able to pick who a nation wants to guide and lead them, and it's always the people's choice.

Journalistic Storytelling

My presentation

Box Canyon

This is the spring at Box Canyon, near Nutria, where A:shiwi people stayed back then.

Handicap Accessibility in Pocahontas

This article is about the handicap accessibility around are town and other issues.

My idea of democracy

This my idea of democracy Liberty can listen to music and eat her brownie in peace

Natalie B.'s Facilities Pitch

Natalie's pitch about Pocahontas' needed updates

democracy visual

I took this at a show last year. I feel like this image accurately represents democracy because we have the opportunity to still do things that make us happy and enjoy the company of our friends while still maintaining the safety of those around us.

Democracy

What is Democracy?

Democracy To Me

Democracy to me means being able to spend time with those who I care for, knowing that they’ll become something great someday and make a huge difference in our country and in our world.

Pros and Cons to the 2nd Amendment

In this post I will discuss the 2nd Amendment and propose my changes from a unique point of view.

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