By the time first-period rolls around, many Corpus Christi high schoolers are already fighting to stay awake. But it’s not because they don’t care about learning — it’s because their bodies are wired against the clock. Across Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD), school days begin as early as 7:30 a.m., despite a growing body...

On April 24, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) released its 2022-23 accountability ratings with Ray High School and CCISD seeing declines. RHS dropped slightly, with its overall score falling from 82 to 80. The district saw a more significant decline, with its overall score falling from 85 to 78. The release had been postponed due to a 19-month legal...

Between classes, schoolwork, and extracurriculars, most high school students are just trying to keep up. For junior Rachel Perez, a first-year student in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and a Texas All-State musician, managing a packed schedule presents unique challenges. On top of her academic and musical commitments, Perez also holds...

Every year, JROTC units from across Texas compete in the annual Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islander Challenge. In the challenge, students test their endurance and skills, navigating various challenges and obstacle courses. As tradition, Ray NJROTC entered and competed against many other teams. As team captain, I led my team through...

Amid growing global tensions and cultural divides, the World Affairs council in Corpus Christi hosted Dr. Azza Karam, who spoke to the Junior and Senior IB cohorts about world religions and their interactions with individuals, organizations, and each other. Dr. Karam, who is Muslim herself, asked the crowd of students to shout out words that came...