Pro: Yes by Mark Tuttle, 10th Personal Computers (PCs) have been around since 1971 but haven’t been in school spaces for the most part until more recently. The question is: should students be allowed to bring a PC as opposed
by Kendle King, 11th “Different than what we had to do in the state of Mississippi.” These were former Ole Miss head coach and current LSU head coach Lane Kiffin’s words when comparing the high school football talent in Louisiana
by Skylar Steele, 11th In a move that signals a seismic shift in the state’s educational landscape, the Mississippi House of Representatives narrowly passed House Bill 2, titled the Education Freedom Act, on January 16, 2026. The legislation cleared the
by Kaylin Harris, 12th Going for a walk is nice, especially since it has a lot of benefits. Walking is good for exercise, relaxation, or even birdwatching. But imagine being in a society where walking is a challenge of endurance.
by Samantha Anderson, 10th The new phone policy at JPS has received a divided response. Some say the policy is “harsh” and “unfair,” while others think it’s a good incorporation of the school rules. Here at the Hoofbeat, we asked
by Kristina Williams, 10th Bullying (including cyberbullying) can take a toll on many kids of different age groups. Kids who are bullied are likely to feel alone and isolated from people. Many kids who are bullied have a greater risk
by Skylar Steele, 11th The season closed with a 6-11 record by the Mustangs volleyball team, and skill, teamwork, and determination were highlighted as the heart of every match. From lightning-fast serves to unstoppable spikes, the Mustangs showed the entire
by Kendle King, 12th In the United States, there have been 45 different Presidents. Of the 45, 44 of them have either served in the military or had prior experience in politics. Who is the one who hasn’t, you might
by Mark Tuttle, 10th Hollow Knight: Silksong, or Silksong for simplicity, is the successor to the game Hollow Knight, a beloved Metroidvania indie game that was developed by Team Cherry and released in February of 2017. While it was initially
Pro: Yes By Mark Tuttle, 10th Say you’re in Math Class. You’re doing problems and jamming out to some music playing on your headphones when the teacher comes along and tells you to take them off. Suddenly, you’re disoriented, annoyed,
