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- [The Debut of Murrah's Flag Football](https://www.murrahhoofbeat.com/the-debut-of-murrahs-flag-football/) - by Courtney Brown, 10th Mustang’s flag football has given us nothing short of an entertaining season. With the season now wrapped up, two team members (one junior, one sophomore) from the flag football team provided a summary of their season. Although their responses were brief, their energy and enthusiasm towards the season was nothing short
- [The Fight for Equality in Women's Sports](https://www.murrahhoofbeat.com/the-fight-for-equality-in-womens-sports/) - by Kaizyah Ames, 10th Women are frequently stereotyped as too “weak”,“fragile,” and “emotional” for sports. For a long time, the world tried to say that women’s sports weren't as "intense" or "exciting" as men’s sports. Women’s sports are often treated with the disregard that these opinions inspire. In the 2006 movie, “She’s the Man,” the
- [The Tragedies Behind AI Chatbots](https://www.murrahhoofbeat.com/the-tragedies-behind-ai-chatbots/) - by Courtney Brown, 10th AI can affect people in a multitude of ways, more than one might think. Due to the popularization of AI chatbots and the rise of dependency on AI, multiple studies and cases prove the strong negative effects that AI has on those who use it. AI chatbots and companions leave a
- [Pro/Con: Should students be able to use personal computers at school?](https://www.murrahhoofbeat.com/pro-con-should-students-be-able-to-use-personal-computers-at-school/) - 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 to the school issued chromebook? First, personal computers are just that—personal. A big factor in
- [The Perception of Mississippi Athletes is Shifting](https://www.murrahhoofbeat.com/the-perception-of-mississippi-athletes-is-shifting/) - 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 to the talent in Mississippi. Louisiana has been known as a hotbed for football talent
- [Pro/Con: Does listening to music help with concentration?](https://www.murrahhoofbeat.com/pro-con-does-listening-to-music-help-with-concentration/) - 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, and no longer able to focus on your work over the idle chatter of your
- [The High Cost of “Freedom”: Why HB 2 Risked Mississippi’s Future](https://www.murrahhoofbeat.com/the-high-cost-of-freedom-why-hb-2-risked-mississippis-future/) - 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 chamber with a 61-59 vote following a grueling four hour floor debate, according to LegiScan.
- [Movie Review: The Long Walk (2025)](https://www.murrahhoofbeat.com/movie-review-the-long-walk-2025/) - 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. Instead of walking for enjoyment, the characters in The Long Walk (2025) have to walk
- [Protection or Punishment? The Response to the New JPS Phone Ban](https://www.murrahhoofbeat.com/protection-or-punishment-the-response-to-the-new-jps-phone-ban/) - 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 students, parents, and faculty their thoughts on the new policy. When asked if the new
- [The Impact of Bullying in Schools](https://www.murrahhoofbeat.com/the-impact-of-bullying-in-schools/) - 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 of contemplating or committing suicide. Kids who are bullied are twice as likely to commit
- [Mustang Volleyball: Serving Up Competition](https://www.murrahhoofbeat.com/mustang-volleyball-serving-up-competition/) - 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 school why they’re the team to watch. Fans witnessed high-energy games full of intense rallies
- [How an Actor and Businessman Became President](https://www.murrahhoofbeat.com/how-an-actor-and-businessman-became-president/) - 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 wonder? Donald Trump. Coming down to the 2016 election, the two choices were either former
- [Hollow Knight: Silksong – The Game That Took 8 Years to Make](https://www.murrahhoofbeat.com/hollow-knight-silksong-the-game-that-took-8-years-to-make/) - 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 somewhat of a disappointment, its console ports and strong word of mouth helped it grow!
- [Meet The Hoofbeat!](https://www.murrahhoofbeat.com/meet-the-hoofbeat/) - by Samantha Anderson, 10th Murrah’s Hoofbeat Newspaper was first started in 1962. For decades, the Murrah High School Newspaper has managed ads, printed photography, and won awards for capturing the school’s vibrant extracurricular life. The newspaper even earned public recognition when it was awarded the National Pacemaker Award for the top five high school papers

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