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World leaders and representatives negotiate solutions for the biggest issue at hand. They will sign statements to finalize each decision and make advancements to a greener environment.

Orlyanka Tantchou, Co-Editor-in-Chief

November 19, 2021

Protestors in Albuquerque, New Mexico, hold signs calling for workplace safety after the death of Halyna Hutchins on the movie set of “Rust . Hutchins, a Ukrainian cinematographer, died at age 42. Photo courtesy of BBC News

Mia Badillo, Co-Editor-in-Chief

November 19, 2021

Sister “Buffy” Boesen smiles brightly as her picture is taken outside of Loretto’s chapel. She will stay until after graduation in May 2022 to assist and guide the new president. Photo courtesy of Loretto Academy
One in six people who have mental health-related issues are ages 10-19. In 2020, Texas was ranked 43rd among all 50 states, for the number of youth who experienced a major depressive episode and did not receive mental health services.

Allyn Ransone, Co-Editor-in-Chief

November 19, 2021

Estefania Seyffert works as an investigative reporter for KFOX14 and CBS4. Seyffert was a writer for The Prax and graduated from Loretto Academy in 2012. Photo courtesy of KFOX14
Fall festivities
Fall festivities

Kianna Verdugo, Staff Reporter | November 19, 2021

As the weather grows colder and trees wither, the autumn air makes its way through Loretto Academy and the El Paso Community. On October 19, Loretto Academy held their long-standing tradition of decorating pumpkins and competing amongst high school classifications. Freshmen had the theme holidays, sophomores had Halloween, juniors had disco, and seniors had stages of life. With a decorated...

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Say what?

Mariajose Florido , Staff Reporter | November 19, 2021

Freshmen: Chloe Bonilla "My favorite part of going back to school is being able to see my friends. My biggest challenge has been turning in work on time and dealing with drama.   Sophomore: Alessandra Villar "My favorite part of coming back to school is seeing my friends and one of my biggest challenges has been geometry because of the transitions from online to in person."   Junior:...

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Fall festivities
What’s poppin? : coffee or tea?

What’s poppin? : coffee or tea?

November 19, 2021

Debate strikes at Loretto Academy of whether coffee or tea is superior. Through...

Netflix top new hit: “Squid Game”

Netflix top new hit: “Squid Game”

November 19, 2021

After its September launch, "Squid Game" became Netflix's most-watched show,...

Drama club presents…

Drama club presents…

November 19, 2021

Lights, camera, action!  Over the past couple of years, the Loretto Drama...

Vitalant blood drive at Loretto Academy

Loretto Academy juniors (Eloisa Urrea and Mariajose Florido) and senior (Jimena Vega) proudly stand in front of the Vitalant blood drive at Loretto Academy. This took place Thursday, October 28, 2021.

Pink Day free dress

November 19, 2021

On Friday, October 22, at Loretto Academy, the Women...

Field day/ spirit week recap

Field day/ spirit week recap

November 19, 2021

One of the longest-standing traditions at Loretto Academy...

Taste of Loretto resumes in 2021

Taste of Loretto resumes in 2021

November 19, 2021

On November 2nd, 2021, visitors from St. Joseph’s...

It’s PSAT time

It’s PSAT time

November 19, 2021

As the PSAT approached in October, many underclassmen...

Loretto traditions return

Loretto traditions return

November 19, 2021

As a student at Loretto Academy, there are many opportunities...

College applications, deadlines, SATs

College applications, deadlines, SATs

November 19, 2021

For Loretto seniors, meeting deadlines and submitting...

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