Breaking Snooze

Literacy rates are declining across Texas. Former Texas High School History Department chair Chuck Zach and current English Department chair Holly Mooneyham discuss the impact of falling literacy and how it impacts student futures.

Host Rece Beaird and her panel explore the traditions of Halloween and how to consume candies.

Tiger Times staff speaks with the Office of College & Career Readiness at THS to discuss planning for post-secondary education.

Zyon Trotter and members of the Tiger Times staff review the top pop culture topics of 2024.

Kunan Anjum and Hayden Henry speak with Texarkana ISD Chief Operations Officer Todd Marshall about the progress of all construction & remodeling related to the passage of Propositions A & B in 2022. Theme music create by Clint Smith 2015

Host Blaise Larry-Cox and co-host Kamryn Jean speak with Texas High School history teacher Hunter Davis about the benefits and debts that can be incurred by choosing the wrong college for your professional development.

The Breaking Snooze panel discusses the controversial four teams chosen for the college football national championship series.

The Breaking Snooze crew tackles the tough question of 'Who is Killer Mike' and discusses their opinions about pop music and the perceived quality of mumble rap. Breaking Snooze Theme is original music created for this podcast by Clint Smith.

SCOTUS will make a decision on the future of affirmative action policies that will impact college admissions and employment opportunites.

Special guest Shauna McClain visits with our panel to discuss how students can become proactive in preventing or reporting sexual assault. Host: Joseph Haynes-Stewart Panelists: Anna Lee, Kailyn Williams, Shauna McClain Edited by Braylen Garren

After Christmas of 2022, Texas High School became flooded with large metal cups made by the Stanley Corporation. Host Joseph Haynes-Stewart is joined by photographers Anna Haley, Kelsey Head and staff writer Anna Lee to discuss the popularity of metal tumblers in recent years. Host: Joseph Haynes-Stewart Guests: Anna Haley, Kelsey Head & Anna Lee Editor: Braylen Garren Music by THS Publication...

Host Joseph Haynes-Stewart and panelist Blaise Larry-Cox, Anna Lee, and Valeria Escalera discuss the cancel culture phenomenon. Producers: Joseph Haynes-Stewart, Blaise Larry-Cox Editor: Braylen Garren Music: Created by THS Student Media

Host Joseph Haynes-Stewart and guests Owen Young, Blaise Larry-Cox and Daniel Lee take positions on the use of a word that is used as a racial slur, a term of endearment and cultural statement in today's society.

The Russian "special military operation" into Ukraine roots date back well beyond the Feb. 24, 2022 invasion date. Special guest history teacher Chad Evans joins the Breaking Snooze crew to discuss the war and the historical relationship with Russian and Ukraine.

NFTs, blockchain and cryptos are all buzzwords in the investment and art world. Breaking Snooze explores NFTs and shares insights from Texas High School students that invest in NFTs.

AP Art students Allyson Smith and Peyton Boyer sit in with hosts Doug Kyles and Hannah McElhiney to discuss the differences of the Art programs at Texas High.

Texas High students explain their position on morality, when life begins and the woman's right to control her body.

Texas High School counselors Dana McAdoo and Shauna McLain join hosts Doug Kyles and Macy Maynard to discuss mental health services offered in the THS Counseling Center.

Texas High teacher Angela Spence reflects on her experiences with racism in her youth, and how the sentiments behind discrimination are still alive today - even at Texas High. How can we diversify advanced classes? What part teachers must play? In what ways is racism still alive at our school? Spence answers all.

Tiger Times news editor Doug Kyles breathes life back into the podcast with special guests Graci Henard and Joe Haynes-Stewart. While not necessarily a debate, Kyles guides Henard and Haynes-Stewart through the often times contentious topic of United States presidential election and the candidates running for the office of president.

The Breaking Snooze crew discusses the phenomenon that is the fandom.