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The Trump Administration announced its control of the White House press pool on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Illustration | Zaid Naqvi
The future of press freedom
March 27, 2025
Lewisville resident Angela Lewallen visits with Coppell High School history teacher Joshua Chanin on Feb. 15 at Flower Mound Senior Center during the third annual Tri-City Neighborhood Summit. Chanin is running for Place 4 on the Lewisville City Council to make a bigger impact in his community. Photo by Neha Nathwani
Chanin applies classroom teachings to real-life endeavors
March 27, 2025
From Venice to New York, Baruch Goes Global in Model UN
From Venice to New York, Baruch Goes Global in Model UN
March 27, 2025
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Reading Rights: The impact of recently proposed bills on libraries
March 25, 2025
New Trier prides itself in being a welcoming place for all students, presenting part of its motto on the wall
Executive order to ban radical indoctrination won’t stop NT from being a safe space for students
March 25, 2025
At the Portland-based "Not Alone" conference, Ashlen Hilliard, a former cult member and founder of support group People Leave Cults, presents to a group, sharing words of wisdom and personal accounts of her experience in a high-control group. Supportive conferences like these help former cult members connect through shared experiences and discover new techniques to deal with the mental repercussions of cult involvement.
Unseen stories: the psychology of cults
March 27, 2025
Junior Maya Greenblum gives details of her tznius outfit.
When modesty is not the policy
March 27, 2025
Photos by Evelyn Kraber, Anna Song and Colin Wehrle.
Where excellence is a tradition, but where stress thrives
March 27, 2025
The digital age has had lasting impacts on teenagers.
Chronically connected
March 27, 2025
Access to proper education in the United States is necessary, especially for student immigrants. Deportation could hinder those individuals ability to grow and learn in a safe environment.
The Deportation Dilemma: Student Immigrants Face Uncertain Future
March 27, 2025
Dash Granite (’28) celebrates after completing a 130 kilogram bench press at the Sub-Juniors World Bench Press Championships competition May 22, 2024. Dash has competed in over five regional, national and international competitions as a powerlifter.
Dash Granite recounts powerlifting journey
March 27, 2025
Senior Ejypt Gibbs eyes possible openings from his teamates as he rushes towards Bellaire's side of the court.
State championship: The start of a legacy
March 27, 2025
Fencer and sophomore Kylie Wynn readies her stance against her opponent, watching for their first action. “There’s different actions and then reactions,” Wynn said. “So you have to figure out what your opponent is. How do they react? How do they fence? How fast are they? And you have to adapt based on that and it's a different strategy, like, ‘am I gonna go fast or slow? Or, what kind of action can I use to counter them?’”
Sophomore Kylie Wynn ‘En Gardes’ to Success in her Fencing Journey
March 27, 2025
Executive order "Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports" allows agencies to require federally funded institutions to define athletes’ genders by their birth-assigned sex. The order threatens to impact high school and college athletes, and states decide whether to follow the president’s directions.
Transgender athlete ban sparks fairness and inclusivity debates
March 25, 2025
Community is the most powerful motivator in sports because people are designed to work together. Motivation can be unrelated to the sport at all, but athletes are still putting in the effort to try. “Athletes don't remember their wins. They might have a general idea of their wins. What they remember fondly are the people and the spirit. I'll call them the spirit moment, the cheers, the in-between races, talking to the people and laughing, and that's what they remember. I don't want to diminish the importance of performing, but in a way community is what gets remembered most,” Jim Kelly said.
Beyond self-motivation: how external factors reach real results
March 25, 2025
'Under the Same Stars' is slightly muddled story of resistance
‘Under the Same Stars’ is slightly muddled story of resistance
March 27, 2025
The shifting landscape of youth entertainment
The shifting landscape of youth entertainment
March 27, 2025
Sophomore Elise Hunt began her TikTok journey in eighth grade. Now, with 58,000 followers and a small business, Elise wants to create content she knows other teenage girls will relate to.
Behind the screen
March 27, 2025
Leigh and Ghiorghie on stage at the Variety Show.
Variety Show emcees utilize comedy to guide peformance
March 27, 2025
There are currently four locations of Pottery Hollow, three in Missouri and one in Illinois. Pottery Hollow is open from 10am-7pm Monday through Thursday, 10am-8pm on Fridays, 9am-7pm on Saturdays, and 10am-6pm on Sundays. At Pottery Hollow, customers can choose from a variety of pottery to paint, such as bowls and plates, or even piggy banks and fairy figurines.
Hands On at Pottery Hollow
March 25, 2025
Classroom shows conflicting beliefs as students sit during the pledge of allegiance.
Students reserve their right to challenge tradition as patriotism dwindles in American classrooms
March 27, 2025
The Broligarchy Rises: Tech bros, neofeudalism and the post-democratic social order
The Broligarchy Rises: Tech bros, neofeudalism and the post-democratic social order
March 27, 2025
PROTECTION MATTERS: Get vaccinated now to keep our community safe.
The dangers of antivax
March 27, 2025
Vulcans, Hobbits and Hooligans: the trilogy of political personas faces unbalance
Vulcans, Hobbits and Hooligans: the trilogy of political personas faces unbalance
March 21, 2025
The struggles of being mixed race
The struggles of being mixed race
March 21, 2025
UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: Senior Sasha Grapko is highlighted on stage by a spotlight during the McCallum Youth Dance Company show this past Thursday and Friday at the AISD PAC. The company put in tireless efforts to make the show a reality with late rehearsals and all-day preparations at the PAC in the days leading up to the show. The show was unique with multiple ensembles performing throughout the night. Since the company consists of students ranging from their freshmen to senior years, the dances vary in complexity which created a balance throughout the program over the two days. Overall, the efforts of the dancers and choreographers paid off, and the show was a success. As Grapko is shining above, every McCallum dancer was able to highlight their commitment to the program with their performances. Caption by Arwen Petellier. Photo by Adele Seeboth
McCallum Youth Dance Company delivers ‘moving’ showcase
March 27, 2025
Rachana Charkravarthula, freshmen, works on art work during Ac Lab.
Special Education Program Fosters Growth
March 27, 2025
Shepherd Perkins: A Peek Into a Budding Artist’s Album
March 27, 2025
The clean up on February 1 was the first step in creating the F.F. Brown Memorial Park.
One Year Later: The F.F. Brown Memorial Park Cleanup
March 25, 2025
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Jacket Journal Reporters Kassidy Eggert and Cameron Carlson Explore High School Book Censorship with Assistant Principal Ben Richards
March 21, 2025
Shepherd Perkins: A Peek Into a Budding Artist’s Album
March 27, 2025
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Jacket Journal Reporters Kassidy Eggert and Cameron Carlson Explore High School Book Censorship with Assistant Principal Ben Richards
March 21, 2025
Listen to some of our favorite snacks and decide which you enjoy most!
Top 5 Best Snacks Podcast
March 21, 2025
The TidePod, which was started in early 2019, is currently in its seventh season. Graphic designed by Valerie Wang.
Season 7, Episode 11: When things go wrong in science labs
March 13, 2025
Changemakers of West Ep.1: Sophomore Bryson Meriac
Changemakers of West Ep.1: Sophomore Bryson Meriac
March 6, 2025
UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: Senior Sasha Grapko is highlighted on stage by a spotlight during the McCallum Youth Dance Company show this past Thursday and Friday at the AISD PAC. The company put in tireless efforts to make the show a reality with late rehearsals and all-day preparations at the PAC in the days leading up to the show. The show was unique with multiple ensembles performing throughout the night. Since the company consists of students ranging from their freshmen to senior years, the dances vary in complexity which created a balance throughout the program over the two days. Overall, the efforts of the dancers and choreographers paid off, and the show was a success. As Grapko is shining above, every McCallum dancer was able to highlight their commitment to the program with their performances. Caption by Arwen Petellier. Photo by Adele Seeboth
McCallum Youth Dance Company delivers ‘moving’ showcase
March 27, 2025
Cassidy Vallin (Left) and Bryan Connolly (Right) from Circus Foundry dance as a part of their show during the opening ceremony of Conifer High School’s 9th annual Peace Day. Circus Foundry is a Denver-based contemporary circus that formed to share their art, help others in the process, and support local under-represented demographics in community gatherings. “Our main goal with your show was to be able to share the excitement of what the circus brings to people throughout the world,” Vallin said.
Kaleidoscope of Perspective
March 12, 2025
Can Ugur (’27) lunges to tackle a TASIS player as Arthur Lamond (’26) runs to help. Coach Ryan Erickson said the team will refer to their game against TASIS to see how they can improve in the future. “Monday, we’ll kind of review the game tape that we have, find some highlights of things we did well, applaud those and then look at things that we need to continue to work on and think about how we need to get better at,” Erickson said.
GALLERY Boys varsity rugby competes against TASIS
March 6, 2025
Jelani Conteh (’26) leaps toward the hoop as he extends his arm to dunk Feb. 5. Member of the boys varsity basketball team Jack Duffy (’25) said the team’s collaboration helped them succeed. “The game was really well played for all of us,” Duffy said. “We really came together, showed a lot of chemistry and were able to, you know, get the victory.”
GALLERY Boys varsity basketball plays TASIS in season’s final home game
February 12, 2025
Lukas Doepke (’27) competes in the 50-meter freestyle Feb. 1. Doepke said he hopes to improve his style by the end of the season. “For my technique, I really want to get better at turns,” Doepke said. “I’d also like to get better at my freestyle because it’s, you know, the coolest one.”
GALLERY Swimmers compete in full-day meet
February 7, 2025
Rachana Charkravarthula, freshmen, works on art work during Ac Lab.
Special Education Program Fosters Growth
March 27, 2025
The clean up on February 1 was the first step in creating the F.F. Brown Memorial Park.
One Year Later: The F.F. Brown Memorial Park Cleanup
March 25, 2025
Bringing communities together through pageantry
Bringing communities together through pageantry
March 21, 2025
Dysfunctional Grace
March 21, 2025
Business Beat: Holy Rollie Pastry Shop spreading swirls of community joy
Business Beat: Holy Rollie Pastry Shop spreading swirls of community joy
March 19, 2025
The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

Best of SNO
The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

Best of SNO

Where excellence is a tradition, but where stress thrives

West High has fostered “a culture of excellence,” academically and musically. However, students that are heavily involved are at risk of stress and burnout.
By Anna Greenlee and Lea Abou Alaiwa • March 27, 2025
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Photos by Evelyn Kraber, Anna Song and Colin Wehrle.
This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on West Side Story. It was originally published on March 9, 2025.

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