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Michael Reeves, Ava Weaver, Erick Garcia, Faye Zayed, Charlotte Schwarte, Elizabeth Yowell and David Doerr represented New Voices Texas at the Capitol on March 17, lobbying with state legislative offices for passage of HB 4821.
Austin-area student journalists seek legislative support for student press freedom
April 10, 2025
Book it to the polls! Senior Joey Elasmar is running for the Brookline Library Board of Trustees, bringing a fresh perspective through his firsthand experience and care for the library.
Meet Joey Elasmar, the high school senior on May’s town election ballot
April 10, 2025
‘We're Always on High Alert’
‘We’re Always on High Alert’
April 10, 2025
On Feb. 27, the Trump Administration approved a federal funding freeze that may affect exchange students in the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study, such as Duygu Celik. Photos courtesy of Duygu Celik
Federal funding freeze worries exchange students 8,000 miles from home
April 10, 2025
Ohio 'Parents' Bill of Rights' Takes Effect Today
Ohio ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ Takes Effect Today
April 10, 2025
A rented dumpster still sits in Bella and Sophia Bennett's driveway where construction continues on their home, which was damaged during Hurricane Beryl in July. The girls have lived in a rental home with their family the past eight months.
Families remain displaced eight months after Hurricane Beryl
April 10, 2025
Artificial intelligence's rapid growth brings up new debates on its negative impacts on ecosystems across the state of Iowa.
Digital footprints: AI’s environmental toll
April 10, 2025
With a steady hand, sophomore Charlie Loper applies the last details to his signature Basque cheesecake. Photos used with permission by Charlie Loper.
Charlie Loper bakes beauty with Basque It cheesecakes
April 10, 2025
Jackson Hinze lost hearing in his left ear in elementary school. He teaches in the math deparmtent and coaches football.
Let’s Hear it for Mr. Hinze
April 10, 2025
The Ardmore Coffee House was opened in 2024
Local coffee shop opens for business
April 10, 2025
Junior Eric Yang prepares to serve in a match against Viera High School's Joey Shine on Feb. 18. Yang won the game 8-5.
Head in the game
April 10, 2025
Junior Ea Leialoha fields a ground ball at third base and throws it to first base.
From France to Burlingame: Ea Leialoha returns to hometown with international baseball experience
April 10, 2025
Senior Nick Hardin reacts after hitting a triple in the team's game against Clear Springs on Feb. 20.
Hardin makes most of second chance after elbow surgery
April 8, 2025
Switching sides
Switching sides
April 8, 2025
Challenges present themselves to Muslim athletes during the holy month of Ramadan, but athletes persevere and create strategies to ensure they can successfully play their sport. Design by Safa Saedi.
How athletes balance faith, fasting and performance during Ramadan
April 4, 2025
Yadav takes up tasha with local Indian musical group
Yadav takes up tasha with local Indian musical group
April 10, 2025
Freshman Paige Giglione sings in the School of Rock "Performance" and "House Band" bands. Photo contributed by Pete Giglione.
For those about to rock
April 10, 2025
The term girl’s girl is growing in popularity on social media. According to Glamour magazine, it’s used to describe a woman who uplifts other girls instead of competing with them.
Community considers impact of girl’s girl trend, debates performative feminism
April 10, 2025
During the "Songs for the People" choral concert on Oct. 22, music teacher and concert director Olivia Goliger directs the concert choir.
Choir director brings choral opportunities to students
April 10, 2025
Keyboards and pipes — Bondi’s organ playing
Keyboards and pipes — Bondi’s organ playing
April 8, 2025
Politicians often paint DEI as harmful to society, creating misconceptions around what is meant to be a tool that promotes a stronger community. Photo Illustration | Aprameya Rupanagunta and Amberly Sun
Privileged MVHS students need to realize what DEI truly means
April 10, 2025
Now more than ever, intellectualism is under threat.
In Defense of Intellectualism
April 10, 2025
Red, white and blue, the American flag holds the values of our democracy. The fight that we once endured has returned, as student journalists and senior correspondents across the country are losing their voices due to government control. “[Are] the White House and [the] government limiting free speech [and] freedom of the press? Yes [they are],” chief communications officer of the Parkway School District and former journalist Elisa Tomich said.
The fight for the first: Protecting journalists across the country
April 8, 2025
Dozens of students flood the crosswalk, their weary steps dragging after a long day of hagwon classes, finally heading home at 10 p.m.
Stolen youth: Korea’s medical school obsession sacrifices health and happiness
April 4, 2025
Coppell has provided a blanket of security for its residents through low crime rates and stability, developing the community name of the “Coppell Bubble.” The Sidekick staff designer Safiya Azam thinks the bubble provides a false sense of security that fuels ignorance toward issues degrading the community.
Popping the Coppell Bubble
April 2, 2025
VIDEO South Asia Club hosts South Asia Night
VIDEO South Asia Club hosts South Asia Night
April 10, 2025
REACHING FOR THE STARS: Junior Zane Shieh sings an original song while playing the guitar with his band, Spiral Maze, at the Battle of the Bands last Thursday. He sings the long note of his band’s original song entitled “Reach,” a part of a new album coming soon. “This is my second year doing Battle of the Bands and with Spiral Maze,” Shieh said. “We had a pretty tight set, but I think it went really well, and the crowd liked us a good bit.” Shieh said his excitement toward playing at the Battle of the Bands this year was being able to showcase his band’s new music. “My favorite part was performing our new song, and playing for a bunch of my friends was super sick,” Shieh said. “It was stressful at first—like a little nervous—but it all cleared up right after the first song, and the atmosphere was very chill.” While it was not his band’s first time performing in front of a crowd, Shieh said he loves playing music at his own school and performing original music. “We’ve played at the Austin Rodeo two times and a few restaurants like Tamale House and Freddo’s ATX,” Shieh said. Shieh and his band will be back performing at school at the upcoming first annual McCallum Art Party fundraiser on Feb. 22. Caption by Nate Williams.
Battle of the Bands brings Mac musicians together
April 10, 2025
AP Art and Design Host Art Show
AP Art and Design Host Art Show
April 8, 2025
Aviation Exploration Day
Aviation Exploration Day
April 4, 2025
Junior Paige Mitchell leaps during group performance for Blue Brigade's annual show-off held last Wednesday commencing the contest season.
Twirl, leap and spin into contest season
April 4, 2025
PODCAST Luca Akin cogitates on long-term finance internship
PODCAST Luca Akin cogitates on long-term finance internship
April 2, 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
REACHING FOR THE STARS: Junior Zane Shieh sings an original song while playing the guitar with his band, Spiral Maze, at the Battle of the Bands last Thursday. He sings the long note of his band’s original song entitled “Reach,” a part of a new album coming soon. “This is my second year doing Battle of the Bands and with Spiral Maze,” Shieh said. “We had a pretty tight set, but I think it went really well, and the crowd liked us a good bit.” Shieh said his excitement toward playing at the Battle of the Bands this year was being able to showcase his band’s new music. “My favorite part was performing our new song, and playing for a bunch of my friends was super sick,” Shieh said. “It was stressful at first—like a little nervous—but it all cleared up right after the first song, and the atmosphere was very chill.” While it was not his band’s first time performing in front of a crowd, Shieh said he loves playing music at his own school and performing original music. “We’ve played at the Austin Rodeo two times and a few restaurants like Tamale House and Freddo’s ATX,” Shieh said. Shieh and his band will be back performing at school at the upcoming first annual McCallum Art Party fundraiser on Feb. 22. Caption by Nate Williams.
Battle of the Bands brings Mac musicians together
April 10, 2025
Junior Paige Mitchell leaps during group performance for Blue Brigade's annual show-off held last Wednesday commencing the contest season.
Twirl, leap and spin into contest season
April 4, 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
VIDEO South Asia Club hosts South Asia Night
VIDEO South Asia Club hosts South Asia Night
April 10, 2025
AP Art and Design Host Art Show
AP Art and Design Host Art Show
April 8, 2025
Aviation Exploration Day
Aviation Exploration Day
April 4, 2025
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
April 2, 2025
Recognizing the theme of ‘hope’, Keynote speaker and women’s rights activist Katherine Spillar held a speech about legislative milestones and the importance of community engagement. “We can’t put our heads under the pillow and say we’re going to wait it out because without the pushback, without us fighting, we can’t hold the line,” Spillar said. “We have to be organized and strong so when an opportunity becomes available to make forward movement, we're there to seize it. Begin the fight now, wherever you are.”
Women Inspire and Find Hope at Sixth Annual “Rise To” Summit
April 1, 2025
The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

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The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

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VIDEO South Asia Club hosts South Asia Night

The South Asia Club hosted South Asia Night in the Commons April 3. Running from 6:30-8:30 p.m, the night featured many South Asian activities and dishes to bring the community together to celebrate South Asian culture.
By Tarek Ahmad and Ayra Ansari • April 10, 2025
By Tarek Ahmad Ayra Ansari

This story was originally published on The Standard on April 7, 2025.

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