She never thought her high school counselor would tell her so directly the only way she would get into NYU, her dream school, was because of the affirmative action act. A memory that has stuck with her…

After four years of intense dedication and support from the sidelines, senior varsity manager Tommy Hartman played with the varsity team for the first time Nov.13 against Hutto. Running a 49-yard touchdown,…

Her teacher’s hands dance across her screen and as they do, she recognizes the signs presented. Then the screen freezes suddenly. She tried to recall the last sign. Was her teacher pointing to her nose…

The sun isn’t up yet, but seniors Gaby George and Mardi McCollum are. They’re scanning identification, checking registration and printing ballots. 

It’s Election Day and students across America…

As a child, Vandegrift alumna Kelsey Zaroff spent many hours crouched in front of the TV screen, watching white dresses swirl around, black-clothed consultants trying to get every detail perfect, and brides…

George Floyd’s name rang loud through the tension as protesters voices rose up into the sweltering summer air, chanting for justice. Signs scrawled with the phrase “I can’t breathe” held high,…

To help reduce the risk of students contracting the coronavirus, the district decided last night at the Board of Trustees meeting it will count all today’s absences as excused. This morning, after two…

After University of Texas extended spring break over fears of coronavirus, Austin Community College has extended its spring break until March 29. When classes resume on March 30, they potentially could…

Walking into Tomlinson’s with a box full of his product, Pupsicool, a woman stops junior Nico Canosa, thrilled her dog’s favorite treat is being restocked. 

Being part of the company Pupsicool…

They sat in a circle, anxious for class to begin. All they knew was their competition play had been chosen. They waited as director Celeste Schneider stood in front of the class and made the big announcement,…

He looked down at his lock screen one last time before he took his position on the diving block.

58.31

58.31

58.31

He repeated these numbers to himself over and over again, he was determined…

A drop of sweat trickled down his face as the lights blared and the audience stared. His knees trembled as he walked up to the microphone. It was time to answer the final question. 

Freshman Nihar…

Surrounded by Christmas trees, lights and the faint whispers of passerby, sophomore Anna Zavelson’s voice fills the air of the grand White House hallway as sophomore and pianist Joey Painter accompanies…

His petite fingers struggled to wrap themselves around the neck of the guitar to form his first chord of many. With big dreams to pursue, this was the first step to discovering his unforeseen love for…

The lights dimmed and the curtain opened. She sat back into her seat to see her months of hard work put together for the first time. This was the first step towards her future.

Senior Kayla Stewart…

Their hearts pounded in their chest as thousands of voices echoed throughout the stadium. This was the biggest crowd these 21 girls had ever performed for. This was their senior year and the entire world…

The squeak of the shoes and the scream of the crowd gets him amped up. It’s his last year of high school basketball. All he can hear is his coach calling plays as he runs down the court to get a three…

Shannon Bagnal stands on the deck, waiting for her heat. She looks up and sees the VIP deck where all of the Division 1 college coaches are watching her. She can feel the pressure, the energy, the intensity…

As they stride down the hall, people admire their different hues. They are blue moons in a calendar of anonymous phases. No matter how many days students see them, whether it’s the first time or the hundredth…

Nerves flooded through her as she sat at her computer ready to publish. She wasn’t sure if it was good enough for her audience. It had been almost two years, and with every click, she hoped to help someone…

In the fall, more than 14,000 high schools put 11 players under the bright lights to play tackle-football on Friday nights. Each team is led by a quarterback, a point man the players can look to for direction…

The soldiers march toward the German border to face the Siegfried Line. Behind the German defensive was the Rhine River, and right above was the Ludendorff Bridge. This capture would shorten the war. As…

Not everyone has to dream of a white Christmas.

During winter break, sophomore Julia Jones visited her Grandparents in Uppsala, Sweden. Julia and her family usually visit Sweden in the summer months,…

Fingers ache after the endless hours of non-stop rehearsals. Sweat drips from his forehead as he squints at the bright sun above, remaining focused on his instrument. After a while, he hears his name called…

She’s on the field every Friday night, at both home and away games, right on the 50-yard line, but you may have missed her tucked behind her Nikon camera.

Senior head manager and team photographer…

The black and white words in a thick script ran wild throughout the actors’ minds as they line up one by one at the front of the stage. Lights beam down on their faces, showing their heartfelt emotions….

Nerves filled the air as the actors paced back and forth, as the circumstances were not what was expected back in September when rehearsals had first started. Everyone was anxious, rerunning lines and…

In the smallest classroom in the school, tucked away in the back of the CTE wing, four students stand over stuffed animals and laminated pictures from the internet and books. They know they will soon compete…