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November 2023: Newly arrived migrants camped outside of the 18th Police District, unprotected from Chicago's weather.
Immigration Crackdowns Stir Fear in Chicago Classrooms
May 9, 2025
Teachers gave out information cards to students explaining what to do if they encounter ICE agents.
President Trump’s Deportation Policies Strike Fear Among High School Students Across New York City
May 9, 2025
Californian graphics editor Gina Germano attended the State Finals with Cal's mock trial team. She drew a scene from a trial as part of the courtroom artist competition.
Acalanes student tries to frame mock trial team
May 7, 2025
District budget cuts expected to have major effects
District budget cuts expected to have major effects
May 7, 2025
COMMUNITY RESISTANCE: Every Tuesday evening, protesters gather outside the CDC to cheer on workers as they leave and speak up against the firings and budget cuts.
Federal officials slash CDC jobs, fire hundreds of Atlanta workers
May 7, 2025
Junior Betiel Elma prepared backstage to dance at the Bellaire International Student Festival. Elma, who is Eritrean, performed with other members of the East African Student Association.
Breaking the silence
May 9, 2025
In Limbo
May 9, 2025
A sign left by an unknown homeless person on East Colonial Drive, four miles from Hagerty.
The invisible struggle: Understanding homelessness
May 9, 2025
Senior David Gonzalez serves as the state president of HOSA as a senior. He will continue in the healthcare field at Duke in the fall.
Overcoming Obstacles
May 9, 2025
Coppell High School 2025 valedictorian Ashia Agarwal used her upbringing in India to inspire her journey in founding EcoSummit, a nonprofit aimed at expanding environmental awareness. Agarwal is committed to Duke University next fall, where she plans to major in environmental science and policy. (Photo illustration by Hannah Vipin and Katie Park)
Agarwal sustaining environment through application development
May 9, 2025
Hamza Deyaf yells instructions and encouragement as Bowie track member Emelia Lynn runs hurdle drills. Deyaf learned to skills necessary to coach this event after running it for the University of Texas.
Track team hurdles to success with new volunteer coach
May 9, 2025
Freshman Alber Wu holds up his foil, standing proudly with his fencing equipment. Photo by Olivia Tu. Graphic illustration by Kieran Hau and Amanda Jin.
Alber Wu discovers his tempo through fencing
May 9, 2025
Moore kicking long balls to another goalkeeper while warming up for a game in Puerto Rico. Photo by Victoria Moore, used with permission.
Pride on the Pitch
May 9, 2025
Senior Coy Busick poses with his parents Angie and Mike Busick and his high school coach, Heather Nichols.
College Dream Gets a Big Lift
May 7, 2025
Freshman overcomes brain cancer to skate
Freshman overcomes brain cancer to skate
May 2, 2025
Coppell High School senior Pavithra Vijaykumar serves as the president of Coppell Band. Vijaykumar has been a member of Coppell Band for four years, leading through determination and dedication.
Crescendoing to the coda
May 7, 2025
Finishing her night out after attending a local concert, senior Grace Sauers smiles at the camera. She recently started a business, PrettySick, that takes photos as well as sells merch at local concert venues. Next year, she will attend Columbia Chicago College majoring in Graphic Design. “There's such a good communal scene because there [are] great venues in Austin,” Sauers said. “I'm gonna miss it in Austin, but I do know Chicago is good, it's not like I'm going to the middle of nowhere. I just have to find my footing again.” Photo Courtesy of Grace Sauers.
Moments Between The Music
May 7, 2025
Sophomore Brianna Belanger shows sophomore Linq Kaelin how to start a chain during their weekly crochet club, hosted every Tuesday in the library.
Making impact one stitch at a time, crochet club hooks community together
May 7, 2025
Painting a Difference: Student’s nonprofit recognized at Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards, continues to raise awareness for disabilities
Painting a Difference: Student’s nonprofit recognized at Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards, continues to raise awareness for disabilities
May 7, 2025
A documentary about Tyler Slippy by Tyrone alum Jeremy Byers will premiere on YouTube on Monday, April 5.
Giving Tyler a Voice: Tyrone Alum Produces Film Honoring Teacher’s Son
May 7, 2025
Recent actions by both the Trump administration and the state legislature will further disparities in education. Design by Dia Cohen.
STAFF EDITORIAL: Our government does not have students’ best interests at heart
May 9, 2025
It is easy to assume that federal policy decisions have little bearing on the lives of high school students. But our privilege does not shield us from national decisions that erode the foundation of research itself.
Editorial: Research funding cuts threaten students’ futures
May 9, 2025
Editorial: Press Freedom Starts with Students
Editorial: Press Freedom Starts with Students
May 9, 2025
Theogony's independence is under threat. We need your help.
ACPS is set to initiate a new policy of censorship. We need your help.
May 7, 2025
Close up photo of a bowl of ice that people have been dumping over their heads for the Ice Bucket Challenge.
“Ice Bucket Challenge” makes a comeback
May 7, 2025
'It's such a staple of Archer': Senior class sets up Maypole in annual tradition
‘It’s such a staple of Archer’: Senior class sets up Maypole in annual tradition
May 9, 2025
Silent Heroes Honor Fallen Soldier at Jefferson Barracks
Silent Heroes Honor Fallen Soldier at Jefferson Barracks
May 9, 2025
Center Stage ended the year with their spring performance on Thursday, April 24, and Friday, April 15. The show included solos by seniors who sang, danced and played instruments.
Spring Center Stage Show Expands to Include Senior Solos
May 7, 2025
LOVELY RITA: Senior designer Rita Hagerty was the lucky winner of the 2025 show. Hagerty participated in the show for her second year. “Rita has incredible dedication and her eye for detail is incredible," one of Hagerty's designer peers said. "I'm glad her hard work paid off.” Each designer put countless hours into the show, sacrificing sleep and free time for the opportunity to share their work with the community. For some of these young designers it may have been their first time participating, some say that the hardest part was finding the time to dedicate to the competition. “Of course, designing the clothes was challenging, but that's what I was expecting," first-year sophomore designer Tallulah McAuliffe said. "It was really hard to find the time to put it all together though. Between school, homework and friends. The show was always following me.” Caption by Isa Truan.
Braving the ‘Wilderness’ together
May 7, 2025
Sophomore Clare Colburn draws a henna design on a child's hand. Henna designing was one of the activities for guests, and art students were able to sign up for different activities they could do during the art show. “One of my favorite activities was Henna because it's a really cool craft and art form that is interesting,” Colburn said. 
Pyramid art show expresses creativity of students
May 2, 2025
Student journalists in the age of the Trump Administration
Student journalists in the age of the Trump Administration
May 2, 2025
If you could do high school all over again what would you do differently? Why? How? In this episode senior journalists and podcasters Kate Saussele and Mia Kirsch share 5 pieces of advice.
Episode 19 – 5 things we wish we knew before starting high school
April 30, 2025
Junior Dakoda Dement competes in the shot put at the Caney Creek meet. He screamed toward his teammates when he realized he had thrown a personal record.
Dakoda Dement sets new record, chases bigger goals
April 15, 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
LOVELY RITA: Senior designer Rita Hagerty was the lucky winner of the 2025 show. Hagerty participated in the show for her second year. “Rita has incredible dedication and her eye for detail is incredible," one of Hagerty's designer peers said. "I'm glad her hard work paid off.” Each designer put countless hours into the show, sacrificing sleep and free time for the opportunity to share their work with the community. For some of these young designers it may have been their first time participating, some say that the hardest part was finding the time to dedicate to the competition. “Of course, designing the clothes was challenging, but that's what I was expecting," first-year sophomore designer Tallulah McAuliffe said. "It was really hard to find the time to put it all together though. Between school, homework and friends. The show was always following me.” Caption by Isa Truan.
Braving the ‘Wilderness’ together
May 7, 2025
Sophomore Clare Colburn draws a henna design on a child's hand. Henna designing was one of the activities for guests, and art students were able to sign up for different activities they could do during the art show. “One of my favorite activities was Henna because it's a really cool craft and art form that is interesting,” Colburn said. 
Pyramid art show expresses creativity of students
May 2, 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
'It's such a staple of Archer': Senior class sets up Maypole in annual tradition
‘It’s such a staple of Archer’: Senior class sets up Maypole in annual tradition
May 9, 2025
Silent Heroes Honor Fallen Soldier at Jefferson Barracks
Silent Heroes Honor Fallen Soldier at Jefferson Barracks
May 9, 2025
Center Stage ended the year with their spring performance on Thursday, April 24, and Friday, April 15. The show included solos by seniors who sang, danced and played instruments.
Spring Center Stage Show Expands to Include Senior Solos
May 7, 2025
SF's Cherry Blossom Festival
SF’s Cherry Blossom Festival
April 29, 2025
Anti-Elon Musk protestors continue their push to raise awareness about their opinions and beliefs.
Local Tesla Protests
April 29, 2025
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All content by Gemma Chan
“When I'm surfing, it brings me a lot of happiness and peace. I can escape the stress of my weeks, my academics, the college apps that I have to do and the tournaments I have to attend. Since I'm not [surfing] at a competitive level like many of my other extracurriculars, I just go to be in the water, where I love to be," Lexi Nishimura (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Crave the wave

By Gemma Chan, The Harker Upper School
February 2, 2023
Ishani Sood (11) lunges forward with foil in hand, ready to advance. As a nationally ranked fencer, she trained for eight years and recently joined Team USA Fencing.

Apex: Fencer advances through life one lunge at a time

By Gemma Chan, Chayce Milheim, Emma Milner, and Hima Thota
November 28, 2022
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