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Fairfax community members hold up signs during the protest Oct. 23.
Fairfax protesters demand solutions for local homeless encampments and council reform
October 31, 2024
Mental health care workers protest at the picket lines wearing red to signify their belonging to the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW).
Kaiser Permanente workers strike amidst nationwide mental health crisis
October 31, 2024
Hurricane Helene brings destruction and opportunities for service
Hurricane Helene brings destruction and opportunities for service
October 31, 2024
Dance teacher Cyndi Vaughn was appreciative of the ROTC students who participated in her father's burial service, which included Master Sgt. Anthony Bullock, senior Douglas Graves, junior Isaiah Montes, junior Araya Wolfe and senior Noe Ortega. Clarence Vaughn was a Sergeant in the Marines. He was buried at Houston National Cemetery on Oct. 8. Photo courtesy of Cyndi Vaughn.
JROTC, band member honor Marine veteran
October 31, 2024
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Teachers Plan for After Hurricane
October 31, 2024
Adapted physical education (P.E.) specialist Jeff Torres and physical therapist Angel Hsieh support Bay University student Ryan Chew during his weekly pool exercise, helping him move more freely in the water.
Weightless: For Bay University student Ryan Chew, the pool is liberation from cerebral palsy’s limits
November 1, 2024
Meterologist Kyle Roberts covers a tornado warning on live television. Having covered so much severe weather, going wall to wall is a well-oiled machine for him.
Meteorologists recount erratic EF-3 tornado
November 1, 2024
Gavin Jense, Robert Velasquez, and Jayla Rodriguez are editing the Ninja-go Intro for the bulletin.
Lights, camera, action: the RCHS Digital Film program
November 1, 2024
Freshman Crytal Gomez's family celebrates the Day of the Dead in Mexico. (Courtesy of Crystal Gomez)
Three Different Cultures Celebrating Halloween
November 1, 2024
Holding Hatch, the therapy dachshund, freshman Ameya Gollapudi participates in a Mental Health Monday activity on Oct. 21. During lunch on Monday, the Divine Canines organization brought in some therapy dogs for students to interact with to help brighten their days and improve mental health. “Students are under a lot of pressure,” Hatch’s owner Sarah Thomas said. “I think that the benefit of having a dog around, a calming presence, is really valuable. It just brightens up someone’s day to visit with a dog.” Photo by Alyssa Fox
Serving Up Paw-sitivity
November 1, 2024
Kenneth Harms (12) attempts a dyno problem. Dyno problems require the climber to jump to progress through the problem.
Students climb to greater heights
November 1, 2024
Olivia Adams takes a pose on the balance beam in Lab's gymnastics room. She began competing in gymnastics when she was 8, inspired by gymnasts like Gabby Douglas and Simone Biles.
Olivia Adams: Bouncing back
November 1, 2024
With Memorial lined up for a field goal, the teams square off against each other before the ball is snapped. The Redhawks go on to block the field goal attempt helping the Redhawks hold Memorial to just seven points the whole night.
Memories made as Redhawks beat Memorial
October 31, 2024
Junior Tatem Chrismer reps a “uKNIGHTed Through IRON” t-shirt as he walks onto the football field.
The #uKNIGHTed Slogan has Evolved Itself from a Simple Saying to a Lifestyle
October 31, 2024
Teen gymnast vaults to great heights
Teen gymnast vaults to great heights
October 31, 2024
Senior Kenneth Han competes at the 11th Annual Great Plains Marimba Competition in the summer. Though he didn’t win, Han said he was proud of the performance he was able to achieve since his improvement from the previous year.
Double the Rhythm
November 1, 2024
CREATING SCHOOL SPIRIT: Besa Carney enthusiastically plays piano for the students and families attending the Bulldogs and Hotdogs pep rally. Carney is the only piano player that performs with the Bowie band.
Student spends summer at prestigious music program
November 1, 2024
Sophomore Brian Garcia sits in Mrs. Upton's class and works on his assignments. Brian is one of many students with an Edgar, a bowl-cut hairstyle with intricate shaved designs on the back of the head. While this haircut has become a craze in the Latino community, it needs to go.
Edgars: You’re More Than Just Your Hair
November 1, 2024
Students gathered over the summer to paint mural.
Artistic talent on display in new mural
November 1, 2024
PROFOUND PERSPECTIVES. Courtney Bledsoe, owner of the newly opened bookstore Call and Response, poses with a book in her store. The bookstore opened on May 4, and it aims to share stories from authors of color.
Center & Connect
October 31, 2024
Diversity programs, which are meant to level the playing field, are now being accused of causing under qualified people to be chosen for roles just because they aren’t white.
Am I a ‘DEI Hire’?
November 1, 2024
Graphic by Varun Singh
Pride or pretense?
October 29, 2024
A diverse group of students with immigrant backgrounds listen to English teacher Emily Graham's class instructions.
Editorial: Denouncing Racism, Bigotry, and Hate
October 29, 2024
Homecoming Royalty Controversy Sparks Social Media Debate
Homecoming Royalty Controversy Sparks Social Media Debate
October 28, 2024
Heaps of homework
Heaps of homework
October 25, 2024
WVHS Book Club logo. Graphic provided by Claire Keith.
WVHS Book Club – Lessons in Chemistry
November 1, 2024
S2E2 - The intersection between environmentalism, menstruation
S2E2 – The intersection between environmentalism, menstruation
October 31, 2024
Helping hounds
October 25, 2024
Chris Susil Unveils His Latest Literary Masterpiece: A Journey Through Words
Chris Susil Unveils His Latest Literary Masterpiece: A Journey Through Words
October 22, 2024
Pictured is the Rod and Reel Pier, which was severely impacted by the storm
The Anna Maria Island community comes together after Hurricane Helene
October 17, 2024
WVHS Book Club logo. Graphic provided by Claire Keith.
WVHS Book Club – Lessons in Chemistry
November 1, 2024
S2E2 - The intersection between environmentalism, menstruation
S2E2 – The intersection between environmentalism, menstruation
October 31, 2024
Chris Susil Unveils His Latest Literary Masterpiece: A Journey Through Words
Chris Susil Unveils His Latest Literary Masterpiece: A Journey Through Words
October 22, 2024
America Through Hip Hop Ep. 2: Debating Chicago's rap elites
America Through Hip Hop Ep. 2: Debating Chicago’s rap elites
October 17, 2024
Mary Russo in her chemistry classroom.
The Orbit: New Teacher Feature
October 10, 2024
ALL ABOUT ALTOS: In the midst of the prelims performance of “Fury Road,” movement captain and alto section leader junior Liliana Escamilla, makes her way through the music and choreography with other members of the alto section by her side. This being her third year as a member of the band, Escamilla has played in the Bands of America Regional competition before and knew what to expect. “It went pretty well and most people were pretty proud of how they performed,” she said. “The competition has always been an extremely hard one as most of the bands are 6A, so we do it as more of an experience to improve, but I feel like it definitely benefited us to see what we can do better for the next competition next Saturday.”
Band sharpens its craft at first competition of season
October 16, 2024
The Blue Angels diamond performs the barrel roll break during the 2024 Fleet Week Airshow.
2024 Fleet Week Airshow stuns spectators with one of the best performances in years
October 16, 2024
COLALEO IN THE YELLOW SUIT: Senior Joe Colaleo rehearses ferociously confronts the Tuck family about the water that turns people immortal as the cast of McCallum Theater’s fall production Tuck Everlasting blocks a scene. The rehearsal is for the actors to know where to be placed and stand throughout the show. “I am feeling great about the process and creation of the show as a whole,” Colaleo said. “We are working really fast, we are super prepared. Everyone is working really hard, and we are just finishing up learning set traffic, cleaning and perfecting the show.” In the show, Colaleo plays The Man in the Yellow Suit, a character he was hoping to get when auditioning. The character is greedy and selfish and his goal is to become wealthy by selling water from the spring in the woods. “I want the water to sell for money and they are stopping me,” Colaleo said. For Colaleo, Tuck Everlasting represents the start of his senior year and the final season with McCallum Theater. “Playing this role as a senior is very fulfilling and fun,” Colaleo said. “Everyone looks up to you and you get a sense of accomplishment and pride when you see others doing well.” Looking back on his four years in theater production, Colaleo said he wants to do everything he can this year to support the underclassmen and have fun in the rest of the shows this year. “I really appreciate the process a lot more this year, knowing it will be one of the last times I’m doing something like this at McCallum and I won’t see a lot of these people for a long time,” Colaleo said. Caption by Nate Williams.
‘Everlasting’ rehearsal process nears its end
October 10, 2024
Station 4 firefighter Natasha Hunt participates in the memorial stair climb for the first time. As one of many people partaking in the tradition, Hunt climbed the Pleasant Valley Tower nine times, for a total of roughly 1,368 feet of stairs.
Austin firefighters climb 1,368 stairs—World Trade Center height—to honor 9/11 heroes
September 17, 2024
Caps in the air, senior Kaya Miller celebrates the conclusion of the graduation. PHS graduates, all 823, had their own favorite memories to share. “My last football game season was definitely memorable. I always went with my three friends and we would make a whole tradition out of it,” Miller said. “We would get ready, go to the game and then go to either dinner at Texas Roadhouse or In-n-Out.”
Seniors celebrate 2024 graduation
May 30, 2024
Helping hounds
October 25, 2024
Pictured is the Rod and Reel Pier, which was severely impacted by the storm
The Anna Maria Island community comes together after Hurricane Helene
October 17, 2024
FCA and Its Impact on the Community
FCA and Its Impact on the Community
October 17, 2024
The Powderpuff Game Provides Another Outlet for Female Athletes
The Powderpuff Game Provides Another Outlet for Female Athletes
October 15, 2024
Sophomore Doris Cruz visits has visited the therapy dogs during each event this school year, and she intends to continue to visit throughout the year.
The Commons hosts therapy dogs to support student morale
October 15, 2024
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A Greener World

By Ira Rodrigues, Nathan King, and Madeline Fong
October 31, 2024
Sophomore Sahasra Mandalapu practices bharatanatyam choreography in class. These new dances will be performed in an annual show in February. Mandalapu found that practicing in class helped her overcome stage fright during her performances. “When [I] get on stage, I'm nervous I'm going to forget, even though I've done it for so long,” Mandalapu said. “There's still that little bit of stage fright [when] I second-guess myself that I don't know it enough, but I do because I've been practicing for a whole year.”

Step by Step

By Ira Rodrigues, Ladue Horton Watkins High School
May 1, 2024
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