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Senior Anna Lizondo works on her presentation for the Spanish 5 students in her combined Spanish 7 class during lunch on Sept. 17. "It's fun to have a bit of a leadership role in class with the presentations we do every Friday for the Spanish 5 kids," Lizondo said.
Class sizes increase as school grapples with county budget cuts
September 20, 2024
Archie Williams students line up their electric bikes on the bike racks during school hours.
TUHSD implements new e-bike registration and required parking permits
September 19, 2024
Fire disrupts Lower School, power restored within a day
Fire disrupts Lower School, power restored within a day
September 18, 2024
A cellphone caddy hangs from the wall of a classroom on the Winnetka Campus
NT reviews cellphone policy amid national debate
September 18, 2024
The Project 2025 predicament
The Project 2025 predicament
September 17, 2024
Many Colleges To Keep “Test-Optional” Policy
September 20, 2024
While practicing law, Mullis practiced in both Houston and Georgia, briefly working for the District Attorney's office in his father's hometown. He then moved back to Houston and had a partnership with three offices between Houston and Dallas.
Do what you love
September 19, 2024
Junior Maebeth Potter stands outside her home two months after Hurricane Beryl uprooted a tree in the Potters' front yard. The tree split the house in half. The home is in the midst of being rebuilt.
Potters rebuild after tree destroys home
September 19, 2024
Chartreuse is the new red, white and blue
September 18, 2024
In front of the smart board, seniors Akhil Kotturi, Puranjay Prashanth and Vivaan Moharir present the different units of the AP Computer Science A course. Kotturi and Prashanth's nonprofit coding organization Project UCode held review sessions for students taking the AP Computer Science A exam at Walnut Grove and Prosper high schools on Apr. 24 and May 1, respectively. "We walked through some of the basic test taking tips and the overall unit structure of how the CSA test works," Prashanth said. "We also kind of advised people how to proceed on that CSA aspect. Writing things down and keeping track of everything is really important in succeeding in CSA, especially with the amount of information they give you. So we kind of give them test taking tips, walk them through an FAQ, and gave them an opportunity as questions when they could just easily ask one of the three members out there any questions they had about the test."
Programmers expand coding organization
September 18, 2024
Eyes ahead, senior Hannah Lee runs towards her waterpolo teammates. Lee plays as a goal keeper. Lee currently averages 5.5 saves per game. She is also part of the varsity swim and dive team.
Senior overcomes injury, dives in to help water polo team
September 20, 2024
Athletes fear media platforms after seeing the vicious comments and critics about their play styles. During in-game situations, those comments can lead into severe slumps and bad performances.
Yips: the monster that polarizes athletes and fans
September 19, 2024
The first Frisco ISD football player to win a Super Bowl, former Redhawks star Jay Ajayi waves to the crowd at the Ford Center after being introduced as a member of the Class of 2025 FISD Hall of Honor.
Former Redhawk among 2025 Athletic Hall of Honor inductees
September 18, 2024
Students clear out the stands by the end of the halftime show at the DGS vs. DGN football game despite the fact that it's one of the most anticipated events of the year.
Student section disappears at halftime, leaves athletes ‘demotivated’
September 18, 2024
UConn basketball player Alex Karaban coaches student athletes during the Alex Karaban Basketball Camp on August 11, 2024.
‘I didn’t have to go far to accomplish my dreams,’ Karaban says
September 18, 2024
PLACE A PATCH. Junior Summer Pinc puts a pimple patch on her right cheek. Pimple patches, with their ability to cure zit, have found a place as both an acne treatment and a fashion statement.
Patch perfection: Pimple patches provide stylish, subtle acne relief
September 20, 2024
The Multiverse is a fascinating concept with infinite possibilities. Unfortunately, Marvel and DC have stumbled when it comes to using it in an interesting way, leaving an underdeveloped and underbaked mess in their wake.
Multiverse fatigue
September 20, 2024
The Rise of Brat Summer
The Rise of Brat Summer
September 19, 2024
Working as a freelance camera operator, broadcast teacher Brian Higgins found himself unexpectedly getting a brief cameo in the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders' newest reality show: America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
Broadcast teacher makes an appearance with America’s Sweethearts
September 19, 2024
Join WSPN A&E editor Mischa Lee as she reviews Sabrina Carpenter's new album, "Short n' Sweet."
Sabrina Carpenter’s sensational “Short n’ Sweet” steals the show
September 19, 2024
Students' phones in a phone storage caddy during class. At the start of the 2024-2025 school year, the Westwood administration introduced a new policy restricting phone use in class. Restricting phone use to set times in the school day, the new policy has been met with both approval and annoyance.
Helpful or Stressful: Students Evaluate New Phone Policy
September 20, 2024
Media specialist Tammie Burk reads "Finding Justice: a History of Women Lawyers in Maryland since 1642," by Lynne A. Battaglia. "[Misinformation] is a huge problem today because people tend to trust everything they see on the internet and that information can be manipulated. One of the best ways to combat misinformation is to use sources that are trustworthy," Burke said.
Journalists have responsibility to combat misinformation, bias
September 19, 2024
Without getting proper sleep, students are left tired and groggy throughout the school day. Design by Marisa Bucher.
OPINION: JCPS early start times are detrimental to student success
September 17, 2024
Davenport streets filled with pro-choice protesters following the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision. Photo credit to Abby Howell
Iowa’s contentious six-week abortion ban sparks concern over women’s healthcare access
September 17, 2024
A phone cubby on a BOHS teacher's wall. At the beginning of each period, students are required to place their phones in the colorful holder. The result of this classroom management tool: a more attentive, less distracted classroom.
BOHS Cell Phone Policy Falls Short
September 17, 2024
Right before their official bowling practice in a bowling facility, this week students got to partake in a different kind of bowling practice in the dark.
With the lights out, Partner’s PE shines
September 20, 2024
All Things Animals Ep. 5: Giving street dogs a second chance
All Things Animals Ep. 5: Giving street dogs a second chance
September 19, 2024
From School Halls to Sunday Songs: Hollie Schlueter’s Journey to Church Music
September 19, 2024
Bark the stress away
September 17, 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
All Things Animals Ep. 5: Giving street dogs a second chance
All Things Animals Ep. 5: Giving street dogs a second chance
September 19, 2024
From School Halls to Sunday Songs: Hollie Schlueter’s Journey to Church Music
September 19, 2024
Eckert and Negrin delve into the fundamentals of mathematics and are posed with a difficult question: what is math?
Where Does It Stem?: episode four
June 3, 2024
"Behind the Backline" is back with a rebranded look and sound.
“Behind the Backline:” episode 15
May 29, 2024
Retirement and Reflection—Mrs. Dobbert
May 23, 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
BACKGROUND IN THE BUSINESS: Dressed by junior designer Kaitlyn Gerrie, senior Chamila Muñoz took to the “Dreamland” runway this past weekend. While it was her first time participating in the McCallum fashion show, Muñoz isn’t new to the modeling world. I modeled here and there when I was a lot younger, maybe five or six [years old] for some jewelry brands and small businesses, but not much in recent years,” Muñoz said. Muñoz had hoped to participate in last year’s show but couldn’t due to scheduling conflicts. For her senior year, though, she couldn’t let the opportunity pass her by. “It’s [modeling] something I haven’t done in a while so I was excited to step out of my comfort zone in a way,” Muñoz said. “I always love trying new things and being able to show off designs of my schoolmates is such an honor.” The preparation process for the show was hectic, leaving the final reveal of Gerrie’s design until days before the show, but the moment Muñoz tried on the outfit, all the stress for both designer and model melted away. “I didn’t get to try on my outfit until the day before, but the look on Kaitlyn’s face when she saw what she had worked so hard to make actually on a model was just so special,” Muñoz said. “I know it meant so much to her. But then she handed me a blindfold and told me I’d be walking with it on, so that was pretty wild.” Caption by Francie Wilhelm.
Mac fashion show brings ‘Dreamland’ to reality
May 21, 2024
Positive Post-Its Project
Girl Up Club Produces Positive Post-its for Women’s History Month
May 21, 2024
The paper drop is an annual tradition at West Chicago Community High School, always held on the seniors' last day of classes.
Seniors celebrate final day of high school
May 17, 2024
Right before their official bowling practice in a bowling facility, this week students got to partake in a different kind of bowling practice in the dark.
With the lights out, Partner’s PE shines
September 20, 2024
Bark the stress away
September 17, 2024
Meet the oldest home in Coppell
Meet the oldest home in Coppell
September 17, 2024
Feature on a Local Clay Studio
May 31, 2024
VIDEO Writers Seminar reading showcases student creativity
VIDEO Writers Seminar reading showcases student creativity
May 29, 2024
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Many Colleges To Keep “Test-Optional” Policy

By Isabelle Rask, Frisco High School
September 20, 2024
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