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The enforcement of SB 4 in Texas would give the state government the power to enforce immigration law, which has previously been only a federal jurisdiction.
SB 4 revives anti-immigration policies
May 7, 2024
Massive Cicada Emergence Coming this Year
May 7, 2024
Group of Students Walkout in Support of Palestinians
May 6, 2024
Leaking roofs plague Lawrence High classrooms
May 6, 2024
Between 50 and 100 students walked out of their fourth period classes to voice their support of a cease fire in Gaze and to express solidarity with the collegiate protestors for Palestine at the University of Texas and at universities across the nation. The walkout was part of a coordinated protest at Mac, Ann Richards and LASA.
Students stage walk out for Palestine
May 3, 2024
A caffeinated culture: a look into caffeinated beverages consumption within the student body
A caffeinated culture: a look into caffeinated beverages consumption within the student body
May 7, 2024
Emily Foxhall (’09) named as Knight Science Journalism fellow
May 7, 2024
A woman performs a musical number with a handheld drum and wooden stick. Along with other members of her group, she meshed together fluid arm movements, footwork, and music. Her group walked down the hill and started their choreography once they were at the bottom.
Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival showcases Japanese cultural pride in bloom
May 7, 2024
College banners hang in the Career and College Counseling office.
The hidden costs of higher education
May 7, 2024
Teacher Robert Snidman grades papers after school. Prior to teaching at Ladue, Snidman faced unexpected adversity at Hazelwood. “[There was] open drug dealing in the bathrooms and in the back of classrooms, Snidman said. I did my best for five years.
A Lieutenant Colonel, a Teacher and a Lawyer Walk Into a Bar
May 7, 2024
A referee sprints down the sideline, while officiating a soccer game.
Student-athletes continue to face the consequences of COVID-19
May 7, 2024
Dominic Roberto makes history in Ohio
May 7, 2024
Freshmen Ava Allen and Chloe Lien Step up to the Plate
May 7, 2024
The Wakefield sports medicine team poses for a photo after being awarded the Safe Sports School Award. The award recognizes the hard work the students have put into the program.
Sports medicine team receives the Safe Sports School Award
May 7, 2024
Horses off to the races at Churchill Downs (Photo courtesy of staff writer Ethan Donlon)
150th Kentucky Derby: Behind The Scenes
May 6, 2024
The TV show “Fallout,” based on the Fallout game franchise owned by Bethesda, was released on Amazon Prime on April 10, 2024 with one season and eight episodes. The show stars Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, and Walton Goggins as its three protagonists.
“Fallout”: Giving Increasing Hope for the Future of Video Game Adaptations
May 7, 2024
Girls State attendee Brooke Taylor seen taking a selfie with additional participants. Photo used with permission from Apple TV+.
“Girls State:” A captivating female empowerment story
May 7, 2024
Envisioning a cathedral in his mind, senior Soren Frederick puts pencil to paper and practices a rough sketch in the drawing room. Frederick grew up surrounded by a family of artists who helped him realize his passion for drawing and painting as he matured. “My family [is] very much [an inspiration] for drawing and painting. [Art] didn’t start [in the family] with me; it started with my mom and my older sister, and my older brother is very good at drawing [too],” Frederick said.
“Reflections” of talent
May 7, 2024
Brad Jameston performs original song “Dance in Your Fire” at the South Bank Nov. 23 2023. Jameston began performing his music in London after busking around Europe.
Singer-songwriter Brad Jameston reflects on career pathway, busking experiences
May 7, 2024
Coppell High School senior Joshua Kim plays a series of warmup chords and progressions prior to playing a piece. Kim has been playing piano since age 10 and plans to major in piano at the University of Texas at Austin.
Kim composing his own story with piano
May 6, 2024
The silent struggles of transgender students
May 3, 2024
Students at Manual walk to the bus after school. They will not have the opportunity next year.
STAFF EDITORIAL: The JCPS board’s recent busing decision denied the community of its voice
April 30, 2024
Masses stand before the social media gods, offering their prayers. (Graphic Designed by Helen Beebe)
A Heretic among the pious
April 30, 2024
Hazard signs warn students of lead in lab stations around the high school.
Miscommunication fuels concern over lead in lab station water
April 24, 2024
Ocean Lakes Wind Symphony performs a concert with the ODU Wind Ensemble on Dec. 15, 2023. The group would later go on to receive a superior rating at their Concert Band Assessment while performing the most difficult grade of music. Photo used with permission from Katelynn Proffitt.
VBCPS budget cuts threaten essential programs, jeopardize creative environments
April 24, 2024
Economic teacher Pete Pelkey worked in a variety of professions, ranging from being a paramedic to working at a funeral home.
Pete Pelkey’s peculiar past
May 7, 2024
Seniors Zane Wiggins,Felix Murdock, Henry Holmes and Jesse Silverman at the VEX Robotics World Championships taking place this weekend at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas. The team finished the qualification round at 5-5.
Robotics team crashes Worlds party
May 7, 2024
Isabella Woods 24 recreates a Pysanky Easter Egg out of clay for her independent study with Xaviers ceramics teacher, Zachary Carlson. These eggs are a Ukrainian tradition and are now a gesture of peace in light of the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. Woods creates these eggs and runs the organization Press Play Ukraine to honor her Ukrainian heritage and assist those affected by the war. (Photo courtesy of Karen Woods)
Gator Tales: Xavier senior extends help to Ukrainian students
May 7, 2024
Lafayette students meet before athletes arrive in the commons to go over plans for the day. The buddy meeting was designed to help students paired with the athletes, learn about their partners.
Lafayette hosts Special Olympics for student-athletes, community
May 7, 2024
Video | Sharpie and Paper Mate Launch New Products at SXSW
Video | Sharpie and Paper Mate Launch New Products at SXSW
May 7, 2024
Economic teacher Pete Pelkey worked in a variety of professions, ranging from being a paramedic to working at a funeral home.
Pete Pelkey’s peculiar past
May 7, 2024
Isabella Woods 24 recreates a Pysanky Easter Egg out of clay for her independent study with Xaviers ceramics teacher, Zachary Carlson. These eggs are a Ukrainian tradition and are now a gesture of peace in light of the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. Woods creates these eggs and runs the organization Press Play Ukraine to honor her Ukrainian heritage and assist those affected by the war. (Photo courtesy of Karen Woods)
Gator Tales: Xavier senior extends help to Ukrainian students
May 7, 2024
Sexplained S1E4- All about Human Papillomavirus with Dr. Lauran Evans
Sexplained S1E4- All about Human Papillomavirus with Dr. Lauran Evans
May 6, 2024
The Class of 2025 cheers with pom poms during the Welcome Back Rally.
Hearing Cheering
May 3, 2024
The Talk: The Faces Headed for Space
The Talk: The Faces Headed for Space
April 30, 2024
TO THE BEAT OF THEIR OWN DRUM: Senior King Perez plays the drums with his band, Red River Trucking Co. at Thursday’s Battle of the Bands. The band had plans to play “Red River Line” as well as a new song they had been working on, “Road Dog Fever,” but later decided to add “12 Gauge Shotgun” and “Lawbreakin’ Man.” “We chose the first two because they’re newer and we feel like they’ve come together and are a good representation of us now,” Perez said. Perez shared that the band performed well overall and that the audience’s reaction was the best pay off. “My most memorable moment from that night was seeing everyone jumping off the stage and moshing,” he said. “It is always awesome seeing people enjoy our music in that way.” Caption by Gaby Esquivel.
Battle of the Bands offers mosh to be proud of
April 12, 2024
In a circle, GT American Studies students look at the half-eclipsed sun as they lie on the practice turf. Teachers passed out protective eclipse glasses to students at the start of third period. It was definitely a cool experience, junior Jacob Piehl said. It was crazy seeing how quickly the moon came over the sun and how dark everything was. Seen in the photo, starting at the yellow shirt and working clockwise, are juniors Annabelle Nugent, Erica Smith, Savannah Westwick, Sarah Goddard, Lauren Owen, Jacob Piehl and Avery Parker.
Total eclipse brings students together to view once-in-a-lifetime event
April 10, 2024
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Junior Zalie Mann performs “I Love to Cry at Weddings,” an ensemble piece from the fall musical Sweet Charity, to prospective students during the Fine Arts Showcase on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The showcase is a compilation of performances and demonstrations from each fine arts strand offered at McCallum. This show is put on so that prospective students can see if they are interested in joining an academy or major. Sweet Charity originally ran the weekends of Sept. 28 and Oct. 8, but made a comeback for the Fine Arts Showcase. “[Being at the front in the spotlight] is my favorite part of the whole dance, so I was super happy to be on stage performing and smiling at the audience,” Mann said. Mann performed in both the musical theatre performance and dance excerpt “Ethereal,” a contemporary piece choreographed by the new dance director Terrance Carson, in the showcase. With also being a dance ambassador, Mann got to talk about what MAC dance is, her experience and answer any questions the aspiring arts majors and their parents may have. Caption by Maya Tackett.
McCallum shows off award-winning Fine Arts Academy programs to prospective Knights
February 23, 2024
SPREADING THE JOY: Sophomore Chim Becker poses with sophomores Cozbi Sims and Lou Davidson while manning a table at the Hispanic Heritage treat day during lunch  of Sept 28. Becker is a part of the students of color alliance, who put together the activity to raise money for their club. “It [the stand] was really fun because McCallum has a lot of latino kids,” Becker said. “And I think it was nice that I could share the stuff that I usually just have at home with people who have never tried it before.” Becker recognizes the importance of celebrating Hispanic heritage at Mac. “I think its important to celebrate,” Becker said. “Because our culture is awesome and super cool, and everybody should be able to learn about other cultures of the world.” Caption by JoJo Barnard.
Mac celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
January 12, 2024
Ziad Ben-Gacem (’25) speaks to Clarisa Gomez Rodriguez (’24) in the show’s opening scene during dress rehearsal Nov. 13. Rodriguez sang the first song of the musical, “I Get a Kick Out of You.”
GALLERY Students perform High School musical ‘Anything Goes’
November 30, 2023
Seniors Zane Wiggins,Felix Murdock, Henry Holmes and Jesse Silverman at the VEX Robotics World Championships taking place this weekend at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas. The team finished the qualification round at 5-5.
Robotics team crashes Worlds party
May 7, 2024
Lafayette students meet before athletes arrive in the commons to go over plans for the day. The buddy meeting was designed to help students paired with the athletes, learn about their partners.
Lafayette hosts Special Olympics for student-athletes, community
May 7, 2024
Video | Sharpie and Paper Mate Launch New Products at SXSW
Video | Sharpie and Paper Mate Launch New Products at SXSW
May 7, 2024
PTSA Hosts Annual Petting Zoo
PTSA Hosts Annual Petting Zoo
May 6, 2024
VIDEO: Frank D. Alexander positively influencing HHS one substitute teacher at a time
VIDEO: Frank D. Alexander positively influencing HHS one substitute teacher at a time
May 3, 2024
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