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Iris Shadis-Greengas (middle) poses with Illinois State Sen. Laura Ellman (left) and Illinois State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (right) at Naperville’s second annual Heroes and Helicoptors event on Aug 17. (Photo courtesy of Iris Shadis-Greengas)
Senior authors bill targeting climate change
October 21, 2024
Senior Hailey Sekhon stares at the spot where her AP Microeconomics test grade should be, but isn't.
AP test goes missing
October 21, 2024
A rainbow pride pin sits beside the logo on an Archer uniform. Vivi Arnold ('26), is a board member on Archer's Gender Sexuality Alliance. Arnold played an integral role in planning the National Coming Out Day celebration.
‘Cool to be queer’: Archer celebrates National Coming Out Day
October 21, 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom cuts a legacy tree down symbolizing the signing of AB 1780 into law. This bill will ban legacy and donor preferences in California college applications starting in 2025.
Gov. Gavin Newsom chops college legacy admissions with new bill 
October 21, 2024
The soccer-themed mural outside of Tursi’s Soccer on 14th and Taylor was completed by Cada Casa, a non-profit organization. One of Cada Casa’s programs, “Cultural Analysis of New-Age Spray” is an afterschool program where students analyze the cultural significance of spray-paint-based art.
Local business shares frustration about vandalism but applauds collaboration with non-profit
October 21, 2024
Kaden Huntley '25 in Van Allen Hall
Attending College, While Still in High School
October 21, 2024
Newspapers from the San Francisco Chronicle detailed the devastating effects the Loma Prieta earthquake had on the Bay Area.
35 years later, effects of Loma Prieta still rattle nerves
October 21, 2024
Error Code Xero, the Wilsonville High School robotics team, debuts their T-shirt launcher at the Homecoming football game on October 10. A hobby project developed by junior and robotics team member Cayden Whisman, the T-shirt launcher was designed to uplift the student body's engagement in school sporting events, and also bring awareness to the robotics team's commitment to STEM creation.
Wilsonville Robotics launches into Homecoming
October 21, 2024
ATX Sweet Serendipity was started and created by senior America Franken. Graphic courtesy of Franken.
Starting ATX Sweet Serendipity
October 21, 2024
Coppell High School associate principal Taylor Smith-Bothun came to the high school after serving as assistant principal at Coppell Middle School West. Smith-Bothun aims to strengthen the community and relationships with students and teachers at CHS.
Smith-Bothun fulfilling futures as new CHS associate principal
October 21, 2024
West Volleyball players pose for their media day pictures.
One way
October 21, 2024
Senior Hallie Mimbela runs the opening stretch of the Johnson County Championship on September 21, 2024. Mimbela would finish sixth, and the girls' cross country team would win their first County title in four years.
3, 2, 1, 0: Racing to the finish
October 21, 2024
Coppell senior running back O’Marion Mbakwe breaks through the banner prior to kickoff against Waxahachie at Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium on Sept. 6. Mbakwe plays a significant role in the Cowboys’ offense, showcasing his work ethic on and off the field.
Running through hardships
October 21, 2024
Can we really make it to the league?
Can we really make it to the league?
October 21, 2024
Coach Natalie Burton addresses the Varsity and JV teams during practice on Wednesday, October 16.
Fossil volleyball triumphs over Valor to end three-year streak
October 21, 2024
“I have the ability to convey my opinions and ideas through art, which in my opinion, is the most powerful tool I have because not everyone has it. It requires me to, first of all, have an opinion or thought, and second of all, be able to convey it with this medium. Together, that is the strongest calling for an artist," senior Eva Li said.
Humans of Harker: Artistry in abstraction
October 21, 2024
Pederson directs a Philharmonia class in preparation for the October orchestra concert.
Alisa Pederson strings together the orchestra department
October 21, 2024
‘143’ chases numbers over quality
‘143’ chases numbers over quality
October 21, 2024
Strong brotherhood brings hope for revival of discontinued Menz Dance program
Strong brotherhood brings hope for revival of discontinued Menz Dance program
October 21, 2024
Archer's orchestra director Hannah Murray plays her violin with the middle school advanced ensemble, the Metro-Gnomes. This is Murray’s first year at Archer, following the retirement of Susan Smith, who served as orchestra director for 23 years.
Striking a chord: Archer’s new orchestra director intertwines movement and music
October 17, 2024
Plates of food and other trash were thrown away after Upper School lunch.
Chew on This
October 21, 2024
ICCSD is working to implement a new phone policy.
Editorial: Disconnected
October 17, 2024
Theogony Take: The Lamentable State of ACHS
Theogony Take: The Lamentable State of ACHS
October 15, 2024
The problem with prescription medicine
The problem with prescription medicine
October 11, 2024
Confronting misogyny in high school debate
Confronting misogyny in high school debate
October 10, 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
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
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
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
Film Convo Ep. 1: Stepping in front of the cameras
Film Convo Ep. 1: Stepping in front of the cameras
October 8, 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
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
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
Speech and Debate participates in first tournament
October 11, 2024
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Opportunity of a lifetime. President Obama holds a then baby Noah DiVentrua. The photo was taken at the bowling alley his family owns. (Courtesy of Noah DiVentura).

A Strike of Luck

By Madison Aboud, Altoona Area High School
October 10, 2024
Running the show. Brandon Kunder directs the Alumni Band during practice. Kunder was Larry Detwiler's student teacher in 2023 and is now the director of the Jr. High band.

Together again: Graduates return for Alumni Band

By Madison Aboud, Altoona Area High School
October 1, 2024
The mind behind it all. Sarah Saylor laid the ground work for music classes to become weighted. (Courtesy of Sarah Saylor)

Musical persuasion: Sarah Saylor’s journey for weighted music classes

By Madison Aboud, Altoona Area High School
May 17, 2024
Homeless students walk through the school hallways each day.

Time of need: bringing light and support to the Altoona homeless population

By Madison Aboud and Abigail Rudy
January 25, 2024
Woodwind advisor , Beth Carpenter takes a selfie with six , seventh and eighth grade band!

Band shenanigans!

By Madison Aboud, Altoona Area Junior High School
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