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The Texas legislature was in such for much of late 2023, both for the regular session and for multiple consecutive special sessions. According to Governor Abbott, the sessions would continue until school choice legislation was passed. 2023 ended without school vouchers being voted into law, bringing the question: whats next for school choice in Texas?
School vouchers: what’s happened, and what’s next?
May 10, 2024
Through teachers’ eyes: How the $25 million budget cut is affecting AAPS staff
May 10, 2024
‘Pressing’ On: Portola Printing Makes Progress In Business Goals
May 10, 2024
On May 2, the fourth day of the encampment, a demonstrator stands in front of a group of police waving a Palestinian flag. On Monday, April 29, UChicago United for Palestine launched an encampment on the University of Chicago’s Main Quad to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people. The encampment and pro-Palestinian protests continued for days.
UChicago pro-Palestine encampment faces opposition yet stands with goals
May 9, 2024
Woodside has three college and career counselors to help students when applying for financial aid or college.
FASFA’s revamped system has caused more problems than solutions
May 9, 2024
Medication and a book titled Healing After Loss sit on a table. Socioeconomic status plays a role in the quality of care that dementia patients receive. According to the Alzheimers Association, Individuals who experience high socioeconomic deprivation ... are significantly more likely to develop dementia compared to individuals of better socioeconomic status, even at high genetic risk.
Care costs: Socioeconomic status impacts California dementia care
May 10, 2024
Kyra Burkhardt’s 1969 Ford Ranger Camper Special truck, which she has been repairing for three years, is parked on the side of a road. October 31, 2021.
P-CEP students keep the hobby of car restoration and repairs alive
May 10, 2024
Social studies teacher Conner Katsev wears his medal, commemorating his achievement of winning the James Madison Fellowship Award. For Katsev, this medal represented everything he worked towards throughout his career. “Some advice would be, don’t get discouraged if you apply once and you don’t get [the fellowship],” Katsev said. “The [effort] to get [it] makes it that much more rewarding when you do get it.”
Made for Madison
May 10, 2024
Should We All Be Coding?
May 10, 2024
Devin Luetkemeyer, senior, was diagnosed with cancer a few days after Christmas 2023.
Senior profile: Devin Leutkemeyer
May 9, 2024
Sophomore Corinne Hampton, with her eyes closed, rolls her bocce ball during the third round of the Niche Sports bocce ball game.
Finding their niche through niche sports
May 10, 2024
Freshman Tori Fox dances onstage at the 2023 Oireachtas. Many of her teammates watched her dance and praised her after she received her placement. The support of Foxs teammamtes empowered her. “When I got third [at Oireachtas], everybody just started crying for my friend and I because we were top three together,” Fox said. “When I came off stage, everybody was just running over and trying to hug me.
Jig Journey
May 10, 2024
Senior set to swim in Canadian Olympic Trials
May 10, 2024
Coppell junior powerlifter Jakie Fuerte powerlifts 245 pounds in the Coppell High School Field House weight room. Fuerte won the 114-pound state title at the THSWPA state powerlifting meet in Frisco on March 15.
Fuerte stands for strong
May 10, 2024
Seated atop the Learning Commons, a Latin senior uses DraftKings to place sports bets.
Sports Betting at Latin: Tingle in the Fingers, Tangle in the Law
May 9, 2024
The tennis drama “Challengers,” starring Zendaya, marks her first movie as a lead role. The film debuted April 26 and reached the top of the U.K. box office charts within its first weekend, according to Screen Daily.
“Challengers” showcases passion for tennis on, off court
May 10, 2024
Little and her middle school symphony orchestra win a first division award. They had just participated in a competition called the Bluebonnet festival.
A passion for performing
May 10, 2024
Coppell High School junior Varsha Vijay has served as the Coppell Choir secretary for the past two years and is a member of A Capella Mixed Choir. Vijay is in her seventh year of choir and further pursues her passions by being a part of the Dallas Symphony Children’s Chorus.
Vijay’s musical journey from classical Carnatic to choir cadences
May 9, 2024
Exploring Woodbridge High’s Blossoming Student-Led Music Scene
May 9, 2024
Senior Kate Poling-Cummings displays her photography portfolio during Art Walk.
Capturing Life Through the Lens
May 8, 2024
Focus on the places you’ll go and your path, not the places everyone else goes.
College Isn’t the Only Path to Success
May 10, 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
A day in the life of Potosi High School’s youngest student
May 10, 2024
Jessica Guan who is representing China, is talking about her stand. International Day featured many booths for different countries.
Lafayette’s International Day aims to celebrate diversity within school community
May 9, 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
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
A day in the life of Potosi High School’s youngest student
May 10, 2024
Jessica Guan who is representing China, is talking about her stand. International Day featured many booths for different countries.
Lafayette’s International Day aims to celebrate diversity within school community
May 9, 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
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
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The Instagram post which depicted “If Marshall was a Pixar movie” through artificial intelligence garnered criticism.

AI-Inspired Reel Generates Controversy

By Sarah Davis, Marshall University
March 12, 2024
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