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Deportation and defunding threats silence student activists’ voices
Deportation and defunding threats silence student activists’ voices
May 19, 2025
Inbox Interference: 900 Suspicious Emails, One Cancelled Conference
Inbox Interference: 900 Suspicious Emails, One Cancelled Conference
May 19, 2025
Despite growing up in Chicago, Illinois, Pope Leo XIV spent more than 20 years of his adult life in Peru and is a naturalized citizen of the country.
A New Era for 1.4 Billion Catholics: Lasallians Respond to Pope Leo XIV
May 19, 2025
A witness reported seeing a student with a gun on Pomona Avenue on March 28. The weapon turned out to be this plastic water gun. Photo courtesy of Carter Salinas
Senior Assassin game triggers lockdown
May 14, 2025
Students were hypnotized during a presentation organized by psychology teacher Dave Dunaway.
The power of suggestion
May 14, 2025
Novem Chua was rushed in for surgery after her brain aneurysm ruptured in 2017. During the surgery, the team of neurosurgeons had to cut her head open from the top, and it had to be stitched up, leaving a scar. She now has to check in yearly for annual surgeries at the hospital.
A heartbeat from death
May 19, 2025
English teacher Susan Spengeman stands in the back of her classroom, instructing her AP (Advanced Placement) Literature students.
Susan Spengeman: A Teacher’s Teacher
May 19, 2025
Senior Ethan Hsu (right) points at the laptop screen of junior Julia Kim (center) in his attempt to tutor her after school at the Algebra Center on Thursday, March 6, in Room 45. Also helping Kim is senior Sarah Patino.
Sine, cosine, tangent
May 19, 2025
“I want to be known as the person who brought up difficult questions. In the best way possible, I want to be known as that person who not only stood up for everyone in some way, but also challenged everyone in some way, made people stop and question their beliefs," senior Fern Biswas said.
Humans of Harker: Voices unplugged
May 19, 2025
Native Hawaiian cultural historian Pualeilani Kamahoahoa leads an engaging discussion with Na Pua Onaona o Kewalo students at the oval, explaining the historical context and cultural significance of the newly installed plaque.
Kanaka Maoli Find Healing in Legacy of Annexation
May 19, 2025
Sophomore Luca Jarvis scores a goal in the state quarterfinal game against Andover on March 13. He celebrates down the ice towards the student section.
Luca Jarvis moves up to the United States Hockey League
May 19, 2025
Sophomore Kinnick Kooken poses with a water polo ball in the arena. She trains with the USA Olympic Development Program along with her Texas Mavericks water polo team.
Swimming through the surface
May 19, 2025
NT Special Olympics looks to finish out year with regional and state meets
NT Special Olympics looks to finish out year with regional and state meets
May 19, 2025
Whether for travel or leisure, see how Iowa City’s unique cycling culture impacts West.
Stuck in the cycle
May 14, 2025
Codee Myers talks to senior Grace Buch during a break in play. Myers has coached for the girls’ basketball program since the 2021-22 season.
Codee Myers: helping students get their head in the game
May 14, 2025
Sophomore Kyla Rocha poses with her chamber group from AFA. The group was preparing for a performance at the Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.
Strings of the heart
May 19, 2025
Senior Henry Auxenfans began taking violin lessons at 5 years old, and dedicated the next 13 years of his life to it.
Keeping time: Senior Henry Auxenfans finds discipline in violin
May 19, 2025
Trauma center doctors Jae-won Yang (Played by Youngwoo Choo) and Gang-hyeok Baek (Played by Ji-hoon Ju) take a well-deserved break, worn out by the intense day of work.
Beyond the drama – Code Blue for nation’s ER system
May 19, 2025
Nearly every composer has their own meticulous process they use to create a composition, and Micah Ballard is no exception. "I actually have a whole 40-page document write-up that I’ve made over the years of everything I do when I compose," Ballard said. "It’s just all my inspirations, the things I like to do with melody, how I like to develop my harmony, and there’s diagrams."
Creative composing
May 19, 2025
Kelly performs alongside Lake District at The Rialto Theater.
Freshman starts band, contributes to music community
May 19, 2025
Editorial: Illinois eliminating Native American mascots from schools is a good thing
Editorial: Illinois eliminating Native American mascots from schools is a good thing
May 19, 2025
Recent actions by both the Trump administration and the state legislature will further disparities in education. Design by Dia Cohen.
STAFF EDITORIAL: Our government does not have students’ best interests at heart
May 9, 2025
It is easy to assume that federal policy decisions have little bearing on the lives of high school students. But our privilege does not shield us from national decisions that erode the foundation of research itself.
Editorial: Research funding cuts threaten students’ futures
May 9, 2025
Editorial: Press Freedom Starts with Students
Editorial: Press Freedom Starts with Students
May 9, 2025
Theogony's independence is under threat. We need your help.
ACPS is set to initiate a new policy of censorship. We need your help.
May 7, 2025
Clayton’s New Mayor: Bridget McAndrew
May 14, 2025
Posing, senior, designer and model Jade Hotard showcases one of her designs as she walks down the runway. At the fashion show, designers were able to create three pieces that matched the theme of fantasy. “It's based off of the Black Swan from the ballet Swan Lake,” Hotard said. “It came to me in a dream, and I was like, I need to make this dress.”
Behind the curtain
May 14, 2025
'It's such a staple of Archer': Senior class sets up Maypole in annual tradition
‘It’s such a staple of Archer’: Senior class sets up Maypole in annual tradition
May 9, 2025
Silent Heroes Honor Fallen Soldier at Jefferson Barracks
Silent Heroes Honor Fallen Soldier at Jefferson Barracks
May 9, 2025
Center Stage ended the year with their spring performance on Thursday, April 24, and Friday, April 15. The show included solos by seniors who sang, danced and played instruments.
Spring Center Stage Show Expands to Include Senior Solos
May 7, 2025
Clayton’s New Mayor: Bridget McAndrew
May 14, 2025
Student journalists in the age of the Trump Administration
Student journalists in the age of the Trump Administration
May 2, 2025
If you could do high school all over again what would you do differently? Why? How? In this episode senior journalists and podcasters Kate Saussele and Mia Kirsch share 5 pieces of advice.
Episode 19 – 5 things we wish we knew before starting high school
April 30, 2025
Junior Dakoda Dement competes in the shot put at the Caney Creek meet. He screamed toward his teammates when he realized he had thrown a personal record.
Dakoda Dement sets new record, chases bigger goals
April 15, 2025
PODCAST Luca Akin cogitates on long-term finance internship
PODCAST Luca Akin cogitates on long-term finance internship
April 2, 2025
LOVELY RITA: Senior designer Rita Hagerty was the lucky winner of the 2025 show. Hagerty participated in the show for her second year. “Rita has incredible dedication and her eye for detail is incredible," one of Hagerty's designer peers said. "I'm glad her hard work paid off.” Each designer put countless hours into the show, sacrificing sleep and free time for the opportunity to share their work with the community. For some of these young designers it may have been their first time participating, some say that the hardest part was finding the time to dedicate to the competition. “Of course, designing the clothes was challenging, but that's what I was expecting," first-year sophomore designer Tallulah McAuliffe said. "It was really hard to find the time to put it all together though. Between school, homework and friends. The show was always following me.” Caption by Isa Truan.
Braving the ‘Wilderness’ together
May 7, 2025
Sophomore Clare Colburn draws a henna design on a child's hand. Henna designing was one of the activities for guests, and art students were able to sign up for different activities they could do during the art show. “One of my favorite activities was Henna because it's a really cool craft and art form that is interesting,” Colburn said. 
Pyramid art show expresses creativity of students
May 2, 2025
REACHING FOR THE STARS: Junior Zane Shieh sings an original song while playing the guitar with his band, Spiral Maze, at the Battle of the Bands last Thursday. He sings the long note of his band’s original song entitled “Reach,” a part of a new album coming soon. “This is my second year doing Battle of the Bands and with Spiral Maze,” Shieh said. “We had a pretty tight set, but I think it went really well, and the crowd liked us a good bit.” Shieh said his excitement toward playing at the Battle of the Bands this year was being able to showcase his band’s new music. “My favorite part was performing our new song, and playing for a bunch of my friends was super sick,” Shieh said. “It was stressful at first—like a little nervous—but it all cleared up right after the first song, and the atmosphere was very chill.” While it was not his band’s first time performing in front of a crowd, Shieh said he loves playing music at his own school and performing original music. “We’ve played at the Austin Rodeo two times and a few restaurants like Tamale House and Freddo’s ATX,” Shieh said. Shieh and his band will be back performing at school at the upcoming first annual McCallum Art Party fundraiser on Feb. 22. Caption by Nate Williams.
Battle of the Bands brings Mac musicians together
April 10, 2025
Junior Paige Mitchell leaps during group performance for Blue Brigade's annual show-off held last Wednesday commencing the contest season.
Twirl, leap and spin into contest season
April 4, 2025
UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: Senior Sasha Grapko is highlighted on stage by a spotlight during the McCallum Youth Dance Company show this past Thursday and Friday at the AISD PAC. The company put in tireless efforts to make the show a reality with late rehearsals and all-day preparations at the PAC in the days leading up to the show. The show was unique with multiple ensembles performing throughout the night. Since the company consists of students ranging from their freshmen to senior years, the dances vary in complexity which created a balance throughout the program over the two days. Overall, the efforts of the dancers and choreographers paid off, and the show was a success. As Grapko is shining above, every McCallum dancer was able to highlight their commitment to the program with their performances. Caption by Arwen Petellier. Photo by Adele Seeboth
McCallum Youth Dance Company delivers ‘moving’ showcase
March 27, 2025
Posing, senior, designer and model Jade Hotard showcases one of her designs as she walks down the runway. At the fashion show, designers were able to create three pieces that matched the theme of fantasy. “It's based off of the Black Swan from the ballet Swan Lake,” Hotard said. “It came to me in a dream, and I was like, I need to make this dress.”
Behind the curtain
May 14, 2025
'It's such a staple of Archer': Senior class sets up Maypole in annual tradition
‘It’s such a staple of Archer’: Senior class sets up Maypole in annual tradition
May 9, 2025
Silent Heroes Honor Fallen Soldier at Jefferson Barracks
Silent Heroes Honor Fallen Soldier at Jefferson Barracks
May 9, 2025
Center Stage ended the year with their spring performance on Thursday, April 24, and Friday, April 15. The show included solos by seniors who sang, danced and played instruments.
Spring Center Stage Show Expands to Include Senior Solos
May 7, 2025
SF's Cherry Blossom Festival
SF’s Cherry Blossom Festival
April 29, 2025
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