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The Long Run Home
The Long Run Home
May 21, 2025
@the.patriot.barbie on Instagram posted a video on Wednesday voicing her thoughts on a trans LAHS student running for prom queen. (Photos courtesy of Brixtina Delgado and @the.patriot.barbie)
Arizona woman attacks LAHS prom queen nominee online
May 21, 2025
A car reportedly crashed into a utility pole on Gardiner Lane and Robards Road, leading to the district-wide internet outage. Design by Aya Al Waeli.
JCPS faces district-wide internet outage
May 21, 2025
US District Judge Amy Totenberg has sided with the use of Georgia’s electronic voting system, shutting down claims that the Dominion voting machines are at risk of election interference. (Photo courtesy of Marilyn Marks)
Judge dismisses years-long Georgia election security case, rules in favor of electronic voting systems
May 21, 2025
Deportation and defunding threats silence student activists’ voices
Deportation and defunding threats silence student activists’ voices
May 19, 2025
Senior Peter Ashline poses with friends Asher McNeil and George Kotke - and reporter Eli Sampson - after a long day working on the treehouse. (Photo courtesy of Peter Ashline)
Humans of WEGO: Building memories, one plank at a time
May 21, 2025
The Canal Alliance is San Rafael is a non-profit that offers support to immigrants.
ICE in Marin: Advocacy and action amid Trump’s immigration policies
May 21, 2025
Ms. Gradek celebrates the election of Pope Leo XIV alongside fifth grade band students.
Bridging Classroom and Cathedral: Ms. Gradek’s Ties to the Pope
May 21, 2025
An individual struggling with addiction sits in despair over whether or not to continue with this lifestyle. Cocaine, a highly addictive party drug lies in lines in front of them.
Paths of addiction
May 21, 2025
Naomi Herman with her family at the Northwestern Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk in June of 2013.
Hope, One Tote at a Time
May 21, 2025
The roster limits vary by sport and are part of the House v. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) settlement, which will overhaul the current system of college sports.
How the NCAA v. House Settlement Affects High School Athletes
May 21, 2025
Rowland Returns To Volleyball Court After 10-Month Recovery
Rowland Returns To Volleyball Court After 10-Month Recovery
May 21, 2025
Pittsburgh Penguins team reporter Michelle Crechiolo (center) participates in an interview with star center Sidney Crosby. Photo via Michelle Crechiolo.
Reaching her goals
May 21, 2025
Coppell senior Lauren Sanchez recently signed to St. Edward’s University for track and field. Sanchez was inspired to join the sport because of her mother, Rosemary Sanchez, who was born with cerebral palsy. Photo by Reece Murry
A heart the size of Texas
May 21, 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
Freshman Sofia Moreno sings the national anthem at the Austin FC game on July 29, 2024 against LA Galaxy. Photo provided by Moreno.
Freshman finds her voice
May 21, 2025
Senior Victoria Garcia de Leaniz Hernandez is this year's TFS pick for Musician of the Year.
TFS 2025 Musician of the Year: Victoria Garcia de Leaniz Hernandez
May 21, 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
With legal immigration pathways narrowing and deportations without due process rising nationwide, it has become more important than ever for students and school communities to be educated on their rights and protections. Photo by Qianzi Loo. Graphic illustration by Maddy Chang
Editorial: Building safety and awareness around student immigrant rights
May 21, 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
The CEO of WABE TV, Jennifer Dorian, says investment in public media is an investment in the future. It connects communities, schools, and guarantees everyone access to necessary information.
WABE CEO discusses possible funding cuts
May 21, 2025
The cloting and fashion class students learn how to make items such as pajama pants, pillows and pilllowcases.
Clothing and fashion class sew with threads of creativity
May 21, 2025
MHS Hosts Annual Middle School Cardboard Boat Regatta
MHS Hosts Annual Middle School Cardboard Boat Regatta
May 21, 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
The CEO of WABE TV, Jennifer Dorian, says investment in public media is an investment in the future. It connects communities, schools, and guarantees everyone access to necessary information.
WABE CEO discusses possible funding cuts
May 21, 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
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
The cloting and fashion class students learn how to make items such as pajama pants, pillows and pilllowcases.
Clothing and fashion class sew with threads of creativity
May 21, 2025
MHS Hosts Annual Middle School Cardboard Boat Regatta
MHS Hosts Annual Middle School Cardboard Boat Regatta
May 21, 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
The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

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The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

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Chess engines play at a level higher than any human being alive by sifting through millions of possible moves with efficient algorithms and massive processing power. Players nowadays use engines to analyze complex positions, develop new openings, and improve their own skill.

Checkmate by code

By Victor Gong and Mihir Kotbagi
February 4, 2025
This is the fourth installment of Research Revelations: Conversations with Our Student Researchers. Aquila reporters Victor Gong and Claire Zhao meet with Young Min (11) to discuss her work in cell-penetrating peptides.

Research Revelations Episode 4: Chemotherapy and cell-penetrating peptides with Young Min

By Victor Gong and Claire Zhao
December 21, 2023
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