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Devastation follows Hurricanes Helene and Milton, leaving homes and communities in ruin. Piles of debris litter the streets days after the storms in Tampa, Florida.
Double Devastation: Two Hurricanes Strike Tampa Bay Within Two Weeks
October 17, 2024
Nora Hoy with one of the bloodhounds.
Lost and Found: Tyrone Area FFA Help Bloodhounds Hone Search Skills
October 16, 2024
Students watch a video about phone scams on a SMART Board while working on a project about online scams and identity theft during the fourth hour cybersecurity class on Friday, Sept. 13. Chief Information Officer Bob Deneau said suspicious links are often the root cause of large cyberthreats.
Digital Deception
October 15, 2024
CHS9 Hopes for Homeless CEO Gargi Thakur and chief operating officer Saadhvi Thatipally explain a volunteering opportunity to members during a club meeting on Oct. 3. Hopes for Homeless, a new club at CHS9, seeks to make an impact on the community.
Hopes for Homeless club making profound impact
October 15, 2024
LISD’s general fund budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year includes a .5 million deficit. School Board President Jenny Proznik said this is due to a low basic allotment — the primary mechanism for the funding of public education — which stagnated in 2019.
LISD wrestles with state funding
October 15, 2024
Activity in the library fluctuates depending on time of day, divisional schedules, and events.
Westridge Library’s One Space Serves All: Convenience, Cramming, and Community
October 16, 2024
Henry’s first day at Bellaire as Rossow’s student teacher in August 2019, teaching German. According to Henry, “[Rossow] was very supportive, very helpful in terms of helping us understand the mechanics of the language. That helped me propel my studies.” (Provided by HENRY)
Not in love with romance languages
October 16, 2024
Trophy case open, film adviser Michael Logan showcases awards his team has achieved over the years. The film program won first at UIL state last year. On Oct. 15 the team will leave to go to New York City. They will be attending the All American High School Film Festival and compete throughout the week.
Film program speaks up on new travel policies
October 16, 2024
Jack-o-lanterns like these are just one of the many ever-present reminders of the Halloween season. The omnipresence of Halloween pressures many to forgo their heritage in favor of assimilation.
Cultural clash between Diwali and Halloween creates a unique cultural situation for Indian immigrants
October 16, 2024
Breaking down the gender wealth gap
Breaking down the gender wealth gap
October 16, 2024
“You just need to trust the process,” Zoe said. “After the first game, I fell in love. I thought, ‘This is where I can express myself. I just want to work hard to score goals and be happy.’”
APEX: Power in polo, pride in protecting
October 16, 2024
We’ve got... spirit?
We’ve got… spirit?
October 15, 2024
Storming back: How a small town football team defied all odds
Storming back: How a small town football team defied all odds
October 15, 2024
Shaler grad and his son win WWE t-shirt design contest
Shaler grad and his son win WWE t-shirt design contest
October 15, 2024
Tyrone QB Ashton Walk against BG this season.
Walk’s Historic Run: Tyrone QB Breaks Records, Chases Championship
October 15, 2024
Stitch by stitch
Stitch by stitch
October 17, 2024
Junior Emma Smith uses a wire electrode to join together two pieces of metal. Wearing facial protection is essential to avoid sparks, which can damage skin.
What’s your thing: Emma Smith
October 17, 2024
Podcast founder and senior Ivan Bascos gathers around the table with his friends, preparing to discuss vital topics. “I want listeners to know that their voice is heard. I want all of them to know that they are able to speak about these things, and whatever they say is valid,” Bascos said.
Tuned In: Senior Ivan Bascos Finds his Voice Behind the Mic
October 17, 2024
Lucinda Winlaw (left) poses with friends while wearing a top she crocheted.
Beachwear and Bread: Lucinda Winlaw’s Business and Her Goals for the Future
October 16, 2024
Amping Up: Louisville’s School of Rock
Amping Up: Louisville’s School of Rock
October 16, 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
Accountability has to be an action, not just a word.
There is no way to put this nicely: we should be ashamed.
October 10, 2024
Simone Biles shatters (or, at least, splinters) the Strong Black Woman Stereotype
Simone Biles shatters (or, at least, splinters) the Strong Black Woman Stereotype
October 8, 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
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
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
Eckert and Negrin delve into the fundamentals of mathematics and are posed with a difficult question: what is math?
Where Does It Stem?: episode four
June 3, 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
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
MROC Gym is More Than Muscle: Where Fitness Meets Community
MROC Gym is More Than Muscle: Where Fitness Meets Community
October 10, 2024
Chesterfield Mall, which opened in 1976, permanently closed on Saturday, Aug. 31. The demolition of the mall is scheduled for Oct. 15, marking the end of an era. The Staenberg group, the owners of the property, have planned a billion dollar redevelopment project called Downtown Chesterfield. In the meantime, the property has been used by local first responders for disaster training.
End of An Era
October 10, 2024
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Demographic information provided by Ankeny Community School District showing the divide between numbers. Infographic made by Ava Tomlinson using Piktochart

A changing community

By Vivian Wu, Ankeny High School
May 21, 2024
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