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The filming club collarborating on their work.

Filming to Learn

Marco Rodriguez, Staff Writer November 21, 2024

Film enthusiasts work in the film club, going over the script for their first movie. Ideas for the script are being thrown out left and right; students are excited to have their ideas presented on the...

The choir students, friends and families recieving food at the Choir Friendsgiving dinner on Nov. 19.

Choir Celebrates Thanksgiving

Daniella Moreno, Editor-In-Chief November 20, 2024

Choir showed their thanks this holiday season by hosting a Friendsgiving for students, friends and families on Nov. 19. Their next event will be a Carol-Fest for the public on Dec. 3 at Creekside Villas...

OP-ED: Why Harris Lost (And What Democrats Can Do Next Time)

OP-ED: Why Harris Lost (And What Democrats Can Do Next Time)

Niko Morante, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

It was Nov. 5, 2024. That morning, the Kamala Harris campaign was as confident as ever. For such a hasty entry into the race, it seemed as if the then-vice president had good standings and would pull out...

Training the Trainers

Daniella Moreno, Editor-In-Chief November 13, 2024

They can do everything from applying first aid to restarting a heart.  The Athletic Medicine Program is a big part of safety for athletes on campus and at games. The athletic trainers also guide and...

Ava Dornak performing the character Mr. Green in the performance of 'Clue' on Nov. 6.

Case Closed

Chloe Youngkin, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

The theater program produced the first play of the year, Clue, a comedy murder mystery, for captivated students and adults alike from Nov.  7 through Nov.  9. Theater’s tech crew and cast members had...

Sophomore Peyton Lowden (left) and senior Cielo Gonzales (right) during their halftime jazz performance at the home game against Judson on Nov. 1.

Creating Cheer through Charity

Avery Humphries, Assistant Editor-In-Chief November 6, 2024

The Rosettes are collecting donations of new toys and non-perishable food items for families in need during homeroom from Oct. 1 to Dec. 9. They are working with the Hays County Brown Santa charity and...

Tyler, the Creator performing at Austin City Limits.

Austin City Limits 2024

Ray Stuewe and Addison Powell October 28, 2024

Austin City Limits (ACL) is an annual music festival held at Zilker Park in Austin founded in 2002. It features lush greenery, the iconic backdrop of the Austin skyline, and thick dust. Typically lasting...

Sophomore Julianna Benevides posing as a student on their phone while work needs to be done.

Current Attention Span Crisis

Chloe Youngkin, Copy Editor October 18, 2024

Unbothered eyes glue themselves to the bright screen of their device, loading their increasingly rotting brain with overwhelming dopamine. Ears are always plugged in with music beats to avoid distractions...

Senior Ariana Dees, junior Elsie McCabe and junior Charlotte Newby creating the BIA presentation for PSAT day.

Social-Emotional Learning Committee Plans Lessons

Avery Humphries, Assistant Editor-In-Chief October 17, 2024

The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) committee met with Assistant Principal Jamie Thill for the second time on Oct. 10. Lessons planned by the committee were given to freshmen during the PSAT on Wednesday.  “It’s...

Senior president Kallina Rodriguez instructing new members on firearm safety during a building search.

Criminal Justice Club Runs Drills

Avery Humphries, Assistant Editor-In-Chief October 10, 2024

The Criminal Justice Club met on Oct. 1 to begin preparing for the SkillsUSA Championships happening in February. They performed building search drills.  “It’s pretty fun, but I think it’s also...

The tenor/bass choir rehearsing before the concert at the Hays Performing Arts Center with pianist Karen Dunn.

Autumn’s Opening Song

Chloe Youngkin, Copy Editor October 7, 2024

The choir had their first performance of the year at their Fall Concert on Oct. 1 at the Hays Performing Arts Center, showing off the skills the students learned throughout the beginning of the school...

Junior Mariah Castellanos holding up a recycling bag while collecting bins from classrooms on Sept. 12.

Recycling for Change

Avery Humphries, Assistant Editor-In-Chief September 30, 2024

Within the school lies the cemetery of an entire forest of trees. Fallen, shredded and bleached, they are crumpled into the remains of an old algebra assignment or a discarded hall pass. But they have...

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