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Students and Staff Give Life to the Suicide Prevention Conversation

Students and Staff Give Life to the Suicide Prevention Conversation

Hailey Myron, Staffer September 12, 2025

Second only to road injuries, suicide is the leading cause of death in American teens. As of 2023, nearly 20% of students have considered suicide. That is roughly one in every five students, Counselor...

"Fantastic Four" #5 Alex Ross Variant Cover. Courtesy of Marvel Comics.

Writing Marvel’s First Family with Ryan North

John Keller, Editor In Chief September 4, 2025

  “The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl,” "One World Under Doom” and “The Power Pack.”    Ryan North has had an extensive writing career with Marvel Comics, and is actively writing one of Marvel’s ...

"Absolute Wonder Woman" #1 variant cover by Wes Craig.

Building a Universe with Kelly Thompson

John Keller, Editor in Chief September 4, 2025

Launching in October, 2024 with “Absolute Batman,” DC Comics’ Absolute Universe is a separate publishing line from the main books where a host of different writers get to reinvent classic DC Comics...

Counselor Mrs. Morrow presents information about the college application process. The opportunity gave students a better understanding of the pathways they can follow during this stressful time.

College Application Process Challenges Students

Devin Morgan, Staff Reporter November 7, 2024

One of the most stressful times in the school year for seniors is the college application process. This year’s seniors had the additional obstacle of a new counselor,with the retirement of Mrs. Byrd...

SRO Marquez watches over students in cafeteria.

New School Resource Officer Connects with Falcons

John Keller, Feature Section Editor November 5, 2024

With a new campus comes many changes. Brand new collaborative spaces, one-to-one computers and a new School Resource Officer, Mark Marquez. “We're very excited to have him on campus,” Associate...

Seniors wait in line to sign out for off-period.

Seniors Take Advantage of Off-Periods

Olive Brolliar-Singh, Staff Writer & Designer October 30, 2024

As the Class of 2025 heads into their final year, seniors are taking advantage of their off-periods to prioritize their needs and prepare for life after high school. With these new options, seniors have...

Courtesy of Havely Thomas.

Havely Thomas

Kyra Barstad, Entertainment Editor May 23, 2024

   When she first came to high school, Havely Thomas knew no one, having come to the school without any friends from Pieper Middle School. She had to start from scratch and leave her bubble to find...

Courtesy of Photo Texas.

Diego Medina

Kyra Barstad, Entertainment Editor May 23, 2024

   What started as a move from the city ended up being an experience that Diego Medina will never forget. In the 2022-2023 school year, Medina moved from a more populated area with his family, causing...

Courtesy of Photo Texas.

Adan Sepeda

Owen Barr May 22, 2024

While Adan Sepeda originally went to Hill Country with the dream of joining the Air Force, his dreams were cut short due to an unfortunate allergy. “When I came to the school, I had the goal of joining...

Courtesy of Photo Texas.

Brady Bueker

Owen Barr May 22, 2024

With graduation just around the corner, Brady Bueker has his eyes firmly set on the future. “I want to be an engineer or a businessman,” he said. “I'm just going to work, invest my money, and...

Courtesy of Photo Texas.

Sidd Palmer

Thomas Treviño, Photo Editor May 22, 2024

Amidst the whirlwind of emotions that graduation brings, whether it be the anxious anticipation of the unknown or the exhilarating prospect of what lies ahead, this pivotal moment marks a transformative...

Courtesy of Photo Texas.

Lennon Horsley

Thomas Treviño, Photo Editor May 21, 2024

With major contributions to Computer Science and Cyber Patriots, as well as being in the top five students of his class, it’s often agreed that a senior as devoted and helpful as Lennon Horsley is rare...

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