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Sophomore Aiyanah Payton and seniors Marisol Aguilar, Aurieanah Payton and Kylie McCranie smile with their haul from the Bill Brown Fall Festival. The students volunteered and in an attempt to avoid tossing perfectly good food, the PTSA at Bill Brown gave the girls the left over supplies at the end of the night. Photo courtesy of Payton.

What’s Poppin’

Aydin Evans, Feature Section Editor October 3, 2025

On Thursday evening, the scent of butter filled the air, and stray kernels dotted the ground. This wasn’t a movie theater after a busy night—it was the senior patio, home to one unusual delivery, a...

 The Texas Capitol in the Capitol city Austin, TX. Courtesy of Tripsavvy.

Breaking Quorum for Texas Redistricting

Kylie Trexler, Photo Editor September 23, 2025

Democratic representatives in Texas broke quorum on Aug. 3. Breaking quorum is when there is a policy being presented that a large group of individuals do not want to pass, they leave so that the need...

Philadelphia Eagles fans at Super Bowl Parade Thursday, February 8, 2018. Photo courtesy of Larry Bridges Jr./Unsplash

Off to the Races: a Recap of the First Two Weeks of the NFL Season

Wyatt Moran, Staffer September 18, 2025

The NFL season officially started on Thursday, Sept. 4th, with Thursday Night Football between the defending champions the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys. The clash that opened the season was...

Freshmen Aubriee Sanchez and Shaila Roman sign up for the Spanish Club during the Club Fair. Photo by Diana Lopez

Culture, Crafts, Community:

Diana Lopez, Copy Editor September 12, 2025

Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of the culture, arts and people of the Hispanic community. Taking place from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, it highlights the many traditions of different Hispanic countries...

Seniors Isabella Ambrose and Catelyn Ford  reviewing Junior Kylie McCranie's results for her AP Research survey.

Students Seek Insights, Gather Data With AP Research Surveys

Meadow Adamick, Staff Reporter March 14, 2025

   In AP Research, students pick a topic to study the whole school year and dive in deep. They write extensive research papers and prepare a presentation on the findings. This gives them the opportunity...

Yosemite National Park, USA, published July 5, 2019. Photo by Mick Haupt. Free to use under the Unsplash license.
https://unsplash.com/photos/landscape-photography-of-waterfalls-2NQUZsSFkao

National Parks Stretched Thin Following Shutdowns

Abbey Shultz, Editor-In-Chief March 12, 2025

Following mass firings from the Trump administration in February, the National Park Service has reportedly lost 9% of its staff, an estimated 1,000 employees. According to the National Parks Conservation...

Sophomore Kaia Hatch spends her time  waiting for her results at the VASE competition, exploring creativity in her sketchbook.

Reflecting on VASE

Abby Gibson, Staff Reporter March 11, 2025

This year’s regional Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) competition was at Canyon Lake High School on Feb. 8. VASE is a statewide Texas art competition which seeks to recognize exemplary student achievement...

Photo by CalFire - "Photos and Videos from the Palisades Fire that started in the City of Los Angeles, January 2025"

The LA Wildfires

Owen Barr, Staff Writer March 11, 2025
 On Tuesday, Jan. 7, a fire erupted in the Pacific Palisades area, the first in what would be a series of several deadly wildfires that ravaged southern California for nearly a month.
Juniors Benjamin Corson and Zander Abolos racing to be the one to call 'Lotería!'

Against the Odds

Thomas Treviño, Photo Editor March 7, 2025
“It was worth it—all of it,” Sanchez said. “We got to educate so many people on a game that’s really important to Hispanic culture, and seeing everyone come together for it was amazing.”
The White House, David Everett Strickler, January 25, 2017, https://unsplash.com/photos/white-house-washington-dc-igCBFrMd11I. Unsplash License.

Clearing Confusion on Rescinded Federal Funded Freeze

Abbey Shultz, Editor-In-Chief February 27, 2025

The Office of Management and Budget released a memorandum ordering the pause of all Federal financial assistance programs on Monday, Jan. 27, which has since been blocked amidst frustration and confusion...

This artwork was created in January by Thomas Trevino. The artwork depicts Capitol Hill in Washington DC during the inauguration celebration.

47th Presidential Inauguration

Marley Donovan, News and Editorial Section Editor February 25, 2025

During the 47th inauguration, Donald J. Trump was sworn in for his second term as president Jan. 20. The vice president of China, Han Zheng, attended the ceremony, marking China’s first ever appearance...

Marketing flyer for the dance posted around the campus, as well as a QR code to purchase tickets.

Dancing, Games, a Race Against Time

Thomas Treviño, Photo Editor February 6, 2025

After months of planning, schedule changes and price adjustments, the upcoming school dance is set to take place on Feb. 7. The event will feature a Casino Night theme, dancing, karaoke, games and prizes.  Despite...

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