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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Clearing Confusion on Rescinded Federal Funded Freeze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...

Crush Hour

Crush Hour

Owen Barr, Writer and Photographer January 10, 2025
Why Cars are Becoming Increasingly Dangerous
Satellite image of the the Katy Freeway

The Twenty-Six Lane Travesty

Owen Barr, Writer and photographer January 8, 2025
    By the early 2000s, the Katy Freeway (Beltway-8), a portion of I-10 connecting downtown Houston to the growing suburbs, had a reputation for being one of the most congested roadways in the city, reportedly wasting 25 million hours of commuter time. Four years and a few billion dollars later, the freeway was widened to 26 lanes to meet demand. Beltway-8 has gained worldwide recognition for being one of the widest freeways in the world, its notoriety sparking years of ongoing debate. 
Preston Morgan, Oliver Goodman, Zander Abolos, Aedan Robertson, Aydin Evans, Ben Corson, and Oluwaseun Olufemi playing dodgeball in the brand new gym.

Athletic Club and the New Opportunities!

JJ Gonzalez, Staff Writer & Broadcaster December 6, 2024

This new school year brings a variety of ways for people on campus to relax their minds while being physically active, especially compared to the 2023-2024 school year, when students had to share a gym...

Fey's parents attended the award ceremony

Senator Awards Hill Country Teacher

Abbey Shultz, Editor In Chief November 15, 2024

Students and staff rallied behind English teacher Mrs. Fey as Senator Donna Campbell awarded her the Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award on Oct. 22. Humanities Texas selected Fey as one of nine...

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