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Seniors at their Senior Sunset

Campus Legend: The Senior Stick

Aydin Evans May 21, 2026

The blacktop was a sea of distinct class colors, advisory-themed posters and handmade props. Despite the hundreds gathered, the silence that loomed over the court was haunting; birds chirped in the distance,...

Supportive words for Hill Country lining the walls. Photo courtesy of anonymous freshman.

Healing from tragedy

Aydin Evans, Feature Editor May 7, 2026

In an era of relentless headlines and digital noise, it's easy to feel as though the capacity for kindness has been drowned out. However, the recent experiences of Hill Country College Prep. students and...

Senior Kendyl Gallagher preparing for the AP Biology exam.
Photo by Diana Lopez

Top 10 List To Prepare For AP Tests

Valerie Sanchez, Staffer April 10, 2026

As the school year comes to an end, AP exams are near. Now, it’s time to use this time wisely and think about ways to prepare to succeed on the AP exams. Here are the 10 top ways to help you prepare...

AVID Tutor Riley Tanaka discussing with freshman Emma Treviño about an assignment. Photo by Diana Lopez

Former Student Turned AVID Tutor

Valerie Sanchez, Staffer April 10, 2026

For many students, AVID is a program that supports academic growth and college readiness, strengthened by tutors who play a key role in students' success. These tutors help guide students through challenges,...

Seniors Michelle Linares-Moreno and Benjamin Corson acting as candidate and moderator respectively during the primary debate for their project in AP Government. Photo by Kylie Trexler

Learning to Become President

Diana Lopez, Copy Editor March 6, 2026

As the media frantically hurries to write about what the candidates are debating about, AP Government teacher Ms. Stephanie Ruvalcaba has to remind students that this is a fictional election for a project. The...

Typography Graphic Designed by Marisol Aguilar. Edited by Jonah May

Review of Top 10 R&B Songs

Jonah May, Staffer March 6, 2026

*This Article Is Satire* With a rich history starting in the 1940s, R&B has gained large popularity throughout the decades. However, Aurieanah Payton’s review of the top 10 R&B songs leaves...

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