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A Race Against Time

A Race Against Time

Theatre hosts annual 24-hour PlayFest
Reya Mosby, Writer November 2, 2018

Time was running out and the anticipation grew the closer it got to the final performance. It was crunch time, and the actors were rehearsing their scene for the last time before they went on stage. The...

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Congressman Beto O'Rourke held a rally in Fort Worth

A campus divided

Partisan split renews student engagement
Samantha Thornfelt and Nikhila Bulusu November 2, 2018

The partisan split Just turning on the local news is enough to hear people arguing about the nation’s political climate. Walking around school, it’s common to overhear heated debates about breaking...

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Chelsey Reichenberger stands on the court before the volleyball game waiting to receive her award. Her shy side came out as everyone in the stands had their eyes on her. She said all the attention made her feel nervous.

Volleyball honors young cancer survivor

Alex Anderson, Feature/News Editor November 2, 2018

The crowd talked amongst themselves as the volleyball players warmed up on the court. Their yellow “Cheerful for Chelsey” shirts brought a pop of color to the stadium. As the girls started to play,...

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On our way

On our way

From politics to passions, students share diverse summer adventures
Chloe White and Alex Anderson October 12, 2018

Fighting for representation Story: Chloe White As senior Jenna Chang walked into Rep. Beto O’Rourke’s office, he shook her hand, as he did with everyone else in their small group. He asked for...

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Mahima Mahavdi stands in a line with her family greeting people as she passes out various homemade Indian sweets to the guests after they all participate in a religious ritual. The deserts range in color and size, and people walk out of the line with their mouths full and bright smiles on their faces.

The Ultimate Birthday Bash

Local family throws annual Indian festival
Reya Mosby, Writer October 7, 2018

The smell of Indian spices filled the air.  Streamers, garlands and flower decorations of all colors hung from the ceiling. In the center was the Hindu God Ganesh, perched on a shrine-like altar with...

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From legacy to leader

From legacy to leader

Sophomore quarterback leads varsity team to victory
Ava Bush, Writer October 7, 2018

After a 90-minute rain delay, sophomore Garrett Nussmeier stood on the slippery turf of the football field, ready for the snap. He could see rain falling in the glow of the stadium lights. The water droplets...

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Cleanups for a cause

Cleanups for a cause

Student groups collect trash
Kendall Cooper, Copy, sports & entertainment editor October 7, 2018

Science Honor Society hosts Trash Bash Senior Shruti Mavuri walked through the campus parking lot, large trash bag in hand. The air smelled of fresh rain. Trash was strewn all over the lot, most of which...

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A lifelong adventure

A lifelong adventure

Best friends travel Europe together.
Nikhila Bulusu, Writer October 5, 2018

The sun shone through the architecture of Paris as seniors Lauren Tran and Emily Stewart explored the streets of the foreign city. Stewart’s bubblegum pink sunglasses reflected the Eiffel Tower as...

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Going for gold

Going for gold

LISD athletes win in Special Olympics
Madi Olivier, Writer September 9, 2018

LISD Special Olympics athletes of all ages and abilities embraced each other as they entered the bowling alley on August 26. The sound of pins clashing rang through the building as the bowlers rolled...

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Living their dream in the "Big Apple"

Living their dream in the “Big Apple”

Fusion travels to the city that never sleeps for national competition
Alex Anderson, Sports Editor May 3, 2018

All girl a cappella group, Fusion, placed third in the International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA) on Apr. 20. The group traveled to New York City and had the opportunity to perform at...

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Passion for fashion

Junior explores career path, hobby in Fashion Design class as aspiring future stylist
Kelly Rowe, Editor in Chief April 25, 2018

As he swiped down the screen, junior Luis Torres’ eyes flashed with admiration. Bright lights of supermodel’s green rooms and runway stages moved through the videos he watched. He had always been an...

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Small town girl with big dreams

Small town girl with big dreams

Senior plans new life in New York City
Marc Kidwell, Entertainment Editor March 2, 2018

Senior Nashla Beltran Benitez longs to see the bright LED lights that shine with advertisements in Time Square, to hear the yellow taxi cab horn on 43rd street that blares at the busy construction workers,...

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