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Imperfect Harmony

Orchestra teachers prepares for competition during COVID

Muna Nnamani • March 9, 2022

A quick look around the orchestra room affirms Orchestra Director Allison Washler’s love for mantras. A tarp with an Aristotle quote sits above her podium: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence,...

Living through music

Teacher shares the escape he found in percussion

Harrison Hamre • March 9, 2022

A hand-me-down, green, stick bag with a used pair of Jojo Mayer drumsticks was his way out. Percussionist Brandon Kelly still has the beginning percussion equipment he bought when he was in the fourth...

Tailored to her dreams

Junior unveils collection at fashion show

Marley Roberson • February 11, 2022

Editor's note: This story won excellent for print entertainment features in the 2022 TAJE Best in Texas contest. Decorations of gold, green and purple filled the Mardi Gras themed restaurant, Mrs. Lively’s...

Calling the shots

Short film created by junior goes to competition

Marley Roberson • January 25, 2022

Editor's note: This story won honorable mention for online entertainment feature in the 2022 TAJE Best in Texas contest. The camera rolls as Devin orders lunch for her and her girlfriend Olive. It’s...

Holocaust survivor’s son recalls mother’s journey to America

Alanna Reed • January 25, 2022

Editor’s note: This story was part of the Jan. 19, 2022 in-depth package that won best series/project in the Dallas Morning News high school journalism contest. It also won first place for in-depth...

Fogging history’s lens

Local rabbi responds to Holocaust discussions

Alanna Reed • January 20, 2022

Editor’s note: This story was part of the Jan. 19, 2022 in-depth package that won best series/project in the Dallas Morning News high school journalism contest. It also won first place for in-depth...

Baking Business Stirs Joy

Vanessa Cardoso • January 19, 2022

Every part of Lauren's macarons, including sprinkles, are homemade. Photo submitted by Lauren ForsythSophomore Lauren Forsyth still remembers the smell of cupcakes wafting through the kitchen where she...

Spare Time

Hyunsung Na • January 19, 2022

“This is what I loved doing. This was the thing I wanted to continue doing, and I have and I’ve loved it.”

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Growing Artist Paints A Profit

Vanessa Cardoso • January 19, 2022

For senior Zoe Thompson, her business began as a way to declutter. “I made a lot of artwork, and it had to go somewhere,” said Zoe. Zoe’s art room had paint splattered on the ground, endless...

Restless nights disrupt life

Hyunsung Na, Garrison Acree, and Vanessa Cardoso • November 29, 2021

Making waves

Retired radio host shares love for band

Harrison Hamre • November 17, 2021

Jeff Christenson is a lifelong music fanatic. On hot Texas afternoons, you can often find him watching the drumline rehearse in the lot on the corner of Dixon and Morriss. The 66-year-old is always...

College student takes on role as long-term sub

Marley Roberson • October 16, 2021

The orchestra room was decorated with balloons, ready to host a celebration. It was early September and the students came together sporting matching homemade T-shirts celebrating their beloved long term...