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Pictured left Anvi Saxena and Aashi Oswal left will head to districts Saturday for the Business Professional Students of America competition along with other Redhawks.

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Managing Editor • January 17, 2025

Business Professionals of America (BPA) students take off from The Nest Saturday as they head to Reedy High School to participate in district competitions. Districts...

ISM studetns get ready for their gallery walk on Friday during 2A, 3A, and 4A allowing other students and staff to see what they have been working on since the start of the school year.

ISM students showcase work in gallery walk

Nidhi Thomas, Staff Reporter • January 17, 2025

For many upperclassmen, figuring out what career they want to pursue is high on their list of priorities. Students in the Independent Study and Mentorship...

The popular social media app TikTok will be banned due to a law proposed by congress.

TikTok is set to be banned come Sunday Jan. 19

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief • January 16, 2025

TikTok has officially been banned in the United States following countries like India, Iran, and Afghanistan. H. R. 7521 - Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled...

With prestigious national awards, leadership opportunities, and unique platforms for each students’ voice, Wingspan, the student-run newspaper on campus, is looking for new members to add to its staff.

Applications to join Wingspan are now open

Sarayu Bongale, Editor-in-Chief • January 15, 2025

With prestigious national awards, leadership opportunities, and unique platforms for each students’ voice, Wingspan, the student-run newspaper on campus, is looking for...

It's another spirit week, but for no event in particular. With all of the testing that occurs in the days before winter break, Student Council organized dress up days and spirit themes to celebrate the holidays.

Student Council applications are open for 2025-26 school year

Joaquin Perez, Executive Producer • January 14, 2025

Student Council applications are now open for sophomores and juniors. From planning homecoming, to organizing pep rallies…. STUCO helps with various events around the school. Now...

the girls’ basketball team (7-1) hosts Lebanon Trail (0-8) on Friday at 5:45 p.m.

Pressur

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter • January 17, 2025

Hoping to remain second in District 11-5A and keep their two game winning streak, the girls’ basketball...

Currently 3-3 in District 11-5A play and tied with Centennial and Independence for third place in the district standings, the boys’ basketball team will host the Lebanon Trail TrailBlazers (0-6) Friday at 7:15 p.m. as they look for another win.

Boys’ basketball confident about game against TrailBlazers

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor • January 17, 2025

Currently 3-3 in District 11-5A play and tied with Centennial and Independence for third place in the...

With the 8-5A District wrestling tournament coming up Jan. 29-30, Saturday's Coyote Classic at Heritage High School is the final chance preparation tournament before the road to state begins.

Coyote Classic presents wrestling with a final tune-up

Owen Higgins, Staff Reporter • January 17, 2025

The final tournament before districts for the Redhawks wrestling team is Saturday at the Coyote Classic...

After a long break between games, Redhawks boys’ soccer travels to Marcus for their last game before the start of district play, taking on the Marauders Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Back to the pitch for boys’ soccer

Addyson Schick, Editor-In-Chief • January 17, 2025

After a long break between games, Redhawks boys’ soccer travels to Marcus for their last game before...

Senior trumpetist Suhaib Sabir and euphoniumist Ethan Kim are leaving the Nest this February to represent the Redhawks at the TMEA Convention in San Antonio, after making the TMEA All-State Band.

After months of preparation, two Redhawks make TMEA All-State Band

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter • January 16, 2025

Two Redhawks made the TMEA All-State band after an audition process that began months ago. Senior trumpetist...

Despite his recent entry to the musical scene, British singer/songwriter Myles Smith has made a name for himself in the folk-centered music world, accompanied by his acoustic guitar and country music riffs. None of the images used in this graphic belong to Liberty Wingspan. All rights remain with Myles Smith and his team.

Soulful, slow, and sentimental: the rise of Myles Smith

Olivia Pulley, Staff Reporter • January 15, 2025

Slow, sentimental music is making a comeback and largely in part to British singer/songwriter Myles Smith,...

Staff reporter Christina Huang sits down with junior Madeline Sanders, as Sanders shares her journey as a double bassist.

Artistic Expressions: Madeline Sanders

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter • January 14, 2025

Name: Madeline Sanders Grade: 11th Instrument: double bass Years of experience: 5 years Wingspan:...

Staff Reporter Lilian Johnson shares her point of view on a variety of topics in her weekly column, Lilian’s Lens.

Lilian’s Lens: is Lauryn Hill overrated?

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter • January 17, 2025

My obsession with music began with The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Throughout my childhood I had heard...

In this weekly blog, senior Addyson Schick shares her struggles with a rare autoimmune disease giving tips on how to overcome adversity.

Strength in Struggles: college

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief • January 16, 2025

College. The thought of going is already stressful enough, but having to deal with my disease in a new...

From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: once in a lifetime, the Maha Kumbh Mela

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Managing Editor • January 15, 2025

Hundreds of millions are expected to flock to Prayagraj, located in the northern Indian state of Uttar...

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