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Hansika Pakkir, Guest Contributor • December 12, 2024

Spoken by 320 million people across 29 countries, French is the national language for many people around the world, but for French teacher Dina Baalbaki,...

Students can learn about an alternative way to attend Texas A&M University's Engineering program through Collin College.

An alternate way to build a future

Ana Ortiz-Lagarda, Staff Reporter • December 11, 2024

Texas is expected to need 51,000 engineers by the year 2028 and Collin College is providing aid for those looking into engineering. Frisco ISD and Collin...

Redhawks cheerleaders take on the UIL showcase on Thursday, along with all of the other Frisco ISD teams. While the competition does not happen until January, the showcase gives the cheerleaders a chance to practice their performance.

Cheer heads off to UIL Show Offs

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter • December 12, 2024

The Redhawks cheer team will perform at the UIL Show Offs on Thursday at 6:25 p.m. The showcase will feature teams from all twelve Frisco ISD high schools and will be held...

Parents and students can learn about Collin College dual credit opportunities at informational meetings this Thursday at 8 a.m. for parents and Friday during advisory for students.

Collin College Dual Credit meetings explain program benefits

Dimash Baimakhan, WTV Staff Reporter • December 12, 2024

Parents and students interested in exploring Collin College’s dual credit program will have the chance to learn more during informational meetings scheduled for this week. Dual...

Red Rhythm drill team is having its first Junior Dance Clinic on Jan. 6. The Junior Dance Clinic is an opportunity for middle schoolers to join the drill team and get a sense of what it’s like to be a part of Red Rhythm.

Red Rhythm holds dance clinic for middle school students

Natalie Marshall, Staff Reporter • December 11, 2024

Red Rhythm drill team is having its first Junior Dance Clinic on Jan. 6. The Junior Dance Clinic is an opportunity for middle schoolers to join the drill team and get a sense...

Wingspan’s featured athlete for 12/12 is varsity soccer player, senior Lucas Godoy.

Featured Athlete: Lucas Godoy

Addyson Schick, Editor-In-Chief • December 12, 2024

Wingspan: When and why did you start playing soccer? Godoy: “I started playing soccer when I was...

Keeping the momentum from their last win against the Australian team, the Redhawks girls’ basketball team (6-9) opened District 11-5A play with a 40-15 win against Frisco (0-16) on Tuesday at The Nest.

Who you gonna call when Raccoons try to infest the Nest? The girl’s basketball team

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter • December 11, 2024

Keeping the momentum from their last win against the Australian team, the Redhawks girls’ basketball...

The boys’ basketball team (11-6) did not quite have what it took to pull off a win against Wakeland (10-5), falling to the Wolverines 47-40 in a home game Tuesday.

Boy’s basketball falls to the Wolverines

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor • December 11, 2024

The boys’ basketball team (11-6) did not quite have what it took to pull off a win against Wakeland...

It's a midweek tournament for the boys' wrestling team as they compete in the District Duals at Centennial High School. In the eyes of head coach Justin Koons, the team didn't perform as well as it could have in their last tournament.

“The past weekend's War Games weren't our best performance for both boys and girls,” Koons said. “There is definitely room for improvement. Next week for boys is districts so hopefully we will be prepared for that and compete hard.”

Lessons learned, boys wrestling takes on district duals

Owen Higgins and Nathan Reynolds • December 11, 2024

Taking part in the War Games tournament on Saturday, the boys' wrestling team didn't have long to review...

With winter break right around the corner, orchestra is hosting their annual winter concert on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Festive music will be played including their annual rendition of Sleigh Ride conducted by a guest conductor.

Orchestra wraps up the semester with Winter Concert

Sarayu Bongale, Editor-In-Chief • December 11, 2024

Featuring a wide variety of festive music, orchestra is wrapping up the semester with their winter concert...

My favorite part about Liberty’s theatre department is the people and the directors because they are very nice and make it feel like a safe environment to embrace yourself in many kinds of ways.

Artistic Expressions: Kyron France

Ana Ortiz-Lagarda, WTV Reporter • December 10, 2024

Name: Kyron France Grade: 10 Fine Art: theater Years of experience: 4 years Wingspan: What...

Staff reporter Lillian Johnson reviews Wicked Part One, praising its captivating performances, heartfelt storytelling, and stunning soundtrack in this highly anticipated adaptation of the Broadway musical.

Wicked: a tale of friendship and transformation

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter • December 9, 2024

Wicked is the film adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name. Starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba...

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: activity

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief • December 12, 2024

I have always been a super active person! I played club soccer for the majority of my life, and when...

In this weekly blog, junior Lilian Johnson takes entries from her Notes app to unpack.

From My Notes: activities to do before Christmas

Lilian Johnson • December 12, 2024

With Christmas quickly approaching, I’ve found that I’m running out of time to do things that make...

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: rebuilding from the ashes of the al-Assads

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Managing Editor • December 11, 2024

On December 8, 2024, the 50 year long reign of the al-Assad regime over Syria ended after a 12 day offensive...

When is the time for Christmas music?

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Christmas music is year-round

November 1st hits and Mariah Carey is already defrosting

You HAVE to wait until Thanksgiving

December 21st

Christmas music is never welcomed