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Although the 2023-24 school year doesnt end until Friday, underclassmen in band are already preparing for 2024-25 with visual camps that give younger students the chance to get ahead.

Visual camps help band prepare for 2024-25 season

Natalie Marshall, Guest Contributor May 17, 2024

Before the band starts marching season and band camps in the summer, the Band Leadership Team taught incoming freshmen how to march and older members can refresh their memory on the material; allowing new members to be introduced and welcomed to the high...

As films will come out one way or another, the movie theater industry may not make it through to see the end of the pandemic.

Popcorn, drink, candy… it’s summer movie season

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Staff Reporter May 17, 2024

The 2023-24 school year ends on Friday and that means summer movie season is upon us. Here's a look at what's hitting theaters soon.

In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: Goodnight, Gorilla

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter May 16, 2024

Summer commonly brings a sense of nostalgia like no other season can. To start that summer to always look back to, a book like Goodnight, Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann that sparks arguably more nostalgia than perfect summers is the perfect one to end the...

Students in 3DMA were able to choose from a variety of options, including clay, for their final project.

Flexibility drives final 3DMA project

Suraj Selvaraju, Guest Contributor May 15, 2024

The end of the year project for 3DMA allowed student to either model an environment, model a character, or do a :30 animation allowing for flexibility to show learning throughout the year.  “The end of the year project they can either model an environment,...

A mock career fair was part of the learning in eSports classes as students were able to get an understanding of possible future careers.

Learning about future possibilities through a mock career fair

Jackson Tegtmeyer, Guest Contributor May 14, 2024

In the Esports class, students participated in a mock career fair to “hire” other students to related careers to help students learn about the different roles in the industry and so students can pick which one they like best.  “I normally teach...

Starting the 2023-24 school year weeks before classes began, the Redhawks band has been at it since July. Now on Tuesday, they bring the school year to a close with their annual banquet at the Sandman Signature Plano-Frisco Hotel   at 6:30 p.m.

Banquet brings band year to a close

Jian Park, Guest Contributor May 13, 2024

Band is hosting its annual banquet at the Sandman Signature Plano-Frisco Hotel  on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. “It is a way for us to celebrate everything that has happened this year and it’s also kind of a nice way to say goodbye to our seniors,”...

Freshman Karthika Menon qualified for state for Theatrical Hair and Makeup Design and is participating in the state competition from Saturday to Tuesday at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center.

“When my tech director told me, I was absolutely speechless,” Karthika said. “I was filled with happiness because I was the only person from Liberty advancing, one of 6 in the district overall, and the only person in it advancing for Hair & Makeup specifically, and I was genuinely almost hyperventilating at that point.”

Redhawk makes it to state for theatrical hair and makeup

Jian Park, Guest Contributor May 10, 2024

As she brushed the last stroke on her makeup design, little did freshman Karthika Menon know that this design would allow her to achieve her dreams of becoming a state qualifier. On March 20, Karthika had found out that she had qualified for state...

In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: The Twin Book

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter May 9, 2024

There’s a one in 250 chance of twins in all pregnancies, but being a twin has been used as a plot device in innumerable movies, shows, and books. Specifically, some books have depicted a ‘good’ versus an ‘evil’ twin. The Twin, ominously named...

Staff reporter Nidhi Thomas sits down with freshman Jian Park to discuss her violin journey

Artistic Expressions: Jian Park

Nidhi Thomas, Staff Reporter May 8, 2024

Name: Jian Park Grade: 9 Years of experience: 4 Wingspan: When did you start playing? Can you talk about that decision?  Park: “I started playing the violin in the middle of my 5th grade year. I chose the violin because many of my friends...

Orchestras last concert of the year is Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. The Spring Concert will feature each orchestra playing 1-2 pieces and all the orchestra performing songs from the movie Barbie.

Orchestra finishes the year with Spring Concert

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter May 7, 2024

Finishing off a year of music, the orchestra program takes their final bow on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium for their final concert of the 2023–2024 school year. “We’re playing Elegie op. 48: III, Jupiter, and Eine Kleine Nachtmusik...

In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Sooeun goes Solo: nostalgia

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief May 7, 2024

I have been feeling very nostalgic recently, and it is definitely because I’ll be graduating in a week and a half. Feeling nostalgic is bittersweet. While I do love being reminded of my childhood, it’s just sad to think that I’ll never be nine years...

Taking place in the cafeteria on Saturday from 2-4 p.m., Spring Swing features band members performing in small groups.

Band puts finishing touches on the year with Spring Swing

Natalie Marshall, Guest Contributor May 4, 2024

The Redhawks band is beginning to wrap up the 2023-24 school year with Saturday’s Spring Swing from 2-4 p.m. in the cafeteria with jazz band members and chamber groups of 3-6 people performing. “Spring Swing gives students the opportunity to work...

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