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With the departure of band director Tyler Elvidge, band staff and students are adapting to the new changes his departure will bring. Despite the circumstance, band staff hopes to turn this obstacle into something positive.

Band staff and students say goodbye to Elvidge

Grant Milleson, Staff Reporter August 24, 2022

After the late summer departure of assistant band director Tyler Elvidge, the band program has been reduced to three bands with the goal of bringing students closer to one another. “With Mr. Elvidge leaving, the reduction of four bands to now three...

Redhawk theatre began their first rehearsals Monday for Spongebob Squarepants: The Musical. For the cast, the opportunity to bring these cartoon characters to life is one that they are looking forward to.

Rehearsals for Spongebob Squarepants: The Musical are in action

Andrew Jauregi, Interactive Media Editor August 23, 2022

Members of the Spongebob Squarepants: The Musical cast began their first rehearsals Monday. Just like auditions, rehearsals take place after school in the auditorium. Here, the cast can get all the space they need to sharpen their singing, dancing, and...

In this weekly column, senior Emily Thomas provides her take on a new albums, concerts, and artists.

Acoustic Avenues: Spaceships on the Blade

Aarya Oswal, Assistant Interactive Media Editor August 22, 2022

Larry June came out with his highly anticipated new album Friday, Spaceships on the Blade, and the wait was most definitely worthwhile. Ever since June teamed forces with Jay Worthy for the collaboration album, 2 P’s in a Pod. You may know him for “Watering...

The Redhawk marching band is preparing for this years competitive marching show.  This years show theme, Queen Bee, strives to highlight the talents of the band.

Band takes flight as they prepare for this year’s marching show theme

Grant Milleson, Staff Reporter August 18, 2022

From the student parking lot, football games, or competitions, the Redhawk band is hard at work on their 2022 competitive marching show. “The theme for this year’s competitive show is ‘Queen Bee,’” associate director of bands Cecily Yokam...

Chilld stands out in the continuously growing bubble tea franchise. Guest Contributor Sarayu Bongale describes her experience with the restaurant.

Chill’d brings flavorful bubble tea to Frisco

Sarayu Bongale, Guest Contributor August 17, 2022

There are new and upcoming restaurants opening everyday, but there is one market that stands out. Bubble tea, a Taiwanese drink made from a tea base, milk, and topped with various toppings has become a massive trend. By 2027, the market is expected to...

From Monday to Wednesday, students will have the opportunity to audition for a role in this years musical. Unlike previous auditions, students are required to sing, dance, and do cold reads.

Theatre students prepare for this year’s musical

Andrew Jauregui, Interactive Media Editor August 16, 2022

The school musical for the 2022-2023 school year was announced to be Spongebob Squarepants: The Musical in early May. Monday through Wednesday, students who signed up to audition currently have the opportunity to obtain a role in the show.  However,...

In this weekly column, senior Emily Thomas provides her take on a new albums, concerts, and artists.

Acoustic Avenues: new year, new you, new groove

Aarya Oswal, Staff Reporter August 15, 2022

New year, new you, new groove. Welcome back to Acoustic Avenues! I am excited to take up the venture of reviewing music singles and albums as originally done by your previous host, Ana Toro.  Last year, Toro focused on albums and single releases,...

This week, Andrew Jáuregui covers a summer box office hit, Thor: Love and Thunder.

Thor: Mistake and Blunder

Andrew Jáuregui, Interactive Media Editor August 12, 2022

Remember the version of Thor from Infinity War, the broken man with nothing left to lose, broken by years of battle and heartbreak, but serious and driven? This depiction carried over into Endgame, where we saw the full extent of his broken psyche. I...

Pictured: the Redhawk color guard practices in the Vandeventer Middle School gym. Over the summer, the guard, as well as band students, attended Vandeventer for practices in preparation for their fall show, Queen Bee. Despite having to adjust to a new location due to school renovations, both departments were able to get ahead of schedule in their rehearsals for this upcoming year.

The busy bees of band camp

Caroline Caruso, Editor-in-Chief August 11, 2022

Though most Redhawk students made their return to campus Wednesday, members of the band and color guard departments were busy like bees over the break, with summer camp rehearsals to prepare for their fall show, “Queen Bee.”  With practices...

Pictured: Red Rhythm dance squad poses for a picture. Red Rhythm hit the roads over the summer as they traveled to Lakeway, TX for their annual dance camp. The team not only worked on their skills, but they worked on cooperation and bonding as well.

Leaping across the state for annual dance camp

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter August 10, 2022

The Red Rhythm dance team found themselves leaping across the state as they traveled to Lakeway, TX for their yearly dance camp this summer. Team rookie and freshman Mason Classe explains the day-to-day camp experience.  “Each day we woke...

In this weekly column, senior Emily Thomas provides her take on a new albums, concerts, and artists.

Acoustic Avenues: a final goodbye

Ana Toro, Assistant Interactive Media Editor May 20, 2022

As I prepare to say a final goodbye to Acoustic Avenues, I wanted to share with you all the albums that have made these last three years more bearable. I started my high school career in 2019 and since then there have been some incredible artists...

Guest Contributor Aashi Oswal describes her take on Planos newest Indian restaurant Yellow Chili. Inspired by top star Indian Masterchef judge, Sanjeev Kapoor, the stakes for taste, style, and comfort are raised.

Taste, style, and comfort come in a big bowl of Yellow Chili

Aashi Oswal, Guest Contributor May 19, 2022

When it comes to Indian cuisine in the Frisco/Plano area, there’s a diverse range of choices, but when it’s brought to you by a top star Indian Masterchef judge, Sanjeev Kapoor, the stakes for taste, style, and comfort are definitely raised.   Yellow...

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