Red Rhythm dancers are preparing for their upcoming contests to compete against other drill teams from all over the state at Independence High School on Saturday. With two to three morning practices a week, the dancers are polishing their dances so...

Some Redhawks orchestra and band members are beginning the audition process for the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra (GDYO). The audition pieces were released Feb. 1, with deadlines ranging from April 6-13. Students such as freshman Rishab Srivatsan...

Graphic novels aren’t real books.  Even though this belief has been argued more than defended as time goes on, graphic novels are seen as a mixture of comics and full-length novels. A story is kept within the pages, told through both illustrations...

Name: Camila Villarreal Grade: freshman Experience: 6 years Wingspan: What inspired you to get involved with art? Villarreal:  “My cousin did art and I really like the painting that she drew. I also found it really interesting." Wingspan:...

The day that I had waited for a long time finally arrived! IU released her comeback EP, “The Winning,” at 3:00 a.m. Tuesday (6:00 p.m. KST). The EP includes two title tracks with a total of five songs: Shopper, Holssi, Shh.., Love wins all, and I...

Romance might be a popular genre, but a lack of originality, unlikeable characters, and superficiality are all common criticisms of the genre. Readers looking for a novel that breaks away from these, and fans of a romance that creeps up on them, may find...

Name: Juhi Kashyap Grade: sophomore Wingspan: What motivated you to develop an interest in art? Kashyap: “I feel like every little kid had some interest in art; we all drew and doodled as little kids, but for me it was something that stuck,...

I have unintentionally created a sort of “theme” for my senior year: K-pop. First, I started this blog about Korean culture and entertainment, and then I decided to research K-pop parasocial relationships for my AP Research paper. To be honest, I...

During the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, singer-songwriter and pop sensation Taylor Swift won her 13th Grammy Award in the Best Pop Vocal Album category for Midnights. In her acceptance speech, she announced the release of her new album. “I want to...

Like many people, I usually watch the Super Bowl solely for the halftime show. When I don’t care about either of the teams, the performance is the only thing I get excited for. This year, the halftime show was headlined by Usher, and he did not disappoint.  After...

With the unique combination of Indian and Italian cuisine on its menu, restaurant Curry Pizza House stands out from most pizza places. The restaurant itself is organized and spacious, with a piece of beautiful wall art to the right as you walk in....

Nonfiction isn’t the most popular genre out there, especially when a younger audience is concerned. Joyce Sidman tackles the challenge in her biographical novel The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian’s Art Changed Science, attempting to tell...