Color guard begins its competition season on Saturday at the North Texas Colorguard Association (NCTA) contest at Independence High School. The color guard season is split into two parts: marching season and competition season, each coming with its own...

Historical fiction can be an easy way to learn more about history, but finding the right balance between fiction and historical facts is crucial. Extensive research can be the key to creating a historically accurate story to educate readers, and this...

Rather than visit the Dallas Museum of Art for its annual field trip as the National Art Honor Society has done in years past, the officer team chose to let participants choose their location with Meow Wolf - a massive interactive art exhibit in Grapevine...

I’ll admit it. I was wrong, but I am so glad that I was wrong. In my predictions for 2024, I predicted that alongside IU’s comeback album, she will announce an Asian tour. Surprisingly, alongside tour dates in Asia, IU confirmed six tour dates in...

The sweet taste of a donut and a warm welcome at John’s Donuts 2 is the perfect way to start your day. This small, family owned business on Custer Road in Plano features donuts with many unique designs, colors, and shapes for everyone’s taste. With...

Hundreds of students on campus are involved in the fine arts. Whether it's band, choir, or some other endeavor, there are many reasons for being part of a fine arts program. Listen below to hear what some students say about being part of the theatre program.

Childhood imagination can tend to be more vivid, and while teenage authors may lack experience, this creativity can boost their stories. In the case of Nancy Yi Fan, who wrote her debut novel at 11 years old, Swordbird was an ambitious project.  In...

In January, schools and communities across Texas are celebrating School Board Appreciation Month. As part of this celebration, the Redhawks varsity choir, Bella Voce, performed at a recent reception held on Tuesday, Jan. 16th, at the Administration Building. “We...

Name: Ashlynn Bullard Grade: sophomore Wingspan: What made you start color guard? Bullard: ¨I was in band for a few years and I struggled with my confidence and the mental health challenges that came with it, I also have dance experience and my...

When I reintroduced myself to K-pop last year, a lot of things had changed since I was in elementary school. The most obvious change was how popular K-pop had become. It was no longer hard to find other K-pop listeners at school. With this globalization...

For the first time ever, students in Art 2 are creating larger-than-life photorealistic paintings of gemstones in order to learn more about color theory. Students will be sketching, tracing, and painting their gems through an expected deadline of Jan....

Quinta Brunson, creator and star of Abbott Elementary, just made history as the first Black woman to win the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in over 40 years. At the 2024 Emmys on Jan. 15 Brunson took home the award for her role as...