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WINGSPAN

Going beyond the newsroom for dream interview project

Kirthi Gummadi, WTV Executive Producer September 23, 2021

Looking for a way to bring a new energy to the Wingspan newsroom, newspaper advisor Brian Higgins turned to something random. “I was sitting at home and trying to think of things to do for Wingspan that were a little bit different,” Higgins said....

As Homecoming approaches, students are beginning to purchase mums and garters. Mums can be ordered from The Mum Shop in Plano.

Floral design and Frisco SAGE take part in Best Buddies mum donation

Maya Silberman, Staff Reporter September 23, 2021

Best Buddies passed out donated mums and garters on Thursday to Redhawks who receive special education services. “Each year we have a set of mums and garters that we usually have donated,” Best Buddies president and junior Caroline Caruso said....

Mums and Garters make an appearance on campus in honor of homecoming. Floral design classes are holding a mum hospital and potentially fix mums and garters that may have been jostled with during the day.

Floral design holds mum hospital

Cooper Ragle, WTV Executive Producer September 22, 2021

With homecoming week in full gear, students will be wearing their mums and garters to school Thursday. With the pieces being worn all day, there's the possibility of items being jostled or broken. In attempts to combat this problem, the students...

Chuseok

Celebrating Chuseok is changing throughout generations

Rin Ryu, Staff Reporter September 21, 2021

Chuseok (추석) or Hangawi (한가위) is one of the most important holidays of the year for Koreans. The 15th day of the eighth lunar month serves as a time to give thanks for family and their ancestors as well as a successful harvest.  Although...

Also known as the Moon or Mooncake Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival gathers families on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese calendar. Pictured above are mooncakes, which are Chinese treats with symbols imprinted on top.

Mid-Autumn Festival brings community, full moons, and mooncakes

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter September 21, 2021

An abundance of family and food is in store starting Tuesday for students celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival.  “The Mid-Autumn Festival is a holiday that is celebrated in many East Asian countries,” junior Lilya Ma said. “It’s a day to get...

Homecoming this weekend means for school spirit and dress up days.

Homecoming week means for dress up days

Kathryn Murphy, WTV Staff Reporter September 20, 2021

This Monday marks the beginning of this year’s homecoming week and the student council is ready for this year’s dance and spirit week. The theme for this year’s dance is Hollywood, which came as a result of class discussions in the student council. “For...

Using M&MS to explain the concept of chain rule, students such as senior Vanessa Jara found the lesson to be easier to understand using candy.

“I think this makes it a lot easier to remember because M&Ms are a thing that most of us are familiar with,” Jara said. “It helps us visualize a difficult and unknown concept and put it into something we’re familiar and comfortable with.”

Candy helps teach new calculus concept

Rishika Desai, Staff Reporter September 17, 2021

A favorite candy of many, M&M’S were a tool of learning in AB Calculus classes this week as students learned a new concept that wrapped up on Thursday. “It’s representing a different math concept where there's something inside another something,”...

Fridays Redhawk Rant attempts to teach students about finding ones purpose.

Presentation aims to educate on purpose

Shreya Jagan, Assistant Editor-in-Chief September 17, 2021

All students will remain in their second-period class on Friday in order to watch a presentation directed to finding one’s purpose in themselves.  “I think it’s a great way to inspire students to introspect,” senior Tushamma Rahim said. “Especially...

Hispanic Heritage month serves as a month-long celebration of Hispanic culture, heritage, and contributions.

For Spanish teacher Patricia Flores, this month is also a time to celebrate her Hispanic culture outside of the classroom by sharing her heritage with her family and children. 

“I spent a ton of my life in Mexico, since I immigrated to America for college, so I definitely celebrate this month, Flores said. Usually, I celebrate by preparing a special meal to share with family and friends.

Redhawks ring in Hispanic Heritage Month

Jordan Battey and Allyson Lastovica September 15, 2021

In 1968, a scene of civil unrest and Hispanic rights movements led to the creation of Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon B. Johnson. This was later extended to become National Hispanic Heritage Month by President Ronald Reagan in 1988, spanning...

Mental health issues have spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic. Compared to many years, mental health is no longer something kept behind close doors.

Reducing the stigma of mental health issues through awareness

Erika Pernis and Rachel Kim September 13, 2021

In classes all across campus, the start of 2nd period on Monday was dedicated to Suicide Prevention Awareness Day. According to the CDC, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. However, for teenagers, the statistics are even higher....

Best Buddies will be having a Back-to-School Bash Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m. It is also an opportunity for some students to earn service hours.

Best Buddies hosts Back to School Bash

Caroline Caruso, Assistant Editor-in-Chief September 10, 2021

Best Buddies will be hosting their Back to School Bash Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m. Open to all students, staff, and parents, the meetup will set the tone for the rest of the chapter events this school year.  “The purpose of Back to School Bash...

Jostens paid a visit to seniors on Wednesday to give information class rings.

Josten gives annual class ring presentation

Aarya Oswal, Staff Reporter September 8, 2021

Graduation is more than a year away, but Jostens was on campus Wednesday making their annual class ring presentation during advisory to  juniors. Jostens' Chris Harper, who gave the presentation on the rings, explained the meaning and history behind...

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