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The student news site of Liberty High School in Frisco, Texas

WINGSPAN

The student news site of Liberty High School in Frisco, Texas

WINGSPAN

The Peer Assistance and Leadership (PALS) program launches for the first time at Liberty this year.

PALS program launched on campus

Ana Cuen, Managing Editor September 11, 2020

Among the many changes and additions on campus this year, is the inaugural year of the Peer Assistance and Leadership (PALS) program. “Students at a high school campus, in a normal year, would go in-person to visit middle schools and elementary schools,”...

Student council applications are now open for future upperclassmen. Student council is looking for leaders of the school and people who want to make an impact on their community.

StuCo’s “Behind the Mask” highlights teachers on campus

Aarya Oswal, Staff Reporter September 9, 2020

Student Council is kicking off the 2020-2021 school year by launching “Behind the Mask,” a weekly tribute that provides insight into teachers on campus. “[It’s] a tribute to a teacher around the school where they talk about why they like the...

One Thread campaign creates thousands of masks for charity

Abby Wang, Staff Reporter September 8, 2020

What started as a personal project, has led junior Stephanie Chung to pair up with One Thread Nonprofit Organization in making and donating handmade masks. As Chung covered topics such as COVID-19 news on her YouTube channel, she realized the necessity...

Occuring on the first Monday in September to recognize the economic and social 
achievements of workers in America, Labor Day began as a labor movement in the late 19th century, but it got nationally recognized which led it to become a federal holiday in 1894.

Students get ready for Labor Day weekend

Aarya Oswal, Staff Reporter September 3, 2020

It’s a four day weekend for students with Friday being a staff development day for teachers, with Monday being a school holiday in recognition of Labor Day. But for some on campus, the reason for the holiday is unknown.  “Labor Day is only special...

As all schools have opened up to accommodate learning, virtual students are scattered  at schools all over FISD in order to reduce class sizes.

New social-distancing precautions with the return of in-person students

Ana Cuen, Managing Editor September 3, 2020

For the first time in more than five months, the Nest will have students back on campus starting Thursday, three weeks after the 2020-2021 school began virtually. Frisco ISD schools take extra precautions in cleaning and social distancing to ensure the...

While most students began the 2020-2021 school year virtually, special education students participated in face-to-face classes since the first day. Parents and teachers agree that maintaining structure and routines is beneficial to special education students, which is difficult to do virtually.

Special Education students get head start on face-to-face instruction

Caroline Caruso, Managing Editor September 2, 2020

More than 900 Redhawks are set to return to campus on Thursday, but a small number have already been on campus for several days. Special education students began face-to-face instruction earlier, a move several parents are in favor of.  “Some of...

According to Dr. Stephanie Mueller, health screenings across Texas have gone up 184 percent while locally student hospitalizations have gone up 241 percent. Mueller understands that this dramatic shift  in wellness level due to COVID-19 has left many across the district feeling isolated and helpless.

Students reach out to counselors for mental health support

Harley Classe, Staff Reporter September 1, 2020

With the start of the 2020-2021 school year anything but normal, more students are reaching out for help with their mental health than ever before. The shift in routine brought out has led to many changes for staff and students alike. “I can’t...

During the pandemic, many older adults have faced difficulty trying to stay connected online. Teens Teach Technologys new chapter in Texas hopes to provide aid to this problem, looking to teach technology to senior citizens.

Teens Teach Technology helps senior citizens learn electronics

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter August 31, 2020

For many elderly members of the community, staying connected to the outside world has been very difficult during the pandemic. Teens Teach Technology's new chapter in Texas hopes to help solve this problem. “Teens Teach Technology is a national...

As of Aug. 25, an official update from the DFW Hospital Council stated that the entire North Texas region is facing a shortage of staffed pediatric ICU beds. Renee Richmond, retired nurse, and mother of 3 FISD students, has been directly impacted by the limited bed space in hospitals.

A year with on-site experience out of grasp for Health Science students

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief August 27, 2020

Due to COVID-19 prevention protocols put in place by the CDC and TEA, Health Science II students will not be allowed to participate in in-field clinical rotations as they have in years past.  “Health science II is going to look very different this...

The Collin College Writing Center is offering free help with college applications to dual credit students. Appointments will be available at all locations, including neighboring areas such as the Frisco, Plano, and McKinney campuses.

Students begin Dual Credit classes as the Collin semester starts

Caroline Caruso, Managing Editor August 26, 2020

Face to face classes don’t begin until Sept. 3 in Frisco ISD, but Redhawk students participating in Collin College’s Dual Credit program are already back, with Wednesday being the third day of the fall semester.  For junior Sanjana Dandu, the...

In years past, freshmen on campus have filled the hallways for one night exclusively, Rising Freshman Night. Now, this years participants will be taking a virtual approach, as the night will be composed into a webinar.

Zoomed out

Aarya Oswal, Staff Reporter August 25, 2020

As all students starting the 2020-2021 school year virtually, teachers have found new ways of teaching their students both in a synchronous and asynchronous learning method using Zoom. Reedy High School AP World History teacher Jocelyn Harty teaches...

According to Dr. Stephanie Mueller, health screenings across Texas have gone up 184 percent while locally student hospitalizations have gone up 241 percent. Mueller understands that this dramatic shift  in wellness level due to COVID-19 has left many across the district feeling isolated and helpless.

Freshmen adjust to high school while beginning online

Jordan Battey, Staff Reporter August 24, 2020

The start of this school year has been a massive change for most students around the world, including this year’s Frisco ISD freshman class, who are beginning their high school career online.  “Because of online school, there hasn’t been much...

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