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

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

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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.

School hosts dual credit informational webinar

Shreya Jagan, Staff Reporter April 7, 2020

Along with the multiple new changes due to the COVID-19 outbreak, much of the dual credit process still remains up in the air. Everything is now digital with a webinar Tuesday at 7 p.m. and Wednesday at 12 p.m. to clear any confusion future dual credit...

The school recently announced that Senior Prom will be held April 20 at the W Hotel in Dallas.

Prom gets a virtual twist

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter April 6, 2020

Even though prom was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic, the school hosted a virtual prom on Facebook and Instagram Saturday.  “Last week Mrs. Whaling, Mrs. Stevens and I met with some of the senior StuCo members,” principal Ashley Rainwater said....

While in school, Pre-AP biology students began their unit on viruses. Coincidentally, teachers are using COVID-19 in their lessons so that students can connect their classwork with reality.

Biology uses COVID-19 as part of their curriculum

Erika Pernis, Guest Contributor April 6, 2020

Before spring break, Pre-AP Biology students started their taxonomy unit by studying viruses. Coincidentally, the spread of COVID-19 was occurring as the topic was being covered, so as classes began being taught digitally due to this virus, teachers saw...

 Hoping to celebrate the seniors, senior student council members and principal Ashley Rainwater brainstormed on Zoom. Although students wont be hitting the dance floor at the W Hotel, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 4, a virtual prom will be held online.

Seniors take prom online in light of the scheduled date

Ananda Ghoshal, Staff Reporter April 3, 2020

Student Council held a Zoom meeting Friday with principal Ashley Rainwater to discuss future plans for Redhawks under the current circumstances due to COVID-19. “We discussed things that the seniors have been looking forward to; from prom to future...

As school cafeterias remain empty for the first three weeks, FISDs Child Nutrition Department has come up with a way to ensure all students have lunches.

Social distancing advised to all, not practiced by some

Athena Tseng, Guest Contributor April 2, 2020

Social distancing is being advised by virtually every local, state, and national government due to the spread COVID-19. And while some people are taking this to extremes, others are taking it lightly by making plans with others.  “I hung out with...

With campus closed until at least May 1, the eLearning platform will continue for another four weeks. These four weeks will not include any major grades, as assignments taken up as grades will only count as minor grades.

Frisco ISD cuts out major grades for fourth nine weeks

Thanmayi Bommu, Guest Contributor April 2, 2020

All Frisco ISD schools are closed until at least May 1 as the coronavirus has been declared a pandemic. The U.S. has the most reported cases of the coronavirus and is growing everyday with thousands of cases.  “It is a hard time for everyone...

Restaurants all across the country are putting business on hold, including restaurants like Bubbas, where only take out options are available. With these precautions in place, some students are choosing to stay home from work, to reduce their contact others in practice of social distancing.

Students take time off work amidst coronavirus concerns

Hannah Beeler, Guest Contributor April 1, 2020

As worries about COVID-19 continue to increase, students with jobs have been making the decision on whether or not to continue working.  “I am still working despite COVID-19 because I still get paid to work and I wash my hands pretty regularly,”...

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

Introverts vs. Extroverts: students adapt to eLearning

Ana Cuen, Guest Contributor March 31, 2020

One of the main ways to categorize personality is through the classification of introversion and extraversion. As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, everyone has been forced to stay home. However, this situation has affected introverts and extroverts...

An empty school due to corona virus has led teacher and students to switch to online learning. E-learning is now refining their methods as we move into the third week of online learning.

Adjusting to e-learning

Ayooluwa Olotu, Guest Contributor March 30, 2020

The first week of eLearning consisted of trial and error for both students and teachers, but the third week that started on Monday brings new materials as everybody has gotten into the flow. “There were some problems during the first week but they...

To celebrate our seniors on campus, StuCo is hosting their third pep rally of the year: senior pep rally. The theme for the pep rally is white out, and it will take place on Friday during advisory in the main gym.

Tryouts pushed back to COVID-19

Caroline Caruso, Guest Contributor March 27, 2020

For weeks, many students involved in performing sports and fine arts have been practicing routines in preparation for tryouts, which will determine teams for the 2020-2021 school year. Unfortunately, many of these athletes and coaches, including members...

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.

Counselors extend support to students during eLearning

Trisha Dasgupta, Staff Reporter March 26, 2020

As students are adjusting to the new challenges that come with eLearning and online classes, they are able to reach out to their counselor and set up online appointments through the Counselor Website.  “As counselors, we continue to work diligently...

During a typical spring semester, biology students study viruses, vaccines, and the spread of disease. This year, teachers have taken advantage of current events, and are using COVID-19 as part of the curriculum.

Real world virus enters biology curriculum

Erika Pernis, Guest Contributer March 25, 2020

Before spring break, Pre-AP Biology students started their taxonomy unit by studying viruses. Coincidentally, the spread of COVID-19 was occurring as the topic was being covered, so as classes began being taught digitally due to this virus, teachers saw...

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