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

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Hate crimes against Asians have increased as much as 1900% according to data from the New York Police Department.

“Honestly, I’m extremely disappointed and disgusted that people are committing these hate crimes against the Asian-American and Pacific-Islander community, and especially because they are attacking our elders, who are the least likely to fight back,” sophomore Sherry Hu said. “I think it’s despicable people act on their feeling of hate to assault and murder people, especially when it’s based on race.”

Hate crimes against Asians impacts Redhawks

Erika Pernis and Athena Tseng May 12, 2021

 A woman spit at in her own garage. An elderly man being sucker-punched on the street. Another woman being pulled by her hair on a public bus. The common denominator: each of these victims are Asian, with the number of hate crimes against...

Many COVID-19 protocols are changing for the 2021-22 school year, including face coverings being optional and visitors being allowed on campus according to standard visiting rules. Additionally, six-foot social distancing will be maintained when feasible, particularly in classrooms.

Breaking News: Frisco ISD announces new COVID-19 protocols

Ana Cuen, Managing Editor May 11, 2021

With COVID-19 vaccines widely available and improving conditions, Frisco ISD is implementing new and updated COVID-19 protocols, beginning June 1, in collaboration with the cities of Plano and Frisco.  Current protocols like mask requirements and...

Newly crowned 5A state champions return to campus

TJ Krilowicz, WTV Sports Producer May 10, 2021

Leaving campus on Thursday seeking championship glory, the boys’ track team returned to campus on Saturday with the UIL 5A state title. Pulling into the back of the school, family, friends, and other Redhawks were waiting for the team, the school’s...

All Texans, 16 and older, are now eligible to receive their vaccination for COVID-19,

Student vaccination numbers fast-moving

Andrew Jáuregui, Staff Reporter May 7, 2021

With all Texans, 16 and older, eligible to receive their vaccination for COVID-19, more and more students have received their first dose, or both doses of their vaccinations.  For the past year, COVID has impacted the lives of many student’s and...

Wednesday night, TCU, SMU, and Austin College admissions officers are going to be presenting for an Frisco ISD virtual college night.

Dual Credit students prepare for finals

Ana Cuen, Managing Editor May 6, 2021

The end of the school year entails AP testing, projects, and papers for students on campus, but finals are not on the agenda for students in Frisco ISD. However, for students in Dual Credit Collin College classes, finals begin next week where they are...

Graduation ticket information for the class of 2021s ceremony on May 23rd has been released Wednesday. Each student has 10 tickets, and is able to receive access to information through an email sent out by campus administration.

Graduation ticket information released Wednesday

Aaron Boehmer, Editor-in-Chief May 5, 2021

Seniors received graduation ticket information Wednesday with instructions on how to access graduation codes and reserve tickets for the ceremony on May 23.  For detailed steps on ticketing procedures, students and families can watch this video sent...

The spring AP exam payment window is open until Feb. 9.

AP exams administered Monday through mid-May

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief May 4, 2021

Students are back on campus taking the first in-person AP tests since 2019, with testing taking place every school day until May 17.  “The start of AP testing went better than expected,” senior Caitlyn Brown said. “It was a bit nerve wracking...

Frisco ISD is hosting another Achieve Mentor Training on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. The training is at the Frisco ISD Administration building.

Frisco election results in, run-offs to take place June 5

Aaron Boehmer, Editor-in-Chief May 3, 2021

Incumbency in tune and runoffs in June, Frisco local elections came to a close Saturday with an array of results for both Frisco ISD Board of Trustees and Frisco City Council.  Both FISD incumbents John Classe and René Archambault were reelected...

Graduation ticket information for the class of 2021s ceremony on May 23rd has been released Wednesday. Each student has 10 tickets, and is able to receive access to information through an email sent out by campus administration.

Seniors set to receive 10 tickets for graduation

Anurupa Roy and Shreya Jagan April 30, 2021

With May just around the corner, graduation is now less than a month away for seniors. However, seniors will now receive 1o tickets as opposed to the original decision of six. The new number is more consistent with the number of tickets usually offered...

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Current Supreme Court case spurs class discussion

Aaron Boehmer, Editor-in-Chief April 29, 2021

From Snapchat to the Supreme Court, a post made in 2017 by Pennsylvania high schooler and cheerleader Brandi Levy of her flipping off the camera and writing "*** school **** softball **** cheer **** everything" has made it to the highest court in the...

Students interested in applying for a summer school course are now able to access the application form via the Student Portal. Starting with the class of 2023, some of these courses will begin to affect GPA.

FISD Summer School registration now open

Erika Pernis, Staff Reporter April 28, 2021

Frisco ISD Secondary summer school registration is now open for all high school students with asynchronous-based courses for credit recovery and academic advancement. Beginning with the FISD Class of 2023, all credit recovery courses will count towards...

Property taxes in Texas are one of the biggest issues being discussed by the Texas legislature right now with many lawmakers hoping to lower taxes. 
In August, Frisco ISD lowered its tax rate for the year, but in general, Texans pay a higher proportion of their home value toward property taxes, than homeowners in almost every other state.

Texas Trio event offers information on UT, Tech, and A&M

Shreyas Viswanathan, Staff Reporter April 27, 2021

Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and The University of Texas at Austin are hosting a Texas Trio virtual event for all Frisco ISD 11th-grade students and parents April 28 from 6-7:30 p.m. where students and parents can learn more about each campus while exploring...

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