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On Wednesday, the Texas Education Agency released new guidelines for schools: “Under this updated guidance, a public school system’s current practices on masks may continue unchanged. Local school boards have full authority to determine their local mask policy.

Double masking may become the new norm

Ana Cuen, Managing Editor February 4, 2021

Double masking has become increasingly popular with the rise of COVID-19 cases. While there are no official statements from the CDC, according to some public health officials, wearing two masks could be a benefit with the new strands of coronavirus emerging...

Effective Monday, all four grade levels will be released from class at the same time, whether that be in between passing periods or during dismissal.

Starting Monday, no more staggered release for F2F students

Erika Pernis and Athena Tseng February 3, 2021

In the effort to keep the hallways from having too many students in them at one time, the school has been using a staggered release system at the end of each class, as well as at the end of the school day. However, Friday is the last day of this system...

Black History Month is observed every February, and it is celebrated by various countries across the world. This year, Student Council is bringing the celebration to campus through informational posters in the rotunda and a slideshow with biographies that will be displayed in the cafeteria.

Student council aims to educate during Black History Month

Ana Cuen, Managing Editor February 1, 2021

It started out as a week to bring awareness to the history of African Americans and has grown into a month dedicated to celebrate and honor African American people in American history.  Black History Month is observed every February, and it is celebrated...

A CDC study has shown COVID spread in schools is relatively low. The numbers in Frisco ISD appear to support this. As of Friday, the number of on-campus (237) and off-campus (189) active cases are within nine percent of each other.

On-campus, off-campus COVID-19 cases within nine percent of each other

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

It was just after spring break in March 2020 when Frisco ISD decided to move to a virtual format in an attempt to minimize the spread of COVID-19. With scientists and medical professionals just beginning to understand the virus, there were concerns about...

Redhawks will participate in the English STAAR EOC field test on Thursday morning.

AP tests look to be held in-person for all students

Urja Joshi, Guest Contributor January 28, 2021

A year after AP exams were shortened and adapted for students due to COVID-19 and virtual learnings, it appears that the College Board is returning to in-person testing in May, much to the dismay of some virtual students. “I was expecting the AP...

Approximately 1.2 million children are trafficked each year. 

“[Trafficking] is a very large and prevalent issue today even though we are such an advanced and modernized country and that it is important to help prevent it by speaking up if you are suspicious or know about any instances of trafficking,” member, junior Indu Kancharla said via messages. “Child/human trafficking is a topic that is talked about a lot in UNICEF and I wanted to learn more about the topic and how I can be more careful. I also wanted to know more about ways to prevent it since it happens all around us, even in places we wouldnt expect.”

Trafficking can be reported through several different methods including the National Human Trafficking Hotline, texting the hotline at 233733, or calling 1-888-373-788.

Guest speaker discusses human trafficking with campus UNICEF meeting

Abby Wang, Staff Reporter January 27, 2021

The school’s chapter of UNICEF hosted a guest speaker event Tuesday evening featuring the UNICEF's North Texas Associate Kerisha High-Parker. Every month, UNICEF focuses on a different theme in order to bring awareness to specific causes. January’s...

Collecting peanut butter and jelly for Frisco Lovepacs, the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America has donation boxes set up in the rotunda, as well as E104 and E105. The last day to donate is Wednesday.

PB & J drive designed to help Frisco Lovepacs

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter January 27, 2021

The last day to donate to Family, Career and Community Leaders of America’s peanut butter and jelly drive is Wednesday with students and staff being able to drop off donations in E104, E105, or a box in the rotunda.  “​Each year, all 5 of the...

Events like the 2019 Student Annual Summit hosted by UNICEF USA arent possible due to COVID-19. The chapter on campus is working around this, hosting its first online speaker event Tuesday at 6 p.m. UNICEF Development Associate Kerisha High-Parker will be discussing human trafficking, how UNICEF has helped, and what students can do to contribute.

UNICEF hosts online event on human trafficking

Shreya Jagan, Managing Editor January 26, 2021

Discussing human trafficking, the UNICEF club on campus is hosting its first online speaker event Tuesday at 6 p.m., with UNICEF Development Associate Kerisha High-Parker speaking on how UNICEF has helped, and what students can do to contribute.  “As...

Area codes 214, 817, 972, and 469 have been joined by 945 as the Public Utility Commission of Texas approved the new code to meet the growing demands of the region. The area code was launched on Jan. 15 and applauded by Gov. Greg Abbott.

945 area code added to North Texas

Asha James, Guest Contributor January 26, 2021

North Texas residents are starting to see a new area code pop up on their screen as 945 has been added to join 214, 817, 972, and 469. The Public Utility Commission of Texas approved the new area code to meet the growing demands of the region.  The...

CollegeBoard has launched BigFutureDays, a regional series of virtual college fairs with registration now open for Texas and its regional event on March 30.

“Student Search Service is a free voluntary program connecting students with information about educational and financial aid opportunities from eligible colleges, universities, scholarships, and other educational programs,” College and Career Facilitator Leslie Thompson said.

College Board cancels SAT essay section and subject tests permanently

Aarya Oswal, Staff Reporter January 25, 2021

Students all over the U.S. can finally let go of any worries they may have had over the SAT Essay section or the SAT subject tests as the College Board decided on Jan. 19 to get rid of both options permanently. Most colleges were already dropping their...

Frisco ISD has many committees throughout the district including the District Improvement Team and the School Health Advisory Council. There’s also a Diversity Task Force, open to anyone, which focuses on race, religion, culture, and more aspects of diversity and equity and uses that insight into Frisco ISD’s departments.

Diversity Task Force aims to to promote inclusion on campuses

Athena Tseng, Staff Reporter January 22, 2021

Frisco ISD has many committees throughout the district including the District Improvement Team and the School Health Advisory Council. There’s also a Diversity Task Force, open to anyone, which focuses on race, religion, culture, and more aspects of...

Student Council is looking for new members for the 2021-2022 school year. Applications will be done via a Google form, and they will close Jan 22. I need more people who think outside the box, self-starters, and I’m just looking for people who are committed to creating a more inclusive and inviting campus, Student Council sponsor Kandy Stevens said.

StuCo applications open through Friday

Caroline Caruso, Managing Editor January 21, 2021

The window is closing fast for students interested in being part of the 2021-2022 Student Council. Positions are available for rising juniors and seniors, who must fill out a Google form and several other components to be eligible for consideration with...

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