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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

Real Talk: winter break plans

Natalia Soto, WTV Reporter December 20, 2024

On this week's edition of Real Talk, WTV's Natalia Soto asks students about their plans for winter break.

Editor-in-Chief Christine Han takes you through the journey of a high school senior, juggling school, college applications, and life in a weekly blog.

Christine Against the Clock: my ED results

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief December 20, 2024

As of Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 at 6 p.m. I was deferred from my dream school.  I applied to Columbia University in New York City with the hopes of double majoring in Political Science and Classics (and maybe Journalism). I spent months on this application,...

In this weekly blog, junior Lilian Johnson takes entries from her Notes app to unpack.

From My Notes: New Year’s resolutions

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter December 19, 2024

I have a bad habit of making resolutions and goals but making no plan to achieve them. At the end of each year I write down empty resolutions or superficial goals, fully aware that I have little intention to revisit them into the new year. Looking...

In this weekly blog, senior Addyson Schick shares her struggles with a rare autoimmune disease giving tips on how to overcome adversity.

Strength in Struggles: energy

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief December 19, 2024

One of the negative aspects of my condition is that I struggle to maintain my energy. However, there are certain things I can do to help restore or maintain it. First off, sleep. Sleep is so important to recharge our bodies, and especially for me....

From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: the year wrapped up

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Managing Editor December 18, 2024

January – Sudan humanitarian crisis + Ram Mandir With the start of the new year in January, the world – as it often does – saw a mix of international incidents, some more positive… and some more negative. January marked six months since the...

In this weekly column, Marlowe's Musings, staff reporter Marlowe Crater talks about anything and everything.

Marlowe’s Musings: Hot Topic’s glow-down

Marlowe Crater, Staff Reporter December 17, 2024

Hot Topic has been one of my go-to stores since I’ve developed a darker style of clothing and accessories. It has some pretty hot jewelry and nice clothing. They mostly sell stuff from popular bands and fandoms, but still a pretty decent store. The...

In this weekly blog, The Fresh Perspective, staff reporter Lea Garcia-Salazar talks about school opinions.

The Fresh Perspective: the Pomodoro technique

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor December 16, 2024

You might be familiar with the term “Pomodoro” or at least “Pomodoro timer,” thanks to the countless YouTube videos featuring Lofi beats and study routines filmed at meticulously arranged, aesthetically pleasing desks. But what exactly is the...

Real Talk: Christmas music

Natalia Soto, WTV Reporter December 13, 2024

On this week's edition of Real Talk, WTV's Natalia Soto asks students about Christmas music.

Editor-in-Chief Christine Han takes you through the journey of a high school senior, juggling school, college applications, and life in a weekly blog.

Christine Against the Clock: ED Decisions start coming out

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief December 13, 2024

So the moment has arrived. Early Decisions are starting to come out. The most notable that come out on Dec. 12 and 13 are Harvard, Cornell, and Washington and Lee. I did apply to W&L, but it wasn’t ED. The day that I’m waiting for is Dec. 18,...

In this weekly blog, senior Addyson Schick shares her struggles with a rare autoimmune disease giving tips on how to overcome adversity.

Strength in Struggles: activity

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief December 12, 2024

I have always been a super active person! I played club soccer for the majority of my life, and when I reached high school I was on the Redhawks cheer team. While I was undergoing my diagnosis, and losing most of my ability to move, I had to give up all...

In this weekly blog, junior Lilian Johnson takes entries from her Notes app to unpack.

From My Notes: activities to do before Christmas

Lilian Johnson December 12, 2024

With Christmas quickly approaching, I’ve found that I’m running out of time to do things that make the holiday feel festive. In an attempt to bring some cheer to the season, I’ve created a list in my notes app of all the holiday themed things I...

From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: rebuilding from the ashes of the al-Assads

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Managing Editor December 11, 2024

On December 8, 2024, the 50 year long reign of the al-Assad regime over Syria ended after a 12 day offensive on Damascus, the nation’s capital.  Since then, the Middle Eastern nation has had to recover from the aftermath of the offensive, grapple...

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