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 student news site of Liberty High School in Frisco, Texas

WINGSPAN
Allyson Lastovica

Allyson Lastovica, Staff Reporter

This is Junior, Ally Lastovica’s, second year writing for the Wingspan staff. When she is not expressing her passion for the environment through her blog, Vegan View, she can be found thrifting or cooking her friends pancakes. Ally wants others to have an outlet to be their authentic selves on campus and is involved in the arts program to help with this.

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The terrorist attacks of 9/11 had a significant impact on the world, and the tragedy and heroes continue to be remembered. However, the events had a different impact on Muslim and South Asian Americans.

More than 20 years later, Muslim Americans still impacted by 9/11

Christine Han and Allyson Lastovica
September 9, 2022
AP Drawing students showcase their art through an on campus art gallery that will stay open until Friday during advisory in H102. AP drawing teacher Emily Delarios believes that this gallery project will help students to learn the importance of collaboration and communication.

Studio Art classes change the curriculum to promote creative thinking

Allyson Lastovica, Staff Reporter
August 31, 2022
“I liked making the sketches using a reference photo,” senior Anika Roberts said. “It was fun and easier than sculpting! But it’s always fun to sit and talk with everyone even if we’re all struggling.”

[Photo] Art students put ceramic twist on familiar faces

Kiara Hinz, Guest Contributor
April 29, 2022
In light of Earth Day, FISD is participating in a district-wide cleanup. As people have become more aware of environmental issues, environmental science teacher Jamie Berendt thinks people are heading in the right direction.

Clean It and Green It: families join district-wide trash cleanup

Allyson Lastovica, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2022
Spring break marks the conclusion of the third nine-week grading period. Bad weather days and SAT made the block schedule a bit more complicated.

Spring Break kicks off the start of a new grading period

Allyson Lastovica, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2022
The Frisco ISD Council of PTAs created Frisco Threads to help disadvantages FISD students to receive clothes through donations. “Other than the volunteers who have helped us operate the closet this fall, we have received clothing and monetary donations from businesses and members of the community,” PTA Clothes Closet Chair, Tara Childers said. “This semester we have provided over 7000 clothing items to approximately 450 students and families.”

Providing clothes, Frisco Threads helps district students

Allyson Lastovica, Staff Reporter
January 20, 2022
The vegan diet has been practiced by numerous religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. However, a rise in white veganism, broadly defined as the exclusion of people of color, has suppressed the voices of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC).

White veganism

Allyson Lastovica, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2021
May's monthly Frisco ISD Board of Trustees meeting is Monday at 6:30 p.m.

High school #12 leads to rezoning

Allyson Lastovica, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2021
Hispanic Heritage month serves as a month-long celebration of Hispanic culture, heritage, and contributions. For Spanish teacher Patricia Flores, this month is also a time to celebrate her Hispanic culture outside of the classroom by sharing her heritage with her family and children.  “I spent a ton of my life in Mexico, since I immigrated to America for college, so I definitely celebrate this month," Flores said. "Usually, I celebrate by preparing a special meal to share with family and friends."

Redhawks ring in Hispanic Heritage Month

Jordan Battey and Allyson Lastovica
September 15, 2021
From social media posts to news stories, younger generations appear to have taken an interest in environmental sustainability. One movement in particular, thrifting, has taken popularity among the youth. What was now seen as a symbol of poverty is now seen as a fashion statement.

Thrifting and its impacts on the environment

Allyson Lastovica, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2021
Whether good or bad, celebrities have time and time again remained influential in the face of society. However, can this influence be used in order to expand veganism?

Veganism reaches Hollywood

Allyson Lastovica, Staff Reporter
May 5, 2021
COVID-19 booster shots are now approved by the CDC for 12-15 year olds.

Connecting Covid-19 to veganism

Allyson Lastovica, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2021
As the number of vegans is on a global rise, many viewpoints have been radicalized such as toxic veganism and toxic anti-veganism.

Vegan extremism

Allyson Lastovica, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2021
Several female owned companies are helping to revolutionize the vegan industry but fly under the radar, or aren’t known by the general, non-vegan, public.

Women owned vegan brands

Allyson Lastovica, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2021
As many countries begin to ban cosmetic testing on animals, new methods arise that promote the idea of cruelty-free cosmetics.

Cosmetics

Allyson Lastovica, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2021
Halloween is notorious for being an annual late-night filled with counting candy and sorting out sweets. Surprisingly, being vegan on this spooky day isn’t as difficult as people assume. Although the list containing the most popular of the holiday treats has been reduced, there are still some options to choose from. 

Vegan Halloween

Allyson Lastovica, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2020
Adopting a vegan lifestyle also commonly comes with an inherent concern for the sustainability of the planet. Almond milk not being the wisest choice in that regard and more people ditching the product, the spotlight is left open for a new celebrity, oat milk.

Almond milk

Allyson Lastovica, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2020
Follow Your Heart vegan cheese on a pineapple pizza from Mellow Mushroom.

Cheese pizza for everyone

Allyson Lastovica, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2020
The following blog entry contains details that may be disturbing to some readers.

The “cage-free” egg industry

Allyson Lastovica, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2020
Burt’s Bees, a Vegan Tragedy

Burt’s Bees, a Vegan Tragedy

Allyson Lastovica, Staff Reporter
September 9, 2020
Cinnaholic's Cookie Monster Roll is a customer favorite, made with various forms of chocolate.

Cinnaholic

Allyson Lastovica, Staff Reporter
August 26, 2020
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