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

WINGSPAN
Athena Tseng

Athena Tseng, Editor-in-Chief

Athena Tseng is entering her fourth year in Wingspan as a senior. She has deeply explored her passion for journalism through the School of New York Times and as a high school intern at The Dallas Morning News. On-campus, she is NHS president, and a part of PTSA, and other clubs. Besides hosting her podcast, Dumb & Dumber, she co-hosts a podcast outside of school called Coming of Age. In her free time, you can find her baking cookies, FaceTiming friends, or listening to music. As Editor-In-Chief, Athena is excited to see what will come in this next year of Wingspan.

Contact Athena: athena.tseng.331@k12.friscoisd.org

All content by Athena Tseng
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what its like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: Faith Brocke

February 1, 2023
The Academic Decathlon Team competed at the regional tournament Saturday. They finished 8th in the region and are advancing to the state meet in San Antonio at the end of February.

Academic Decathlon advances to state meet

January 30, 2023
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: How to live without Tik Tok

January 27, 2023

CTE expands to increase student opportunities across FISD

January 24, 2023
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In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: trying our best

January 20, 2023
The monthly board meeting was held Tuesday. At the meeting, one of the most anticipated decisions was the 2023-2024 calendar, which was finalized.

Board of Trustees recognizes students and finalizes calendar changes

January 18, 2023
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: new year, new me

January 13, 2023
Universal Studios announced a new theme park in Frisco. It will be located on the Tollway and Panther Creek.

Universal Studios heads to Frisco

January 12, 2023
As the spring semester begins, many students have begun to receive college decisions, and a factor many consider is cost. There are now a few days left until Sunday’s priority deadline for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application for Texas students.

[Photo] FAFSA priority deadline approaches quickly

January 11, 2023
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what its like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: Aarya Oswal

December 20, 2022
Winter break is starting a week later than it typically does this year. There were several factors that led to this decision.

Winter break pushed back a week

December 16, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: holiday cheer and a new year

December 16, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: golden gooses

December 9, 2022
Senior broadcast student, Luke Martin, got a close look into professional sports attending the Big 12 Championship game on the sidelines and the Dallas Mavericks Media Day. Besides Martin, other students have also received similar opportunities.

Martin takes broadcasting from the classroom to the sidelines

December 8, 2022
While students typically take EOC testing in the Spring, some are taking it in December. This includes juniors enrolled in Dual Credit U.S. History taking the U.S. History EOC Wednesday.

Dual Credit students take U.S. History EOC Wednesday

December 6, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: makeup

December 2, 2022
From her first album to her most recent release, Taylor Swift has become an American musical icon. But for some people she is past her prime, while for others, she is still in her peak.

A lyrical legacy

December 1, 2022
The door policy on campus has been updated, with the front doors being the only ones open during the school day. The new policy has been implemented to promote safety. Previously doors such as the ones leading to the student parking lot would be open during passing periods for students that had late arrival or CTE classes.

New door policy set to improve campus safety

November 18, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: cuffing season

November 18, 2022
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what its like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: Vaughn Perez

November 15, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: Coca-Cola

November 11, 2022
FISD offers online tutorials for students in the evening and during advisory. “Offering free online tutorials during advisory has definitely help me and many other students”, junior Aditi Tyagi said. “Sometimes it’s hard to make it before school and some of us have activities after school.”

FISD’s RAIL program expands to advisory

November 9, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: MIDnights

November 4, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: halloweekend

October 28, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: drafting embarrassing moments

October 21, 2022
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what its like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: Shannon Christian

October 18, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: remember to chew

October 14, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: drafting fall items

September 30, 2022
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what its like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: how we met

September 27, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: humpty dumpty

September 23, 2022

Here in Frisco, “everything’s better” for some as H-E-B opens flagship store

September 21, 2022
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what its like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: reporting for H-E-B

September 20, 2022
The store also offers over 65 different freshly-squeezed juices and over 50 choices of cut-up fruits and vegetables.

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H-E-B is famously know for their fresh butter tortillas but after customer research, they have also added fresh roti bread to the Frisco location.

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To accommodate to the high South Asian population in the area, in the dairy section, besides just greek yogurt, customers can find a variety of Indian yogurt including Lassi and Gopi.

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A special product that can be found exclusively in the new H-E-B is Cafe Olè and K Cups Taste of DFW coffee beans and pods.

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To provide for all, H-E-B offers many products that consider dietary restrictions. They have vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, kosher, and halal options in store.

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Throughout the store, customers can find healthy products from bulk food items to sports nutrition products and supplements.

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Customers also can find an extensive selection of draft beer and wine with sampling stations and has one of the largest sake collections in the region.

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The 21st True Texas BBQ is an addition to Friscos H-E-B. Some outlets say its the best chain barbecue in the state.

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Another exclusive feature is the new array of international produce that includes Chinese and Indian eggplant, methi leaf, bok choy, and more.

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In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: Judith Aluga

September 16, 2022
Homecoming week kicked off Monday with spirit days, from Marvel Monday to class colors on Friday. The homecoming game is against Heritage on Friday and the dance is on Saturday.

Homecoming week

September 13, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: foot vs car

September 9, 2022
Students in Uvalde CISD returned back to school Tuesday. Students across Texas, including in FISD, showed support for Uvalde students by wearing maroon and white. Support was also shown through the use of hashtags, such as #UvaldeStrong and #StandWithUvalde.

Frisco ISD shows support for Uvalde students

September 6, 2022
In order to have a club on campus, an application must be filled out. The window opens on Thursday and closes on Oct 14.

Club applications open Thursday

August 31, 2022
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what its like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: our origin stories

August 30, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: across the country for a boy

August 26, 2022
The Frisco ISD school board hosts their monthly meeting Monday. The meeting will cover Title IX and school bathroom use, as well as an update on the districts efforts to review library books.

FISD donates to Uvalde CISD Moving Forward Foundation

August 23, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: relationship questions

August 19, 2022
The City of Frisco has added new school traffic features. For Liberty, the school zone times has been extended.

School zone changes across the city

August 18, 2022
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what its like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: an introduction

August 16, 2022
The long-awaited FISD employee clinic had its grand opening recently, allowing employees to get free minor health care.

FISD employee clinic provides free health services

August 12, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: Back and better than ever

August 12, 2022
To prepare new and upcoming students for the school year, admin hosted a breakfast for new students to welcome them and to clear up any questions.

New students get sneak peak of school

August 10, 2022
With the new school year, students can get chromebooks from the district in the upcoming weeks.

Chromebooks available for students on campus

August 10, 2022
Family science night is an opportunity for different science classes to show what they have been working on. This year, the science teachers have put together a crime scene theme.

Science department hosts Family Science Night

May 17, 2022
Cooper, Athena, and Andrew sit down to sort out a list of movies that they believe to be the greatest, or not so great.

The Reel Deal: Multiverse of Madness

May 13, 2022
In this weekly podcast, managing editors Jordan Battey and Athena Tseng talk about a variety of topics, focusing in on things they think are dumb.

Dumb and Dumber: boys vs girls

May 13, 2022
In this weekly podcast, managing editors Jordan Battey and Athena Tseng talk about a variety of topics, focusing in on things they think are dumb.

Dumb and Dumber: AP testing

May 6, 2022
Recently, Elon Musk brought Twitter for 44 million dollars, switching the company private. “Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated,” Musk said in a press release.

Twitter’s takeover: Musk buys social media site

May 2, 2022
In this weekly podcast, managing editors Jordan Battey and Athena Tseng talk about a variety of topics, focusing in on things they think are dumb.

Dumb and Dumber: sitcoms

April 29, 2022
The Board of Trustees met Monday night.The trustees looked to decide on how to handle transgender student bathroom use, zoning changes, and library book policy.

Board of Trustees hosts Community Input Meeting Wednesday

April 27, 2022
NHS has elected their new set of officers, with historian Henry Nguyen, secretary Rachel Kim, vice-president Riya Khosla, and president Athena Tseng.

[Photo] NHS elects new round of officers

April 26, 2022

Dumb and Dumber: end of upperclassmen

April 22, 2022
Although school is ending on May 20th, some students opt for summer school to earn credits for certain classes; registration opens on Tuesday.

Registration opens for FISD summer school on Tuesday

April 19, 2022
Over the summer, the campus will be undergoing a few renovations including a new paint job, carpets, and a technology upgrade. To prepare for this, teacher have to clear their classes.

Campus refresh requires campus cleanup

April 13, 2022

Dumb and Dumber: Relationships

April 8, 2022
Some students on campus have a direct connection with the Russian-Ukrainian conflict as many have family in Ukraine.

[Photo] Keeping a close eye on the conflict in Ukraine

April 5, 2022

Dumb and Dumber: Millennials

April 1, 2022
Last Saturday, Redhawks headed to Centennial High School to compete with other FISD students at a UIL academic meet.

Redhawks reign in UIL District 9-5A meet

March 29, 2022
The Supreme Court ruled to uphold the First Amendment rights of football coach Joseph Kennedy. Kennedy was fired for praying on fields after games, and the decision has critics concerned about the separation of church and state. However, the case verdict has led to little change in Frisco ISD.

Jackson’s nomination to highest court inspires Redhawks on campus

March 25, 2022
Cooper, Athena, and Andrew sit down to sort out a list of movies that they believe to be the greatest, or not so great.

The Reel Deal: Turning Red

March 25, 2022

Dumb and Dumber: 3000 questions

March 25, 2022
In this weekly podcast, managing editors Jordan Battey and Athena Tseng talk about a variety of topics, focusing in on things they think are dumb.

Dumb and Dumber: update

March 18, 2022

Prices at the pump prove costly to Redhawks

March 16, 2022
National Honor Society are holding elections for next years officer team. Voting starts Friday and is only open to current NHS sophomores and juniors.

NHS applications open for new members

March 15, 2022
In this weekly podcast, managing editors Jordan Battey and Athena Tseng talk about a variety of topics, focusing in on things they think are dumb.

Dumb and Dumber: crazy food combinations

March 4, 2022
In this weekly podcast, managing editors Jordan Battey and Athena Tseng talk about a variety of topics, focusing in on things they think are dumb.

Dumb and Dumber: playing make believe

February 25, 2022

Ready for the real world: CTE courses help students prepare for future careers

February 23, 2022
FISDs COVID site, in partnership with Nomi Health, have closed its doors after the contract with the city ended.

Exclusive FISD COVID testing site closes

February 15, 2022
In this weekly podcast, managing editors Jordan Battey and Athena Tseng talk about a variety of topics, focusing in on things they think are dumb.

Dumb and Dumber: being messy

February 11, 2022
Frisco ISD is hosting Find Your Future Night Monday at Centennial and Wakeland. Students have the opportunity to hear from representatives at private and selective schools, as well as at Big Ten schools.

SAT plans to go completed digital by 2024

February 8, 2022
With last weeks sudden days off due to snow, Frisco ISD is going to make up the days through the planned bad weather make up days.

Snow days mean bad weather make-up days

February 7, 2022

Dumb and Dumber: alpha male

January 28, 2022
In this weekly podcast, managing editors Jordan Battey and Athena Tseng talk about a variety of topics, focusing in on things they think are dumb.

Dumb and Dumber: roast battle

January 21, 2022
Although the pandemic has been declared over, the virus continues to impact students on campus. The districts guidelines come from the CDC, and some students choose to take additional precautions while at school.

District offers free N95 masks to staff

January 14, 2022

Dumb and Dumber: slime

January 14, 2022
Frisco ISDs COVID testing location will reopen on Tuesday at Bacchus Park.

Breaking news: FISD COVID testing site reopening at new location

January 13, 2022
The system that controls the bells throughout the school has been working properly since late November. School administrators have submitted a work order, but in the meantime, some teachers without bells in their room have been coming up with their own system to make sure they start and end class on time.

For whom the bells don’t toll

January 10, 2022

Dumb and Dumber: Don’t Look Up

January 7, 2022

Dumb and Dumber: 2021

December 17, 2021
Cooper, Athena, and Andrew sit down to sort out a list of movies that they believe to be the greatest, or not so great.

The Reel Deal: favorite holiday movies

December 17, 2021

Dumb and Dumber: Holiday Traditions

December 14, 2021
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