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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, Managing Editor

Athena Tseng is a junior and starting her third year in Wingspan. She spends her free time hanging out with her friends, watching Avatar: The Last Airbender for the 15th time, and taking naps. Athena is also a leader of Diversify Our Narrative, a national non-profit working towards implementing a diverse curriculum. On-campus, she is a part of NHS, PTSA, and other clubs. Besides hosting her podcast, Dumb & Dumber, she co-hosts a podcast outside of school called Coming of Age. She loves procrastinating on everything, stress baking chocolate chip cookies, and coke floats. As a managing editor, 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
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
At the admin building on Wednesday, the Frisco ISD Board of Trustees will be hosting their monthly Community Input Meeting

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
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has been nominated by President Biden in replacement of Stephen Breyer and would be the first woman of color and Black woman on the court. “Any decision the supreme court is going to be ruling on is going to impact them in some way shape or form, especially with the court hearing cases about the second amendment and rights to privacy,” AP Government teacher Amanda Peters said. “A lot of the cases they will be hearing and ruling on this year specifically will have a huge impact on young people.”

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
Recently, College Board announced that the SAT is undergoing some major changes in the next few years. These changes include going digital, shortening the test, and more.

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
Frisco ISD is giving all staff free N95 masks that are more effective in providing protection from COVID-19. The masks are not required to be worn, but any staff member interested in getting one can stop by the front office.

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
FISDs new employee wellness center will be open in the spring after the district gaining a new partnership.

FISD offers wellness center for employees

December 10, 2021

Dumb and Dumber: Scientology

December 3, 2021
The FEF application includes portions of academic and financial information and requires two teacher recommendations. The scholarship has helped FISD students since 1999.

Frisco Education Foundation Scholarship opens Monday

November 29, 2021

Dumb and Dumber: core memories

November 19, 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: Pixar tier list

November 19, 2021
The state Board of Education made a preliminary decision on Tuesday to reject instructional materials focused on sex education, self-harm, and gender identity for middle and high schools schools

State Board of Education rejects secondary school sex ed instruction materials

November 17, 2021

Dumb and Dumber: Emma Chamberlain

November 12, 2021
On November 5, in Houston, Travis Scotts music festival, Astroworld, lead to a fatal disaster due to a multitude of reasons.

Accountability for Astroworld: a preventable tragedy

November 10, 2021

Beating the undefeated: football’s memorable win against Lovejoy

November 5, 2021

Dumb and Dumber: romanticism

November 5, 2021

Dumb and Dumber: Snapchat

October 29, 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: Cars 2

October 29, 2021

Dumb and Dumber: baby clothing

October 22, 2021
During Breast Cancer Awareness, the Coppinger family reflects on their experience with Lisa Coppinger suffering from breast cancer a couple years ago. “It was very hard on my body. It made me feel very tired. I lost all my hair, all my energy, and I didnt feel well. It didnt make me lose weight since I ate to try to feel better,” Lisa said. “I was extremely tired, and I was unable to continue to do things the way I normally did.”

Much more than a pink ribbon

October 21, 2021

Dumb and Dumber: standardized testing

October 15, 2021
Every month the FISD Board of Trustees meets to discuss school board matters. At the October meeting, new modifications of potential attendance zones.

Proposed attendance zone adjustments announced

October 13, 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: Netflix and Mario

October 1, 2021
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: The Circle

October 1, 2021
Dumb and Dumber: Disney

Dumb and Dumber: Disney

September 24, 2021

Dumb and Dumber: “Cheugy”

September 17, 2021

Dumb and Dumber: growing up

September 10, 2021
Marvels newest film release gains world recognition for its Asian representation. “Im proud to be an Asian thanks to this, junior Samantha Natividad said. I am just so happy that were finally being seen in an industry that is typically dominated by people who have cultures completely different from mine.

Marvel’s “Shang-Chi” makes impact with its Asian representation

September 8, 2021
The Taliban’s swift coup of the Afghan government was imminent. A conflict that had been brewing for decades finally resulted in the fall of the Afghan government resulting in many families effected including ones on campus.

Taliban conflict in Afghanistan impacts Redhawk’s families

August 30, 2021
Dumb and Dumber: breakfast foods

Dumb and Dumber: breakfast foods

August 27, 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: new Spider-Man trailer

August 25, 2021
Hundreds of parents and some students will be on campus Monday from 6-7 p.m. for Meet the Teacher night.

Parents get to meet the teachers Monday Night

August 23, 2021
Dumb and Dumber: rolled ice cream

Dumb and Dumber: rolled ice cream

August 20, 2021
Dumb and Dumber: back to two

Dumb and Dumber: back to two

August 13, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: college tips

May 21, 2021
Continuing the annual ceiling tile project, pre-calculous students put their knowledge to the test as they painted their choice of art incorporating their final lesson in conics.

Pre-cal students decorate school for final project

May 20, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: AP testing

May 14, 2021
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

May 12, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: future advice

May 7, 2021
Laying out supplies after school, the One Thread Club prepares to make a quilt to donate to people in need. Being its first year, the club features way to learn how to sew as well as receive volunteer hours.

Operation Smile aims to help children across the globe

May 3, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber Dumbezt: injuries

April 30, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber Dumbezt: discord

April 22, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: The Legend of Korra

April 16, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: cartoons and painting

April 9, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: asynchronous learning days

March 26, 2021
Many Redhawks had the opportunity to compete with other schools across the district in what is known as Battle of the Books, a chance for students to read and test their knowledge while having fun in the process.

Trivia tests students’ reading in Battle of the Books

March 24, 2021
Recently, College Board announced that the SAT is undergoing some major changes in the next few years. These changes include going digital, shortening the test, and more.

Rescheduled free SAT for juniors on Wednesday

March 22, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: TV shows

March 19, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: the new mask mandate

March 5, 2021
As Lunar New Year celebrations come to an end, the Lantern Festival closes out the celebrations. The lantern reads wishing for fortune, happiness, and wellbeing which encompasses the purpose of the festival.

Lunar New Year’s Lantern Festival teaches the value of family

February 27, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: Texas weather

February 12, 2021
More than 30 of the most popular Minecraft YouTubers and Twitch streamers have gathered together to create a story based server called the Dream SMP (survival multiplayer). “The Dream SMP includes lore and storylines that these creators generally script out and roleplay to fill in the gaps in the script for an audience,” junior Mia Tremmel said.

Minecraft revived as YouTubers, Twitch streamers create Dream SMP

February 9, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: anime and K-pop

February 5, 2021
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

February 3, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: extracurriculars and study methods

January 29, 2021

Grub Girls: taco taste test

January 29, 2021
Junior Neha Jarabandi presents at her first-ever Tedxyouth talk at Centennial High School on Jan. 9. She focused on CRISPR CAS-9 and Sherlock genetic engineering during COVID-19 for the TedTalk speech.

Junior Neha Jarabandi gives her first TEDxYouth talk

January 26, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: the presidential inauguration

January 23, 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 diversity and equity and uses that insight into Frisco ISD’s departments.

Diversity Task Force aims to to promote inclusion on campuses

January 22, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: dreams and super abilities

January 15, 2021

Showing life through a lens, Chung finds success on YouTube

January 12, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: the Capitol breach

January 8, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: Christmas break

December 18, 2020
The library is holding a scavenger hunt this week during advisory, in which students have the opportunity to win mystery prizes. Various snowmen are hidden around the library.

Rolling in the reading, Hamilton takes cart of books to classrooms

December 15, 2020
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: the new year

December 11, 2020
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: Thanksgiving break

December 4, 2020
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.

Bad weather days may not mean virtual school

December 3, 2020
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