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Rin Ryu

Rin Ryu, Editor-in-Chief

Rin Ryu is a senior entering her third year of Wingspan. Her favorite things include journaling, listening to music, and tigers. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career path in political science. Rin is excited to be one of the Editor-in-Chiefs and looks forward to what is to come this year!

Contact Rin: Catherine.Ryu.353@k12.friscoisd.org

All content by Rin Ryu
The wait for the annual Homecoming dance is over. Students can enjoy dancing through the decades on Saturday from 7-10 p.m at The Nest.

Students get ready to dance through the decades at HOCO

Rin Ryu, Editor-in-chief
September 22, 2023
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Under the current grading system, students face stress, which is why schools should consider implementing a pass-fail grading system. This grading system will give students a passing or failing grade instead of a letter grade. This system puts less stress on students and allows for more free time to work on extracurricular activities.

[Photo] Would a pass-fail system benefit students 

September 21, 2023
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just dance student council

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Frisco ISD is hosting Find Your Future Night for Texas schools. The event is Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Panther Creek High School.

Frisco ISD hosts Find Your Future Night for Texas schools

Rin Ryu and Sadie Johnson
September 14, 2023
Frisco ISD offers Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, and American Sign Language (ASL) as part of its World Languages program. Although learning foreign languages can help with memorization and can offer future opportunities, starting to learn in the 7th grade isnt enough time to achieve a high proficiency level.

[Photo] Lost in translation: the ineffectiveness of foreign language in school

September 12, 2023
Grocery store condiment aisles have lost some spice with the scarcity of Huy Fongs Sriracha hot sauce, as the iconic green-capped bottle and signature rooster have gone missing amidst a shortage. The shortage is fueled by the lack of red jalapeños thanks to droughts in Mexico that have left growing conditions harsh.

Sriracha shortage creates a spicy situation

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
September 8, 2023
The Frisco Library has been open at its new location for 6 months, and in that time, it has seen record attendance from Frisco citizens.

[Photo] Frisco Library becomes a city staple

September 7, 2023
Homecoming nominations are underway, open now through Sept. 9. Students are encouraged to nominate their friends, who will have the chance to be in the homecoming court.

Royal throne awaits Redhawks

Rin Ryu, Editor-in-chief
August 28, 2023
Homecoming nominations are underway, open now through Sept. 9. Students are encouraged to nominate their friends, who will have the chance to be in the homecoming court.

[Photo] Pink is the new red and black, Pink Out shirts available

August 28, 2023
Student Council is bringing back their advisory events for the new school year. Their first of the year is musical chairs, which will occur Thursday in the Aux gym.

StuCo brings back advisory events for the new school year

Rin Ryu, Editor-in-chief
August 23, 2023
How to be a safe digital citizen

How to be a safe digital citizen

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
August 22, 2023

From toy boxes to theatres: Barbie’s takeover

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
August 18, 2023
This week on Artistic Expressions, Editor-In-Chief Rin Ryu sits down with Makena Walsh as she talks about her guitar journey. Walsh recalls her journey as she taught herself guitar and her current inspirations.

Artistic Expressions: Makena Walsh

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
August 11, 2023
The new school year brings new faces to campus, and this year 32 teachers joined The Nest. “So far, everyone I have met at Liberty High School has been extremely kind, patient, and supportive, English teacher Grace Holcombe said.

New teachers join The Nest

Rin Ryu, Editor-in-chief
August 10, 2023
Since late June to the week leading up to school, band and color guard have been busy with band camp rehearsals to prepare for their fall show, “A Common Thread. In addition to preparing for their show, band camp aims to create a tight knit community among students through team building activities and socials.

Weaving ‘A Common Thread’

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
August 9, 2023
AP Environmental Science students are ending off the year with a field day. Junior Judith Aluga (pictured above) played the 3 stick challenge.

AP Environmental Science ends year with a field day

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
May 16, 2023
Carolyn Bryant Donham was a central figure in one of the most significant events of the Civil Rights Movement. In 1955, she accused Emmett Till of making advances toward her, ultimately leading to Till’s murder by Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam. Donham died on April 28.

Carolyn Bryant Donham, who accused Emmett Till, passed away

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
May 11, 2023
On this week of Artistic Expressions, managing editor Rin Ryu sits down with junior Aya Boumosleh to discuss their art journey.

Aya Boumosleh

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
April 27, 2023
The NHS officers for the 2023-2024 school year have been announced. Junior Reva Kabnurkar (pictured) will be filling the role of president.

National Honor Society officers for 2023-2024 announced

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
April 26, 2023
Frisco is a hub for entrepreneurship and business, with a range of businesses from large to small. Part of this small business community is Karmic Grounds, a coffee shop launched by four entrepreneurs, including Ravi Narula, the father of senior Arshia Narula.

Small businesses gain a latte attraction in Frisco

Rin Ryu and Sarayu Bongale
April 26, 2023
Orchestra and band students will hit the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Thursday to watch the World Premiere of a new cello piece, Polovtsian Dances, and Rite of Spring. Planning to pursue music in college, senior Kavan Mehta is hoping to learn from the professionals. “I decided to go to the performance because I think it’s a great experience to see professional musicians firsthand and understand the styles, intricate details, and the musicality of the pieces they really emphasize in concerts,” Mehta said.

A “symphony” of students hit the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Thursday

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
April 20, 2023
Guest contributer Lea Garcia talks about the unnecessary and complex steps to go to the restroom. Garcia believes that, E-Hall passes are not the solution the school thinks it is.

[Photo] E-Hall passes: unnecessary and unreliable

April 14, 2023
An aesthetic movement took place in Britain from 1860 to 1900. This movement meant to escape from the horrible conditions and focusing on producing art that people deemed beautiful. Now, aesthetics have become most popular on social media.

[Photo] Social media’s obsession with aesthetics

March 31, 2023
This week on Artistic Expressions, managing editor Rin Ryu sits down with art student Katerina Yang. Pictured is one of her favorite works.

Katerina Yang

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
March 30, 2023

Social Media

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
March 7, 2023
Texas Independence Day is around the corner as many Texans celebrate.

Don’t mess with Texas

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
March 2, 2023
Band students are preparing for band placement auditions on April 26. Students will perform a short technical and lyrical etude, as well as 12 major scales and a chromatic scale for their audition.

[Photo] Looking ahead with band placement auditions

April 25, 2023
On this weeks Artistic Expressions, managing editor Rin Ryu sits down with artist Eva Soto. Pictured is one of Sotos favorite paintings.

Eva Soto

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
February 16, 2023
The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees is hosting their monthly meeting Monday at 6:30. On the agenda are SAT and ACT score recognitions and the 2023-2024 budget.

Board of Trustees holds monthly meeting Monday

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
February 13, 2023
After rescheduling, band is finally performing Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at their Midwinter concert. Redhawks are excited to show off the music they have been working on in class.

[Photo] Band Midwinter concert set for Tuesday night

February 7, 2023
Since late June to the week leading up to school, band and color guard have been busy with band camp rehearsals to prepare for their fall show, “A Common Thread. In addition to preparing for their show, band camp aims to create a tight knit community among students through team building activities and socials.

[Photo] Redhawks soar into All-State

February 6, 2023
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[Photo] Rhea of Sunshine: the most important year in high school

February 7, 2023
Independent Study and Mentorship students are presenting their work at a gallery walk in the library Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2:50 pm. and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. All students and staff are welcome to stop by and view the presentations.

Walk through ISM students work Wednesday and Thursday

Rin Ryu and Erika Pernis
January 24, 2023
Pictured: Photo generated by DeepAIs Fantasy World Generator API with the prompt robot making art. DeepAI is just one of the many AI art bots creating human-like works of art.

Blurring the line between human and machine

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
January 23, 2023
All Texas public schools must post donated posters featuring the national motto In God We Trust as a result of Senate Bill 797. For some, the poster reminds students of Americas history while for others, the poster drives focus away from educational needs.

[Photo] “In God We Trust” brings controversy to schools

January 19, 2023
In this weekly blog, staff reporter Lilian Johnson talks about everything pop culture.

[Photo] Pop of Culture: Phases in Music Preferences

September 18, 2023
Junior Adler Xu (pictured left) takes a selfie with his peers after the fall concert. In this weeks edition of Artistic Expressions, Wingspan sits down with Xu as he discusses his journey as a musician.

Adler Xu

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
January 12, 2023
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what its like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: Rin Ryu

Erika Pernis and Rin Ryu
January 10, 2023
The Redhawk choir is preparing for its first cluster concert featuring singers from Anderson Elementary, Taylor Elementary, and Vandeventer Middle School Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. This concert will give younger choir students the opportunity to experience high school level choir.

First choir cluster concert set for Tuesday night

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
December 20, 2022
Due to an injury to the lead, the SpongeBob Musical has been moved to Jan. 16. Although set to run Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, after careful consideration, technical theatre director Laura Darce concluded that it would be best to reschedule the musical.

SpongeBob Musical rescheduled for January

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
November 30, 2022
Managing editor Rin Ryu sits down with ceramics student Juidth Aluga as she discusses favorite projects and challenges in ceramics.

Judith Aluga

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
November 17, 2022
On Oct. 29, tens of thousands of people headed to the center of the South Korean capital of Seoul, Itaewon, to celebrate Halloween. However, as the crowds began to grow, the night turned into one of the country’s worst disasters, with dozens injured and more than 150 dead.

Tragedy of Itaewon impacts students on campus

Rin Ryu and Rachel Kim
November 14, 2022
October is Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) History Month, a month meant to celebrate the history of the LGBTQ+ community and bring awareness to the prejudice many in the community face. It started back in 1994 when a St. Louis high school history teacher, Rodney Wilson (pictured), founded the month.

Beyond the rainbow: raising awareness and representation

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
October 31, 2022
Students are able to vote on their favorite pumpkin, but some were also able to contribute. The art departments pumpkin featured a variety of well known paintings, and was made by AP art students.

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Managing editor Rin Ryu sits down with artist Sherry Hu as she discusses her passion for art.

Sherry Hu

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
October 20, 2022
The FISD+ program launched this year, and allows students to continue with fully online or hybrid learning. While the program has its benefits and drawbacks, it provides students with flexibility to accommodate the way they learn best.

FISD+ keeps online learning available to students

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
October 18, 2022
Pictured: The sub-varsity choir poses for a picture before

Saanvi Bhasin

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
October 13, 2022
The WTV Daily Update was named as a finalist in the National Scholastic Press Associations Pacemaker competition. This is the second year in a row that WTV has received this nomination, and for the producers, it shows that their hard work has paid off.

Recognized nationally, WTV Daily Update named Pacemaker finalist

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
October 11, 2022
In this weekly podcast, managing editor Maya Silberman talks about the newest trends and the hottest drama.

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When looking at the diversity of students on campus, the stereotype arises of Asian students being inclined towards music. Many students have different relationships with music, whether they play due to parental pressures or to carry on a family legacy.

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Managing editor Rin Ryu sits down with art student Zoe Langford as she discusses her life taking art classes.

Zoe Langford

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
September 29, 2022
Despite understanding the safety concerns behind making online friends, Managing Editor Rin Ryu still connected with friends online. Thanks to these friends, she has support groups around the world to rely on.

The value of connecting with people worldwide

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
September 28, 2022
Managing editor Rin Ryu sits down with percussionist Yuktha Perneti to discuss her journey as a percussionist and the impact band has on her daily life.

Yuktha Perneti 

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
September 22, 2022
Despite the decreasing popularity of unofficial school accounts, an anonymously run confessions account still remains active. Even though the page can be a place to share thoughts and opinions, it can also be a place to spread hate and negativity.

Student-run Instagram account spreads positivity and negativity

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
September 19, 2022
Rin Ryu brings provides a take on mums and garters. The Texas tradition is something Ryu would like to disappear.

Time for this Texas tradition to wither away

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
September 14, 2022
Korean drama, Extraordinary Woo Young Woo has been the new Korean film in the spotlight. However, this series is different in that the main character is autistic. Despite the representation it brings into the Korean drama industry, critics are concerned about the stereotypes the character brings into the show.

Extraordinary Woo Young Woo misses mark depicting autistic people

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
September 7, 2022
Parents and guardians have the chance to see what is happening in various classes on campus as part of Mondays Meet the Teacher from 6-7:30 p.m. The event will allow parents and guardians to move freely throughout campus and visit with teachers as wanted.

Parents and guardians get to Meet the Teacher

Rin Ryu and Collier Guest
August 29, 2022
Managing editor, Rin Ryu talks to band member Lila Elizondo and the benefits band brings to her social life.

Lila Elizondo

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
August 26, 2022
Senior Aarushi Ray talks about Dandelion Wishes, an experimental portfolio study for her college portfolio. Thanks to this piece, Ray was able to try out a different style.

Dandelion Wishes

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
August 23, 2022
Videogame volumes

[Photo] Videogame Volumes: esports in school

August 19, 2022
Managing editor Rin Ryu talks to saxophonist Soren Ryu about his passion for jazz music

Soren Ryu

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
August 19, 2022
Hundreds of students on campus take part in the many fine arts courses offered at school and each week Wingspan profiles one such student in this weekly feature.

[Photo] Artistic Expressions: volume 15

May 12, 2023
Chilld stands out in the continuously growing bubble tea franchise. Guest Contributor Sarayu Bongale describes her experience with the restaurant.

[Photo] Chill’d brings flavorful bubble tea to Frisco

August 17, 2022
Trailing the national average by more than $7,500, Texas ranks 26th in the nation in teacher pay according to the National Education Association. In the eyes of managing editor Rin Ryu, this isnt nearly enough when viewed through the lens of the impact a teacher can have on a student.

Teachers should be paid more

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
August 12, 2022
In this weekly podcast, staff reporter Christine Han sits down with students from a variety of backgrounds, to learn about what makes students on campus unique.

United Colors of Liberty: Kayla Winter

Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu
May 17, 2022
In this weekly podcast, staff reporter Christine Han sits down with students from a variety of backgrounds, to learn about what makes students on campus unique.

United Colors of Liberty: Suchir Mishra

Rin Ryu and Maya Silberman
May 3, 2022

United Colors of Liberty: Hans Dalton

Rin Ryu and Maya Silberman
April 26, 2022
Some Redhawks have been investing in different means of cryptocurrency.

The rise and fall of cryptocurrency

Rin Ryu, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2022

United Colors of Liberty: Haasini Busireddy

Rin Ryu and Maya Silberman
April 19, 2022

United Colors of Liberty: Dev Sheth

Rin Ryu and Maya Silberman
April 12, 2022

United Colors of Liberty: Eva Soto

Rin Ryu and Maya Silberman
April 5, 2022

United Colors of Liberty: Sophie Yang

Rin Ryu and Maya Silberman
March 29, 2022
In this weekly podcast, staff reporter Christine Han sits down with students from a variety of backgrounds, to learn about what makes students on campus unique.

United Colors of Liberty: Alexander Morcan

Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu
March 22, 2022
The fate of Gov. Greg Abbott’s directive regarding medical treatments provided to transgender children that could apply to school employees, as well as all licensed professionals who have direct contact with children, is currently on hold after a state judge ruled Friday that providing gender-affirming care is not a reason for the state to investigate a family for child abuse.

State judge puts freeze on Abbott’s transgender directive

Rin Ryu, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2022
In this weekly podcast, staff reporter Christine Han sits down with students from a variety of backgrounds, to learn about what makes students on campus unique.

United Colors of Liberty: Sindhu Akula

Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu
March 15, 2022
In this weekly podcast, staff reporter Christine Han sits down with students from a variety of backgrounds, to learn about what makes students on campus unique.

United Colors of Liberty: Cassidi McFarland

Rin Ryu and Maya Silberman
February 22, 2022
In this weekly podcast, staff reporter Christine Han sits down with students from a variety of backgrounds, to learn about what makes students on campus unique.

United Colors of Liberty: Zoe Langford

Rin Ryu and Maya Silberman
February 15, 2022

United Colors of Liberty: Hanl Brown

Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu
February 8, 2022
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