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
All content by Rose Lastovica
Staff reporter Rose Lastovica talks about her first experience with a vegan hater. Lastovica expands on the hate towards veganism, quoting The Minimalist Vegan who categorizes vegan hatred into three separate root causes: cognitive dissonance, moral reproach, and threat theory.

Vegan hate

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2023
Whether it’s out of health, animal welfare, or environmental concerns, veganism has taken the world by storm. Vegan View takes a glimpse into what veganism looks like from a student’s perspective.

Vegan View

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2023
Statistics teacher Stephen Rotan has implemented a project involving constructing and throwing paper airplanes. Testing two separate airplane designs against each other, students paired off and made two different hypotheses.

[Photo] Statistics project takes learning to new heights

Jordan Battey, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2023
From cattle drives to refrigerated carts, the meat industry has come a long way from its roots in the mid-1900s. Meatpacking plants have become more streamlined, with advanced technology, mechanical slicers, and assembly lines. However, this industry has not seen changes for the betterment of the workers as the industry still operates in a way that exploits workers.

Human rights in the meat industry

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
April 5, 2023
Yoga is defined as the union of the body, mind, and soul. Although most Westerners have trouble grasping the idea of karma and reincarnation, yoga can make you question the purpose of life.

Links between yoga and veganism

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
March 22, 2023
Students across campus will be able to participate in a variety of experiments with statistics students, which will be taken to collect data for a new project in the class.

Statistics students walk campus in search of an answer

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2023
It's important to differentiate reputable versus unethical pet shelters. By adopting your pets from responsible shelters, you can support shelters that are trustworthy and reduce the number of homeless pets.

Adopt, don’t shop

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2023
Frisco has been named the No. 1 safest city in the country for the second year in a row. The study conducted by SmartAsset found that Frisco has the fourth lowest crime and drug poisoning rates in the nation, along with the sixth lowest property crime rate.

Frisco named safest city in U.S. second year in a row

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2023
The Plant Based Treaty originally started as a grassroots campaign to emphasize food systems and its impact on the climate crisis. This treaty has put itself on the map in 30 countries.

Plant Based Treaty

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2023
The second semester is underway and the window for students to select their courses for next year is open from today through Feb. 15. Students can request to change their courses on the counselor connections website by filling out a form.

Upcoming school year brings new courses to campus

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2023
Veganism is growing at a rapid pace; some countries are seeing a more dramatic increase than others. This increase can be seen in the UK, who is currently leading the world in vegan food innovation.

Veganism in Europe

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2023
Frisco ISD has opened applications for the district committees. The applications consist of roles for the District Advisory Council, Legislative Leadership Council, Library Reconsideration Committee, Safety and Security Committee, School Health Advisory Committee, Special Education Parent Committee, and Student Advisory Committee.

Board of Trustees monthly meeting Tuesday evening

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
January 17, 2023
Many significant holiday traditions originate from Yule, a celebration of the winter solstice. The holiday celebrates the return of the sun and the days getting longer, and can be celebrated by setting up an altar, embracing the return of the sun, cleansing rituals, tree blessings, greeting cards, holding a yule log ceremony, and feasting.

Yule

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
December 21, 2022
Due to the lack of versatility in the vegan industry and recent inflation, the consumption of plant based products have started declining. Despite losing popularity since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the premise of meatless meat products is still relevant to many.

The decline of meatless meats

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
December 7, 2022
Despite the intelligence of pigs, humans continue to mistreat and abuse these animals. But, through eating less pork and holding corporations accountable, we have the ability to give more power to these creature.

Prosperity for pigs

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2022
Despite advertisements, the holiday season isn't all holly and jolly. During the holiday season, the U.S. produces 25% more waste than the rest of the year. But through waste management, individuals can bring down the amount of waste going into our landfills.

Holiday consumerism

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2022
With new foods coming to the cafeteria every year, there are now increased vegetarian options for students. While there have always been vegetarian meals available, the recent change has been an increase in proteins and the number of vegetarian meals served daily.

New vegetarian options available in cafeterias across FISD

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2022
The sixth mass extinction is happening right now. The current mass extinction, a short period of geological time where biodiversity die out, can be blamed on humans.

Sixth mass extinction

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2022
Veganism isn't just a diet, but a lifestyle. Whether this be makeup, jewelry, or clothing, animal products can be hidden in the smallest details. When looking at fashion, it is evident that the fashion industry is not vegan friendly.

The fashion industry isn’t vegan friendly

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2022
Soil, also known as black gold is a key component for life on earth. Despite being a crucial component to our livelihood, humans are destroying the soil at alarming rates. The degradation of soil can be blamed on climate change, intensive farming, deforestation, and industrial activity. Luckily there are numerous solutions that are available.

Save the soil

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
September 21, 2022
Both animals and humans alike are being harmed by the cattle industry. The cattle industry prioritizes people over animals and profits on the exploitation of these animals.

Factory-farmed cows

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
September 7, 2022
2022 is one of the top ten hottest years ever recorded in history. This extreme heat has devastated numerous countries and is a threat to global health. Through speaking to local officials, protesting, and voting, individuals can make their voice heard.

Heat crisis

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
August 24, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act, signed by President Joe Biden, is one of the largest federal climate bills in U.S. history. Along with many other monumental investments, the act aims to increase renewable energy production and address funding for climate-conscious programs.

The Inflation Reduction Act

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
August 17, 2022
Human activity has disturbed the natural equilibrium of the earth. One of the consequences of this increased activity is habitat fragmentation, a consequence that puts species at risk.

Habitat fragmentation

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
May 11, 2022
The earth is being destroyed at an irreversible rate; the belief is that nothing can be done to stop the climate crisis. However, there are still actions that can be taken.

Environmental doomism

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2022
Fast food chains have caught on the increasing popularity of veganism. Chains such as McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, and Starbucks are implementing vegan foods for their customers.

Fast food

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
March 30, 2022
Despite the numerous benefits of veganism, it has its downsides. In fact, vegans can lack vitamins and nutrients in the foods they eat. A lack in education and planning can make the vegan diet a risky decision, especially for children .

Vegan safety town

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2022
In a world controlled by plastic, it can be very hard to adopt a zero-waste lifestyle. However, thanks to environmental movements like the zero-waste initiative, a regeneration of neighborhood markets are gaining popularity across the nation.

Zero-waste lifestyle

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2022
Composting, a process that returns nutrient from organic material back to the soil, reduces the amount of natural waste that ends up in landfills. The benefits of composting are great, and is an activity that anyone can take part in.

Composting

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2022
Veganuary, a challenge launched by a British couple challenges everyone to try plant-based eating for the entire month of January. The campaign only grows in popularity each year and aims to accommodate a variety of audiences.

Veganuary

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
January 13, 2022
Since the first 3D printed food broke out, there has been a growing interest in this new high-tech food. This new process can be used to replace human dependency on animal products and remedy the world hunger problem.

3D printing food

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2021
Despite the millions of starving children across the globe, possible solutions have not been acted on. Many might feel helpless in the fight against food insecurity, but veganism can be a start.

Veganism and world hunger

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2021
Many children are taught the reduce, reuse, and recycling system, but as these children grow, these concepts are not taught in depth, leading to a gap in knowledge in many teens and adults.

Reality of reuse, reduce, recycling

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2021
When looking at the treatment of horses in horse racing, it is evident that owners and trainers will do anything they can do to win. Whether it's steroids or over exhausting training procedures, there are no measures being regulated on the welfare of these animals.

Animal racing

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2021
Staff reporter Rose Lastovica compares the treatment of animals in zoos versus treatment in sanctuaries. Although not perfect, sanctuaries are a good example of how we can prioritize other creatures’ and are a better option for getting a closer look into the daily lives of different animals.

Sanctuaries vs. zoos: part two

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2021
When looking at the treatment of animals in zoos versus sanctuaries, it is evident that sanctuaries aren’t are able to draw the line between animal exploitation and animal rescue. However, some zoos have their positive aspects such as zoo programs for animal rescue and ways to donate.

Sanctuaries vs. zoos: part one

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
September 9, 2021
The number of students going vegan is on the rise, so schools should add vegan food options in cafeterias. Not only would it benefit vegan students, but it would help schools contribute less to climate change.

Vegan options should be implemented in schools

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
September 2, 2021
The IPCC (International Panel on Climate Change), released their 2021 report. Avoiding action is no longer an option, so putting innovations that work to reduce emissions will be the key to reversing the damage done.

The IPCC report

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
August 19, 2021
Staff reporter, Rose Lastovica looks back on her vegan journey. When looking back, she recognizes the importance of reflecting on personal reasoning.

Looking back

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2021
Despite underwater organisms making up the largest percentage of life on Earth, humans continue to disrupt and destroy their habitats.

Seaspiracy: part two

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2021
With the release of numerous documentaries such as Seaspiracy, staff reporter Lastovica recognized the positive ramifications fish consumption elimination.

Seaspiracy: part one

Rose Lastovica, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2021
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