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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

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Sindhuja Pannuri

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter

Sindhuja (Sindhu) Pannuri is a senior entering her second year of Wingspan staff. At school, she is captain of the varsity debate team and President of Youth and Government. In her free time, she reads books to escape reality and enjoys boxing in the ring. She’s so excited for what this year will hold!

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Senior goodbye: Sindhu Pannuri

Senior goodbye: Sindhu Pannuri

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2024
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insights: empires in 2024

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2024
In this weekly podcast, senior Sindhuja Pannuri discusses humanity's greatest achievements.

Humanity’s Greatest Hits: airports

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2024
A polling station in the city of Brighton, United Kingdom, is pictured. As Brits and international citizens alike go to the polls this year, stricter regulations of voting may make it more difficult to cast your ballot.

International Insight: voting restrictions

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2024
In this weekly podcast, senior Sindhuja Pannuri discusses humanity's greatest achievements.

Humanity’s Greatest Hits: giving back

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2024
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: US-Phillipines Combat Simulations

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2024
In this weekly podcast, senior Sindhuja Pannuri discusses humanity's greatest achievements.

Humanity’s Greatest Hits: giving back

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2024
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: Singapore gets new leadership

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2024
Together, seniors dance to the Cupid Shuffle at prom. The dance lasted from 8 to 11 p.m.

A night to remember: Prom 2024

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2024
In this weekly podcast, senior Sindhuja Pannuri discusses humanity's greatest achievements.

Humanities Greatest Hits: the passage of time

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2024
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: Nagorno-Karabakh

Sindhuja Pannuri, Managing Editor
April 9, 2024
In this weekly podcast, senior Sindhuja Pannuri discusses humanity's greatest achievements.

Humanities Greatest Hits: kindness

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2024
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: The investigation into Havana Syndrome

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
April 2, 2024
In this weekly podcast, senior Sindhuja Pannuri discusses humanity's greatest achievements.

Humanity’s Greatest Hits: the Apollo 11 mission

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2024
For weeks, a skunky smell has occasionally taken over the school and on Wednesday, one of the likely culprits was captured at the front of the school by animal control. “There has been a smell in the art hallway for some time now," junior Amogh Thantry said. "It being a skunk was the last thing I expected, but it’s still pretty cool.”

Culprit captured in stinky standoff

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
March 27, 2024
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: ISIS spreads terror in Russia

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2024
In this weekly podcast, senior Sindhuja Pannuri discusses humanity's greatest achievements.

Humanity’s Greatest Hits: ancient architecture

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2024
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: violence in Haiti

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2024
In this weekly podcast, senior Sindhuja Pannuri discusses humanity's greatest achievements.

Humanity’s Greatest Hits: creativity

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2024
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: global farmer protest

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2024
In this weekly podcast, senior Sindhuja Pannuri discusses humanity's greatest achievements.

Humanities Greatest Hits: faith

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
February 29, 2024
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: 2 years into Russo-Ukrainian War

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2024
In this weekly podcast, senior Sindhuja Pannuri discusses humanity's greatest achievements.

Humanity’s Greatest Hits: letting go of the past

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2024
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: Alexei Navalny and the future of Russia

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2024
In this weekly podcast, senior Sindhuja Pannuri discusses humanity's greatest achievements.

Humanities Greatest Hits: the beauty of error

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2024
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: World Trade Organization meets in Switzerland

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2024
Although football season has come to an end, Redhawks across campus are still tuned in to the game. Many students plan to tune in to the Superbowl on Sunday.

Redhawks ramp up for Super Bowl Sunday

Sindhuja Pannuri and Olivia Pulley
February 9, 2024
In this weekly podcast, senior Sindhuja Pannuri discusses humanity's greatest achievements.

Humanity’s Greatest Hits: love in all its forms

Sindhuja Pannuri and Karina Grokhovskaya
February 8, 2024
With the rise in prevalence of Artificial Intelligence, new implications arise every day, especially college applications. As students continue to apply, many grapple with the usage of AI.

Implications of artificial intelligence spread to college applications

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2024
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: Pakistan’s upcoming elections

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2024
In this weekly podcast, senior Sindhuja Pannuri discusses humanity's greatest achievements.

Humanity’s Greatest Hits: to be remembered

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2024
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: the story of the Ram Mandir

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2024
In this weekly podcast, senior Sindhuja Pannuri discusses humanity's greatest achievements.

Humanity’s Greatest Hits: the Kiss Cam and other celebrations

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2024
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: Taiwan’s new president

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2024
In this weekly podcast, senior Sindhuja Pannuri discusses humanity's greatest achievements.

Humanity’s Greatest Hits: the Percy Jackson universe

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2024
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: an unseen humanitarian crisis in Sudan

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2024
In this weekly podcast, senior Sindhuja Pannuri discusses humanity's greatest achievements.

Humanity’s Greatest Hits: perception

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2024
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: New Year, new problems

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
January 9, 2024
Redhawks showcase their unique holiday celebrations

Redhawks showcase their unique holiday celebrations

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
December 21, 2023
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: attacks in the Red Sea and global trade

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2023
Delegates Sheen Saxena (left) and Aashi Oswal (right) are pictured at the MUN Regional Conference. The conference took place at International Leadership of Texas.

Model UN delegates attend regional conference

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
December 13, 2023
A visual representation of librarian Chelsea Hamilton's books read list for 2023 gets a festive touch with white holiday lights illuminating the book covers.

From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: Argentina’s new president

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2023
Frisco ISD's La Visión program is partnering with the CTE Center to give Spanish speaking families an exclusive open house tour of the CTE Center Wednesday from 6-8 p.m.

Exclusive CTE open house on Wednesday for Spanish speaking families

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2023
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: COP28: what happened, and what should

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2023
In this weekly podcast, senior Sindhuja Pannuri discusses humanity's greatest achievements.

Humanities Greatest Hits: resilience

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2023
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: the prospects of a trilateral summit among Japan, China, and South Korea

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
November 28, 2023
In this weekly podcast, senior Sindhuja Pannuri discusses humanity's greatest achievements.

Humanity’s Greatest Hits: the universe

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2023
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: Somalia

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2023
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: the potential for peace

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2023
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: the silent genocide in the DRC

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2023
Every Oct. 31, people around the world celebrate Halloween. This spooky holiday has a rich and complex history that can be traced back to thousands of years.

Halloween: from ancient traditions to modern celebrations

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2023
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: New Zealand’s evolving foreign policy

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2023
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: a comprehensive history on Israel-Palestine

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
October 17, 2023
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: the World Bank’s next steps

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2023
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: key takeaways UN General Assembly

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
October 3, 2023
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: what is the G20?

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2023
At eleven years old, senior Saanvi Bhasin explores her passion for martial arts, eventually earning a second degree black belt in taekwondo.

Martial arts training helps senior find confidence

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2023
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: will BRICS derail U.S. dollar dominance?

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2023
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: Prigozhin’s pride and downfall

Sindhuja Pannuri
August 29, 2023
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight: the implications of China’s economic decline

Sindhuja Pannuri, Guest Contributor
August 22, 2023
Swadeshi Indian Grocery and Restaurant provides authentic Indian food to Frisco. Staff Reporter Sindhuja Pannuri describes her experience with the restaurant.

Swadeshi Indian Grocery and Restaurant is a naan-stop flavor fiesta

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
August 22, 2023
As the year continues, experts warn that 2023 could go down as the hottest year ever recorded. Rising temperatures and their catastrophic damages on nature underscore the urgency to combat climate change.

International Insight: could 2023 be the hottest year yet?

Sindhuja Pannuri, Guest Contributor
August 15, 2023
A drone attack on the Kremlin, the seat of power in Russia, has created concern. Accusations and counterclaims between Russia and Ukraine have begun; the United States tries to uncover the truth.

Drone attack on the Kremlin

Sindhuja Pannuri, Guest Contributor
May 16, 2023
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

International Insight

Sindhuja Pannuri, Guest Contributor
May 9, 2023
Turkey is getting ready for an election on May 14, with the current president Recep Tayyip Erdogan facing strong opposition from various parties. The most notable candidates are Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu from the Republican People's Party (CHP), Muharrem İnce from the Homeland Party, and Sinan Oğan from the Ancestral Alliance (ATA).

Upcoming Elections in Turkey

Sindhuja Pannuri, Guest Contributor
May 9, 2023

Perfectly Productive: online summer classes

Sindhuja Pannuri, Guest Contributor
May 2, 2023
Finland has finally joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), a move that was supposedly motivated by Russia's actions in Ukraine. (Pictured: Finland and NATO flags)

Finland joins NATO

Sindhuja Pannuri, Guest Contributor
May 2, 2023
Classified Pentagon documents were recently leaked, raising numerous concerns about national security. However, how the documents were leaked was something no one expected. The documents were leaked by Jack Teixeira, a former analyst with the Defense Intelligence Agency, through a Discord server called "Thug Shaker," which was dedicated to playing Minecraft.

How a Minecraft server became an international threat

Sindhuja Pannuri, Guest Contributor
April 25, 2023
Although Israel has been regarded as the only democracy in the Middle East, recent judicial reforms proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government have raised concerns about the country's democracy. (Pictured: Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of the State of Israel)

Is Israel’s democracy backsliding?

Sindhuja Pannuri, Guest Contributor
April 18, 2023
Taiwan has recently adopted a new military strategy against China, called the Porcupine Strategy. The new “Porcupine” approach consists of guerilla warfare, extensive spywork, and limited direct battle. Despite receiving praise from many analysts, who believe that it could be a game-changer in the conflict between Taiwan and China, critics argue that the strategy has its limitations.

Taiwan’s new Porcupine Strategy

Sindhuja Pannuri, Guest Contributor
April 11, 2023
Many have been reflecting on the Iraq war recently as the 20th year anniversary has just passed. With many lessons to be learned, Sindhuja reflects upon the takeaways.

Lessons from the Iraq War

Sindhuja Pannuri, Guest Contributor
March 28, 2023
The recent discovery of several surveillance balloons believed to have originated in China has raised concerns about international security and has the potential to impact U.S.-China relations going forward.

Tensions rise over China’s surveillance balloons

Sindhuja Pannuri, Guest Contributor
March 7, 2023
Although a natural disaster, the effects of the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria were only exacerbated by political corruption and negligence. The corruption seen in the construction industry has resulted in a lack of proper building standards and safety regulations.

How corruption in Turkey made the earthquake worse

Sindhuja Pannuri, Guest Contributor
February 21, 2023
Historically, Russia has been abundant with natural resources. It's wealth in resources has allowed it to become an important country in world economy. However, increasing dependence on renewable energy sources is changing Russia's economy.

Russia’s place in the world’s economy

Sindhuja Pannuri, Guest Contributor
February 14, 2023
In alliance with Ukraine, the Pentagon announced plans to send U.S. arms stored in Israel to Ukraine. This move is an effort to provide military aid to Ukraine.

U.S. arms Ukraine

Sindhuja Pannuri, Guest Contributor
February 7, 2023
From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan managing editor Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.

[Photo] International Insight: the year wrapped up

December 18, 2024
Guest contributer Sindhuja Pannuri shares her thoughts on the level of importance SAT scores have on college admissions. However, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, colleges have shifted their focus away from SAT scores.

The importance of SATs for college admissions

Sindhuja Pannuri, Guest Contributor
December 12, 2022
AP English Language and Composition teacher Kacie Smith (pictured) has a classroom tradition that brings back memories for many students: Smith Stars. Smith uses rubber ducks to reward her students for good behavior.

Smith has all her ducks in a row

Sindhuja Pannuri, Guest Contributor
November 1, 2022
Rather than being based on grades, Smith rewards students for good behavior. She hopes to reward her students for being kind people.

Smith's reward system was inspired by debate teacher Michelle Porter, who uses an apple reward system. Smith made the idea her own by using rubber ducks.

Smith's reward system also helps her get to know students more. “I like to see which duck each kid picks, because it’s not always the one you think," Smith said.

The goal of the duck reward system is to achieve a positive classroom environment where students feel appreciated. Smith hopes that the ducks help motivate students.

September was junior Gia Singh's month to be top duck. “It made me feel special,” Singh said. “Like, I was picked out of everyone, and the letter really makes it personal so it’s not just something random, but on purpose. It’s something nice to have and think about, through all the hard work we have to do.”

Smith's jar holds about 40 ducks within it. As students are selected as the Smith Star of the month, they get their choice on which duck they want.

Each duck comes a personalized letter to each student which explains why they were chosen. For students, such as junior Haasini Busireddy, the letter helps add a personal. special element to being chosen.

AP U.S. History students have the opportunity to learn about immigration through a migration research project. Students have creative freedom in how they present their project over one of various different ethnic groups to the United States.

APUSH students explore immigration through research project

Sindhuja Pannuri, Guest Contributor
September 26, 2022
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