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
Dea-Mallika Divi

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor

Dea is a senior who has been doing journalism since her freshman year. She loves movies, reading and listening to music. Her favorite book series is Harry Potter (Potterheads are the best kind of people). She is an officer in UNICEF and a member of the Dallas UNICEF UNITE Council as a Co-Youth Representative. She is also a member of DECA. She hopes to someday work at UNICEF   or at the Department of Political Affairs in the United Nations. She is so hyped to be a part of Wingspan for another year and is hoping that she gets through senior year with even a little bit of her sanity left.

All content by Dea-Mallika Divi
Parents and students can learn about Collin College dual credit opportunities at informational meetings this Thursday at 8 a.m. for parents and Friday during advisory for students.

[Photo] Collin College Dual Credit meetings explain program benefits

Dimash Baimakhan, WTV Staff Reporter
December 12, 2024
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: final reflections

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
May 28, 2019
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Color of Liberty: Jasmine Culilap

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
May 20, 2019
The final advisory period of the year was Friday. The 25 minute period took place between 2nd and 3rd period, but with the school year nearly over, the need for the period isn't what it was according to administrators. For the remainder of the year, 2nd period will be 25 minutes longer with the extra time on May 23 being used for the final Redhawk Rant.

[Photo] Advisory period ends Friday

Kasey Harvey, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2019
Guest contributor Asha James shares her opinion on several components regarding gender.

Local doctor hosts health walk

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
May 17, 2019
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Alex Lopez

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
May 13, 2019
The process for selecting classes for 2021-2022 is underway, but while certain courses are mandatory, librarian Chelsea Hamilton is trying to find a few students to take a class period as a library aide. “Library aide is an opportunity for students who love to read or enjoy the library to be able to spend more time with what they enjoy,” Hamilton said via email. “Library aides get hands-on experience organizing and shelving books, chances to express their creativity in decorating the space, and have a place to call their own.”

[Photo] On the lookout for library aides

January 22, 2021
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Amer Jusupovic

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
May 6, 2019
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Julie Falk

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
April 23, 2019
National Honor Society is hosting its induction ceremony Thursday after school at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium.

NHS induction ceremony Thursday evening

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
April 18, 2019
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Ivana Ljeskovic

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
April 15, 2019
Freshmen in AP human geography are a creating study groups to help study for the AP test. This was created in hopes of helping with the stress of AP season.

[Photo] AP Human Geography students hope practice makes perfect

Ashika Deshpande, Guest Contributor
April 12, 2019
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Sarah Kleyman

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
April 8, 2019

Endgame setting records before it begins

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
April 5, 2019
Another special legislative session is being Monday to discuss many important topics including political boundaries, transgender students in sports, and COVID-19 vaccines.

Texas House to vote on House Bill 3

Lucas Barr and Dea-Mallika Divi
April 3, 2019
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Haruna Tanaka

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assginment Editor
April 1, 2019
Guest Contributor Faith Brocke addresses her opinion on black representation in the media.

DECA hopes recycling electronics pays off

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
March 29, 2019
Mu Alpha Theta and NHS students will be hosting Peer Point tutorial sessions every Wednesday before school, during advisory, and after school in the library in a program that began March 20. "The main goal of this session is to help students who need that individualized attention, but who can’t get it due to the large volume of students coming in to get help,” senior NHS officer Shruti Bindingnavile said. “However, these sessions can really help anybody who has questions or is unsure about the topic they are learning. I think the beauty of this program is that it is universally beneficial with no significant drawbacks.”

[Photo] Peer Point tutorial program enters second week

Kanz Bitar, Guest Contributor
March 26, 2019
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Stephanie Qiu

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
March 25, 2019
With schools and libraries in FISD closes, the Virtual Insanity Book Club is now available via Zoom. Hosting its' first meeting at noon, the group looks to organize readers, and provide a social outlet for students across the district.

Coffee, counselors, and Collin College

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
March 6, 2019
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Maahi Patel

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
March 4, 2019
DECA held its first meeting of the year after nearly two years of any in-person interactions.

Off to Orlando for 13 DECA students

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
February 25, 2019
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Tay Nguyen

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
February 25, 2019
Redhawk seniors upon arriving in Dallas for the annual Texas state DECA conference. Students compete in a variety of career and business themed competitions with hopes of advancing to the international conference.

[Photo] DECA students compete at state down in Dallas

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
February 22, 2019
Seniors Richard Huang and Daniel Yang pose with the All-State Symphony Orchestra Director,Kevin Noe. Both Huang and Yang, along with senior Josh Lee and freshman Jeamin Yun, got first chair in their respective categories.

Band scores most 1st chair state honors

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
February 19, 2019
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Isabel Apodaca

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
February 19, 2019
Three students in JWAC placed in the top 30 out of 94 at the Academic WorldQuest Competitions. Throughout the competitions, the students were able to learn about different world views and current events.

JWAC takes on worldly quest

Kasey Harvey and Dea-Mallika Divi
February 13, 2019
While in the past freshmen were the last to get their ranks, this year's freshmen are the first class to not get any ranks unless they are in the top ten percent.

[Photo] Freshman class first to start without full ranks

February 12, 2019
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Jessica Gordon

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
February 11, 2019
Two managers from Chick-fil-A pose in front of their table in the cafeteria. They hope that they can recruit new employees. “It's really, really important to start work ethic very, very young, you have to work to earn bread and a house and all of those things and so you might as well love what you do,” manager Kasey Sjoerdsma said.

[Photo] Chick-fil-A seeks out 'remarkable' workers

February 4, 2019
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Madeline Kennedy

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
February 4, 2019
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Anya Koshla

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
January 28, 2019
Winterguard members practice spinning their flags as they prepare to travel to Coppell High School and participate in the NTCA Coppell High School Competition.

[Photo] Competition season begins for winter guard

Abby Wang, Guest Contributor
January 25, 2019
UNICEF held a speaker event in the lecture hall on Jan 23. The topic being discussed was human trafficking. The event bought awareness to the topic.

UNICEF speaker brings awareness to human trafficking

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
January 24, 2019
The club fair is Tuesday in the rotunda. Students may check it out during advisory and lunches.

UNICEF to host forum on human trafficking on Wednesday

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
January 23, 2019
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Minaa Rahmani

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
January 22, 2019
AP World History teacher John Sommers steps aside as students teach the class. Each student was assigned a certain topic regarding European Expansion to study and later present to the class.

[Photo] Proposed pay bump would give teacher $5,000 raise

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
January 17, 2019
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Rizvee Ayub

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
January 14, 2019
Long a part of the local habitat, recent coyote attacks on humans in Frisco has led the city to launch a map that tracks the attacks. The map will help city officials learn where unusually aggressive coyotes may be more likely to attack which will allow more detailed information to be provided to the public.

City launches coyote tracking map

Lucas Barr and Dea-Mallika Divi
January 10, 2019
Studying for their DECA District CDC test, seniors Grishma Geedipally, Maahi Patel and Rishika Macha look over their notes. The test being administered is used to determine whether or not competitors advance to the state competition.

District test helps to determine state fate of DECA students

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
January 10, 2019
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Joseph Choi

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
January 8, 2019
Hoping to make a difference in someone's life, senior Davis O'Brien donates money to the annual holiday donation drive. All donations go towards the Mckinney Samaritan Inn and are due to 2B classes by noon on Thursday.

[Photo] Donation drive deadline approaches

Melody Tavallaee, Managing Editor
December 19, 2018
On campus, girl gamers can be seen as a rarity with very few females in the Esports Club. Defying stereotypes, junior Ankita Kerpal plays videgames in her pass time.

Smashing gamer stereotypes

Ava Peinhardt and Dea-Mallika Divi
December 18, 2018
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Nelly Chimal-Hernandez

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
December 17, 2018
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Yael Ben-David

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
December 10, 2018
AP government students worked on compiling their vocab terms in such a way to create a storybook. This project allows students to be rewarded for not only their knowledge of the content, but their creativity as well,

[Photo] Lessons become letters in AP government

Prachurjya Shreya, Managing Editor
December 6, 2018
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Xena Elshamy

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
December 3, 2018
Dozens of seniors and juniors will be taking Saturday's SAT however, there are many underclassman, such as some of those in AP Human Geography, who are thinking about, or are already, taking SAT prep classes to give themselves a head start on the college entrance standardized test.

[Photo] Trickle-down SAT stress

Shreya Jagan and Ashika Deshpande
November 30, 2018
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Alex Rocha

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
November 26, 2018
Jessica Komarovsky

[Photo] Seniors can place cap and gown orders

Prachurjya Shreya, Managing Editor
November 15, 2018

Doctor Strange

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
November 13, 2018
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Moyosoreolu Shobowale

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
November 12, 2018
There are boxes in the rotunda for students to drop off games and DVDs for Frisco Family Services. The drive will continue until November 14th.

[Photo] StuCo seeks donations for games and DVDs

Prachurjya Shreya, Managing Editor
November 9, 2018
From early voting to Election Day, polling places throughout Denton County and Collin County featured a steady stream of voters with two issues on the ballot Frisco ISD propositions. Voters in both counties approved both the Frisco ISD TRE and bond propositions which will provide funding for the district, one of the fastest growing in Texas.

Frisco ISD voters approve TRE and bond propositions

Melody Tavallaee and Dea-Mallika Divi
November 7, 2018
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Doruk Ozyurt

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
November 5, 2018
Daylight saving time moves clocks back an hour at 2:00 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4 2018 when most of the United States reverts to standard time.

[Photo] Clocks roll back an hour Sunday

Lucas Barr, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2018
Usually held on the Monday before Halloween, Trunk R Treat features clubs, teams, and organizations handing out candy in an event that has grown tremendously over the years. This year the event is cancelled due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Parking lot sugar rush

Lucas Barr and Ava Peinhardt
October 29, 2018
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Sona Shah

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
October 29, 2018
Students line up during lunch to receive their Pink Out T-shirt on Wednesday for the Pink Out game and pep rally on Friday.

[Photo] Pink Out t-shirts arrive on campus

October 24, 2018
Voter registration is open for those who are 18 or will be 18 by the elections. The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 11.

Early voting begins Monday

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
October 19, 2018
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Jai Dunlop

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
October 15, 2018
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Sayyant Rath

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
October 1, 2018
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Vijay Jain

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
September 24, 2018
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Rameez Hanif

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
September 17, 2018
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Amina Syeda

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
September 10, 2018
Cheerleaders take the floor at the start of Friday's homecoming pep rally. The indoor event was safe from the weather, but Friday's forecast could lead to a change in routine at the football game against Carrollton Creekview.

Weather forecast could put damper on homecoming festivities

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
September 7, 2018
Allowing for the anonymous reporting of such things as bullying or threats, Stop!t is an app already use in thousands of schools across the nation. Frisco ISD is the largest district in north Texas to enroll in the program.

Students asked to help make schools safer with Stop!t app

Kasey Harvey and Dea-Mallika Divi
August 31, 2018
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: Grishma Geedipally

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
August 27, 2018
In this weekly podcast, staff reporters Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu take a look at the diversity on campus.

United Colors of Liberty: What to expect

Dea-Mallika Divi, Assignment Editor
August 20, 2018
Seniors meet in the auditorium for the first class meeting.

[Photo] Class meetings temporarily take over advisory

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
August 20, 2018
Senior Katharine Love practices her concert pieces in the choir room.

Katherine Love

Dea-Mallika Divi, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2018
Junior Priya Nalliah has grown up with music and her life and hopes to continue playing violin as a hobby.

Priya Nalliah

Dea-Mallika Divi, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2018
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[Photo] Seniors leave the nest with breakfast

May 22, 2018
Comparing strings of DNA to solve a "crime" was the focus of a lab in several biology classes Wednesday and Thursday. "It’s such an important knowledge that you need to know because it’s something that they’re going to see a lot if you ever go to jury duty, they’ll see this kind of testing going on," biology teacher Chris Ham said. "I want them to be a better citizen, be prepared to be an adult, even though it's actually not on the EOC.”

Relax, summer work no longer being assigned

Dea-Mallika Divi, Staff Reporter
May 21, 2018
Due to starting the 2018-2019 school year earlier in August, the end of the semester coincides with the start of winter break for the first time in years. While some students find this beneficial, others believe that it adds pressure for students to finish assignments.

[Photo] Winter break begins, semester ends

December 21, 2018
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Students preparing for theatre's last improv show of the year.

[Photo] Cake wars follows final act of improv season

May 11, 2018
Sophomore Zoe Meeker hopes to find a career in advertising, where she can utilize her art ability.

Zoe Meeker

Dea-Mallika Divi, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2018
Junior Sneha Sundar is this week's focus of Artistic Expressions.

Sneha Sundar

Dea-Mallika Divi, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2018
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[Photo] Planned precipitation leads to calendar alteration

March 26, 2018
The documentary Angst, which focuses on anxiety its causes, effects and what we can do about it is being shown in the FISD Administration Board Room Tuesday from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m for students and parents.

The numbers behind anxiety

Dea-Mallika Divi, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2018
Frisco ISD Guidance and Counseling is hosting a mental health meeting. Parents and children can attend to hear from William Floyd, Board Member of the North Texas Chapter of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

[Photo] Frisco ISD hosts community presentation on mental health

September 18, 2024
Junior Jack Buss at a practice with his trombone.

Jack Buss

Dea-Mallika Divi, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2018
Infographic: Fat Tuesday and the things most likely to be given up for Lent

Infographic: Fat Tuesday and the things most likely to be given up for Lent

Dea-Mallika Divi, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2018
American Heart Month

American Heart Month

Dea-Mallika Divi, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2018
Whether it's something about school, being a student, or a social issue, columnist Emma Cramption tries to make sure her message is heard in her weekly column "Say it Louder".

[Photo] Say It Louder: the last column

May 28, 2019
Infographic: Realities of drinking and driving

Infographic: Realities of drinking and driving

Dea-Mallika Divi, Staff Reporter
January 9, 2018
From left to right: senior Hanna Alnemer, junior Jordan Miller, senior Hailey Middleton, and senior Kirk Niekamp.

FFA teams harvest top 10s, but come short at making state

Dea-Mallika Divi, Staff Reporter
November 27, 2017
Working on a calculator in her math class, senior Masa Arnaoot and her family left Syria for the United States just after civil war engulfed the country.

Civil war not in the past for senior

Wade Glover and Dea-Mallika Divi
November 16, 2017
Spooky stats

Spooky stats

Dea-Mallika Divi, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2017
A UT banner and poster adorn the walls of social studies teacher Gary Mumford. The district is holding a Texas Trio virtual event for seniors to learn about UT, A&M, and Texas Tech.

Getting into UT Austin will be harder starting in 2019

Aliza Porter, Dea-Mallika Divi, and Avery Nolden
October 26, 2017
Teacher pay changes from state to state

Teacher pay changes from state to state

Dea-Mallika Divi, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2017
Campus Connections takes a look at some of the newest staff members on campus.

Getting ready to debate

Keegan Williams and Dea-Mallika Divi
October 20, 2017
A large percentage of the student body use the school buses as a means of transportation to and from school.

Seat belts coming to all new school buses starting in 2018

Melody Tavallaee and Dea-Mallika Divi
October 19, 2017
Facts and figures tell the story of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Facts and figures tell the story of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Dea-Mallika Divi, Staff Reporter
October 17, 2017
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