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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
Kanz Bitar

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter

Kanz Bitar is currently a senior who joined Wingspan her junior year. She has since her freshman year involved herself with many creative pursuits. She enjoys oil painting, sewing, knitting, cooking, baking and obviously the most obvious; writing. Other things she likes to do are hanging out with friends, staying up late talking with her sisters and most of all binge watching every tv show ever filmed. Although she’s still indecisive about what she wants to do with her life, she still has time to decide.

Contact Kanz: kanz.bitar.059@k12.friscoisd.org

 

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In her final culinary crusade before graduation, staff reporter Kanz Bitar visited Krispy Kreme to get their free graduation donuts.

Krispy Kreme donuts served excessively sugary

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
May 26, 2020
In this week's culinary crusade, Kanz Bitar tackled cereal pancakes she discovered on TikTok.

Perfect pancake cereal

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2020
In this week's culinary crusade, staff reporter Kanz Bitar challenged herself to baking homemade cinnamon rolls with her family.

Tasty cinnamon roll recipe excites

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
May 5, 2020
Senior Rileigh Horcher poses with her new treats. Starting as a Facebook trend, 'Adopt a Senior' has allowed community members, friends, and family to spoil the seniors as their last year of high school was cut short.

Seniors celebrated despite COVID-19

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
May 1, 2020
In this weeks culinary crusade, staff reporter Kanz Bitar made whipped coffee that has been trending online.

Whipped coffee lives up to the hype

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2020
In this week's culinary crusade, staff reporter Kanz Bitar visited Ninja de Cream to try their berry roll up ice cream.

Ninja de Cream blows away with berry roll up

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2020
In this week's culinary crusade, staff reporter Kanz Bitar headed to her own kitchen to prepare fried cauliflower.

Fried cauliflower elevates healthy snack

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2020
In this week's culinary crusade, staff reporter Kanz Bitar visited Chick-Fil-A to try the grilled chicken bits.

Grilled chicken bits fall flat

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2020
The school recently announced that Senior Prom will be held April 20 at the W Hotel in Dallas.

Prom gets a virtual twist

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2020
In this weeks culinary crusade, staff reporter Kanz Bitar visited Sucre Cafe to try more bubble tea.

Sucre Cafe offers creamy concoctions

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
March 31, 2020
Finding new ways to perform, Red Rhythm makes adjustments to their halftime performance during the varsity basketball game.

Red Rhythm, Dance freshen up on skills online

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
March 31, 2020
Revisiting Starbucks in this week's culinary crusade, staff reporter Kanz Bitar tried the coffeehouse chain's Strawberry Frappuccino.

Starbucks satisfies with Strawberry Frappuccino

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
March 24, 2020
In this week's culinary crusade, staff reporter Kanz Bitar visited Vivi to broaden her bubble tea horizons.

Vivi misses on Oreo Crème Brûlée drink

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2020
Senior Rileigh Horcher plans on attending the University of Oklahoma in the fall. Meanwhile, some students on campus are taking advantage of spring break for college visits.

Spring break means college visits for some students

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2020
In this week's culinary crusade, staff reporter Kanz Bitar visited Olive Garden for the first time, selecting Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara.

Olive Garden delights at steep price

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2020
Art teacher Jeb Matulich's class poses with their art work at Reedy High School. Sophomore Sarah Boutouis (second from the left) was the only student from all three art teachers on campus to advance to the state level.

53 art pieces entered, only one advances to state

Trisha Dasgupta and Kanz Bitar
March 2, 2020
Auditions are Wednesday and Thursday for theater's new show "The Actor's Nightmare." According to theatre director Heather Willingham, the play is a good fit for the times.

One Act Play gets more than a day in the spotlight

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2020
In this week's culinary crusade, staff reporter Kanz Bitar went over to McDonald's to try Chicken McNuggets.

Chicken McNuggets exceed expectations

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2020
Dance 1 students were tasked with the challenge of choreographing their own solo. However, students wish they were able to receive feedback from their peers.

Spring Show ahead, dance prepares its performances

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2020
Taking a break from her typical meal of Chik-fil-a chicken, staff reporter Kanz Bitar tried the chain's newest addition to their menu, mac and cheese.

Ditching the chicken for the new mac and cheese

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2020
Making this years' Valentines' day canvas painting the third to be hosted on campus, the tradition continues in hopes of not only bringing the school together, but giving members of a local nursing home a Valentines day gift. Student can either donate their painting to the nursing home, or pay 5$ to keep their piece.

Valentine’s Day art brings a little love to campus

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2020
In this week's culinary crusade, staff reporter Kanz Bitar returned to Starbucks to try a new drink.

Fruity Frappuccino Mix-up

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2020
Registration begins Monday for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitutde Battery for interested sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The test is being administrated Wednesday.

ASVAB test held Wednesday

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2020
Ordering the Pesto Pasta, staff reporter Kanz Bitar visited Piada Italian Street Food in this week's culinary crusade.

Piada presents flavorful, fast pasta

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2020
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.

Read Out Loud Day brings people onto the same page

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2020
In this week's culinary crusade, Sul & Bean's take on Korean shaved ice dish Bingsoo satisfied staff reporter Kanz Bitar's sweet tooth.

Sul & Beans gets Bingsoo done right

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2020
A parent talks to a college representative to learn about the best options for college in the previous college fair hosted at Memorial High School. Attendees will have opportunities to meet with representatives of different schools, and get some insight into their options for the future.

Dozens of options for students at FISD College Fair

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
January 22, 2020
Stuffed with several breakfast staples, IHOP's breakfast crepe left staff reporter Kanz Bitar satisfied and stuffed.

IHOP’s crepes tastefully push breakfast boundaries

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2020
Looking at their classmates, former sophomore Michelle Jaeger and junior Sathyashri Muruganandam hold the bars. After months of preparation, Dance 1 students recieved the highest rating at the DEAL competition.

Dance 4 students become the teachers

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
January 15, 2020
Despite her friends recommendation, Wingspan's Kanz Bitar was dissatisfied with Thai tea at Best Thai due to its bitterness.

Best Thai’s tea fails to impress

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
January 14, 2020
In this week's Culinary Crusade, staff reporter Kanz Bitar shared her food experience at Hyatt Hotel in Dallas. Expecting an expensive and tasty meal, Bitar was let down by the burger and fries she ordered.

Hyatt Hotel leaves a bad taste

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
January 7, 2020
In this week's Culinary Crusade, staff reporter Kanz Bitar tried Best Thai on Preston Village. Although Bitar wasn't a fan of Thai food in the first place, Best Thai exceeded her expectations.

Best Thai lives up to its title

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
December 17, 2019
In this week's culinary crusade, staff reporter Kanz Bitar visited Starbucks to try a toasted white hot chocolate.

Holiday drinks shine at Starbucks

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2019
Lifted up by her fellow cast members, sophomore Mia Tremmel prepares to sing in the role of Bruce.

Matilda leaves crowd in awe

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2019
In this week's culinary crusade, staff reporter Kanz Bitar tried the Impossible Burger at the Cheesecake Factor

Impossible Burger defies the odds

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2019
Senior Lindsey Jobe practices playing her instrument in the band hall. She is preparing for All Region auditions, which takes place for all band members Saturday at Plano Senior High School.

Aiming for state, band members audition for All Region

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2019
Malgudi Garden features Indian dishes such as samosa, puri, and sambar. In this week's edition of Culinary Crusade, Wingspan's Kanz Bitar gives her opinion on the restaurant.

Malgudi Garden serves up some spice

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2019
In this edition of Kanz's Culinary Crusade, staff reporter Kanz Bitar tries Indian cuisine for the first time at Malgudi Garden.

Elly Kong works on the technique of drawing a realistic eye with pastel pencils. AP Drawing students will use these techniques to draw realism portraits.

Getting real in the art room

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2019
Staff reporter Kanz Bitar gives donuts a try in this week's culinary crusade.

Donut Tree serves delicious options

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2019
Jostens paid a visit to seniors on Wednesday to give information class rings.

Cap and gowns go on sale

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2019
Staff Reporter Kanz Bitar dined in with udon noodles at Genghis Grill's buffet.

Genghis Grill hits the spot

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2019
Lauren Hart

Lauren Hart

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2019
Featured Athlete: Zach Moore

Featured Athlete: Zach Moore

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2019
Açaí bowls from Nekter Juice Bars have been growing in popularity. Wingspan's Kanz Bitar gives her thoughts on the healthy treat.

Açaí bowls don’t match the hype

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2019
New water dispensers were put in the teacher work rooms. “We’ve wanting to look into being more enviornmentally friendly and cutting down on bottled water and we’re always looking for things to help make staff feel more comfortable at work cause they spend such a large amount of their time here," principal Ashley Rainwater said.

Water dispensers in the work rooms

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2019
AP 3D students are choosing a sustained investigation and sculpting five pieces around a chosen theme for their AP exam. “In AP 3D this year we are working on something that's called sustained investigation," art teacher Fred Rodriguez said. "Each student will individualize a topic or a theme that they want to work on for the whole year.”

AP 3D chisels away at student portfolios

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
October 17, 2019
With the fall season in full swing, the pumpkin spice latte returns to Starbucks, bringing flavors on cinnamon and pumpkin back to the coffee shops' menu. The iconic seasonal drink brings flavors of fall all into one cup of coffee.

Starbuck’s perfect pumpkin spice back for fall

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2019
UT Austin and A&M alumni on the campus faculty pose in the gym. Redhawks have the chance to learn about both colleges tomorrow at the Texas Together Night.

College representatives come to campus for Texas Together Night

Ananda Ghoshal, Trisha Dasgupta, Kanz Bitar, and Shreya Jagan
October 8, 2019
In this week's culinary crusade, Kanz visits Kura Sushi, a restaurant with a revolving sushi bar. Patrons can pick whatever sushi they want by pulling it off a revolving built or ordering it on a tablet.

Kura Sushi offers plenty of fun, flavorful dishes

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2019
Passing periods bells will experience a change in pace as campus technology specialist Merry Moch will be implementing popular songs to play in between classes. Starting off with songs of her own choosing, Moch hopes to get suggestions in the upcoming weeks.

Music to fill the halls during passing periods

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2019
In this week's culinary crusade, Kanz visited Shabro Hotspot, to try the soup that cooks your meat. The buffet style meal had a variety of broths, meats and vegetables to make a unique and tasty dish.

Boiling soup at Sharbro Hotspot

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2019
This year, there is a shift in pep rally timing. Rather than taking place during fourth period, pep rallies will now take place during advisory

Student Council puts Pink Out shirts on sale

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2019
Wingspan's Kanz Bitar writes her weekly blog post, Culinary Crusade. This week's addition featured Mexican fast food chain Chipotle and her thoughts on the food.

Chipotle surprises with tasty bowl

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2019

School finance reform pays off for teachers

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2019
In this edition of Kanz's Culinary Crusade, staff reporter Kanz Bitar visits SomiSomi ice-cream shop. To see what the hype is all about, Bitar tries out the popular black sesame flavored ice cream.

SomiSomi serves up unusual flavors

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
September 9, 2019
In this edition of Kanz's Culinary Crusade, staff reporter Kanz Bitar visits Turkish Cafe & Lounge. Bitar explores Turkish cuisine with a dish called Chicken Beyti.

Turkish Cafe & Lounge fails to impress

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
September 3, 2019
Senior Kanz Bitar puts in her two cents on popular hotspot Hiccups and Churroholic. The restaurant provides a plethora of food, drinks, and treats.

Hiccups and Churroholic fails to meet the hype

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
August 29, 2019
Hoping to one day be an art director for Disney, senior . Sunyoung Yun has been working on her craft for as long as she can remember. "Drawing, sketching, painting, art has always been enjoyable for me," Yun said. Her passion for art includes taking art lessons outside of school, which is on top of the three art classes she takes on campus.

Sunyoung Yun

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
August 28, 2019
Staff Reporter Kanz Bitar kicks off her blog with a trip to Burning Rice.

Bibimbap delights at Burning Rice

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
August 27, 2019
Academic lunch provides a new alternate consequence for late work. This gives students a chance to complete their missing assignment during the lunch period.

Academic lunch seeks to stem the flow of late work

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
August 22, 2019
In the past senior pictures have been taken on campus during summer break, however this year, seniors were asked to schedule appointments with Southern Images Photography to have their pictures taken in a professional setting. In order to secure their picture in the year book, seniors must have this done by Sept. 30.

Senior pictures get professional touch

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
August 20, 2019
National Art Honor Society has taken on a new project of repainting the softball dugout. The students will finish their painting on Monday, May 13, 2019.

NAHS adds color to dugouts

Kanz Bitar, Guest Contributor
May 13, 2019
With the growing Korean Pop, BTS responded with their new album Map Of The Soul: Persona. Wingspan's Kanz Bitar gives her thoughts on their new album debut.

Map of the Soul cements BTS atop K-pop

Kanz Bitar, Guest Contributor
April 23, 2019
Unlike most seniors, Jessica Komarovsky is taking 9 AP classes to maintain her rank. She hopes these classes will help her with her dream of becoming a pediatrician.

Full course of AP classes fills senior’s plate

Kanz Bitar, Guest Contributor
April 11, 2019
Applications are due Friday for students wanting to apply for the Spanish Honor Society. To be eligible, students must have completed their first semester of Spanish 3, be in the 10th grade or higher, and have maintained A averages in Spanish.

Final window to change 2019-20 schedules opening soon

Kanz Bitar, Guest Contributor
April 2, 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.”

Peer Point tutorial program enters second week

Kanz Bitar, Guest Contributor
March 26, 2019
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