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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
Trisha Dasgupta

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief

Trisha Dasgupta is entering her fourth year in Wingspan as a senior. In addition to Wingspan, she has explored her passion for journalism through the Independent Study Mentorship program and as a high school intern at The Dallas Morning News. She has also been an avid participant of Model United Nations for the past five years and will serve as the 2021-2022 Secretary-General for the YMCA’s State Model UN program.  Her involvement in MUN and Wingspan has facilitated her passions for history, politics, and local activism. In her free time, you can find her painting, knitting, playing with her cat, Mitten, or being obnoxious about her love for Taylor Swift. 

Contact Trisha: trisha.dasgupta.697@k12.friscoisd.org

All content by Trisha Dasgupta
Trisha Dasgupta

Senior editors say goodbye: Trisha Dasgupta

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2022
Scores from the first digital SATs were released by College Board on Friday with many students still unsure if they prefer the paper or digital version of the standardized test.

National Merit Scholars announced

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor In Chief
May 13, 2022
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 hosts the monthly board meeting Monday

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor In Chief
May 9, 2022
In this weekly podcast, managing editors Jordan Battey and Athena Tseng talk about a variety of topics, focusing in on things they think are dumb.

Dumb and Dumber: sitcoms

Athena Tseng and Trisha Dasgupta
April 29, 2022

Dumb and Dumber: end of upperclassmen

Athena Tseng and Trisha Dasgupta
April 22, 2022
In this week's episode of The Dropout Diaries, Wingspan's Trisha Dasgupta talks about the final episode of Hulu's "The Dropout."

The Dropout Diaries: the finale

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2022
The Texas Education Agency has released a new set of guidelines that suggests new protocols involving parent and trustee involvement in the evaluation of what books are appropriate for public school libraries.

TEA suggests new guidelines in response to increased book controversies

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2022
In this week's episode of The Dropout Diaries, Wingspan's Trisha Dasgupta talks about the rise in true crime and how The Dropout does it well. 

The Dropout Diaries: Theranos and true crime

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2022
Senior Trisha Dasgupta discusses the seventh episode of Hulu’s The Dropout in her blog, The Dropout Diaries.

Heroes

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2022
In this week's episode of The Dropout Diaries, senior Trisha Dasgupta talks about feminism and Elizabeth Holmes. 

The Dropout Diaries: fame, fraud, and feminism

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2022
In The Dropout Diaries, Wingspan’s Editor-in-Chief, Trisha Dasgupta talks all things Elizabeth Holmes and Hulu’s The Dropout with new podcast episodes and reviews every Wednesday and Friday.

The Dropout Diaries (no longer updated)

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2022
Senior Trisha Dasgupta discusses the sixth episode of Hulu's The Dropout in her blog, The Dropout Diaries.

The Iron Lady

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2022
In this episode of The Dropout Diaries, Wingspan's Trisha Dasgupta discusses the context and culture in silicon valley that led to the creation of Theranos.

The Dropout Diaries: Sleepless in Silicon Valley

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2022
Volunteering shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine, Ella Grokhovskaya (second from the left), the mother of sophomore Karina Grokhovskaya, has spent the last few weeks near the Slovakia border helping Ukraine refugees.

War in Ukraine impacting Redhawks

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor In Chief
March 22, 2022
Senior Trisha Dasgupta discusses the fifth episode of Hulu's The Dropout in her blog, The Dropout Diaries.

The Dropout: the first three episodes

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2022
Standing on the sidelines at Kuykendall Stadium, principal Ashley Rainwater takes in the Redhawks win over Prosper Rock Hill.

Principal Rainwater announces she will not return in 2022-2023

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2022
Senior Trisha Dasgupta discusses the fifth episode of Hulu's The Dropout in her blog, The Dropout Diaries.

The Circle of Life: episode five

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2022
After almost two semesters of working and researching in the career field of their choosing, Independent Study and Mentorship students will be presenting their work during Final Presentation night on Wednesday.

Students present research at annual ISM showcase

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2022
In this weekly podcast, managing editors Jordan Battey and Athena Tseng talk about a variety of topics, focusing in on things they think are dumb.

Dumb and Dumber: playing make believe

Trisha Dasgupta and Athena Tseng
February 25, 2022

Ready for the real world: CTE courses help students prepare for future careers

Trisha Dasgupta, Athena Tseng, and Cooper Ragle
February 23, 2022
In this weekly podcast, managing editors Jordan Battey and Athena Tseng talk about a variety of topics, focusing in on things they think are dumb.

Dumb and Dumber: being messy

Trisha Dasgupta and Athena Tseng
February 11, 2022
A foreign exchange student from Germany, junior Berit Binding talks about living in America. 

[Photo] Stranger in America: an introduction to Berit Binding

Berit Binding, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2022
AP Environmental Science students start their "Mission Impossible" project which explores the real world uses of energy systems. Students are tasked with creating their own country's energy solutions.

AP Environmental students take a shot at public policy

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2022

Dumb and Dumber: alpha male

Athena Tseng and Trisha Dasgupta
January 28, 2022

TV Talk with Teachers: Euphoria

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2022
In this weekly podcast, managing editors Jordan Battey and Athena Tseng talk about a variety of topics, focusing in on things they think are dumb.

Dumb and Dumber: roast battle

Athena Tseng and Trisha Dasgupta
January 21, 2022

[Video] School administrators step in to cover classrooms

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2022
The system that controls the bells throughout the school has been working properly since late November. School administrators have submitted a work order, but in the meantime, some teachers without bells in their room have been coming up with their own system to make sure they start and end class on time.

[Photo] For whom the bells don’t toll

Athena Tseng, Managing Editor
January 10, 2022

Dumb and Dumber: Don’t Look Up

Athena Tseng and Trisha Dasgupta
January 7, 2022
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have updated COVID-19 protocol, and this update includes moving away from quarantines and social distancing. In Frisco ISD, COVID-19 measures have also changed, with a required five day quarantine for infected students or staff.

FISD’s Omicron variant protocol

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor In Chief
January 4, 2022
Pearson Middle School teachers have started to dress up while cross guarding. The goal is to attract enough from drivers, that nobody goes above the speed limit in the school zone, making for a safe walk to and from school for students.

Traffic cone crossing guards seek to slow school zone speeding

Trisha Dasgupta and Erika Pernis
December 1, 2021
Every month, the counseling department schedules a food truck to visit campus as a way to show appreciation for teachers and staff members. But when Ruthie's came to campus, it was about more than teachers having something different to eat, it was a chance to help the community as the truck is staffed by people recently released for the juvenile detention program.

Changing lives while feeding others

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor In Chief
November 30, 2021
Although a federal judge overturned Governor Abbott's executive order of banning mask mandates in public schooling, Frisco ISD has no plans of changing their COVID protocols to include a mask mandate.

Texas’ prohibition for mask mandates in schools overruled

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor In Chief
November 16, 2021
The FDA has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children from ages 5-11 leading FISD to email parents that all students under 12 will return to on-campus learning on Jan. 4, 2022.

Breaking News: FISD notifies parents of return to campus plans for students aged 5-11

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor In Chief
November 15, 2021

Beating the undefeated: football’s memorable win against Lovejoy

Trisha Dasgupta, Athena Tseng, and Wingspan Staff
November 5, 2021
Managing editor Rin Ryu gives his perspective on teacher figures and their salaries.

More than a textbook page: African American studies teaches history and heritage

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2021
Frisco ISD is hosting a Achieve Mentor breakfast appreciation Friday 8-9 a.m.

Frisco ISD announces hybrid and online learning programs

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor In Chief
November 2, 2021
With college applications on the horizon, Frisco ISD is hosting their second Find Your Future Night event. It will take place on Tuesday at Memorial High School.

Early college admission deadline for seniors

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor In Chief
November 1, 2021
AP English Language and American Studies students are exploring current events in class. “Long term, it's just good to know what's going on around the world to make sure that they're kind of being informed and they're able to make their own kind of decisions based on seeing different perspectives of the same issue,” Harrison said.

Nominees for campus teacher of the year award announced

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2021
With only 50 spots to fill per voice part, 21 Redhawk choir students secured a spot in the 2021 TMEA All-Region choir. Out of these 21, nine students will be advancing in the next round, while moving up the ladder towards All-State.

Redhawk presence radiates in 2021 TMEA All-Region Choir

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2021
Volunteers from American Legion Post 178 were on campus Friday in the cafeteria to help eligible students register to vote. Monday is the deadline to register for November's elections.

American Legion helps students register to vote

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2021
End of the school year means going back to their hometowns for many foreign exchange students. Reasons for seeking out the foreign exchange program is different between students.

[Photo] International flare comes to campus

Wingspan Staff
October 4, 2021
ABand students are transition from an ensemble setting to focusing on the upcoming UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest on Feb. 12. Although nerve raking for some, this opportunity will help student grow into better musicians.

Band participates in annual marching band showcase

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2021
Frisco ISD is working with Nomi Health to provide priority access to COVID-19 testing to students and staff.

Priority access to COVID testing for Frisco ISD now offered

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor In Chief
September 17, 2021
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.

[Photo] To mask or not the focus of public comment

Kirthi Gummadi, Executive Producer
September 14, 2021
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In an effort to prevent fentanyl usage in students and in the city, Frisco ISD is hosting an informative town hall about fentanyl and its fatal effects.

Student activists speak out at Monday school board meeting

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
August 13, 2021
The Board recognized various academic achievements, school resource officers, and campus future-readiness at the Monday meeting. Campus principal Stacey Whaling spoke at the meeting.

Current COVID protocols discussed in Monday school board meeting

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
August 12, 2021
Seniors will walk across the stage for graduation Saturday, bringing a close to their final year of high school. Seniors will move on to the next chapter of their life, with many going on to college or working.

Masks to be optional at graduation

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2021
In her weekly column, Monday with Ms. Marvel, Wingspan's Trisha Dasgupta reviews different political issues and relatable topics in everyday life.

Monday’s with Ms. Marvel: junior year

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2021
In her weekly column, Monday with Ms. Marvel, Wingspan's Trisha Dasgupta reviews different political issues and relatable topics in everyday life.

Monday’s with Ms. Marvel: finding my voice in Model UN

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2021
Many COVID-19 protocols are changing for the 2021-22 school year, including face coverings being optional and visitors being allowed on campus according to standard visiting rules. Additionally, six-foot social distancing will be maintained when feasible, particularly in classrooms.

[Photo] Breaking News: Frisco ISD announces new COVID-19 protocols

Ana Cuen, Managing Editor
May 11, 2021
AP testing is starting on Monday, with tests in both the mornings and afternoons.

AP exams administered Monday through mid-May

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2021
In her weekly column, Monday with Ms. Marvel, Wingspan's Trisha Dasgupta reviews different political issues and relatable topics in everyday life.

Monday’s with Ms. Marvel: Billie Eilish

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2021
In her weekly column, Monday with Ms. Marvel, Wingspan's Trisha Dasgupta reviews different political issues and relatable topics in everyday life.

Monday’s with Ms. Marvel: modern empowerment

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2021
Starting with the 2021-2022 school year, students in grades 3-12, pending state approval, are eligible to opt out of in-person school as Frisco ISD proposes its plan for an all-virtual school. The plan is depending upon certain things happening in Austin during the current legislative session.

Breaking News: Frisco ISD introduces plan for permanent virtual school

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2021
Delegates from Model United Nations took home numerous awards from the State conference. After coming to campus in 2019 with only three delegates, Redhawks quickly made their mark at the State conference.

Model United Nations competes at virtual State conference

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2021
Shooting a 652 over two days at Sherrill Park Golf Course in Richardson was good enough for the girls' golf team to take second place in the District 9-5A tournament Monday and Tuesday. The Redhawks join District 9-5A champion Lebanon Trail in the 5A Region II tournament Monnday.

Girls’ golf competes in 5A Region II tournament

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2021
For the 6th year in a row, the National Scholastic Press Association has named Wingspan a Pacemaker. The Pacemaker is one of the highest honors for high school publications in the country. “I’d say that the main thing that sets us apart is that we don’t view ourselves as just a high school newspaper, but rather a real daily paper,” editor-in-chief, senior Aaron Boehmer said. “We put in the same effort and structure as say, the community impact or the Dallas Morning News, with deadlines and goals, prioritizing both quality and quantity.”

Wingspan named one of nation’s best online news sites

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2021
In her weekly column, Monday with Ms. Marvel, Wingspan's Trisha Dasgupta reviews different political issues and relatable topics in everyday life.

Monday’s with Ms. Marvel: the importance of local newspapers

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2021
In her weekly column, Monday with Ms. Marvel, Wingspan's Trisha Dasgupta reviews different political issues and relatable topics in everyday life.

Monday’s with Ms. Marvel: back to school

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2021
In her weekly column, Monday with Ms. Marvel, Wingspan's Trisha Dasgupta reviews different political issues and relatable topics in everyday life.

Monday’s with Ms. Marvel: body positivity

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2021
In her weekly column, Monday with Ms. Marvel, Wingspan's Trisha Dasgupta reviews different political issues and relatable topics in everyday life.

Monday’s with Ms. Marvel: cancel culture and Andrew Cuomo

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2021
The Texas Education Agency released new guidelines for schools upon Governor Greg Abbott's decision to end the state's mask mandate on March 10. “Under this updated guidance, a public school system’s current practices on masks may continue unchanged," TEA said in a news release. "Local school boards have full authority to determine their local mask policy." In Frisco ISD, there's been no change in policy as of Thursday, March 4, 2021 as freshman Ny'el Harris and the rest of the students and staff on campus are still required to wear masks.

Abbott lifts mask requirement starting March 10

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2021
In her weekly column, Monday with Ms. Marvel, Wingspan's Trisha Dasgupta reviews different political issues and relatable topics in everyday life.

Monday’s with Ms. Marvel: stop mocking the south

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2021
Students have the opportunity to bring canned food and other non-perishable food items to student council's food drive benefiting Frisco Family Services. In exchange, students get service hours and an opportunity to give back to their community.

Clubs on campus team up for donation drive

Trisha Dasgupta and Andrew Jáuregui
February 21, 2021
In her weekly column, Monday with Ms. Marvel, Wingspan's Trisha Dasgupta reviews different political issues and relatable topics in everyday life.

Ms. Marvel: stopping misinformation

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2021
Recently, the district has opened applications for the district-wide committees.

School Board to meet Monday

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2021
In her weekly column, Monday with Ms. Marvel, Wingspan's Trisha Dasgupta reviews different political issues and relatable topics in everyday life.

Ms. Marvel: being woke isn’t the goal

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2021
Another special legislative session is being Monday to discuss many important topics including political boundaries, transgender students in sports, and COVID-19 vaccines.

Youth and Government takes home multiple State awards

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2021
In her weekly column, Monday with Ms. Marvel, Wingspan's Trisha Dasgupta reviews different political issues and relatable topics in everyday life.

Ms. Marvel: class rank does more harm

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2021
Kamala Harris has broken several glass ceilings in her historic career, becoming the first person of South Asian descent and second Black woman to serve in the Senate, and now the highest-ranked female official in American history.

With many firsts, Harris’s inauguration impacts girls of color on campus

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2021
In her weekly column, Monday with Ms. Marvel, Wingspan's Trisha Dasgupta reviews different political issues and relatable topics in everyday life.

Monday’s with Ms. Marvel: not the time for compromise

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2021
Guest Contributor Grace Meyers offers up her opinion on the recent news.

Redhawks react to pro-Trump mob attacks on U.S. Capitol

Aaron Boehmer and Trisha Dasgupta
January 7, 2021
Local elections take place on Saturday. Up for election include Board of Trustee Place 4 and 5, a City Council seat, and mayor.

Texas teens volunteer in historic Georgia Senate run off election

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
January 5, 2021
Over 40,000 Americans participated in the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine clinical trials. One of the volunteers was FISD parent, Shreedeep Mitra. "It was an opportunity to be part of something big and historic however small my part was," Mitra said. "Mankind has suffered enough already and this was a moment to give back to society."

FISD parent participates in Pfizer vaccine trial

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2020
In her weekly column, Monday with Ms. Marvel, Wingspan's Trisha Dasgupta reviews different political issues and relatable topics in everyday life.

Monday’s with Ms. Marvel: misdirected anger

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2020
In her weekly column, Monday with Ms. Marvel, Wingspan's Trisha Dasgupta reviews different political issues and relatable topics in everyday life.

Monday’s with Ms. Marvel: snappy slogans

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2020
In her weekly column, Monday with Ms. Marvel, Wingspan's Trisha Dasgupta reviews different political issues and relatable topics in everyday life.

Monday’s with Ms. Marvel: media literacy

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2020
Delegates from Model United Nations took home numerous awards from the State conference. After coming to campus in 2019 with only three delegates, Redhawks quickly made their mark at the State conference.

Model UN hosts mock conference

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2020
In her weekly column, Monday with Ms. Marvel, Wingspan's Trisha Dasgupta reviews different political issues and relatable topics in everyday life.

Monday with Ms. Marvel: I won’t agree to disagree

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2020
Voting results from the May 4 election are in. In this election, open positions included two seats on the Board of Trustees and two City Council seats.

Local election results bring new faces to office

Aaron Boehmer and Trisha Dasgupta
November 4, 2020
Deputy Superintendent of Schools Kenny Chandler, Chief Academic Officer Dr. Wes Cunningham, and Chief Student Services Officer Erin Miller were recognized by the TMEA for their work in leading FISD's fine arts programs.

FISD fine arts administrators earn TMEA awards

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2020
In her weekly column, Monday with Ms. Marvel, Wingspan's Trisha Dasgupta reviews different political issues and relatable topics in everyday life.

Monday with Ms. Marvel: rise of Girl Boss feminism

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2020
Students interested in taking dual credit classes through UNT have until Tuesday to submit their application. The program allows students to spend half their day on their home campus and the other half at UNT.

FISD introduces new dual credit program

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2020
“The way we celebrate Navratri is that we set up a staircase of different levels filled with different bommais (small statues or dolls) of different deities, figurines, and anything that represents culture, beauty, and has a specific meaning to us," junior Shreya Jagan said.

Hindu students celebrate various festivals over weekend

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2020
In her weekly column, Monday with Ms. Marvel, Wingspan's Trisha Dasgupta reviews different political issues and relatable topics in everyday life.

Monday with Ms. Marvel: it’s not hard to say Kamala

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2020
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.

District holds Texas Trio event virtually

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2020
In her weekly column, Monday with Ms. Marvel, Wingspan's Trisha Dasgupta reviews different political issues and relatable topics in everyday life.

Monday with Ms. Marvel: history class needs nuance

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2020
In her weekly column, Monday with Ms. Marvel, Wingspan's Trisha Dasgupta reviews different political issues and relatable topics in everyday life.

Monday with Ms. Marvel: the drawbacks to flipped learning

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2020
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