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By: Gaurika Gupta, Managing Editor From Feb. 19 to Feb. 21, seniors Lucia Chang and Meena Chintalapally competed at Deca’s State level to qualify for Nationals. They are now set to compete at Nationals from April 25 to April 29 at Atlanta, Georgia. Succeeding at this event required chemistry, a mutual understanding, and collaboration efforts. “Our teamwork is quite interesting,” Chang…
Written by: Zulaykha Ganatra The final curtain has closed, and the last performance is complete, Hadestown has officially come to an end. But there are still the memories, lessons, and connections madethroughout its production. The cast has spent months of rehearsing, learning, and growing together, turning long after-school hours into something meaningful. From intense rehearsals to quiet moments backstage, the experience became more than just a show for the cast. “My favorite behind-the-scenes…
Recognized for her dedication to students and the school community Written by: Zulaykha Ganatra Congratulations to Mrs. Rives for being named Teacher of the Year. Her hard work and dedication inside and outside the classroom have been recognized by students, administrators, andfellow teachers. This honor highlights Mrs. Rives’ deep commitment to supporting her students while staying actively involved in our school community, something…
By: Gaurika Gupta, Managing Editor On Nov. 6, former Austin basketball player Lakeisha Brown passed away after being hit by an 18-wheeler. Brown, along with three other girls, was hit by the 18-wheeler while their car was parked on the side of a road due to a flat tire. Brown, 19, had been part of…
Written by: Zulaykha Ganatra, Staff Writer There was a mixture of shock, disbelief and heartbreak when our Band and Angels found out that they had placed sixth, just one spot away from advancing to state. Despite the disappointment, band members and Angels say it was a season filled with growth and some of their best…
By: Editor in Chief, Nathaniel HernandezThe ongoing federal government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history at 41 days, is beginning to affect students at the local level. Triggered by a budget impasse in Congress, the shutdown has frozen funding for key federal programs, including food assistance and transportation services. “I didn’t think it would…
By: Gaurika Gupta, Managing Editor Former student athlete Hawa Wague tragically passed away on Oct. 18. While returning from the homecoming game of University of Houston, her alma mater, Wague was involved in a fatal car accident. Wague, who had been a high jumper for the University of California’s track and field program, graduated from…
By: Sam Golston, Staff Writer Around this time every year Juniors take the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test), which is a practice version of the SAT. This test is to prepare them for the SAT and qualify them for scholarships. Now, this may sound nerve-racking but let’s find out for sure. Let’s get the inside…
Players ready for a win! Written by: Zulaykha Ganatra With homecoming week in full swing, the Bulldogs gear up for one of the mostanticipated games of the season, the homecoming game against Clements. The team isconfident, focused, and determined to get a win under the Friday night lights.The team has had ups and downs this…
By: Gaurika Gupta, Managing EditorJunior Kim Kulow has earned the title of All American Waterpolo Player for the 2024-2025 season.This title entails that if the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA)were to put together teams to play, out of all of the United States of America, Kulowwould be placed in their fourth team.“I feel super…