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Students perform at the 2024 Harp Recital.

Future of lost opportunity: FISD Harp program will be phased out

Sahasra Elaprolu, Editor in Chief March 13, 2025

Due to a recent change in the budget allocated to Frisco Independent School District’s extracurricular programs, the harp program which is over 15 years old and has more than 130 students is now being...

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Tech trouble: Cell phones are distracting teens

Luke Hrabel, Guest Contributor February 28, 2025

Cell phones are a distraction to teenagers and have major long-term effects on the youth of this country. Students are increasingly distracted and affected daily. The problem with cell phones is they cause...

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Art’s beneficial influence: Creativity, mental health and growth

Pakapon Gibbons, Guest Contributor February 26, 2025

Whether it’s a child drawing their family in kindergarten, someone listening to their favorite song or dancing at a party, everyone has a personal experience or connection to art. Throughout the U.S.,...

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Education under debate: Fair discipline, college value and the future of learning

Exploring the challenges and choices in modern education—from the fairness of collective punishment in classrooms to the rising debate over college’s worth and the ongoing battle between virtual and in-person learning.
February 21, 2025

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Tech trap: How technology is short-circuiting the minds of today’s youth

Olivia Northcutt, Guest Contributor February 13, 2025

In 2010, Apple’s iPad was released and gained extreme popularity almost instantly. Similarly, Generation Alpha also made their mark in 2010, with roughly four million children being born that year. Parents...

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Closet of hidden truths: Devastating effects of unconscious consumerism

Closet of hidden truths: Devastating effects of unconscious consumerism

Sahasra Elaprolu, Editor-in-Cheif February 11, 2025

In the early 1800s, new clothing was far from affordable. Without many of the advanced technologies we rely on today, garment work was labor intensive making clothing expensive. As newly made clothing...

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A decorated Christmas tree can bring light and festivity to previously dull spaces, as well as act as a great source of entertainment.

Winter season reflections

Ardyn Lessner December 19, 2024

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Indulgent nourishment : A day's worth of vegan recipes

Indulgent nourishment : A day’s worth of vegan recipes

Sahasra Elaprolu, Editor-in-Cheif December 12, 2024
Your favorite indulgent dishes don't have to include meat. In fact, they don't have to include any animal products at all! Try out these four vegan recipes, one for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. They're better for your body and better for the planet. Enjoy!
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Fall season reflections

Fall was a time for warmth, laughter, and time spent with loved ones. Before transitioning into the winter season, it’s important to reflect on autumn as a faceted season that can be explored through many perspectives.
Ardyn Lessner, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

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Goodwill is an affordable and highly accessible thrifting resource with over 3000 stores nationwide. Known for their low prices and bargains on previously owned articles of clothing, Goodwill is a great place to begin searching for secondhand clothes.

The power of thrifting: How second-hand clothing can fashionably save the planet

Cameryn Allen October 18, 2024

In a world where many common lifestyle choices have dire consequences towards creating a devastating impact on the environment, fashion is an area where crucial changes can be made to make a real difference....

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From catwalk to closet: A prediction of trends from New York Fashion Week

From catwalk to closet: A prediction of trends from New York Fashion Week

Sahasra Elaprolu, Editor-in-Cheif September 26, 2024

As New York Fashion Week has come to an end, the fashion community is left to analyze and predict trends for the upcoming season. As the trend cycle is always repeating, new elements are added every season...

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