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A screenshot from ParentSquare shows some of the groups that have transitioned their communication over to the platform.
District switches communication apps
A screenshot from the Pass system shows the lunchtime freeze in place.
Limited hall passes are prioritizing class time
Silencing or balancing
Books from the original proposed list of required readings
State board considers list of required books
During a February board work session, board president Julie Hinaman introduces an agenda item to restore access to textbook chapters that were removed in 2024.
School board votes to restore textbook chapters
Theater department's first musical of the year combines heart and tragedy
Theater department’s first musical of the year combines heart and tragedy
William Athens getting an x-ray while the doctors were trying to figure out his condition.
‘It felt like somebody was stabbing knives into my stomach and then twisting them’
Architecture teacher Samantha Lightbody visits her cousin's name at the 9/11 Memorial in New York.
‘It still affects us today’
For years, junior Taylor Brooks's family had not touched the dishwasher. Emptying it was her father's job.
Grief comes in unloaded dishwashers
Senior earns spot in prestigious orchestra program
Senior earns spot in prestigious orchestra program
Before the Sept. 4 game against Jersey Village, freshman Ava Johnson high-fives fellow volleyball players. Johnson is one of two freshmen on the team this season.
Fresh talent
Jan 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Dallas Stars center Sam Steel (18) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Column: The Dallas Stars and their many issues
Terrance Green is pictured in the 2023 yearbook on a spread covering athletes continuing their careers in college. Green transferred from Oregon to Alabama in spring 2026.
Playing for the Crimson Tide
Feb 22, 2026; Milan, Italy; Jack Hughes #86 of Team United States scores the golden goal on Jordan Binnington #50 of Team Canada in overtime during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Column: How to make a generation of female sports fans hate you
Feb 14, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media during a press conference before 2026 NBA All Star Saturday Night at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Column: How the NBA can make you (actually) care again
Theater department's first musical of the year combines heart and tragedy
Theater department’s first musical of the year combines heart and tragedy
A screen shows the logo and a ticker symbol for The Walt Disney Company on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., December 14, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Disney’s ‘D23’ event highlights anticipated films
Playlist: Music to set the fall vibes
A fan dressed as pop legend Michael Jackson attends the international premiere of "Michael," the biopic about Michael Jackson, in Berlin, Germany, April 10, 2026. REUTERS/Nadja Wohlleben
Review: “Michael” is unintentionally brilliant for all the wrong reasons
Columbia Records
Styles album review: Ambivalence all the time. Cry, occasionally.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man returns to the screen in 'Brand New Day.'
Review: ‘Brand New Day’ is an emotional follow-up
A fan dressed as pop legend Michael Jackson attends the international premiere of "Michael," the biopic about Michael Jackson, in Berlin, Germany, April 10, 2026. REUTERS/Nadja Wohlleben
Review: “Michael” is unintentionally brilliant for all the wrong reasons
A message reading "AI artificial intelligence", a keyboard, and robot hands are seen in this illustration taken January 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Review: AI documentary only strikes the surface
Columbia Records
Styles album review: Ambivalence all the time. Cry, occasionally.
Dead Oceans label
Review: New Mitski album’s lyrics don’t disappoint
Avery Arkin, third from left, and other students who documented the 2025 Hill Country floods
Column: Documenting historic flood deepens empathy
Jan 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Dallas Stars center Sam Steel (18) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Column: The Dallas Stars and their many issues
Column: Women should be empowered to take up space
Column: Women should be empowered to take up space
A screen shows the logo and a ticker symbol for The Walt Disney Company on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., December 14, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Disney’s ‘D23’ event highlights anticipated films
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Rant in 212 words: College application fees are too high
Created in Canva by Addison Loveless
Rant in 212 words: College application fees are too high
Created in Canva by Addison Loveless
Rant in 212 words: AI graphics on social media
Created in Canva by Addison Loveless
Rant in 212: Crowded hallways
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Rant in 212 words: Teacher phone use
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Rant in 212 words: Job searches
Before the regional semifinal game on March 27, the varsity girls soccer team participates in a send-off. The team played Forney at the Waco ISD Stadium on Friday at 7 p.m.
Girls soccer heads to regional semifinals
During bows, senior Seleven Raven listens to the cheers. Raven played Donkey during this performance.
Theater department performs “Shrek”
Senior Emerson Willeford and her Grand Champion Steer, which sold for $30,000. The CFISD Livestock Show took place Feb. 5-7.
Show and tail
“It felt unique and one-of-a-kind. I’ve been to competitive meets before, but for some reason State felt so much more electrifying.” —Junior Lana Pham, 22nd in Girls 100 Breast
Making state
National Signing Day
National Signing Day
Created with Canva
Tips shared for SAT preparation
The Renovation Run-Down
The Renovation Run-Down
Do's and don'ts: summer jobs
Do’s and don’ts: summer jobs
Finals schedule
Finals schedule
Summer Festivals
Summer Festivals
Horoscopes for the spring
New businesses near the Woods
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The Crimson Connection
A screenshot from the Pass system shows the lunchtime freeze in place.
Limited hall passes are prioritizing class time
Shawn Foley, Staff Reporter • September 25, 2026
Architecture teacher Samantha Lightbody visits her cousin's name at the 9/11 Memorial in New York.
‘It still affects us today’
Bailey Bishop, Copy Editor • September 8, 2026
Before the Sept. 4 game against Jersey Village, freshman Ava Johnson high-fives fellow volleyball players. Johnson is one of two freshmen on the team this season.
Fresh talent
Addison Paradis and Mikaela Bennett • October 1, 2026

For the first time in 19 years, the Wildcats varsity volleyball team has not one, but two freshmen on varsity. Abigail Patrick and Ava Johnson...

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Column: Documenting historic flood deepens empathy
Zane Arkin, Editor in Chief • October 2, 2026
Fresh talent
Addison Paradis and Mikaela Bennett • October 1, 2026
Column: The Dallas Stars and their many issues
Zane Arkin, Editor in Chief • September 30, 2026
Column: Women should be empowered to take up space
Zane Arkin, Editor in Chief • September 29, 2026
Theater department’s first musical of the year combines heart and tragedy
Mikaela Bennett, Staff Reporter • September 29, 2026
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A screenshot from ParentSquare shows some of the groups that have transitioned their communication over to the platform.
District switches communication apps
Shawn Foley, Staff Reporter • September 28, 2026
Limited hall passes are prioritizing class time
Shawn Foley, Staff Reporter • September 25, 2026
Silencing or balancing
Addison Loveless, Photo Editor • May 18, 2026
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FEATURES
Theater department's first musical of the year combines heart and tragedy
Theater department’s first musical of the year combines heart and tragedy
Mikaela Bennett, Staff Reporter • September 29, 2026
‘It felt like somebody was stabbing knives into my stomach and then twisting them’
Bailey Bishop, Copy Editor • September 17, 2026
‘It still affects us today’
Bailey Bishop, Copy Editor • September 8, 2026
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‘Wicked: For Good’ remains in its bubble of potential

‘Wicked: For Good’ remains in its bubble of potential

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Cy Woods Water Polo

Making history

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Column: Zero percent chance

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Senior earns spot in prestigious orchestra program

Senior earns spot in prestigious orchestra program

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FLBA students take a group photo at the start of the state convention. Photo courtesy of Natalie Percy

A countdown of a lifetime: Duo reaches FBLA nationals

OPINION
Avery Arkin, third from left, and other students who documented the 2025 Hill Country floods
Column: Documenting historic flood deepens empathy
Zane Arkin, Editor in Chief • October 2, 2026
Jan 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Dallas Stars center Sam Steel (18) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Column: The Dallas Stars and their many issues
Zane Arkin, Editor in Chief • September 30, 2026
Column: Women should be empowered to take up space
Column: Women should be empowered to take up space
Zane Arkin, Editor in Chief • September 29, 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
Theater department's first musical of the year combines heart and tragedy
Theater department’s first musical of the year combines heart and tragedy
Mikaela Bennett, Staff Reporter • September 29, 2026
Disney’s ‘D23’ event highlights anticipated films
Mikaela Bennett, Staff Reporter • September 4, 2026
Playlist: Music to set the fall vibes
Natalie Percy, Social Media Manager • August 27, 2026
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SPORTS
Before the Sept. 4 game against Jersey Village, freshman Ava Johnson high-fives fellow volleyball players. Johnson is one of two freshmen on the team this season.
Fresh talent
Addison Paradis and Mikaela Bennett • October 1, 2026
Column: The Dallas Stars and their many issues
Zane Arkin, Editor in Chief • September 30, 2026
Playing for the Crimson Tide
Jonah Yi, Sports Editor • April 2, 2026
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