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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Reveals Insider Look At Fame, Throws Shade At Past Lovers

Lauren McNulty, Editor-in-Chief May 7, 2024

Taylor Swift surprised the world on April 19 with a double-release of her newest studio album, The Tortured Poets Department. Fans who stayed up for the 12 a.m. EST release time were soon surprised...

Zahra Bakrin '24

Senior Zahra Bakrin’s Yale Application Yields Successful Results

Lauren McNulty, Editor-in-Chief April 24, 2024

Logging into her Yale student portal on Thursday, March 28, senior Zahra Bakrin '24 had no idea her life was about to change. With nerves fluttering with anticipation, she pressed the dreadful status update...

Seniors Mitchell Bridgeforth ‘24, Connor Bowman ‘24, Noah McEntee ‘24, Elijah Betancourt ‘24, Deacon Stanfield ‘24, and Jace Annoot ‘24 gather on the court. Teammates motivated each other in between rounds to keep spirits high.

Senior Boys Serve Up Success At Macho Man

Lauren McNulty, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2024

After a grueling week of tryouts and training where nearly 30 failed to make the cut, 22 senior boys debuted as volleyball players during the week of Macho Man. Despite losing both games to Katy and Cinco...

Pop singer and songwriter Olivia Rodrigo performs at the Toyota Center as a part of her Guts World Tour. Rodrigo's show in Houston was just the third of 77 shows.

Olivia Rodrigo Lights Up Houston With Spectacular Guts World Tour Performance

Lauren McNulty, Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2024

On Feb. 27, 21-year-old pop singer and songwriter Olivia Rodrigo performed at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX. The performance was part of her GUTS World Tour, which kicked off days earlier in Palm Springs,...

Katy ISD Should Take Measured Approach When Crafting New Cell Phone Policy

Katy ISD Should Take Measured Approach When Crafting New Cell Phone Policy

Lauren McNulty, Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2024

James Madison High School students staged a walkout on Thursday, Feb. 8, protesting Houston ISD’s new cell phone policy. The policy, which bars students from using their cell phones throughout the day,...

"Captivating Lizards," by Salece Avila. Photo Courtesy of Salece Avila

Senior Salece Avila’s Artwork Heads to 2024 Houston Livestock Show, Rodeo

Lauren McNulty, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2024

Senior artist Salece Avila’s ‘24 artwork, a ceramic piece called “Captivating Lizards,” has advanced to compete at the 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.  The almost one-foot-high, handmade...

Author's view of the football game.

Michigan Tops Washington in College Football National Championship

Lauren McNulty, Editor-in-Chief January 22, 2024

As the cold rain fell, we snaked our way through the crowds and puddles and made our way towards NRG stadium. Few seemed to wear any rain gear, presumably unwilling to conceal the Michigan blue of Washington...

Senior varsity player Gabriel Diniz plays soccer-tag with a player attending Jordan's Future Warriors Kids Camp. Players with Jordan's soccer program were designated as "coaches," leading kids through numerous activities and drills in a fun manner.

Future Warriors Unleash Soccer Spirit

Lauren McNulty, Editor-in-Chief December 23, 2023

Ryan Daly '24 races swiftly across the natatorium pool, leaving his competition behind in the dust.

Spirits Buoyed at Senior Sail

Lauren McNulty, Editor-in-Chief November 29, 2023

The second annual Senior Sail kicked off with a splash on Friday, November 10th. Participating teams constructed handmade boats out of cardboard and duct tape, which they raced across the natatorium’s...

Athletes pose together for the camera, commemorating their achievements.

A Day To Remember For Senior Athletes

Lauren McNulty, Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2023

History was made at the first signing ceremony of the year, held on November 8th. A total of eight athletes signed their National Letter of Intent, committing themselves to continuing their athletic endeavors...

Illustration by Matthew Sadler.

Astros Fall to Rangers in Epic Clash

Lauren McNulty, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2023

The Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers recently faced off in the American League Championship Series (ALCS), dubbed the “Lone Star State Showdown,” to determine who would advance to the 2023 World...

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