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Choir to Hold Annual Cocoa and Carols Show
Prithika Kalyan, Reporter • November 20, 2024

Choir will hold its annual Cocoa and Carols show featuring Musicale and Rhapsody this Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. General admission tickets are $5. The...


Junior Megan Nguyen, senior Arturo Ramos and senior Pedro Vianna drop a car down a track during the lab.
Physics Performs Loop Da Loop Lab
Amanda Beeler, Reporter • November 13, 2024

AP Physics performed a lab about predicting the release height of a car to make it around a loop in a roller coaster loop da loop on Nov. 12 and 13. The project aims to help...

Propositions A, B and C Pass, to Bring Upgrades to RRISD
Propositions A, B and C Pass, to Bring Upgrades to RRISD
Hannah Moak, Captions Editor • November 12, 2024

The Round Rock bond was passed for prop A, B and C last Tuesday, Nov. 5. This bond was composed of four propositions to make upgrades and address needs across the district.  According...

Students Hone Research and Presentation Skills in AP Seminar Project
Students Hone Research and Presentation Skills in AP Seminar Project
Karl Reddick, Reporter • October 30, 2024

In the AP Seminar course, taught by Erin Balfour, students recently presented research projects as part of an interactive exercise designed to prepare them for the demands...

Junior Kaitlyn Kenney performs in last year's  MavTheatre 'Legally Blonde' musical production as Brooke Wyndham.
Juniors Theatrical Breakthrough
Hannah Bland, Life & Arts Editor • October 11, 2024

 Junior Kaitlyn Kenney belted her lines, cautiously remembering the steps to the performance she had been practicing for months, she looked around at her castmates performing...

Photo Courtesy of Keaton Dye
From Apple to Teaching
Janice Mills, Reporter • October 11, 2024

After being alone at his office job due to hybrid scheduling, Keaton Dye feels isolated, wishing he got the fulfillment out of his job that he wanted. He considers quitting...

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Column: Beginning Boxing
Column: Beginning Boxing
Joey Shanks, Reporter • November 19, 2024
The Dress Code Only Hurts Students
The Dress Code Only Hurts Students
Oliver Bills, Reporter • November 13, 2024
The Two-Party System is Ruining American Elections
The Two-Party System is Ruining American Elections
Scout Bradley, Opinions Editor • November 7, 2024
Column: After Football Ends
Column: After Football Ends
Joey Shanks, Reporter • October 11, 2024
Why it is Important to Vote in the Upcoming 2024 Presidential Election
Why it is Important to Vote in the Upcoming 2024 Presidential Election
Sarah Carlile, Reporter • October 11, 2024
Photo: Getty Images / edited by Cooper Seaver
Winter Themed Seasonal Treats
Giada Stanley, Reporter • November 24, 2024
Junior Caylin Miles poses with her barn project.
Livestock Production Holds Miniature Barn Project
Zara Ayala, Reporter • November 10, 2024
Members of the esports Super Smash Bros team watch their teammates compete for a spot in  tournament's starting line up.
Esports Club Aims Toward Success
Hannah Bland, Life & Arts Editor • November 6, 2024
Library Hosts Activities to Celebrate National Wicked Day
Library Hosts Activities to Celebrate National Wicked Day
Annabelle Benson, Reporter • November 4, 2024
Pumpkins available for painting at the 30th annual Hairy Man Festival.
Hairy Man Festival Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Family Fall Fun
Julianna Lindo, Reporter • October 26, 2024
Photo Courtesy of McNeil Band
Band Makes Finals in Two Bands of America Super Regionals
Bentley Krizin and Annabelle Benson November 15, 2024
Lunch Box Theater Photo Gallery
Lunch Box Theater Photo Gallery
Daniela Corral, Reporter • November 6, 2024
A Tale of Love, Laughter and a Flesh-Eating Plant
A Tale of Love, Laughter and a Flesh-Eating Plant
Hannah Moak, Captions Editor • October 28, 2024
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), Warner Bros.
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Proves Just How Good a Sequel Can Be
Cooper Seaver, Design Editor • September 25, 2024

A pair of decorated overalls designed by senior Shaylee Wood for last Friday’s homecoming football game. “I’m really proud of my work,” Wood said. “I got all my supplies from Hobby Lobby.”
Senior Denim Returns for Homecoming
Julianna Lindo, Reporter • September 24, 2024
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