Sister, sister

Makayla Nerpel and Felix Kalvesmaki

Senior Jewelee Cortez is cheerful in conversation. She’s amicable and well-spoken, and when seated next to her younger sister, Emmalee, the two have an innocent banter goi...

May 17, 2017

The hidden struggle

Sara Schleede and Megan Shankle

Hardship manifests in different ways. In Allen, Texas, it doesn’t manifest as a high crime rate or streets filled with decrepit houses. It’s a student in run...

May 15, 2017

Rockin’ ISPs

Maya Morriswala, Staff writer

Building a guitar can be hard work. From sanding and staining to assembling different parts, crafting it requires dedication, problem solving skills and a strong interest in...

May 15, 2017

Q&A with Laura Helms

Pauline Esguerra, Staff writer

Q: What made you want to be an art teacher? A: I actually wanted to be an English teacher at one point, and then I graded my first essay and then I said, “Oh no. I c...

May 15, 2017