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Second Annual Bagpipe Holiday Recipe Book
Lucy Gomez and Kimmie Johansen, Editors-in-Chief | December 12, 2022
Students Agree Therapy Is Important
August Lazzaro, Reporter | December 6, 2022
Bagpipe Issue 1
Lucy Gomez and Kimmie Johansen, Editors-in-Chief | December 5, 2022
Kick Off The Holiday Season With These Fall Favorites
Augusta McKenzie, Reporter | November 3, 2022
Third Annual Issues Issue
Lucy Gomez and Jeneta Nwosu | May 5, 2022

News

In the library sophomore Rhodes Dunston works on his computer. He took the Youth Check Survey last school year as a freshman. The school is doing enough for the mental health of students because we have good counselors, he said.

Freshman And Juniors Take Mental Health Survey

OS Keijsers Koning, Reporter • December 6, 2022

The Teen Screen survey, or Youth Check, is a mental health survey that students could take over the course of November. This survey addresses...

Sophomores Cameron Cason, Marshall Haggar, Will Signor and Braxton Giffin play chess in the library. The library has several chess boards where students can often be found playing the game. I love chess because of all the interesting intricacies of it, its such a fun game, Carson said.

Students Create Chess Tournament

December 6, 2022

Parent Sandeep Singh wraps a turban around senior Carter Morelands head. Singhs stand at culture fest showcased Indian culture as well as Sikhism. [Showcasing culture] takes the stigma away, when people understand Indians and Sikhism people get along better, Singh said.

New Culture Fest Displays District's Diversity

November 30, 2022

Features

During his study hall, sophomore Corbin Monk explores the ChatGPT website. Monk says hes against any forms of plagiarism, especially artificial intelligence. It just defeats the purpose of writing an essay if youre just going to get an AI to write it for you, Monk said.

Essay-Writing Programs Could Pose Problems For English Classes In The Future

Will Gaffey, News Editor • February 6, 2023

A good essay is one that effectively communicates the writer's ideas and arguments in a clear and concise manner. It is a blend of well-researched...

Republican representative George Santos is pictured. Santos has become a controversial figure following the discovery that he has lied about various aspects of his life.

Rep. George Santos' Lies Create Turmoil In Washington

January 30, 2023

During APUSH, junior Aidan Fisher works with his teacher, Mr. Sanders, on an assignment post football injury. He was injured when he tried to make a tackle on a quarterback and landed on his arm wrong. I will be out for three months, but Ill be returning next year, Fisher said.

Students Athletes, Coaches Emphasize Taking Safety Precautions With Sports

January 30, 2023

Opinions

In the library senior Gracie Braner reads Spare. The memoir was published on Jan. 10.

Prince Harry Releases Memoir

Juliana Stimac, Reporter • February 6, 2023

“Spare,” a book by Prince Harry, despite the rough start in the prologue, developed into an interesting story. Memoirs are probably one of my favorite genres, but...

Political signs line the entrance of University Park United Methodist Church. The church serves as one of the polling sites for this years midterm election.

Opinion: Our Democracy Needs Saving

November 3, 2022

Senior Ryan Yates fills out a voter registration card during lunch. He plans to vote in the Nov. 8 midterms. Voting is important because it gives everybody a voice and a chance to speak up about their opinions, he said.

Opinion: Midterm Elections Hold Massive Significance

October 6, 2022

Sports

During practice, senior Taylor Stanford and junior Audrey Schedler work on pitching and catching. This the first year the team will play for 6A. I think theres potential for a solid year as long as we keep working to build team chemistry, Schedler said.

Preparations For Upcoming Softball Season Begin

OS Keijsers Koning, Reporter • February 6, 2023

Junior varsity and varsity softball’s season started with a scrimmage on Jan. 28 at the Mesquite Girls Softball Complex in Mesquite, TX. The...

In the Highlander Stadium senior AB Peacock and junior Emerson Andrews practice. Andrews is currently committed to play soccer for the University of Kentucky. My favorite part about soccer is being able to do the thing I love everyday in such a competitive environment with my favorite people, Andrews said.

Scots Sweep Highlander Classic

January 27, 2023

During water polo practice freshman Slova Walker, freshman Cainan Cohen, junior Max Nguyen, freshman Suleman Aziz, freshman Jacob Duong, freshman Zach Slaughter, junior GB Stalnaker, senior Luka Zivaljevic, sophomore Jake Melley and senior Roman Duong scrimage. Stalmaker only started playing water polo two months ago, but has been competitively swimming since he was seven-years-old. I love the team - the guys are always helpful, motivated and very dedicated, Stalnaker said. I know the second I get in the water for the game those guys have my back.

Water Polo Splashes Into First Year

September 15, 2022

Scotlights

At the homecoming pep rally, sophomore Karianne Grove-Collins performs her baton twirling routine for the entire student body. Although Grove-Collins normally performs solo, she and Tafel are planning a duet for the upcoming blacklight pep rally. I think having another twirler in general is great for representation and gives opportunities to showcase more twirling. Mimi and I have been twirling together for five years and are really close, so its great to have her out there with me, Grove-Collins said.

Freshman, Sophomore Twirlers Overcome Obstacles To Pursue Passion

Camden Coale, Reporter • October 17, 2022

Dressed in a sparkling outfit, baton in hand, sophomore Karianne Grove-Collins steps out onto the gym floor to cheers and applause. She stands...

While filming the music video for her new single Every Hour Savannah Hail receives flowers from Javier Duran who plays her boyfriend. The music video was filmed in Los Angeles in three different locations. All of a sudden we are at a music studio, and I look up and I can see the Hollywood sign and it just feels surreal, Savannahs mom, Stacey Hail said.

Scotlight: Junior Savannah Hail Takes On Music Industry

October 7, 2022

Passionate about promoting speaking Spanish, junior Alexis Scott uses her role as president of the Amigos club to get students excited about the language. Scott also actively volunteers with several different nonprofits that encourage inclusivity.

Junior Spreads Appreciation For Spanish

December 6, 2021

Entertainment and Lifestyle

The artwork for Metro Boomins latest album, Heroes & Villains. The album has been a critical and commercial success.

Opinion: Metro Boomin Is Paving The Way For New Sounds

Libby Howell, Reporter • January 30, 2023

Artists over the past decade have grown a following due to their specific genre, yet no artist has created an album that incorporates all varieties of...

Second Annual Bagpipe Holiday Recipe Book

December 12, 2022

The second Enola Holmes movie has garnered acclaim from both critics and audiences. The movie stars Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill.

Review: Enola Holmes 2 Outshines First Movie

December 9, 2022

Kanye West performs at one of his concerts in 2015. The rapper has lost support from much of his fanbase after his making antisemitic comments.

Kanye West Offends Jewish Community with Antisemitic Comments

December 9, 2022

Together We Climb: 2022 Senior Issue