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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
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
AI revolution causes discourse on its ethical uses at school
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
The road to All-State
A person holds a Venezuelan flag, as people react to the news after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. has struck Venezuela and captured its President Nicolas Maduro, in Madrid, Spain, January 3, 2026. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura
Voices of Venezuela
Social studies teacher Alicia Montes takes a photo with her family after being named the campus Teacher of the Year.
Montes named teacher of the year
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
At the district tournament, junior Kelsey Tran celebrates with the sidelines after winning a round. Tran moved on to the regional tournament.
Breakout season
Following a forced turnover, senior linebacker Larry Boykin celebrates with the defense. The Wildcats beat Cy Creek 42-10. Starting this fall, Creek will be an one of the football, basketball and volleyball teams' in-district opponents.
New UIL district alignment closes one door, opens many others
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.
Punch's story evokes sympathy
Punch’s story evokes sympathy
the movie poster for "project hail mary" released march 20, 2026
Review: ‘Project Hail Mary’ goes 10 light years and beyond … literally
Horoscopes for the spring
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
the movie poster for "project hail mary" released march 20, 2026
Review: ‘Project Hail Mary’ goes 10 light years and beyond … literally
Outgoing editors-in-chief Evie Henderson and Vanessa Tolino
Letter from the Editors
The state's draft required reading list includes excerpts from the Bible, but no other religious texts.
Editorial: Genesis or Great Expectations?
Illustration of a backpack and gun. Art created by Aubrey Nix
Column: God, how I wish it was a joke
Created in Canva by Addison Loveless
Rant in 212 words: AI graphics on social media
Columbia Records
Styles album review: Ambivalence all the time. Cry, occasionally.
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
Created in Canva by Addison Loveless
Rant in 212 words: Teacher phone use
Created in Canva by Addison Loveless
Rant in 212 words: Job searches
Rant in 212 words: Lunch lines
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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