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The Student News Site of McCallum High School

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The Student News Site of McCallum High School

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Opal Rodgers performs her self-choreographed solo at the adjudicated works show.

Dance program expands in more ways than one

Harper Maxwell, staff reporter
March 17, 2025
Levi King posts to his fashion Instagram account, @fitsbyLevi, every day. His account has drawn the attention of fashion influencers and enabled him to become a fashion ambassador for a clothing company.

The King of fashion

Jasmine Aung, Mac photojournalism
March 2, 2025
Tech theatre teacher Kristen Vandenberg poses for a portrait on the McCallum Arts Center stage, a space that she brings to life with every Mac Theatre show she supports with costumes, lighting, stage sets, props and more.

The story behind the curtain

Sylvia Hurtado, Mac photojournalism
March 2, 2025
Hart performs during 2024 graduation entrance.

Hart hearts her music

Adele Seeboth, staff reporter
February 28, 2025
New fashion trends are arising in 2025. Here are a few that we have noted so far! Graphic by Mira Patel.

Fashion 2025 blends past with future, individual with collective

Mira Patel, design editor
February 21, 2025
Junior Lark Thompson performs with color guard during halftime at Bastrop on Sept. 17.

Concentrating on color guard

Josie Mullan, co-web managing editor
February 16, 2025
Austin ISD made a big showing at Austin’s Juneteenth parade on Saturday. Superintendent Matias Segura (center) and school board members like District 1 Trustee, Candace Hunter (not in this photo), represented the district alongside the Austin All-Star Band, families, and staff. “Austin ISD has done much to reconcile the harm done to the Black community,” Hunter said. “Our participation in the annual parade gives us another opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to serving Black students and families well.” The district’s participation in the parade means a lot to Hunter, who has been involved with it since she was a student herself. “It’s meaningful for me because as a student in AISD my family celebrated this holiday before it was recognized by the district, state or federal government,” she said. “Now, to see every sector of the city and all the different people come and celebrate Freedom Day, it’s amazing. I feel seen and recognized.” The parade also provided a unique way for Hunter to connect with the people who helped elect her to the school board. “The parade takes place in my district, so for me a highlight is I get to shake hands and hug on our students, families and community members that I serve every day,” she said.

Flipping through the year that was

Sofia Saucedo, social media specialist
February 1, 2025
Feid performs during his Nitro Jam Tour in Madrid on July 2, 2023. Image accessed on the Dreamers Events Flickr page. Posted here under the terms of a creative commons license.

Two years of Urbano Latino in review for the price of one

Will Bowman, guest writer
January 25, 2025
Matcha and matcha whisk (chasen).

From jitters to zen

Mira Patel, design editor
January 22, 2025
MacTheatre students stare in awe at award won during the 2024 Texas State Thespian festival in Corpus Christi.

MacTheatre students make Nationals

Riley Pita, staff reporter
January 20, 2025
While simmering the cranberries with sugar takes a long time, it is worth it to brings out their rich flavor and beautiful ruby color.

Baking up cheer

Elizabeth Nation, staff reporter
January 19, 2025
Adidas, New Balances, Tigers, Reebok, Pumas. Which one will come out on top?

Some of these shoes knock our socks off

Sofia Saucedo and Sophia Manos
January 2, 2025
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