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The Student News Site of McCallum High School

The Shield Online
The Student News Site of McCallum High School

The Shield Online
Senior Bella Russo is a third year staffer for The Shield, and is currently co-editor in chief. On staff, she likes to do everything from reporting and photography to illustration and page design. Outside of newspaper, Bella is a visual arts major, PAL, writing tutor, and loves to go on joyrides in her honda odyssey minivan.

Bella Russo, Co-editor in chief

Senior Bella Russo is a third year staffer for The Shield, and is currently co-editor in chief. On staff, she likes to do everything from reporting and photography to illustration and page design. Outside of newspaper, Bella is a visual arts major, PAL, writing tutor, and loves to go on joyrides in her Honda Odyssey minivan.

All content by Bella Russo
Hundreds of students walked out of their third-period classes on Monday Nov. 15 in a show of support for students who have been victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault. The group met in the band parking lot and then marched around the perimeter of the school, stopping often to hear personal stories of assault and survival. Each story elicited embraces and statements of support from members of the crowd.

The year in review in photos

Alysa Bijl-Spiro, Morgan Eye, Evelyn Griffin, Meredith Grotevant, Anna McClellan, Madelynn Niles, Grace Nugent, Lindsey Plotkin, Lexi Ramos, Bella Russo, Elisha Scott, Kennedy Weatherby, Francie Wilhelm, and Dave Winter
December 28, 2021
GELLA, YES! Freshman middle hitter Gella Andrew spikes the ball into the Cougar block for one of her six kills during the second set of the Knights’ 3-1 bi-district playoff loss on Friday night. The Knights lost the set, 25-23, in heart-breaking fashion to fall behind, 2-0. The Knights rebounded to win the third set, 25-17, before losing the fourth set, 25-20, and the match, 3-1. Andrew was solid in the middle in the final game of her breakout freshman season. Her kill percentage was a team best 37.5 percent, and she had one of the Knights’ four solo blocks for the match.

Gella, yes! (November 2020) by Bella Russo

Bella Russo
August 19, 2021
WE ARE TIRED (May 31): On a day when hundreds of protesters gathered in downtown Austin during the second day of demonstrations against police brutality in the aftermath of the deaths of George Floyd and Mike Ramos, a solitary protester holds a sign with a simple message seemingly directed at the Texas Capitol and the government that convenes there.

We are tired (May 2020) by Bella Russo

Bella Russo
August 19, 2021
Students from the LBJ Fire Academy work their way towards a propane fire, using fire hoses to control the blaze. The purpose of the drill wasn’t to put out the fire, but to use the spray to get close enough to the propane tank to turn off its fuel source. Five McCallum seniors, John Hughes, Thomas Lucy, Tex Mitchell, Molly Odland and Will Russo, participated in the live fire skill day, where they put into practice what they’ve learned during the two year student-sharing program at LBJ High School. “Being in the live fire gave me really intense adrenaline,” senior Molly Odland said. “I was the head of my group, meaning I was in charge of directing the hose line at the fire while my group supported me from behind.” Senior Will Russo, who also had the chance to lead the group, said that the drill felt like being in a hot car. “It wasn’t all that scary since you were with a bunch of people, but it was kind of intimidating because there was nothing in between you and the fire but water,” Russo said.

Weekend fire drill (November 2020) by Bella Russo

Bella Russo
August 19, 2021
WEEKEND FIRE DRILL: Students from the LBJ Fire Academy work their way towards a propane fire on Oct. 3, using fire hoses to control the blaze. The purpose of the drill wasn’t to put out the fire, but to use the spray to get close enough to the propane tank to turn off its fuel source. Five McCallum seniors, John Hughes, Thomas Lucy, Tex Mitchell, Molly Odland and Will Russo, participated in the live fire skill day, where they put into practice what they’ve learned during the two year student-sharing program at LBJ High School. “Being in the live fire gave me really intense adrenaline,” senior Molly Odland said. “I was the head of my group, meaning I was in charge of directing the hose line at the fire while my group supported me from behind.” Senior Will Russo, who also had the chance to lead the group, said that the drill felt like being in a hot car. “It wasn’t all that scary since you were with a bunch of people, but it was kind of intimidating because there was nothing in between you and the fire but water,” Russo said, before adding that “the propane smelled kind of like pumpkin spice.”  The next live fire the students will tackle will be a class A structure fire later in the month, before beginning EMT certification training in the spring.

Bella Russo: NSPA Photojournalist of the Year Portfolio

Bella Russo, co-editor in chief
June 25, 2021
Protesters Rally to Stop Asian Hate at McPherson Square in D.C. on March 3. Like in Austin, the D.C. rally joined a national movement of rallies against anti-Asian hate crimes.

Reports of Asian hate on the rise

Bella Russo, co-editor in chief
May 15, 2021
Winter fell backward with incredulity at the Sacco's announcement that somehow he had edged out Cowles for fasted faculty water walk obstacle course time.

[Photo] In shower striking for others, PALS reunite on campus

Dave Winter, MacJournalism co-adviser
April 27, 2021
WEE THE PEOPLE: Junior Amethyst Mellberg-Smith holds up a sign during a Urinetown scene involving a protest for the right to “pee for free.” Mellberg-Smith thinks that the show is a commentary on the current political climate. “It’s totally political satire,” Mellberg-Smith said. “It’s making fun of serious situations that are somewhat similar to things happening now, but in such a comedic and absurd way it really shows how messy politics and fighting for what’s right can be.” Mellberg-Smith said that while being on stage for the first time in a year was a rewarding experience, her favorite part of the production was spending time with her friends. “Finally seeing people every day made all of the hard work feel effortless,” Mellberg-Smith said, “and I can’t wait to do it again!” Reporting by Samantha Powers.

One last visit to ‘Urinetown’

Marley Angle, Ellen Fox, Sophie Leung-Lieu, Lucy Marco, Madelynn Niles, Samantha Powers, Lydia Reedy, Bella Russo, Lanie Sepehri, Alice Scott, Alysa Spiro, Kennedy Weatherby, and Tallulah Wilson
March 30, 2021
Senior Shield co-editor in chief Bella Russo was one of three MacJournalists to win a Sweepstakes Award. She won in the Sports Action Photo category. About this photo: GELLA, YES! Freshman middle hitter Gella Andrew spikes the ball into the Cougar block for one of her six kills during the second set of the Knights’ 3-1 bi-district playoff loss on Friday night. The Knights lost the set, 25-23, in heart-breaking fashion to fall behind, 2-0. The Knights rebounded to win the third set, 25-17, before losing the fourth set, 25-20, and the match, 3-1. Andrew was solid in the middle in the final game of her breakout freshman season. Her kill percentage was a team best 37.5 percent, and she had one of the Knights’ four solo blocks for the match.

[Photo] MacJournalism captures Blue and Gold Award for Staff Excellence

March 20, 2021
Hughes played on the football team prior to moving to New Mexico for his senior year. At his memorial service, head coach Thomas Gammerdinger presented the Hughes family with a 2017 UIL semi-finalist medal. "Despite the fact that he was not here for his senior season, he certainly deserved that medal and to be recognized as a member of that historic group," Gammerdinger said.

A tribute to Connor Hughes

Bella Russo, co-editor in chief
March 17, 2021
Bella Russo's photo of the 2020 LBJ Fire Academy propane exercise was one of 17 Macjournalism Best of Show winners in the 2021 SIPA Visual Contest.

[Photo] Shield Online earns Scroggins Award as Southern Interscholastic Press Association’s top website

March 16, 2021
GELLA, YES! Freshman middle hitter Gella Andrew spikes the ball into the Cougar block for one of her six kills during the second set of the Knights’ 3-1 bi-district playoff loss on Friday night. The Knights lost the set, 25-23, in heart-breaking fashion to fall behind, 2-0. The Knights rebounded to win the third set, 25-17, before losing the fourth set, 25-20, and the match, 3-1. Andrew was solid in the middle in the final game of her breakout freshman season. Her kill percentage was a team best 37.5 percent, and she had one of the Knights’ four solo blocks for the match. Photo by Bella Russo.

"The Nostalgic," by senior Raleigh Margulies was one of 14 pieces by Mac artists chosen to advance to state VASE. “The piece of my sister holding a chicken is basically a happier depiction of our actual life,” Margulies said. “It’s reminiscent of life before the pandemic, yet taking care of the chickens is one of the things that hasn’t changed much.” Unlike most aspects of life, Margulies feels like this year’s VASE competition was actually improved by a virtual format. “Normal VASE is usually an all-day event and involves a lot of waiting around, so it can be kind of boring. The interviews are a bit nerve-racking,” Margulies said. “I actually liked VASE this year. It felt more relaxed for the students.”

A virtual VASE gallery of MAC state finalists

Evie Barnard, Kate Boyle, Josie Bradsby, Olivia Capochiano, Ellen Fox, Evelyn Griffin, Lucy Marco, Anna McClellan, Samantha Powers, Sofia Ramon, Lydia Reedy, Bella Russo, and Alice Scott
March 10, 2021
English teacher Nikki Northcutt tapes a flyer to the AISD Southfield building at a teacher rally on Sep. 26, 2020. Caravans of AISD staff organized by Education Austin drove to the district headquarters to protest campus re-openings and raise questions and concerns for the district.

[Photo] Teachers union writes TEA asking for local autonomy

Evie Barnard, staff reporter
March 5, 2021
For young girls, role models that look like them, such as Princess Jasmine, team USA softball player Natasha Watley, and vice president Kamala Harris, are important.

[Photo] ‘We want a more colorful media’

March 1, 2021
The students and teachers of the Students of Color Alliance meet with Nicole Griffith over Zoom to share ideas about fostering dialogue between students and staff.

SOCA creating community at MAC

Bella Russo, co-editor in chief
February 21, 2021
GELLA, YES! Freshman middle hitter Gella Andrew spikes the ball into the Cougar block for one of her six kills during the second set of the Knights’ 3-1 bi-disrict playoff loss on Friday night. The Knights lost the set, 25-23, in heart-breaking fashion to fall behind, 2-0. The Knights rebounded to win the third set, 25-17, beforing losing the fourth set, 25-20, and the match, 3-1. Andrew was solid in the middle in the final game of her breakout freshman season. Her kill percentage was a team best 37.5 percent, and she had one of the Knights’ four solo blocks for the match.

[Photo] MacJ ties for second in NSPA Clips and Clicks contest

January 30, 2021
We cannot support those we love if we are lost in our own feelings of sadness and loss. Those feelings are legitimate and we should give ourselves time to feel them, but we can’t let them become our reality. Eventually, we have to let them go.

[Photo] Push grief aside long enough to feel gratitude

Ellen Fox, co-editor in chief
January 28, 2021
MAY -- PROTESTORS ADVOCATE JUSTICE FOR GEORGE FLOYD, MIKE RAMOS: A woman is forced over a wall as state troopers force protesters off of the Capitol grounds. Hundreds of protesters met at the Austin Police Department headquarters downtown on the afternoon of May 30 to demand justice for African-American victims of police brutality. The protests filled the streets surrounding the Police Department headquarters and at times blocked traffic on I-35, and eventually protests spread to Austin City Hall and the Texas Capitol. Some protesters were met with pepper spray and rubber bullets as APD officers tried to control the crowd and clear the highway. This protest comes as part of a national spread of protests following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of a police officer. Austin protesters are also calling for justice for Mike Ramos, an Austinite who reportedly was unarmed and shot by the police in late April.

2020: A Year in Review in Photos

Kate Boyle, Risa Darlington-Horta, Anna Garcia, Madelynn Niles, Lindsey Plotkin, Samantha Powers, Bella Russo, Hannah South, Bela Tapperson, and Dave Winter
December 30, 2020
When the world feels like it may fall apart any minute, escaping into a virtual world of flower-picking , house-building and exploring can feel like free therapy.

[Photo] The rebirth of Minecraft

Alysa Spiro, opinions editor
December 17, 2020
Students from the LBJ Fire Academy work their way towards a propane fire, using fire hoses to control the blaze. The purpose of the drill wasn’t to put out the fire, but to use the spray to get close enough to the propane tank to turn off its fuel source. Five McCallum seniors, John Hughes, Thomas Lucy, Tex Mitchell, Molly Odland and Will Russo, participated in the live fire skill day, where they put into practice what they’ve learned during the two year student-sharing program at LBJ High School. “Being in the live fire gave me really intense adrenaline,” senior Molly Odland said. “I was the head of my group, meaning I was in charge of directing the hose line at the fire while my group supported me from behind.” Senior Will Russo, who also had the chance to lead the group, said that the drill felt like being in a hot car. “It wasn’t all that scary since you were with a bunch of people, but it was kind of intimidating because there was nothing in between you and the fire but water,” Russo said.

Weekend fire drill

Bella Russo, co-editor in chief
November 17, 2020
AISD staff rally in front of the district headquarters, were they posted demands and questions regarding COVID response and school reopenings. Photo by Grace Nugent.

Staff rally for a say in school re-openings

Bella Russo, co-editor in chief
October 4, 2020
The rally, organized by Education Austin, began at two separate locations at Burger Stadium and Nelson Field, where cars then caravanned to the Southfield headquarters. Photo by Alysa Spiro.

Educator caravan delivers union demands to district HQ

Bella Russo, co-editor in chief
September 27, 2020
Education Austin president Ken Zarifis, shown here speaking during the AISD budget stabilization task force meeting on Nov. 7, 2018, demanded on Wednesday that TEA and Austin ISD offer wholly online classes at least for the first nine weeks of the 2020-2021 school year. “We have heard too much from the commissioner [and] from the governor that would lead us down the wrong path,” Zarifis said. “We believe that they do not have the interests of workers, of students and their families in mind as they make the decisions that seem to be more guided by fiscal realities than human realities.” Photo by Bella Russo.

[Photo] School reopening debate divides nation, state

Samantha Powers, staff reporter
July 14, 2020
Attacking the fire from the side, the LBJ Fire Academy seniors inch their way closer and closer to the propane tank with the hopes of turning off the gas nozzle feeding the flames during their live fire exercise on Oct. 12. Currently, seven McCallum students are enrolled in the academy, a student sharing program open to all AISD students interested in fire science and emergency medical training. The drills were held at the Austin Fire Academy, where the city of Austin and Austin Community College also train fire fighters.

NSPA Photojournalist of the Year portfolio

Bella Russo, visuals editor
June 19, 2020
Griffith poses with her son, Langston. Photo courtesy of Nicole Griffith.

Griffith is an interim principal with a purpose

Bella Russo and Ellen Fox
June 24, 2020
Principal Brandi Hosack takes the mic during the Back to Mac pep rally, an event that she orchestrated very early in her tenure as principal. Photo by Bella Russo.

Hosack steps from principal to district executive

Bella Russo, co-editor in chief
June 24, 2020
Education should be equitable and accessible across the district, and the shuttering of six elementary schools on the east side overlooks this principle and disadvantages an entire socioeconomic group in Austin. Cartoon by Bella Russo.

Social justice reporting entry 1: school closure controversy

Samantha Powers and Bella Russo
June 19, 2020
A woman is forced over a wall as state troopers force protesters off of the Capitol grounds during Saturday's protests against the deaths of George Floyd and Mike Ramos.

Protesters advocate justice for deaths of Floyd, Ramos

Bella Russo, Bela Tapperson, and Stella Shenkman
May 31, 2020
Rozman’s teammates gather for a picture in the library on Feb. 26 after watching her sign to play for Pratt’s volleyball program. Varsity volleyball coach Amy Brodbeck said that Rozman’s leadership as a team captain “is admired by not only her coaches but her teammates as well.” Photo by Dave Winter.

Rozman does it all in style

Bella Russo, visuals editor
May 27, 2020
Health-care workers from the Dell Children's Center Emergency Room hold up 45 meals that were donated and delivered to the hospital by community members through Fuel the Fight Austin. So far, the organization has donated 280 meals to health-care workers around the city. Photo courtesy of Alex Seiler, Fuel the Fight Austin.

Feeding the front lines, fueling local businesses

Bella Russo and Ellen Fox
April 27, 2020
Meeting with the faculty before on the Friday before online classes were to begin the following Monday, Hosack wore a Boston Red Sox cap to observe the crazy hat day that the Maculty had devised to keep spirits high heading into the launch of online schooling. In Tuesday's podcast conversation, Hosack praised the faculty for how well it had approached online learning, saying that she was lucky to be at a school where the teachers cared so much about their students. Screenshot of Zoom April 3 faculty meeting captured by Dave Winter.

Mac principal shares rationale for new grading policy, steps to create equity in online learning

Stella Shenkman, Julia Kay Smith, and Bella Russo
April 10, 2020
WARMING UP THE FLOOR: Sophomores Olivia Capochiano and Nadine Del Gallo were the first to hit the dance floor to the mariachi music of Mac alum Juan Diaz. “I think most people were too shy [to dance first],” Capochiano said. “I wanted to break the tension.” Photo by Bella Russo.

[Photo] MacJournalists earn 19 CSPA Gold Circle Awards

MacJournalism news team
April 9, 2020
Senior Gabby Sherwood displays her art at the McCallum Art Fair. The event took place on Dec. 7 and 8, and was a chance for both student and professional artists to sell their work. “It was my first time participating in the fair of the art,” Gabby said. “My favorite part was getting to see all of the other artists at their booths with their art.” Photo by Josie Bradsby.

Sherwood a Bear to watch

Bella Russo, visuals editor
April 8, 2020
The board votes to adjourn a meeting that lasted nearly four hours and included a long period of questioning from each board member and four public comments that were recorded and played during the video conference instead of being delivered in person. The meeting ended at 12:05 a.m. Screen shot of AISD.TV feed of board meeting, which was broadcast on the AISD website.

District approves new grading policy, emergency procedure options in response to COVID-19

Bella Russo, visuals editor
April 7, 2020
Though end-of-school-year traditions such as graduation are not officially off the table for McCallum seniors yet, it is not too early to be prepared for the possibility that AISD might follow what some schools across the nation are already doing and cancel or postpone all upcoming events.  Illustration by Bella Russo.

[Photo] Making the best out of an unfortunate ending

Kristen Tibbetts, co-editor in chief
March 31, 2020
Forensics teacher Elise Baughman heads to the front exit of the main building late this morning after retrieving the resources to film a lab demonstration about how to remove ink from checks and other documents. Baughman said she would have preferred to have her students do the lab themselves but that a film demonstration would be better than just having them read about it. Later in the day, she posted a note to her Twitter account saying how much she has missed her students during the extended spring break. It was a good thing she made the trip to get her materials today. Just after she left, school officials received word the the city had announced a stay at home order that will go into effect at midnight. The order will prevent people from leaving their residences except for essential work. Prior to the order, teachers were able to come to campus today, five at a time if they had signed up for a 30-minute time slot the day before. Photo by Dave Winter.

City issues stay home order to stop Coronavirus spread

Bella Russo, staff reporter
March 24, 2020
FASHION FORWARD: The “Scrapbook” themed fashion show featured 25 original clothing lines each designed and modeled. The show was also directed and ran by students with the help of sponsor Kenneth Rodgers. At the end of the night, three designers were named winners of the fashion show: sophomore Ryan Honza won third place, senior Shaine Rozman won second place, and Julia Kay Smith was named the first place winner and awarded a 500 dollar scholarship from the McCallum cinematic arts program. “When I heard my name called I was so surprised because I had really just gone into the show to have fun and not worry about any of the competition,” Smith said. “The best part of tonight was getting to watch all my models walk with the music and get to walk down the runway with them and see all my friends. I just always feel my happiest and most excited walking down the runway.”Photo by Bella Russo

[Photo] Photos of the week

November 11, 2014
Sophomore Daisy Elizondo locks in on an incoming pitch during the Knights preseason scrimmage against Anderson on Feb. 4. Photo by Bella Russo.

[Photo] Softball pins hope on new additions, team chemistry

Caleb Melville, staff reporter
March 8, 2020
JUST SMART: Seniors Danielle Atwood, Lia Jones, Brooke Miller and Kyla Gibson, and junior Vivian Odoms volunteer to go on stage during Dr. Leonard Moore’s fourth-period talk. Gibson said that being a person of color has impacted her experiences at school “In AP classes the teachers are always like, ‘Oh my God we love you, you’re so smart.’ But there’s always that stereotype of “you’re smart for a black person,” Gibson explained. “I just want to be smart for being smart.” Photo by Regan Sims.

Black History Month at McCallum

Josie Bradsby, Sydney Denmon, Alex Gold, Daniela Morrow, Lydia Reedy, Bella Russo, Regan Sims, and Sarah Slaten
February 18, 2020
Elizabeth Street Café on South First Street is famous for their fusion of French baked goods and creative Vietnamese eats. Photo courtesy of Steele Bradford.

What to do this February

Bella Russo and Scarlett Houser
February 16, 2020
The expectation of spending big bucks on Valentine's Day emerged in the 1980s when the holiday took on its current capitalist form. Advertisements began pushing the idea of buying jewelry, chocolates and other presents for your valentine. Cartoon by Bella Russo

[Photo] Spending money for your honey

Tomas Marrero, staff reporter
February 13, 2020
AISD board president Geronimo Rodriguez moderates the public comments during the board meeting on Aug. 28, which included defenders and critics of the new sex-ed curriculum. On Oct. 22, the board unanimously passed the new curriculum. Parents can fill out an opt-out form for their child to be excused from attending sexual-education classes. Photo by Bella Russo.

[Photo] Board unanimously approves new sex-ed curriculum

Kate Boyle, McCallum photojournalism
December 24, 2019
Beyond the glitz of lights and tinsel, the holiday season is also a drain on the brain, the wallet and the environment.

[Photo] Baggage under the tree

Grace Nugent and Samantha Powers
December 20, 2019
Pease Elementary, Texas’s oldest continuously operating public elementary school, is one of four campus closures taking place in the School Changes proposal that passed on Nov. 18.

Campus closures spark controversy

Bella Russo, visuals editor
December 15, 2019
Soaking up the pre- Taco Shack energy, junior Jay Mathias, who plays synthesizer in the marching band, poses before kickoff. Photo by Stella Shenkman.

Making music with Mathias

Bella Russo and
December 2, 2019
Especially now, when the media is seen as an unreliable source, it imperative for the next generation of reporters to be committed to the truth. Graphic by Bella Russo.

[Photo] A journalist’s take on fake news

Kristen Tibbetts, co-editor in chief
November 16, 2019
SATURDAY NIGHT’S ALRIGHT FOR FIRE FIGHTING: MAC seniors Ena Nolan and Zach King joined the rest of their LBJ Fire Academy crew in a live propane fire exercise on Saturday Oct. 12 at the Austin Fire Academy. The goal of the practice was for the group of seniors to control the fire enough for a member to get close enough to turn off the tank's gas valve, which would extinguish the flame. Earlier in the day, the juniors in the program, including MAC students Molly Odland, John Hughes, Thomas Lucey, Tex Mitchell and Will Russo, underwent an obstacle course in full gear while trying to conserve air, and stuck around afterwards to watch the seniors and to help replace their air tanks in between rotations. “I don’t even know how to describe it,” Nolan said, who is in her second year in the program. “Watching it [last year] was an ethereal experience, and doing it myself was absolutely amazing, definitely one of the most epic things I’m gonna do in the next couple of years.” Photo by Bella Russo.

A trial by fire

Bella Russo, staff reporter
November 12, 2019
Senior varsity volleyball player Alexa Fannin celebrates winning a point with teammates Shaine Rozman and Grace Werkenthin during the Knights' home loss to Dripping Springs on Oct. 25. The Knights came up short but took solace in how well they placed against such a quality opponent. "I think it was a game to remember because everyone was connected mentally, and we were one," Fannin told MacJournalism after the game. "I felt really amazing due to I was able to execute the ball really well.” Photo by Tallulah Wilson.

Can I get an A-men? It’s McCallum against McCollum in battle for vowel supremacy

Bella Russo and Dave Winter
November 5, 2019
Education should be equitable and accessible across the district, and the shuttering of six elementary schools on the east side overlooks this principle and disadvantages an entire socioeconomic group in Austin. Cartoon by Bella Russo.

[Photo] AISD unity act has opposite effect

The Shield editorial board
November 7, 2019
A fight between the ACT and SAT. Graphic by Bella Russo.

[Photo] Want to avoid the SAT? ACT now.

Sarah Slaten, Sports Editor
September 27, 2019
A woman follows an anti-LGBT public comment at last Monday’s district board meeting with chants of “Trans Lives Matter,” before being walked outside by police. The cause of her outrage: a heated debate between defenders of AISD’s new sexual-education curriculum and those that oppose it.

New curriculum, old debate

Bella Russo
September 4, 2019
SOMETHING TO CHEER ABOUT: The cheer squad reacts to Takai Satberry's fourth-quarter touchdown reception by conducting a cheer for the Mac student section on the visiting side of House Park. Olivia Navarro, a junior cheerleader at McCallum, said that that she "loved watching the seniors flip out because of our touchdown. Even though we were losing, they acted as if we had just scored 50 points." Caption by Zada Cook.

[Photo] A Taco Shack Tuesday Top 10

the MacJournalism Sports Team
September 3, 2019
Junior Bridget Russo tosses a souvenir volleyball into the stands during the Back to Mac community pep rally last Wednesday.

[Photo] Knights win silver bracket title at Bastrop tourney

MacJournalism summer staff
August 20, 2019
Richard Whisennand poses with his model skeleton, Lucy. Photo by Bella Russo.

McCallum says farewell to faculty members

Janssen Transier, Bella Russo, and Laszlo King-Hovis
July 8, 2019
Lucy Griswold poses in her classroom, where she teaches ethnic studies and world geography. Photo by Bella Russo.

PIANO MAN: While playing the role of Oscar, the pianist in MacTheatre’s spring production of 42nd Street, Forbes had the chance to perform on stage in the ensemble while playing piano live at the same time. Photo by Bella Russo..

[Photo] Artistically speaking: Jon Forbes

Stella Shenkman, staff reporter
June 4, 2019
Producer Stella Shenkman and guest hosts Gregory James and Bella Russo sit down with outgoing principal Mike Garrison in the lastest episode of The S Word, the Shield's exclusive podcast series.

In Episode 8 of ‘The S Word,’ Mike Garrison talks Mac past, present and future

Stella Shenkman, Gregory James, and Bella Russo
May 16, 2019
5A FIRST PLACE, print feature photo DO YOU REMEMBER (THE 21st NIGHT of SEPTEMBER)? Sophomore Addie Seckar-Martinez and her Blue Brigade teammates dance with pink hoops along to music played by the band during the halftime show at the LBJ football game on Sept. 21 at Nelson Field. Photo by Bella Russo.

[Photo] Renaissance woman Russo captures 11 ILPC individual achievement awards

May 14, 2019
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