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Insignares discusses "People Who Walked" by Mariela Zugula, a book Insignares translated, with AP Spanish Literature and Language students. The book is about the last nomadic tribe in South America.
Translating across borders
Mallika Mohan, Reporter • Dec 18, 2024

Para leer la versión en español, haga clic aquí. Jeannette Insignares, a translator for English, Spanish and French, discussed translation...

Senior's Daniel Andrade (left) and Soleiman Barrera-Kelly (right) smile in front of the American Bank Convention Center in Corpus Cristi. This photo was taken right after Andrade and Barrera-Kelly won the $2000 scholarship.
Success through change
Dec 12, 2024
Seniors pose for the senior panoramic photo. This is the only time all members of the class of 2025 have gathered in one place to take a photo together.
Frozen in time
Dec 12, 2024
Freshman Reginae Dugas vocalizes her opinion on a slam poem shown in the meeting. "Poetry Club gives you more of an understanding [of poems] rather than just writing something on a piece of paper," Dugas said.
From page to stage
Dec 12, 2024
Features
Sophomores Samuel Hu and Jason Zhao created their logo during their Spanish class period. The logo was designed using the platform Canva.
Profiting from passion
Rosalie Navarro, Reporter • Dec 8, 2024

Watching the image play out in a tiny rectangular box, he tracks the bright red player flashing across the radioactive green AstroTurf. He...

Olivia Gutierrez and Anna Koenig after performing in “Les Misérables” at HITS. Gutierrez and Koenig became friends during this process; they have continued their friendship while performing alongside each other.
A passion through stages
Dec 2, 2024
Freshman Aldric Tanzil performs his Traditional Shaolin Dao routine. Tanzil won four gold medals for his events, qualifying him as a grand champion.
The heart of kung fu
Nov 24, 2024
Tanchyk at her school in Sumy in the 3rd grade. It was Ukrainian dress day at school, otherwise known as "Vyshyvsnka day."
‘Life isn’t all sunshine and rainbows’
Nov 24, 2024
Opinions
The Cran-Merry Refresher with coconut milk was my favorite drink in the new lineup. The coconut milk's nutty flavor complemented the tart cranberries. However, Tessa was not a fan of the lemonade version; there were too many busy flavors all at once.
[SEASONAL SIPS] Starbucks’s holiday lineup totally sleighs
Ishani Kaushik and Tessa Spencer • Dec 15, 2024

A blazing fireplace and warm, fluffy blankets. Baking sugar cookies, drinking hot chocolate and watching “Home Alone”. There’s snow...

The graph depicts two polls conducted on the TPP Instagram on Dec. 12, 2024. One asked how many books students had read this semester and had 153 responses. The second poll asked how many books students had read for fun this semester and had 162 responses.
Why people are reading less
Dec 13, 2024
Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump as Secretary of Energy. He has openly challenged climate change science and supported fossil fuels.
Oil spills into the Department of Energy
Dec 13, 2024
A review of River Oaks lights
A review of River Oaks lights
Dec 11, 2024
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Sports
Senior Jaren Brown closely follows his opponent during the second quarter. Brown scored six total points with three 2-point field goals.
Varsity boys’ basketball team defeats Wisdom
Ashley Park, Print Editor • Dec 15, 2024
This is my recreation of the Texans logo. I wanted to incorporate the new electric blue color from the alternate uniforms this year as well as last season's "Battle Red" color from the 2023 alternate uniform.
Season blows and second half woes
Dec 12, 2024
Senior point guard Kohlman Dutton tracks his player. He stops the player from rushing into the paint and forces a pass away.
Men’s basketball pre-season wrap-up
Dec 12, 2024
Freshman Grace Jackson hits the ball outside the block. This helped the team gain momentum in the second set.
Performing under pressure
Dec 4, 2024
A&E
Around 5,500 people visit stalls at the outdoor section of the night market. This was Asia Society's 12th annual night market.
Culture, cuisine, and community
Cindy Tint and Jessica Wang • Dec 15, 2024
Senior Melanie Fung spins a clothing rack representing the closing of a cell door in "Cell Block Tango" on Nov. 22. Fung performed as part of the eMotion modern team during its fall show "Metamorphosis."
[PHOTO ESSAY] eMotion Fall Show: ‘Metamorphosis’
Dec 14, 2024
"Moana 2" released in theaters on Nov. 27, 2024 and grossed $225 million over Thanksgiving weekend. Despite this box office success, it doesn't hold up in quality compared to the original.
‘Moana 2’ washes away the magic of the first film
Dec 13, 2024
PopTakes Episode 2: Holiday edition
PopTakes Episode 2: Holiday edition
Dec 13, 2024
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