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More than 50 interested students came to the auditorium during Cardinal hour to listen to the NHS presentation. Ms.Kuhleman and six NHS officers spoke and answered questions about the application process.
Scholarship, service, leadership, character
Yuna Ji, Reporter • Feb 18, 2025

The National Honor Society hosted an information session for interested sophomores and juniors in the...

Sophomore Elaine Wang side splits in the "Gongfu" performance. She performed alongside freshman Alexander Starnes, freshman Aldric Tanzil and junior Austin Byun.
Snaking a comeback
Feb 18, 2025
Junior and Cardinal Crafts president Serena Li finishes the final origami piece of a heart-shaped basket. She only used a few materials including paper and yarn and used glue to secure the folds and durability.
Carnations, singing valentines, crochet flowers, succulents and more
Feb 14, 2025
Senior Truman Callaghan explains the difference between empiricism and rationalism, which is using prior experience to acquire knowledge versus using reason and logic to arrive at knowledge. Callaghan's interest in philosophy began when he started to think more deeply about different things that he read.
The search for true knowledge
Feb 13, 2025
Features
Many students are stressed for the upcoming SAT. Preparing for the exam is a daunting task and takes hours upon hours of work.
SAT shenanigans
Luca Cheng, Reporter • Feb 12, 2025

The pressure is on. With the test scheduled for April 2, students prepare for one of the most pivotal...

Congressional debaters Alia Hassan, Andy Shen, Samantha Tran, Simone Goffney and Catherine Xue smile in front of the yellow Emory sign in the Northern Emory Student Center. They spectated the final round of Congressional Debate after Shen, Tran and Xue were eliminated in semi-finals.
Debaters clash at the Barkley Forum
Feb 11, 2025
Shelton Henderson catches a basketball midair during a varsity game against Clear Springs High School last year. Henderson has played on varsity since he was a freshman.
Ruling the court
Feb 9, 2025
Ong resets and chalks up for her next move. She was participating in one of her first lead competitions at InSPIRE Cypress Rock Climbing.
‘It’s more than just the sport’
Feb 6, 2025
Opinions
Love permeates every area of our lives. It is the little, seemingly insignificant moments that are most deserving of our love.
Tiny love stories
Elly Zhang, McKenzie Le, Ella Sotiriades, Alex Lin, Davis Adams, Kate Steinbach, Sophia Zhao, Rosalie Navarro, Bethel Kifle, Macy Langland, and Keith Luo • Feb 14, 2025

McKenzie Le I love people-watching. Couples walking around, fingers intertwined. One couple passes...

February's book club selection includes "Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka, "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" by Holly Jackson, "One Last Stop" by Casey McQuiston, "Solo Leveling" by Chugong and "The Winemaker's Wife" by Kristen Harmel. These stories are sure to make entertaining additions to your book shelf.
[TPP Book Club] February’s favorites
Feb 13, 2025
After being asked if they celebrate National Mini Holidays, like National Pancake Day and National Pet Day, about 124 people responded to the poll. The majority of the people responded “No,” indicating that they do not celebrate these National Mini Holidays.
Everyday’s a holiday
Feb 6, 2025
Fossil fuels are the largest contributor to climate change, making up over 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
We’re running out of time
Feb 5, 2025
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Benson Boone's new single "Beautiful Things" captures the desperate fear of losing what we love. Its soulful relatability and catchy chorus are what made “Beautiful Things” reach #8 on the Billboard Top 100 in the month since its release on Jan. 18.

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Sports
Varsity player senior Brain Scott (jersey number 12) prepares to spike the ball onto Strake Jesuit's side of the court. Strake Jesuit prepares to block the ball by reaching above the net.
Setting up the season
Luca Cheng, Reporter • Feb 16, 2025
JV boys' basketball team loses, 70-50
JV boys’ basketball team loses, 70-50
Feb 12, 2025
A commitment poster showing Andrew Brown is going to U.T. Dallas. He mainly plays the pitcher position.
Bellaire baseball college commits
Feb 6, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will battle for the Lombardi trophy in the Super Bowl on Feb. 9. Kansas City is looking to achieve the first three-peat in the history of the Super Bowl era, while the Eagles are seeking their second title in franchise history.
Super Bowl LIX preview
Feb 3, 2025
A&E
The banana case securely holds the banana. Although, it is important to buy the proper size banana or the case won't fit the banana.
Banana split no more
David Raichman, Reporter • Feb 18, 2025
There are many exciting artists coming to Houston this year, and fans are in for some fun concerts.
The hottest concerts coming to Houston in 2025
Feb 16, 2025
In a recent survey conducted by the Three Penny Press, 10 respondents replied to the following survey: "What are your favorite Rom-Coms to watch during Valentine's Day?" XOXO Kitty, To All the Boys I've Loved Before, 10 things I hate about you were some listed.
Streaming love
Feb 14, 2025
February's book club selection includes "Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka, "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" by Holly Jackson, "One Last Stop" by Casey McQuiston, "Solo Leveling" by Chugong and "The Winemaker's Wife" by Kristen Harmel. These stories are sure to make entertaining additions to your book shelf.
[TPP Book Club] February’s favorites
Feb 13, 2025
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