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My sisters, mother and I are in front of the famous treasury, which lies at about the halfway point on the Petra path. Contrary to its name, the treasury is actually a large tomb, but during the Byzantine era, it was used as a church.

Where time stands still

Alia Hassan, Reporter May 5, 2025

It’s not just a travel destination. It’s a story. From the high mountains of Peru to the deep canyons of Jordan, the one-of-a-kind Wonders of the World are a dive 3,000 years into the past, 3,000...

Graduation for the class of 2025 is on June 8. Seniors only have 5 weeks left of school.

A class of 2025 senior playlist

Hannah Turner, Reporter Apr 29, 2025

Graduation for the class of 2025 is only a few weeks away. As a senior who is obsessed with music, here are some of the most relatable songs for this time in our lives. “Time to Pretend” by MGMT The...

The program for the Houston Ballet's "The Sleeping Beauty" features artwork inspired by the ballet. "The Sleeping Beauty" was aired from March 13-23.

Don’t sleep on Sleeping Beauty

Mallika Mohan, Reporter Apr 28, 2025

The light seeps through the gossamer curtain as a baby’s cradle comes into view. Catalabutte, the master of ceremonies, steps on stage, frantically preparing for the christening. As the curtain rises,...

Band director Bill Waltemath tears up as he congratulates his students on Thursday. “I feel like [it’s] prestigious enough that I get to be a part of something so big and so important, especially to our band director,” junior and clarinet player Valeria Flores said.

What a bird can do

Ishani Kaushik, News Editor Apr 22, 2025

For the first time in Houston Independent School District history, the Mighty Cardinal Band will perform at the Western International Band Conference in Seattle, Washington on Nov. 22. Band director...

Season 2 Episode 1 of "The Last of Us" premiered on April 13, receiving an 8/10 from IGN. The series can be streamed through Max.

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Episode 1 Review: A warm welcome to Jackson

Macy Langland, Reporter Apr 22, 2025

SPOILER WARNING FOR S2 E1 OF “THE LAST OF US” (including spoilers from the game The Last of Us Part II) As someone who has played through the entirety of both “The Last of Us Part I” and “The...

“Sakamoto Days” is a shonen manga. Its IMDb rating is 7.4 out of 10.

A hitman’s grocery store

Zara Bukhari, Reporter Apr 20, 2025

Warning: This review contains spoilers for “Sakamoto Days.” In a small and unsuspecting grocery store, Taro Sakamoto tries to live a normal life, but his past as a legendary hitman refuses to be...

Senior Bailey Goldstein's guinea pig Apple poses with an earring. "I just think earrings so versatile," Bailey said. "And you can dress them down or up, and they're so fun to collect, and they're an easy birthday gift."

‘Kooky’ character

Emma Xiao, Editor-in-Chief Apr 11, 2025

Moo Deng. Mother Goose. Snowman. Gummy bear. No, these are not part of a Connections category. These are just some of senior Bailey Goldstein’s “30-or-so” collection of self-proclaimed “kooky”...

The graphic depicts the introduction of Dogman during the introduction of the movie. It has grossed $135.2 million worldwide.

The bark of crime

Andrew Chen, Reporter Apr 11, 2025

I grew up reading Dav Pikley’s Dogman, laughing at jokes that would make the current me cringe. This is why I was thrilled when Dreamworks announced a Dogman movie in the works. The story follows...

Students, parents and faculty from Bellaire attend the final dress rehearsal of "L’Italiana in Algeri" at Lambert Hall, located in the Heights. Performance dates run from April 4-12.

Mustafà, meet your match

Bethel Kifle, Reporter Apr 10, 2025

“L'italiana in Algeri” is a festival of love, with each character deeply yearning for another. There's nothing more entertaining than a messy love plot, and that's just what Opera in the Heights provides. This...

Junior Ismael Moo Quevedo practices with his quartet shortly before stepping on stage to perform. The quartet performed two pieces: "Pavan for a Dead Princess" by Ravel and "Aragonaise" from the Carmen Suite by Bizet.

Guitar ensemble places first in contest for third consecutive year

Dawson Sotiriades and Keith Luo Apr 9, 2025

For the third consecutive year, the varsity guitar ensemble took first place in The Hill Country Classical Guitar Ensemble Festival and Competition on March 28 and 29. The junior varsity ensemble placed...

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