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Raider Reflections: A Season Review

writer: Lobna Bougacha, Contributor
April 15, 2024

Volpi, Olajimi Dominate District UIL

writer: Kim Creel, Adviser
April 5, 2024

$Getting hooked \\ Working on a new book jacket to sell, senior Isabel Zambrana offers a multitude of custom crochet projects in her shop. People can DM me on Instagram for custom made things, like clothing or sweaters, Zambrana said. I’ve also made a lot of coasters and car steering wheel covers.$

The selling point

writer: Maggie Volpi, Copy Editor
April 2, 2024

$Exemption criteria \\ The graphic above reveals the different conditions through which students are exempt from taking a semester final and illuminates the absence policy used to distinguish excused from unexcused absences.$

The finals countdown

writer: Gloria Olajimi, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2024

$Circle time \\ On Nov. 28, the Bollywood Dance Team began their meeting with President Priya Rathor talking to the club members. During the first five minutes of the meetings, the dancers went into a circle. “I am glad that y’all were able to come to today’s meeting, and hopefully we can get more members when we perform the dance” Rathor said during their team bonding time before jumping into the dance choreography for their practice.$

Grooving into the limelight

writer: Sabrina Bahrun and Gabriel Farrel
January 29, 2024

$Whodunnit \\ Dramatically monologuing, junior Dahlia Curry, in the character of Belle Dove, implores the audience to believe that she is not the killer of Harry Snotter. “This is definitely my second favorite show that I’ve done, only after Grease.” Curry said. “Both were very fun.”$

Murder and a meal

writer: Maggie Volpi, Copy Editor
December 8, 2023

$Autumn delights \\ Making final touches, culinary student Jordan Truong organizes the goodie bags the advanced culinary arts class would sell at the theaters production of the musical Grease Oct. 19 and Oct 21. The students chefs work continuously throughout the school year to cater meals for various school activities.$

Crumbly culinary creations

writer: Gloria Olajimi, Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2023

$Treasure hunt \\ Junior Ariel Rivera, junior Elaf Braso and junior Virtuous Domorji, current STUCO members, dig for the best paint to go along with her project. Rivera spent her workday preparing her homecoming poster. My favorite thing about STUCO is connecting with a special part of the school and doing something all together, nobody is doing anything alone, Rivera said.$

I scream; you scream; we all scream for canned goods

writer: Sabrina Bahrun, Staffer
November 18, 2023

$Senior sabotage \\ Playing the opener of their 2023 marching band show, The Hope Cycle, senior Arle Casillas performs at the Senior Night football game Aug. 25. Little did she know that the following week, she wouldnt perform during halftime at all. I was disappointed that we didnt go to the game because we seniors only have a few games left, Casillas said.$

Silent night lights

writer: Gloria Olajimi, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2023

$My wonder walker \\ Bringing down the mood with a heartfelt ballad and gentle guitar strums, sophomore Henry Walker performs “Wonder Wall” at the annual Pop Show May. 5. “Performing in front of an audience is pretty nerve-wracking, but once you’re on stage, your nerves begin to melt away,” Walker said.$

Punk-rock; preppy pop show

writer: Gloria Olajimi, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2023

$Girls just wanna have...books \\ From relaxing the mind to enlightening the soul, reading has numerous wellness benefits; however, the romanticization of the practice may impede those positive outcomes.$

The girlypop is a bibliophile

writer: Gloria Olajimi, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2023

$Hand in hand \\ Singing the famous duet, Duo de Fleurs, seniors Lucy Ramirez and Carolyn Childrey perform at the talent show Mar. 22. Performing in the talent show was like showing off to people what we, the performers, could do, Ramirez said. I also loved being able to get to know more people because of the different acts. I met my friend Antwon Anderson through the talent show over past years, and it really is just a fun thing to do if you want to put yourself out there.$

Raider’s got talent

writer: Gloria Olajimi, Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2023

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