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Flower Mound High School's student-led newspaper

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AP Environmental Science teacher Dixie Westbrook poses for a picture in her classroom. Westbrook is known to be a strong proponent of environmental activism, instilling principles of sustainability in her students. “We are past the point of a call to action,” Westbrook said.
Too Hot To Handle
Tanvi Butchireddy, Staff Writer • September 11, 2023
European Tapestry
European Tapestry
Pearson Minter, Staff Writer • August 22, 2023
Best Movie Ever
Best Movie Ever
Nina Aitha, Staff Writer • August 22, 2023
Cats or Dogs?
Cats or Dogs?
Nandini Dasari, Co-Editor-in-Chief • August 22, 2023
Sophomore Surya Dasari stands masked outside of his first period classroom. Although the number of students wearing masks has significantly declined since the peak of the COVID pandemic, some students have brought them back out at the start of the school year. “I have seen people in class wearing masks to prevent spread. I’m not sure whether this is because those people are sick or they are just trying to prevent getting infected themselves,” one senior said.
Is COVID On the Rise?
Nandini Dasari, Co-Editor-in-Chief • September 25, 2023

Upon first glance, the virus that recently decimated countries worldwide is aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Computer generated...

New SRO, Augusto Espinosa, posing for a picture in FMHS. Despite only being here for a short period of time so far, he has had many vape and explicit pictures issues. “vaping is something that we struggle with,” Espinosa said.
New School Uniform
Pearson Minter, Staff Writer • September 15, 2023

With the intent of student safety and obligation to new Texas state law, SRO Officer Augusto Espinosa has joined the Jag...

James Pippin and Jeremy Werts, the creators of The Teacher Project, pose for a picture. They have had over forty teachers sign up already. “It was really a cool experience,” early volunteer English teacher Allie Currin said.
The Teacher Project
Pearson Minter, Staff Writer • September 11, 2023

“The Teacher Project,” a newly founded club run by English teacher Jeremy Werts and history teacher James Pippin, is...

Sadie Burt (left), president of Climbing Club, poses at the first volunteer meeting and Mrs. Dearing (left) and members of Stitch Perfect pose for a photo during their second meeting this year. The climbing meeting took place at Movement in Grapevine, Texas, and Stitch Perfect met on Thursday, August 30th, and started the new project for the month. “I want to help to show how amazing climbing is to other people,” Burt said. “You can come in and just work on whatever project youre working on,” Dearing said.
Slip Stitches and Clove Hitches - Upcoming Clubs
Nina Aitha, Staff Writer • September 8, 2023

Passion and opportunity colliding between teachers and students create the best clubs, and there are a couple of new ones...

Teachers And Their Side Gigs
Teachers And Their Side Gigs
Keaton Shaffer, Co-Editor-in-Chief • September 5, 2023

Doctor, lawyer, veterinarian, teacher. These are some of the most common dream jobs among elementary school students, and...

Texas Book Ban: What You Need to Know About House Bill 900
Texas Book Ban: What You Need to Know About House Bill 900
Ellen Hirst, Staff Writer • September 21, 2023

House Bill 900, which aims to prohibit “sexually explicit” books from school libraries, was set to go into full effect on September 1st....

Principal Chad Russell checks the time in the main hallway before first period. Russell and the administration implemented a revised bell schedule for the 2023-24 school year, which made notable changes to advisory and A lunch. “So we just cut the loss out, packed [advisory] into the end of 2nd period,” Russell said. “Lots of strategy.”
Loss of Funding Leads To New Bell Schedule
Keaton Shaffer, Co-Editor-in-Chief • September 12, 2023

A new bell schedule has been implemented this year in accordance with state requirements to reach 90 minute class periods. Advisory, now included...

School Resource Officer Derek Mueller stands in the main hallway, displaying the various vapes he has collected from students. Even with the implementation of the new vape policy, students have already been caught committing vape-related offenses. “Just this school year alone, three vapes have been taken off students,” Mueller said.
New State Vape Policy
Nandini Dasari, Co-Editor-in-Chief • September 5, 2023

House Bill 114, passed by Texas’ 88th Legislative Session, outlines a new vape policy intended for implementation in all public schools across...

Photos courtesy of Shivani Ojha, Tanvi Butchireddy, Nandini Dasari, Emma Santos, Meghna Kalathil, Micah Davidson, Ritvi Nagarajan, Nithika Koka, Bailey Poore, Nitya Vanapalli, Ranna Sandhu, and Keaton Shaffer
In A Barbie World
Shivani Ojha, Staff Writer • September 6, 2023

Barbie is everything, he’s just Ken, and we are just products of a patriarchal society, at least according to Greta Gerwig’s feminist flick,...

Are Halloween's Hype Cereals Any Good?
Keaton Shaffer, Staff Writer • October 13, 2022
The Flower Mound High School Varsity team celebrates their win at Universal Studios. The team traveled to Orlando, Florida for the KSA Events. “Tournament season helps to develop an even stronger bond with the team and also helps our bodies get back in shape and get used to the constant playing everyday during regular season,”  varsity player Chloe O’Brien said.
Setting Up the Season
Tanvi Butchireddy, Staff Writer • September 21, 2023

The Flower Mound High School Varsity Volleyball Team won the Mound Showdown, Flower Mound versus Marcus, (3-0) last Tuesday...

Collin Rittenberry (12) celebrates on the field during the Jag win.
The Heat Is On
Emma Santos, Staff Writer • August 28, 2023

Heat waves echoed off the turf as our football players fought for the win last Friday night. Under both the sun’s burning...

Watch the FMHS v.s. Lewisville Football Game
Watch the FMHS v.s. Lewisville Football Game
September 23, 2022

Getting Into The Swim Of Things - The Story of Swimmer Ola Wozniak
Getting Into The Swim Of Things - The Story of Swimmer Ola Wozniak
Keaton Shaffer, Staff Writer • September 22, 2022

Most people see swimming as a relaxing recreation, often when the weather is warm and watermelon is in season. But for competitive...

Balancing Act - Mick Seyler’s Three Lives
Balancing Act - Mick Seyler’s Three Lives
Keaton Shaffer, Staff Writer • September 14, 2022

Though only 14 years old, Mick Seyler lives a double life. Actually, he lives three. Not only is Seyler a high school student...

European Tapestry
European Tapestry
Pearson Minter, Staff Writer • August 22, 2023

Throughout the years, my family has taken numerous vacations, from the Dominican Republic to Gulf Shores. The vacations have been fun, but none...

Best Movie Ever
Best Movie Ever
Nina Aitha, Staff Writer • August 22, 2023

A stolen princess and her magical gift. A witch hidden in plain sight. An unlikely alliance turned romance. To a four year old me, Tangled was...

Cats or Dogs?
Cats or Dogs?
Nandini Dasari, Co-Editor-in-Chief • August 22, 2023

Cats or dogs? The age old debate. While those around me would take a stance with ease, the question always stumped me. Cats? Growing up, my experience...

Not So Grand Canyon
Not So Grand Canyon
Ellen Hirst, Staff Writer • August 22, 2023

The small pebble I kick cascades down the canyon in a long drop. If I strain enough, I can almost hear its echo as it scatters down. I’m too...

Friendship
Friendship
Isabella Reyna, Staff Writer • August 22, 2023

The people I hold very dear to me are my band friends. We all met in band, and although some of us knew each other before the start of high school,...

Peace
Peace
Shivani Ojha, Staff Writer • August 22, 2023

The sunlight tickled my face as my eyes fluttered open. At 5:30 am, I was surprisingly awake, cautiously crawling out of the hotel bed to avoid...

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