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Head Band Director Mr Thomas Turpin, poses with Lyle Moss 20, John Kangos 21, Jason Sato 21, and Kyle Le 22 after the audition. Mr. Turpin judged the trombone audition room where Sato, Moss, and Kangos auditioned in.

Band Makes Region High at All Region Jazz Auditions

Jared Hyman, Photographer/Videographer September 24, 2019

On the morning of September 21, seven band students participated in the audition process at the All Region Jazz Auditions at John B. Conally High School in Pflugerville. Four of them advanced to the...

The hot snack combo, popcorn chicken with honey BBQ and kasian fries, was slathered in a bright orange sauce, which added a delicious soft layer to the crispy chicken.

Zero Degrees Serves Slow Fast Food Fusion Experience

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief September 24, 2019

A blast of cool air and loud noises from the kitchen hit us immediately as we strolled into Zero Degrees on one of the Grand Opening days, Sept. 22. Zero Degrees, an Asian-Hispanic fusion chain, specializes...

Caroline Zhuang 23 plays the marimba. Zhuang finds football games and performances such as the March-A-Thon fun and exciting as band gets to perform their show. [The marimba] has a lot of interesting note patterns, Zhuang said.

Band Presents Show ‘Believe’ at Second Annual March-A-Thon

Ayesha Middya, Reporter September 23, 2019

The second annual March-A-Thon took place at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex on Saturday, Sept. 21. The highly anticipated fundraiser marks one of the first public performances for the Westwood Warrior...

Descendant of the Crane is written by Chinese-American author Joan He, who lives in Philadelphia. Photo Courtesy of Joan He.

Culturally Rich Novel ‘Descendant of the Crane’ Hooks Readers

Yunoo Kim, Community & World News Editor September 22, 2019

What do you do if you are pressured to protect the innocent, but in doing so you become the guilty? This is the dilemma new queen Hesina faces in Descendant of the Crane by Joan He, a political fantasy...

Choir members auditioned for TMEA on Saturday 14.

Choir Members Audition for the Texas Music Educators Association

Maya Gangadharan, Photographer September 21, 2019

Choir members have prepared themselves since before the school year had even started for the initial stage of the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) audition process. The audition was on September...

The Sea Turtle shake had cookies in the shape of turtles.

The Yard Brings Innovation to the Classic Milkshake

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor September 20, 2019

In a lively area of the Domain lies The Yard Milkshake Bar. A charming shop known for bringing quirky combinations of flavors together and putting a spirited twist on the classic milkshake, in addition...

The Hibiscus Sunrise drink, a medley of lemonade and hibiscus flavoring, astonished customers with its unique combination of flavors.

Bakery La Patisserie Exudes French Authenticity

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief September 19, 2019

Tucked into the corner of a shopping complex, the pastry shop La Patisserie, exuded French vibes and diffused the air with the sweet smell of macarons and cakes. The shop, owned by Soraiya Nagree,...

Photo Courtesy of MXMTOON

MXMTOON Releases Heartfelt and Catchy Album with ‘The Masquerade’

Keana Saberi, Editor in Chief September 14, 2019

Composing songs and recording them right from her house, 19 year old singer and songwriter MXMTOON also known as Maia has been entrancing listeners with her dreamy ballads since gaining recognition in...

The womens choir gathered in a sectional to learn a new piece. It was the first time this school year everyone was able to sing together. It was really fun to hear everyones voices and see how everyone came together, Sarah Armosky 20 said.

Choir Starts the Year on a High Note at Choir Camp

Anouka Saha, Opinions Editor September 13, 2019

Choir members from all grade levels came together after school on September 11 to participate in Choir Camp. This event gave a chance for members to get to know each other, learn and brush up on music,...

Photo Courtesy of Post Malone

Post Malone Delivers Another Hit-Filled Project with ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor September 12, 2019

Well-known rapper and singer Post Malone released his third studio album, Hollywood’s Bleeding, on Friday, Sept. 6, immediately drawing praise from both critics and fans. The Texas rapper’s album was...

Photo Courtesy of Forrest Films (bennettswar. com).

‘Bennett’s War’ Fails to Capture Audience

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief September 10, 2019

Marshall Bennett is a U.S. army sergeant in an Afghanistan war where he and his partner Riley suffered major injuries due to an explosion made by their enemies. He returns home with an immobilized leg,...

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