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Beaming, Salutatorian Bailey Zhang '25 and Principal Erin Campbell pose for a photo. Zhang delivered a speech to her fellow graduates, and will be attending Stanford University this fall on the pre-medicine track.

Class of 2025 Celebrates at Graduation

Yonnie Yang, Reporter May 30, 2025

Seniors, friends, and family crowded into the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park on Thursday, May 22 to attend their Graduation Ceremony, followed by an overnight party on campus called Project Grad. Over...

Decorated in bright red HEB lids, green juice tops, and white bottle caps, the collection of lids on the mural form the Mexican flag. Proud of their work, HSA students danced to Spanish music after speeches and awards were given.

Celebrating Cultural Diversity: Hispanic Student Association Highlights Representation in Mural

Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor May 20, 2025

Inspired by cultural values, artistic process, and resource preservation, the Hispanic Student Association (HSA) pursued an innovative art project that would highlight the strength and resilience of...

Clasping the tongs, Mr. Carey Shao places garnished eggplant on a small dish. Breakfast House puts on display a daily changing variety of classic Chinese cold dishes.

Breakfast House Brings Northeastern Chinese Tastes to Austin

Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor May 19, 2025

Behind glass windows and red Mandarin characters, behind an assortment of Chinese cold dishes, garlicky cucumbers, spicy pig ear, sliced celtuce, tubs of porridge, and silken tofu, Mr. Carey Shao runs...

At Westwood it's no secret that students are known for taking on large workloads and multiple extracurriculars. But Westwood's competitive culture severely harms students and will only get worse if nothing is done.

Locked In: The Cost of Westwood’s Burnout Culture

Editorial Staff May 11, 2025

Monday, 8:09 a.m. Bloodshot eyes flicker open, and a student crosses the threshold between cold outside air and the musty scent of sleep-deprived high schoolers. Everyone else is already there, Chromebook...

As their friend shoots bubbles in the air, Marley Huston '26 and Nina Stockinger '25 stand on a platform, posing for the 360 photo booth's rotating cameras. The photo booth attracted many dancers who reveled in the unique twist on a traditional photo booth.

Students Celebrate at Tale as Old as Time Themed Prom

Yonnie Yang, Reporter May 6, 2025

The painted sunset lights streaked across a glimmering Lake Travis, slowly disappearing into a breathtaking evening sky to serve as a backdrop for countless students’ photos as juniors and seniors...

Project 2025 is a far-right policy initiative launched prior to President Donald Trump's election. Among many policies, Project 2025 details anti-transgender legislation. Upon Trump's administration, he has wasted no time implementing numerous pieces of transphobic legislation that seem to draw inspiration from Project 2025.

“I Don’t Have Any Rights”: Project 2025 is an Affront to Trans Youth

Vedanti Patil, Reporter May 5, 2025

This story contains mentions of transphobia, assault, and gender-based violence.  *Due to identity protection, some individuals have been granted anonymity, and their names have been replaced with...

Identifying each anatomical structure, seniors Minsung Kim, Kritanko Chakraborty, and Harry Liu participate in the Anatomage Tournament. The Anatomage Tournaments are 3D academic competitions that blend gaming and learning, allowing students to deepen their understanding of anatomy.

HOSA Members Charge Up at State Leadership Conference

Sarah Jung, Heritage Portraits Editor May 4, 2025

Shifting across the suites and attractions of Kalahari Convention Center, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) members competed at the Texas State Leadership Conference (SLC) from Tuesday,...

Surrounded by a small crowd, Hasya Pamu '26 holds up a shark fetus her group discovered within their specimen. Pamu's group was the first to find fetuses within their sharks.

Anatomy & Dissection Club Finds Fetuses Within Shark Specimen

Prima Changwatchai, Assistant Editor April 26, 2025

In their second mixed dissection in club history, the Anatomy & Dissection Club gathered to dissect five dog sharks, three rattlesnakes, three squid, and one fish in sponsor Mr. Eric Scheiber’s...

Holding her wet hair, Elaine Liu '28 laughs after being drenched in ice water while being recorded by her mother. While Liu initially didn't plan on doing the challenge, she was motivated to participate upon learning it was for mental health awareness.

Splashing into Awareness

Arhaan Jafri, Reporter April 25, 2025

What started as a campus-based initiative by the University of South Carolina's (USC) Mental Illness Needs Discussion (MIND) Club has grown into something much bigger: a nationwide mental health awareness...

In the midst of a slew of funding and staffing cuts, America's parks are more vulnerable than ever.

Protect America’s Parks: Why President Trump’s Onslaught on the NPS is Woefully Misguided

Anagha Alluri, Reporter April 23, 2025

America’s national parks are more than just tourist destinations. Since Yellowstone National Park became the nation’s first national park in 1872, these sacred spaces have been a symbol of America’s...

Standing tall in downtown Austin, the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas is where lawmakers are considering Senate Bills 10-13. These education bills have the potential to transform all schools in Texas, impacting classroom displays, school prayers, DEI initiatives, and library material. The education community, including students, parents, and educators, is closely monitoring these developments while debating their potential effects.

Controversy Erupts Over 2025 Texas Senate Bills on Religion, DEI, and School Libraries

Vishnu Muthuraman, Heritage Staff April 20, 2025

As the new presidential term began, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bills (SBs) 10-13 in March, which have since made their way to the Texas House of Representatives. All four of these bills are striving...

With Easter right around the corner, take this quiz to test your Easter knowledge!

How Much do you Know About Easter? (Trivia Test)

Rayghen Peak, Reporter April 19, 2025

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