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Sophia Cortes

Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Staff

Class of 2026

Hi I’m Sophia and I am a member of Student Press! When I’m not in the press room and have time for hobbies you may catch me crocheting, drawing, or creating art in general.

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Arranged by style, the Fiber Arts Club stand displays plushies, coasters, keychains and other goods made for the sale. The first of its kind for the club, the sale allowed club members to showcase their love for craft while giving back to the community.

Wool You Be Mine: Fiber Arts Club Sells Valentine-themed Handcrafted Goods

Sophia Cortes and Katie Ring
February 17, 2024
A majority of Texans rely on Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) for their electricity, especially during the winter. But after the recent winter storm, and previous winter disasters, Texas power grid should be re-evaluated.

The Texas Power Grid Needs To be More Reliable During Winter

Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Staff
January 23, 2024
As the world advances in technology, social media has risen to be a staple part of the everyday lives of adolescents. Due to these advancements, social media has grown both as a supportive tool to bring teens together, and a potential source of harm, especially for adolescents.

Behind the Filter: A Closer Look at the Dangers of Social Media

Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Staff
December 18, 2023
Debating, Ronit Singh ‘26, Hannah Au ‘26, and Jatin Aggarwal ‘26 discuss which chemical reaction will occur. “I was debating with my peers on where the elements on the activity series were and which one will react,” Singh said. “If the first metal in the reactants has higher activity than the second metal, a chemical reaction will occur.”

Advanced Chemistry Classes Apply Learning to Lab

Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Staff
October 17, 2023
During the seventh meeting hosted by The Fiber Arts Club, Treasurer Joy Kim ‘26 presents a slideshow teaching club members. Every week, the club updates members about fiber art terms, gives announcements, and takes attendance before the meeting. “I talked about the difference between stockinette and fair isle knitting to teach the beginners basic knitting terminology, Kim said. Announcements [covered] our future events and charities we will be working with very soon.”

Fiber Arts: Crocheting Community

Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Staff
September 27, 2023
Vaishnuv Thiagarajan stands proudly in front of his completed monument in front of the Austin Public Library. Each pillar that Vaishnuv built himself represents a sector of frontline service.

Remembering Diligence: Senior Vaishnuv Thiagarajan Creates America’s First COVID-19 Frontline Workers Memorial

Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Staff
September 8, 2023
Students will be undergoing more stress this year due to the new bell schedule. Shortened flex and lunch times will negatively impact students by not allowing them enough time to relax.

The New Bell Schedule Will Negatively Affect Students

Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Staff
August 15, 2023
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