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Shawkin Kabir

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor

I’m Poetry and Prose Editor for the Dreamcatcher literary magazine and this is my second year on Student Press. Outside of that I’m on the debate team, watch a lot of Netflix, go to the movies, and hang out with my friends and family! I’m looking forward to having a great year!

All content by Shawkin Kabir
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion released her new studio album 'Good News' on Friday, Nov. 20. Photo courtesy of @theestallion

‘Good News’ Exudes Megan Thee Stallion’s Dynamic Confidence

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor
December 2, 2020
A photo of soup cans on cardboard. Many in the community are struggling to get essential supplies such as food in the current COVID-19 crisis. The local food bank has been working to ease this struggle.

Central Texas Food Bank Aids Poor During The Pandemic

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor
May 10, 2020
The United States Capitol is located in Washington, D.C. Photo courtesy of Jens Junge from Pixabay

Washington Reaches Deal on Historic Stimulus Package

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor
March 26, 2020
Daniel Shi '20 and Vikas Burugu '20 pose for a picture. They won first place in the policy debate division for the state tournament.

Debaters Excel at TFA State Competition

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor
March 12, 2020
Josephine Vander Gucht and Anthony West pose for a picture with their new album. This is their third studio album together. Photo Courtesy of @ohwondermusic.

Oh Wonder Spreads Message of Positivity with New Album

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor
February 14, 2020
Turner Bail Bonds is set up in Indianapolis. Bail bonds agencies like Turner Bail Bonds pay for a defendant's bail, then charge them a percentage of the bail to ensure that they will show up to court when ordered to.

Cash Bail Practices Worsen Inequality in the Criminal Justice System

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor
February 13, 2020
Sandali Srivastava '22, Ayan Chaudhry '21, and Sudiksha Pradhan '21 pose for a picture at the tournament. This was a different experience for the debaters as it wasn't in the local area like their usual tournaments. Photo Courtesy of Westwood Speech and Debate.

Debaters Participate at Texas A&M University-Kingsville Tournament

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor
February 13, 2020
Sudiksha Pradhan '21, Shawkin Kabir '21, and Sruti Mohankumar '21 pose for a photo outside the Long Center for the Performing Arts. They were one of the groups who won the 'Raise Your Voice' Award. Photo courtesy of Shawkin Kabir '21.

Juniors Receive ‘Raise Your Voice’ Award

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor
February 11, 2020
Protestors in Berlin hold a demonstration against Amazon's tax policy and treatment of workers on Nov. 24, 2017. Multiple protests have been held by Amazon employees all over the world against the company.

Amazon’s Mistreatment of Workers Must End

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor
January 9, 2020
The 2019 film, Klaus, is a heartwarming story that shows how compassion and love can go a long way. Graphic by Shawkin Kabir.

Christmas Classics: ‘Klaus’

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor
December 30, 2019
Protestors rally against the death penalty on Feb. 8, 2013. Due to rising advocacy against capital punishment, more than 20 states in the U.S. have abolished the death penalty.

The US Must Abolish the Death Penalty

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor
December 11, 2019
Fred Rogers, played by Tom Hanks, is shown in the middle of his signature opening scene for his show. Photo Courtesy of Sony Pictures.

‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ Inspires Viewers with Kind Message

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor
December 5, 2019
Which childhood Disney show are you?

Which childhood Disney show are you?

Nivrithi Kuttuva and Shawkin Kabir
December 3, 2019
Pranav Kulkarni '20 and Anand Singh '21 pose for a picture.

Debate Competes at Hockaday School Tournament

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor
November 17, 2019
Public Forum debaters prepare for their next round. At this tournament, there were three preliminary rounds in the PF division before advancing to quarter-finals.

Debaters Achieve Success at Vista Ridge Tournament

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor
October 28, 2019
On Sept. 20, 2015, around 100 people gathered in St. Paul, Minnesota to protest police brutality by the Metro Transit Police against 17-year-old Marcus Abrams.

The Trial of Amber Guyger Calls to Attention Our Flawed Justice System

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor
October 27, 2019
The horror film, 'US', uses classic horror themes and surprising twists to create an engaging feature. Graphic by Shawkin Kabir.

Halloween Horror Month: ‘Us’

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor
October 23, 2019
Students eager to donate blood climb into the crowded bus where they await their turn.

UNICEF Hosts Annual Blood Drive

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor
October 22, 2019
Bailey Armosky ‘20 and Sarah Armosky ‘20 knead the ingredients with their hands to make oobleck. Sarah has been a member of Science Club since last year. “I joined [Science Club] because Kate [the president] said that we would get to do some fun experiments and learn things.”

Science Club Experiments with Oobleck

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor
September 22, 2019
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
Alumni Jugal Amodwala, Saavan Myneni '20, Alice Zhang '20, Davina Le '20, and Vishal Narra '22 take a picture at the Greenhill Tournament. Photo courtesy of WHS Speech and Debate.

Debaters Attend Greenhill and La Vernia Tournaments

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor
September 19, 2019
Photo Courtesy of Mr. Adrian Ramirez

Mr. Adrian Ramirez Appointed as Assistant Principal

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor
September 16, 2019
Each day, Flex Time assigns students to a specific block unless they sign up for another classroom's session.

Flex Time Relieves Stress for Students

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor
September 15, 2019
To prepare new arguments, Harsha Rajesh '20, Daniel Tehrani '20, and Samit Deshmukh '20 read an article. Photo courtesy of WHS Speech and Debate.

Debaters Compete at Hendrickson/Pflugerville Tournament

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor
September 6, 2019
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