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The Atmosphere of Awesomeness and Benevolence
The Atmosphere of Awesomeness and Benevolence
Arya Rajesh, Staff Writer • May 28, 2025

Imagine if you were living in a modern world, how would you share your good deeds to everyone? To start things off, there are numerous ways to make the world a better place that can not only help you...

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SPIRITED AWAY TO STUDIO GHIBLI
SPIRITED AWAY TO STUDIO GHIBLI
Anika Goswami, Extras Section Editor • March 12, 2025

With a charm like no other, it’s a world of wonder, creativity, and inspiration. Being the winner of two Academy Awards and numerous other prestigious accolades, this film...

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Mazzy Burns
Mazzy Burns
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Hi! I'm Mazzy (or Reina Jules; that's my writing pseudonym), I'm in 6th grade, and I'm an actress and writer. (I also sculpt and draw sometimes- If you were in Art Club last year you know what I'm talking...

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WATER YOU DOING THIS SONGKRAN?
WATER YOU DOING THIS SONGKRAN?
Julia Thienvanich, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025

As April heats up, so does one of the most exciting and refreshing holidays in the world: Songkran, Thailand’s famous New Year water festival. Known for its massive water fights and joyful spirit, Songkran is more than just a way to cool off, it’s a celebration of renewal, family, and cultural pride. Whether you're getting drenched in a local festival or simply attending, Songkran reminds us of the deep and rich culture Thailand possesses.  One of the most popular aspects of Songkran is the massive water fights. Typically celebrated over 3 days in Thailand, people gather in the streets to spray each other with water. Not only is it a fun way to cool down in Thailand’s hot weather, but it also has a deeper meaning. The splashing of...

NEW YEAR, BETTER YOU?
NEW YEAR, BETTER YOU?
February 12, 2025
VENERATING VETERANS DAY
VENERATING VETERANS DAY
November 11, 2024
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Hayden Rockaway's Epidemiology Experience at Johns Hopkins
Hayden Rockaway’s Epidemiology Experience at Johns Hopkins
Avika Taneja, Feature Section Editor • March 10, 2025

Opportunities at Johns Hopkins   Johns Hopkins, "America's first research university", has a variety of pre-college programs that cater to the various advanced interests of high school students. (About us) The multitude of topics they offer can range from Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease to Social Inequality and the Public's Health. (Pre-College Summer Programs, 2020)  Hayden Rockaway, a sophomore at iUniversity Prep, attended one of these programs and has some valuable insights on her experience.   A Little About Hayden Rockaway   Hayden has been attending...

DESTINEY RINCON
DESTINEY RINCON
May 30, 2024
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SIX OF ONE, HALF A DOZEN OF THE OTHER
SIX OF ONE, HALF A DOZEN OF THE OTHER
Julia Thienvanich, Staff Writer • October 10, 2024

I had thought long and hard on where I wanted to go, what I wanted to do, and what decision I would make at the hair graying age of 17 that would forever determine my future.    For...

WISELY'S GUIDE TO COLLEGE RESUMES
WISELY’S GUIDE TO COLLEGE RESUMES
Erin O'Connell, Extras Section Editor • April 5, 2024

College resumes are an important part of the college application process, where students are given the opportunity to provide a condensed version of their various experiences...

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MAGNIFICENT MO'OREA
MAGNIFICENT MO’OREA
Brooke Bolinger, Co-Associate Editor • May 3, 2024

Imagine dipping your toes into sparkling, crystal clear waters, colorful tropical fish flitting around your feet, coral reefs resting beneath in the waves. The sun shines...

EXPLORING THE UNKNOWN
EXPLORING THE UNKNOWN
February 28, 2024
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Spreading Their Wings
Spreading Their Wings
Aiden Mckeeman, Staff Writer • January 23, 2025

Imagine it’s your first day of school at iUPrep. You may be nervous, excited, overwhelmed, or confident, and you know that it might take some...

“We can always find something to be thankful for, and there may be reasons why we ought to be thankful for even those dispensations which appear dark and frowning.”

Albert Barnes
OWLSIDE NEWS – STAAR PREP RETURNS
Avika Taneja
Avika Taneja April 4, 2023

OWLSIDE NEWS-AFTER GRADUATION
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Elena Faulkenberry March 26, 2023

The BOE of the Month is Addison Bartek!
The Staff Writer of the Month is Eylee Pennings!
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CREATIVE TWIST OR COPYRIGHT TROUBLE?
CREATIVE TWIST OR COPYRIGHT TROUBLE?
Anika Goswami, Extras Section Editor • May 9, 2025

Technology nowadays appears to be limitless. Various programs and tools all over the internet encompass endless possibilities for users to enjoy and use for creative purposes....

IUNIVERSITY PREP NAMED AS #1 HIGH SCHOOL IN GCISD
IUNIVERSITY PREP NAMED AS #1 HIGH SCHOOL IN GCISD
Anika Goswami, News Staff Assistant • May 30, 2024

iUniversity Prep has recently been named the #1 high school in the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District by U.S. News and World Report. Being ranked as the top...

SWEET AND SIMPLE
SWEET AND SIMPLE
June 5, 2022
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WHICH SPORT IS THE MOST POPULAR?
WHICH SPORT IS THE MOST POPULAR?
Danny Hall, News Section Editor • May 30, 2024

     From football to baseball to just about everything in between, sports is an incredibly popular form of entertainment. Many find joy when they partake in sports,...

SUPER BOWL SEASON
SUPER BOWL SEASON
Marcus Bamber and Avika Taneja February 6, 2024

The special time of the year has finally arrived! After a whole season of games and a month of playoff contests, the big game of the year is on the horizon. The Chiefs and...

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AI ATTACKS THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
AI ATTACKS THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
Marcus Bamber, Curtis Bamber, Danny Hall, Amirah Santos Figueroa, and Autumn Friesenhahn April 10, 2024

  The release of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the mainstream in early 2023 has changed the technological landscape, particularly in...

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