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Don't Let Your Krathong Sink
Don’t Let Your Krathong Sink
Julia Thienvanich, Staff Writer • January 15, 2025

7/10 students and teachers here at iUP don't know what Loy Krathong is. Do you? Loy Krathong is said to have dated back to the Sukhothai Kingdom well over 700 years ago. It originated from the romantic...

Dreams and Things
Dreams and Things
October 16, 2024
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THE OSCARS THROUGH IUP'S EYES
THE OSCARS THROUGH IUP’S EYES
Caeden Conley and Amirah Santos Figueroa May 15, 2024

Disclaimer:  This article reviews the 2024 Oscars awards ceremony; however, iHoot and iUniversity Prep do not endorse or encourage students to watch or listen to any of...

VALENTINE'S DAY MUSIC
VALENTINE’S DAY MUSIC
February 14, 2024
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My name is Charlotte, I am in seventh grade, and this was my first year in I hoot. I’m a big traveler and swimmer, and have been in IUP for two years now, and hope to enroll again.

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VENERATING VETERANS DAY
VENERATING VETERANS DAY
Anika Goswami, Extras Section Editor • November 11, 2024

Parades commence, ceremonies are performed, and speeches are made as the Star-Spangled Banner rises high above the crowd. Audiences cheer as marching bands play a beautiful melody of pride and patriotism. What’s all this for? Occurring annually on November 11th, Veterans Day is a widely celebrated remembrance of the end of World War I and the courage and bravery of our soldiers during wartime. It is a day to honor the veterans who put their lives on the line for the safety and well-being of our country and pay tribute to those who protect us on the front lines. Let’s learn more about how and why Veterans Day is celebrated! The History of Veterans Day The following information was obtained from the Department of Veteran Affairs. World...

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DESTINEY RINCON
DESTINEY RINCON
Danny Hall, News Section Editor • May 30, 2024

     At iUniversity Prep, there are a large number of students from all walks of life who, even for different reasons, all go to this school and share that as common ground. With so many students having different life experiences, it can serve as a great opportunity for others to know more about their peers' lives,  ultimately revealing more about the world that they live in and the lives they each lead. One student in particular, Destiney Rincon, a 10th-grader and a first-year student at iUniversity Prep, wanted to share her experience of being adopted out of the foster care system and how...

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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
Elena Faulkenberry
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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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...

2024 Election from a Student's Perspective
2024 Election from a Student’s Perspective
Marcus Bamber, Curtis Bamber, Erin O'Connell, and Danny Hall May 30, 2024

Election cycle is back again! Over the past four years, the United States has not only undergone, but also overcome the threat of Covid-19, and the economy has thrived into...

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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