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The student news site of iUniversity Prep in Grapevine, Texas

iHoot

Strake Shenanigans
Strake Shenanigans
Fozia Desai, Staff Writer • November 14, 2025

  Intro  The much anticipated moment had finally arrived. The moment I had spent all week preparing for. The moment that every scout looks forward to. It was officially… CAMP WEEKEND! More...

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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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Jaxon Radcliff
Jaxon Radcliff
Staff Writer

Hi everyone! My name is Jaxon, and I'm in 11th grade. This will be my 5th year at IUP and my 2nd in iHoot. My hobbies mainly consist of soccer, swimming, piano, and chess. I'm excited to be a part of iHoot...

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Poems We Left in the Past
Poems We Left in the Past
Lily Andrews, Photo/Graphics Editor • November 21, 2025

What's your favorite genre to read? While all literature has unique qualities, poems stand out as a type of literature that captures you with a timeworn feel that echoes tales of anything from romances to tragedy. Poems are ruminative by design, well acquainted with the author's deep, unfolding emotions. They provide a space for perfect expression, saturated with the sentiment and soulful resonance anyone can feel. While poems are a beautiful embodiment of embers of the past, sometimes you need to let them go to find a new poem inside of you. Our friends here at iUP have some thoughts on poetry and some poems of their own that they would like to share!   Poems have a unique ability to express emotion as opposed to other literature...

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What is Ramadan?
What is Ramadan?
Fozia Desai, Staff Writer • March 13, 2026

Here at iUP, we are a very diverse community. Students all have different faiths and ethnicities, and are all very accepting of one another. You’ve probably heard of Ramadan before, but what is Ramadan? Let’s find out with the help from some iUP students who shared with us what Ramdan is all about.   What is Ramadan?    Ramadan is the Muslim’s holy month for fasting and focusing on spiritual discipline, worship, and character building. When it starts differs from year to year because they follow the lunar calendar, which is based on the moon phases. For Ramadan to officially...

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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...

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OWLSIDE NEWS – STAAR PREP RETURNS
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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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CHANGES WITH BITMOJI
CHANGES WITH BITMOJI
Autumn Friesenhahn, Staff Writer • May 27, 2025

Bitmoji - It’s a digital creator where users can create graphics and memes using a personalized avatar that can easily be shared with others. They have many applications,...

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....

SWEET AND SIMPLE
SWEET AND SIMPLE
June 5, 2022
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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO... NASCAR
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO… NASCAR
Ethan Hargrove, Staff Writer • May 27, 2025

Introduction I’ve noticed that there are a few people here at iUP that share the same passion as me: cars and motorsports. It was a first, as I’ve never met any other...

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
February 6, 2024
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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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