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The student news site of iUniversity Prep in Grapevine, Texas

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AWAKEN THE LOVE
AWAKEN THE LOVE
Brooke Bolinger, Co-Associate Editor • April 5, 2024

A shard of glass Hidden in the corner Casts light to the shadows of darkness   A feather catching the breeze Drifts to and fro among the trees A breath of silence in the night   A...

A FISHERMAN
A FISHERMAN
March 4, 2024
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VALENTINES DAY MUSIC
VALENTINE'S DAY MUSIC
Danny Hall and Avika Taneja February 14, 2024

DISCLAIMER: Some of the artists mentioned in this article have made music with content not suitable for a 5th grade audience. Make sure to seek permission from a parent or...

THE RISE OF K-POP
THE RISE OF K-POP
November 29, 2023
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Persephone Battle
Persephone Battle
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My name is Persephone Battle, I am a staff writer, and this is my second year with iHoot. I am now in 10th grade and have been with iUP since 5th. I think it’s a wonderful opportunity for students to...

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: WHEN DOES IT GO TOO FAR?
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: WHEN DOES IT GO TOO FAR?
Yadiz (Mayuree) Martinez, Feature Section Editor • March 25, 2024

Technology has become a pinnacle of our generation. At the click of a button or the swipe of a screen, you can find solutions to almost all of your problems. Artificial intelligence has even become a prevalent topic at iUniversity Prep that, whether you realize it or not, impacts the way we’re learning. However, the various developments and evolution of artificial intelligence has led to advancements that humans never thought possible, and we must begin to wonder, has artificial intelligence gone too far?    What is Artificial Intelligence?  A book definition of artificial intelligence (A.I.) could be similar to the Merriam Webster dictionary’s definition, which defines artificial intelligence as “the capability of computer...

THE MEANING OF HALLOWEEN
THE MEANING OF HALLOWEEN
October 20, 2023
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THE ADOPT A FIFTH GRADER PROJECT
THE ADOPT A FIFTH GRADER PROJECT
Autumn Friesenhahn, Staff Assistant • March 4, 2024

In our virtual classrooms, some students at iUP go out of their way to make things better for others - such as the club Owl Pals. As you’ve probably been told by at least one teacher, Owl Pals is a group of students across all grade levels above fifth grade who dedicate themselves to serving iUniversity Prep and its students through organizing events, putting together fun meetings, and generally uplifting the student population. But, there are many things you aren’t aware of when it comes to the Owl Pals - such as a project that they've been working on for the iUP’s fifth graders, called...

IUP CHANGES LIVES
IUP CHANGES LIVES
November 17, 2023
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BACK TO THE FUTURE AT IUP
BACK TO THE FUTURE AT IUP
Makenna Horne, Special Section Staff Assistant • January 10, 2023

“The future depends on what we do in the present” ~ Mahatma Gandhi   It is essential to not only think about your future but also to take action to prepare...

DID SOMEONE SAY FREE SAT TUTORING?
DID SOMEONE SAY FREE SAT TUTORING?
Eve Bamber, Editor-in-Chief • November 4, 2022

The SAT Approaches… The SAT looms over most iUPrep high school students; freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors all keep it in the back of their minds. This reading,...

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EXPLORING THE UNKNOWN
EXPLORING THE UNKNOWN
Caeden Conley, Community Section Editor • February 28, 2024

Land of The Unknown This past winter, with the flexibility of iUniversity Prep and virtual learning, I was fortunate enough to travel across five breathtakingly diverse...

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WHY SHOULD YOU LEARN ANOTHER LANGUAGE?
WHY SHOULD YOU LEARN ANOTHER LANGUAGE?
Danny Hall, Sports Section Editor • June 5, 2023

Language is an integral part of society. After all, it is how humans communicate, whether through writing or speaking. The only issue with this...

“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
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OWLSIDE NEWS-AFTER GRADUATION
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Elena Faulkenberry March 26, 2023

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SWEET AND SIMPLE
SWEET AND SIMPLE
Yadiz Martinez, Staff Writer • June 5, 2022

For most children and teenagers out there it feels like since the dawn of time, two things have remained true: a) no one will ever find out the secret combination to Coca-Cola,...

ELON MUSK BUYS TWITTER
ELON MUSK BUYS TWITTER
Danny Hall, Staff Writer • May 13, 2022

In a move that shocked the world, Elon Musk found himself taking over yet another company after already having control over Tesla and SpaceX. He has bought 100% of Twitter...

NEWS ON NEW COVID VARIANT
NEWS ON NEW COVID VARIANT
December 6, 2021
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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...

WERE JUST GETTING STARTED: NFL PLAYOFFS 2
WE'RE JUST GETTING STARTED: NFL PLAYOFFS 2
Connor Reinscheld, Staff Writer • January 19, 2024

INTRO   With 8 teams left in the playoffs, the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs is the round that separates the contenders from the pretenders. 4 teams will...

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THE PROS AND CONS OF SAT TESTING
THE PROS AND CONS OF SAT TESTING
Eve Bamber, Marcus Bamber, and Curtis Bamber February 26, 2024

The Pros and Cons of SAT Testing To test or not to test? That is the question; a breakdown of the debate   In the realm of college...

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