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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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Ana Eicher Davila
Ana Eicher Davila
Community/Owl Post Editor

Hi, my name is Ana Eicher Davila! I'm a sophomore at iUP, this is my fifth year as an Owl, and this is my second year in iHoot. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, exercising, and making different kinds...

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The Neural Network: The Impact of AI on Developing Minds
The Neural Network: The Impact of AI on Developing Minds
Sophia Christie-Smith, Creative Editor • November 21, 2025

As students that spend much of our time online, it is tempting to get lost in the digital landscapes we occupy daily, and for some, even more tempting to eat the algorithmic lotuses that make our writing blocks disappear in just a few hurried clicks. But what are the long term consequences of using AI as a student? Are we losing more than we gain when relying on AI rather than what makes us uniquely human—our own brains? New technology can be both disruptive and revolutionary. It can empower and lift people up, or it can incite fear and panic. This is certainly the case with AI, and its grip on all of us, for better or worse, is maintaining its hold. While experts all have their opinions on the overall impact of AI, both positive and negative,...

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How iUP Helps Us Take Flight
How iUP Helps Us Take Flight
Fozia Desai, Staff Writer • December 9, 2025

From our crumbless corridors to our amazing school lunches (Taco Tuesday everyday? Count me in!), being in online school sure has its perks. And what’s the best part? We’re the NUMBER ONE online school in Texas! (Go owls!!) The reason why is because of our welcoming and encouraging community, amazing teachers, dedicated staff, and curious students. Students from all grades agree that iUP is owl-some in many ways! It has helped us all grow, learn, and challenge ourselves to do better. In this article, we’re going to talk about why our owls feel this way and how iUP has helped them soar!   Why...

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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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