As students explore their passions for artistic fields, the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) is providing students with the opportunity to showcase their artwork across the community. On Feb. 24,...

During the month of February, Black History Month is celebrated to honor and commemorate the achievements and milestones set by Black inventors, activists, authors, doctors, entrepreneurs, and many more.  In...

A sonar image taken more than 16,000 feet underwater displayed an outline of what seemed to be Amelia Earhart’s missing aircraft.  Deep Sea Vision, the exploration company that released this image,...

A cafeteria stage transformed into a viral sensation, a challenge boldly attempted, and laughter erupting as chicken wings turned into instruments of both torment and triumph. This was the situation Independence’s...

Thamara Millan brought non-profit organization, The Small World Angel Tree program, to FISD in order to help impoverished students in need.  Millan began her career in the Frisco Independent School...

With over 180 million copies sold, Rick Riordan’s book series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is one of the most successful Greek-mythology-inspired franchises, and remains a lasting icon of the...

Just over 51 years ago, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'' (1971) debuted on the silver screen. The story, made famous by its original writer Roald Dahl, resonated with audiences across the...

Although the release of the animated film “Wish” (2023) is meant to be an ode to Disney’s older movies, in reality it represents everything wrong with the Disney Animated studio. Homogenization Since...

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning steadily expand, their latest impact is on the realm of music.  With a few clicks of the keyboard, users can craft music that’s tailored to their...

1989 marked Taylor Swift’s entry into pop music, a genre she dominated after this album's release. Exactly nine years later, 1989 (Taylor’s Version) set the record for most streams in one day on Spotify. Named...

100 years ago, a pre-fame 21-year-old Walter Elias Disney (known mainly as Walt) and his older brother Roy founded the Disney Brothers Studio on Oct. 18, 1923. In the century since, that company, now...

After months of preparing, Independence’s first play of the school year, “Puffs'' is finally here, and for fans of J.K. Rowling’s  “Harry Potter” franchise, the performance is a must-see.  Written...