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The student news site of Independence High School in Frisco, Texas

IHS Knight News

The student news site of Independence High School in Frisco, Texas

IHS Knight News

In Salinas, Puerto Rico, a flooded street is photographed after the passage of Hurricane Fiona.
via Getty Images

Hurricane Fiona raises climate concerns

Saisha Agarwal September 28, 2022

This past week, Climate Week NYC 2022, marked its fourteenth year as the biggest global climate event on Earth. In collaboration with the United Nations (UN) General Assembly and world leaders, Climate...

The Reign of Queen Elizabeth II

The Reign of Queen Elizabeth II

Saisha Agarwal, Suhas Konijeti, Riya Vatti, and Ibrahim Ali September 12, 2022

The Queen has died. Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor) passed away on September 8, 2022 at Balmoral Castle, her estate in the Scottish Highlands. According to the Washington Post, her son...

President Biden announces student loan debt cancellation to press in the White House Roosevelt Room on August 24, 2022.(Forbes)

Biden announces student debt cancellation policy

Ibrahim Ali, Reporter September 8, 2022

Over 40 million Americans in the United States are burdened with paying off student loan debt, according to The Sun. The struggle to pay off that debt just became easier and may serve as a warning to...

FISD photographs the PAC’s exterior on August 8, 2022.

FISD plans new visual and performing arts center

Riya Vatti, Editor-in-Chief September 8, 2022

FISD is opening a new visual and performing arts center (PAC) in order to expand the education and resources of fine arts. According to FISD, in 2018 voters approved a $691 million bond package to support...

IHS rolls out new academic cheating policy

IHS rolls out new academic cheating policy

Suhas Konijeti and Saisha Agarwal August 29, 2022

The rise of technology has amplified academic dishonesty at IHS. Punishments for cheating and plagiarism have changed for students this school year.   “There’s this old saying that knowledge is...

The winning team of the Knight Theater Games, Demon Barber, shouts their victory chant on the road, during the morning of the event.

Knight Theater hosts competitive annual games

Ananyaa Candula May 16, 2022

The sweat trickled down their faces, and their hearts were racing as they prepared to battle their rivals. Each wall shook with the screams of their excitement. From the intense challenges to the pride...

Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch in 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'. (Marvel)

Review: ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’

Ibrahim Ali, Reporter May 12, 2022

The wait is finally over as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) newest movie, 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness', has arrived in theaters. It was not the movie most audiences, including...

Deeksha Bompada poses with her art piece, “Cyclic”, at a state competition on May 1st, 2022.

Sophomore becomes finalist for Walgreens Annual Expressions competition

Riya Vatti, Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2022

Deeksha Bompada always found that she could express herself through her art. From the varying colors to the complex technique, art was always something she could use to represent her emotions. With hopes...

Frisco's next high school set to open

Frisco’s next high school set to open

Rhea Bhattarai May 2, 2022

It’s not every day you wake up and you find out you're moving high schools. When Memorial High School (MHS) freshman Charvi Saxena heard that her home was rezoned to a new high school in Frisco, Panther...

FISD board elections

Ashwin Padmanabhan, The Knight Press- Reporter May 2, 2022

Frisco's general elections will be held on May 7, 2022. One of the things citizens will vote on are the Frisco Independent School District (FISD) Board of Trustees. The Board works to create and pass policies...

IHS Choir and Orchestra ensembles received “Best in Festival” awards at a music festival in San Antonio, Texas on April 8, 2022.

Orchestra and choir students earn “Best in Festival” award

Soumya Dharani, The Knight Press- Reporter May 2, 2022

It’s a rewarding feeling for most teachers to see their students’ considerable time and effort lead them to success. However, helping every student progress can prove to be challenging, especially...

Laura Newell in the classroom, helping students better understand concepts.

Local teacher’s efforts support Zambian education

Ananyaa Candula April 26, 2022

For her, no distance is too great to cross. Not even if the desired location is 8,704 miles. Laura Newell is a second grade teacher at Norris Elementary, and she plans to use a great portion of her...

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