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EIGHT IS ENOUGH. Proposed eight period schedule with the day starting at 7:15 a.m. and leaving before 3:00 p.m.

Changes planned for next school year spark controversy, approval

by Ella McDonald, VOW staff Mar 6, 2025

For the past week, rumors of an eight period school day have circulated the school. In an email sent out Tuesday, Principal Eric King confirmed the rumors, adding that the start and end times of school...

Baking controversy causes outcry about class disparities encouraged by private businesses.

Affordable Walmart cakes spark outrage from private bakers

by Kaitlin Burns Mar 5, 2025

Decorated treats are a common staple at parties such as birthdays or in this case, Valentine’s gifts. Vintage heart cakes inspired by Victorian piped pastries have come back into style for baked goods,...

THE DEVIL INSIDE. The movie is a tragic story that shows the real truth of a family that had a perfect life until everything went down.

‘Devil in the Family: The fall of Ruby Franke’ hits screens

by Ashley Briones Mar 5, 2025

Most teens remember watching this big Mormon loving family that always went by the rules, but after a couple of years the real truth comes out of how they treated each other. Many people suspected that...

HER MOMENT. Mikey Madison poses with the Best Actress Oscar for "Anora" in the Oscars photo room at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 2, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Cole

Best actress winner awarded to ingénue

by Lillianna Weeks, VOW staff Mar 5, 2025

Mikey Madison's unexpected triumph at the 97th Academy Awards, where she won the Best Actress Oscar for her role in "Anora," marked a significant milestone in her career. From acting in ¨Once Upon a Time...

OLD FAITHFUL. One of the main attractions of Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful erupts about every 90 minutes shooting boiling water 106 to 184 feet high.  Over 4 million people visit Yellowstone each year.

National parks must stay

by Isabella Melin Mar 5, 2025

In the past week, 2,000 United States Forest Service (USFS) employees and another 1,000 National Park employees have been laid off. This has already led to closures and could threaten public safety and...

MULTITALENTED. Playing a flute during UIL Marching Contest, sophomore Drue  Walker competes with his fellow band members. Walker recently was named the top piccolo player in Texas.

Piccolo player named best in Texas

by Ashley Briones Mar 5, 2025

After months of hard work and determination a well known Wildkat had an outstanding performance and brought a wave of pride to the entire community. Sophomore Drue Walker is now officially the #1 piccolo...

SHARP DRESSED TEAM. Before delivering their first round performance, freshman Ella Kouba, freshman Anne Marie Carman, freshman Carter Bernard, junior Isaiah Higgins, senior Danica Sundquist and freshman Alyssa Dennis take a quick picture.

Academic UIL prepares for district competition

by Peter Wetsch, VOW staff Mar 5, 2025

After a successful last practice meet at Caney Creek last week, the Willis UIL team is looking forward to going to district on March 29th back at "The Creek." In spite of critical judgment the students...

BUTTERFLY. The new single by Marina Diamand is Butterfly. courtesy of Queenie Records

Retro pop returns

by Lillianna Weeks, VOW staff Mar 3, 2025

The music world witnesses MARINA's remarkable comeback through her latest single "Butterfly," which stands as her initial release since 2022. The song emerges as the principal single from her forthcoming...

DONATE TO SAVE LIVES. The spring blood drive is March 31. Donors can sign up with HOSA members during lunch.

HOSA Blood Drive set for March 31

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff Mar 3, 2025

Every year, the Health Occupations Students of America, HOSA, organizes a blood drive that allows people to give back to the community and save lives at the same time. Donating blood is simple and doesn’t...

Counting down the days to Spring break. Graphic representing to hopeful wait to a week long break.

Celebrations leading to break

by Kaitlin Burns Mar 3, 2025

The slow trek to Spring Break is almost over, but it is becoming harder every day to make it through to the end. Events closing out in preparation make the wait slower and harder to bear. For that reason,...

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