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Welcome the Whimsy

Isabella Contreras, Editor in Chief April 13, 2026

People take life way too seriously. Sure, existing as a human being can occasionally be a horrifically inescapable reality, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that positivity is an obsolete concept. No...

For Prom, Gatsby Might Not Be So Great

Livvy Christensen, Copy Editor April 8, 2026

As a kid, one of the things I most looked forward to in life was going to prom, just like all of the girls in the TV shows I loved to watch. It's one of those things that you count down the days to and...

Chappell Roan's crowd was anything but small as 450,000 ACL attendees showed up for weekend one.

Limits on Austin City Limits

Aubrey Neff, (Former) Staff Reporter October 11, 2024

In recent years, the popular Austin City Limits (ACL) music festival has noticeably declined in quality. This year, even the original lineup, when announced, left more to be desired; however, the situation...

Assistant principal Melissa Spozio writing up red slips to enforce students arriving to class by 9 am

Booted, Banned, and Badged: The New Normal for DSHS

Evie Dalton, (Former) Editor In Chief September 27, 2024

As the 2023-2024 school year introduced significant changes on our campus, namely the Doordash ban, dress code policy, and mandatory ID badges for students, this new school year is bringing its own developments,...

D Lot parking spots completely filled by 9 am.

Loss in the Lots: Parking Problems

Lilly Garcia, (Former) Staff Reporter May 13, 2024

Parking at DSHS has continuously become a pressing concern, which has escalated alongside the high school's rapid growth. This issue will continue to bring concern as each upcoming class is anticipated...

Christmas decorations between A and B hall.

Consumerism during Christmastime

Claire Unger, Staff Writer December 26, 2023

As Christmas has approached, the rush for last-minute gift shopping intensifies, fueled by the excitement of fast fashion, sales and trends, particularly during the consumer frenzy of Black Friday. However,...

Current shape of bathrooms

The Bathroom Scandal

Kailey Nutt, Editor In Chief December 5, 2023

The bathrooms which were once well-put have now been used to their max. Toilets are falling apart, standing water surrounds them, no soap, and an increase in vaping has caused the downfall of the bathrooms....

Two students discussing dress code during lunch

Addressing the Dress Code

Kailey Nutt, Editor In Chief October 11, 2023

Along with many other new school policies, the dress code is being significantly more enforced at DSHS. These new guidelines state that students’ stomachs, backs, chests, and bottoms should be covered....

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