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Who Ya Gonna Call?
The 2025-2026 counseling staff. Photo courtesy of Kacie Davis.
Help is on the Way
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A Crash Course on Trump’s Tariffs
The outside of the DAEP and Hornet Academy building.
What Does DAEP Do?
Parking spot for former employee.
Our Wheels, Our Way
Podcast: Four-Year Universities vs. Community Colleges
Podcast: Four-Year Universities vs. Community Colleges
Marian Maldonaldo talks to Mrs. Milosh.
Dell-eting Student Loans
Senior Mckenzee Roberts performs an execution.
Locked and Loaded
The Immigrants of Azle
Beyond Borders: The Immigrant Stories of Azle
ASL teacher Nikki Self rolls the dice to decide a student’s fate.
Dicing It Up with the Dungeon Masters
D’Lathian Young: Strength Beyond the Platform
D’Lathian Young: Strength Beyond the Platform
Junior Jacqueline McClain goes for the kill.
The Year-In-Review of Azle Sports
Coach Smith encourages her soccer players.
How to Jump the Hurdles
Athletic trainer Christine Hardee helps sophomore Nicole Johnson at a track meet.
A Bandage a Day Keeps the Injury Away
Juniors Eliana and Lily Hudman pose at a cross-country meet.
Double Trouble
Taylor Swift released her new album cover for the public. Photo courtesy of Republic Records.
Swift Era
Freshmen Braelyn Woods and Harper Petit and sophomore Zoe Hopton at the cheer banquet. Photo courtesy Jackson Jinks.
Dress to Impress
Music In The Park Lineup
Music In The Park Lineup
Photo courtesy of DVV Entertainments
‘RRR’ is an Instant Indian Classic
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Bring Back These Blockbusters
Music In The Park Lineup
Music In The Park Lineup
Older is better.
Face the Music
Weeknd's Over
Weeknd’s Over
she is brat
she is brat
Sophomores Zoe Hopton, Raegan Holland and Brinley Dowell all listen to Megan Moroneys new trio of songs.
Each of Megan Moroney’s New Songs Ties to a Sister Song from Previous Albums
The book Sunrise on the Reaping.
Sunrise on the Reaping: The Page-Turner That Reignited My Love for Reading
Photo courtesy of DVV Entertainments
‘RRR’ is an Instant Indian Classic
Mufasa the movie on screen in a home theater.
I Always Wanted a Brotha
Setting Sail with Moana’s New Adventure
Setting Sail with Moana’s New Adventure
Image courtesy of Universal Studios.
Tales of Wicked
Infographic created by Michael Smith
OPINION / Pocket Constitutions (Know Your Rights)
OPINION: Classes should have the same grading policy
OPINION: Classes should have the same grading policy
Nu Addiction
Nu Addiction
Senior Hannah Beck's $554.65 Balfour class ring.
Should You Put a Ring On It?
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Bring Back These Blockbusters
Zoe is upset about reading Julius Caesar
Opposing Viewpoints: Classics in Classes
Senior Nova Wang chows down for the mic.
Opposing Viewpoints on ASMR
For Homecoming, Student Council put up posters for every extracurricular organization on campus.
OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS: Are Extracurricular Activities Important?
Senior Gracie Lowe will graduate this year which would have been her junior year had she not taken an accelerated path.
Opposing Viewpoints: Is Graduating High School Early Worth It?
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The Sting Present Opposing Viewpoints: The Toxicity or Benefits of High School Sports
Expectation vs. Reality
Expectation vs. Reality
LOL
LOL
Nah FR
Nah FR
A true honor
A true honor
The book Sunrise on the Reaping.
Sunrise on the Reaping: The Page-Turner That Reignited My Love for Reading
The amazing Ms. Fuller doing what she does best
The Sting Appreciates Mrs. Fuller (Again!)
The Sting Appreciates Coach Bradshaw
The Sting Appreciates Coach Bradshaw
The Sting Appreciates Mrs. Henson
The Sting Appreciates Mrs. Henson
Photo by Bailey Seward
The Sting Appreciates Coach Carter
Junior Lance Smith poses with upcoming vice president Lainey Gentry and president Story Hilliard. Photo courtesy Addie Torgesen.
New Faces, New Goals
Freshman Madison Monagle, sophomore Joshua Click and senior Rylan Baker walk down the runway.
Fashion for a Cause
Madelyn Tucker standing in front of the Troopers' truck.
Students Prepare for Defining moment: DCI Here We Come
AP Eng IV Takes AHS Students to the Next Level
AP Eng IV Takes AHS Students to the Next Level
VIDEO: 2022 Homecoming Dance - An interview with Gracie Sherman
VIDEO: 2022 Homecoming Dance – An interview with Gracie Sherman
The amazing Ms. Fuller doing what she does best
The Sting Appreciates Mrs. Fuller (Again!)
The Sting Appreciates Coach Bradshaw
The Sting Appreciates Coach Bradshaw
The Sting Appreciates Mrs. Henson
The Sting Appreciates Mrs. Henson
Photo by Bailey Seward
The Sting Appreciates Coach Carter
The Sting Appreciates Coach Cook
The Sting Appreciates Coach Cook
These posters were put up all over by school by HOSA. To learn more about their mental health promotion, follow their Instagram, @ahsmhp.
Men’s Mental Health Matters
The Sting Focuses on Mental Health: The Benefits of Therapy
The Sting Focuses on Mental Health: The Benefits of Therapy
The Sting Focuses on Mental Health: Mental Illness is Not a Trend
Participating in work from home amidst the pandemic.
The Sting Focuses on Mental Health: The Impact COVID-19 had on Mental Health
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The Sting Focuses on Mental Health: Putting YOU First
Podcast: Four-Year Universities vs. Community Colleges
Podcast: Four-Year Universities vs. Community Colleges
The Buzz Podcast: State of the Student
Spotify or Apple Music?
Spotify or Apple Music?
The Buzz Podcast: Interview with Kristi Dowell
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Taylor Swift released her new album cover for the public. Photo courtesy of Republic Records.
Swift Era
Alex Schlotzhauer, Editorial & Entertainment Editor • September 22, 2025
The 2025-2026 counseling staff. Photo courtesy of Kacie Davis.
Help is on the Way
Brinley Dowell, Public Relations & Advertising Editor • September 22, 2025
Junior Lance Smith poses with upcoming vice president Lainey Gentry and president Story Hilliard. Photo courtesy Addie Torgesen.
New Faces, New Goals
Brinley Dowell and Jason Villalobos • May 27, 2025
D’Lathian Young: Strength Beyond the Platform
D’Lathian Young: Strength Beyond the Platform
Utkarsh Bhandari, Staff Writer • May 27, 2025
Podcast: Four-Year Universities vs. Community Colleges
Podcast: Four-Year Universities vs. Community Colleges
Lyla Lucia, Multimedia Editor • May 16, 2025
Infographic created by Michael Smith
OPINION / Pocket Constitutions (Know Your Rights)
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Who Ya Gonna Call?
Students and Staff Speak Out about New State Phone Policy
Becca Trammell, Photography Editor • September 30, 2025

New rules have been put in place, not only for Azle, but for the entire state of Texas and its schools. Governor Greg Abbott signed a new state...

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A Crash Course on Trump’s Tariffs
May 5, 2025
The outside of the DAEP and Hornet Academy building.
What Does DAEP Do?
May 5, 2025
Parking spot for former employee.
Our Wheels, Our Way
May 5, 2025
Freshman Madison Monagle, sophomore Joshua Click and senior Rylan Baker walk down the runway.
Fashion for a Cause
April 30, 2025
The Reading Rabbit bookshop, a new bookshop in Azle
Hop into the Reading Rabbit
April 30, 2025
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Entertainment
Freshmen Braelyn Woods and Harper Petit and sophomore Zoe Hopton at the cheer banquet. Photo courtesy Jackson Jinks.
Dress to Impress
Zoe Hopton, News/Feature Editor • May 5, 2025
Music In The Park Lineup
Music In The Park Lineup
Annalicia Trammell, Staff Writer • May 5, 2025
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Features
Marian Maldonaldo talks to Mrs. Milosh.
Dell-eting Student Loans
Seniors Earn Financial Relief
Annika Birkeland, Sports/Clubs Editor • May 5, 2025

Search, research, write, revise, get feedback, rewrite, apply, and do it all again, over and over… That’s the life of AVID students, especially...

Senior Mckenzee Roberts performs an execution.
Locked and Loaded
Lily Hudman, Associate Editor • May 5, 2025
The Immigrants of Azle
Beyond Borders: The Immigrant Stories of Azle
Davis Behaj and Utkarsh Bhandari • April 1, 2025
ASL teacher Nikki Self rolls the dice to decide a student’s fate.
Dicing It Up with the Dungeon Masters
Annika Birkeland, Sports/Clubs Editor • March 3, 2025
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Sports
Junior Jacqueline McClain goes for the kill.
The Year-In-Review of Azle Sports
Luke Petersen, Editor-in-Chief • May 5, 2025

This year, our Hornets have continued cementing their legacy as a premier school in North Texas. Under the direction of our new athletic director...

Coach Smith encourages her soccer players.
How to Jump the Hurdles
Madison Martin-Wallace, Intern • May 5, 2025

Wake up at 5 to get to school at 6. Practice until second period, and then teach the rest of the day. After school you have a meet, and since...

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