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Screenshot of the message error students recieve when attempting to open Canvas.
Canvas Down to Amazon Web Services’s EC2 Failure
English teacher Neil Corbett with his blue mohawk in 2003.
Homecoming is like, so Y2K
Starting the Conversation
Starting the Conversation
Senior Jurnee Byrd and her parents visited with a number of schools during the college fair on Sept. 25.
Countdown to What’s Next
A student sneakily scrolls on social media in class.
Who Ya Gonna Call?
Cathy Markham, Breast Cancer Survivor and Special Education teacher decked out in pink during last year's Pink Out football game. Courtesy of Cathy Markham.
Why We Wear Pink
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
Freshman Jazmin Neri runs to the finish line in first place. Photo courtesy Addison Van Hooser.
‘Isn’t she a freshman?’
Tricks, Treats and Touchdowns
Tricks, Treats and Touchdowns
Senior Emma Nelson is a goalkeeper for Azle soccer. Photo courtesy of Chapa Photography.
Balance, mindset & recovery
Freshman Madisyn Hicks at a recent practice. Photo courtesy of football coach Jason Vines.
Madisyn Kicks
Senior Lily Hudman and coach Kelsie Jones sport similar injuries at the Aug. 29 cross country meet. Photo courtesy of Mason Schluter.
When the Whistle Blows
Seniors Annika Birkeland and Madelyn Tucker fight over their favorite Fisher brother.
Who is the Better Brother?
Senior Lila Harden shows off her Strawberry Shortcake Backpack.
Where Did All the Time Go?
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
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
Senior Bella Byrom and Areli Mejia work in a lamp-lit environment.
Different Lighting & How It Affects Your Learning
Beyond the Violence
Beyond the Violence
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
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?
courtesy of www.dreamtime.com
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
Starting the Conversation
Starting the Conversation
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
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
Starting the Conversation
Starting the Conversation
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
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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Tricks, Treats and Touchdowns
Tricks, Treats and Touchdowns
Karli Dow, News/Feature Editor • October 15, 2025
Senior Bella Byrom and Areli Mejia work in a lamp-lit environment.
Different Lighting & How It Affects Your Learning
Abi McCoy, Multimedia Editor • October 15, 2025
Seniors Annika Birkeland and Madelyn Tucker fight over their favorite Fisher brother.
Who is the Better Brother?
Alex Schlotzhauer, Opinion/Editorial Editor • October 15, 2025
English teacher Neil Corbett with his blue mohawk in 2003.
Homecoming is like, so Y2K
Miley Smith, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025
Senior Lila Harden shows off her Strawberry Shortcake Backpack.
Where Did All the Time Go?
Jianna Menefee, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025
Starting the Conversation
Starting the Conversation
Lily Hudman, Editor-in-Chief • October 15, 2025
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Screenshot of the message error students recieve when attempting to open Canvas.
Canvas Down to Amazon Web Services’s EC2 Failure
Annika Birkeland, Managing Editor • October 20, 2025

At 2:04 AM, Canvas went down. The site went down due to a problem with its web service, Amazon Web Services (AWS), experiencing slow performance...

Senior Jurnee Byrd and her parents visited with a number of schools during the college fair on Sept. 25.
Countdown to What’s Next
October 15, 2025
A student sneakily scrolls on social media in class.
Who Ya Gonna Call?
September 30, 2025
The 2025-2026 counseling staff. Photo courtesy of Kacie Davis.
Help is on the Way
September 22, 2025
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A Crash Course on Trump’s Tariffs
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The outside of the DAEP and Hornet Academy building.
What Does DAEP Do?
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Entertainment
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
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
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Cathy Markham, Breast Cancer Survivor and Special Education teacher decked out in pink during last year's Pink Out football game. Courtesy of Cathy Markham.
Why We Wear Pink
Fighters and Family Members Share Their Experiences with Breast Cancer
Haylee Collins, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025

“Never give up.” That’s the advice special education teacher Cathy Markham shared for people battling breast cancer after 22 years of...

Podcast: Four-Year Universities vs. Community Colleges
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Lyla Lucia, Multimedia Editor • May 16, 2025
Marian Maldonaldo talks to Mrs. Milosh.
Dell-eting Student Loans
Annika Birkeland, Sports/Clubs Editor • May 5, 2025
Senior Mckenzee Roberts performs an execution.
Locked and Loaded
Lily Hudman, Associate Editor • May 5, 2025
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Sports
Freshman Jazmin Neri runs to the finish line in first place. Photo courtesy Addison Van Hooser.
‘Isn’t she a freshman?’
Serenity Valdez, Sports/Clubs Editor • October 15, 2025

Holding her breath, trying not to worry about the girl behind her, sweat dripping down her face. Thinking about teammates behind her, she’s...

Senior Emma Nelson is a goalkeeper for Azle soccer. Photo courtesy of Chapa Photography.
Balance, mindset & recovery
Serenity Valdez, Sports/Clubs Editor • October 15, 2025

Every day morning practice, game days, and even playing a sport outside of school can add a lot of weight to student-athletes’ shoulders. Athlete...

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