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Achyuta Ambal

Achyuta Ambal, Staff Writer

Pronouns: he/him

Grade: 11

Years on staff: 3

What was your favorite childhood TV show? Phineas and Ferb

What is your favorite book? Sea of Tranquility

What motivates you? Educating the public about the situations the world is facing at any given moment.

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Smiling, freshman Sophia Nguyen poses with her artwork accepted into the Botanical Garden’s art exhibit. Nguyen scrapped and redid her artwork multiple times before settling on the final piece she submitted. “My art style is impacted by my friend and the styles of video games I like. I like their styles and try replicating them sometimes,” Nguyen said.

Botanical brushstrokes

Achyuta Ambal, Staff Writer
June 1, 2023
Junior Charlie Robinson hits a glowing hot piece of metal with a hammer to form it into the correct shape for his hunting knife project. Robinson never took lessons from a professional, opting to work off his intuition. “It hasn’t always worked out, and sometimes I’ve had to look at how to fix whatever I had done, but most of the things I have made have just been me freestyling,” Robinson said.

Forging forward

Achyuta Ambal, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
Junior Sawyer Ladd lifts weights, stretches and eats to gain weight. Ladd has spent over a year practicing a routine involving eating more and going to the gym frequently to work towards his goal. “It has taken me way longer than I thought it would to gain even a little bit of weight. I don’t know if I need to change my methods, but I know I will stick with it until I reach my goals,” Ladd said.

Bulking up, not slimming down

Achyuta Ambal, Staff Writer
January 24, 2023
Sophomore Lila Hartle and other Bollywood night participants mirror sophomore Triya Gudipati’s moves during the first dance class. Hartle liked seeing her friend teach a different dance style. “As someone learning [this style] for the first time, [Gudipati] made it easy and friendly to follow along,” Hartle said.

Bollywood boogie

Achyuta Ambal, Sports Editor
November 16, 2022
Junior Carter Rush hops on his motorcycle and starts the engine. Rush decided to take his bike to school at the beginning of the school year because it was convenient and fun to ride. “I like my bike. It gives me a thrill that I can’t find in anything else,” Rush said.

Rush-ing down I-64

Achyuta Ambal, Sports Editor
November 15, 2022
Sophomore Elizabeth Franklin stands outside of a door that is blocked off with caution tape due to nesting geese. Franklin planned on taking photos outside, but the number of students attacked by the geese has led to the outdoors being off-limits. “The geese have completely blocked us off from the outside world, and it’s interfering with our work as journalists. It’s unacceptable, and there needs to be a change,” Franklin said.

The geese take over

Achyuta Ambal, Staff Writer
May 9, 2022

“2055” by Sleepy Hallow

Achyuta Ambal, Staff Writer
January 5, 2022
Lifting a state record in the deadlift event, sophomore Tommy Eschbach pulls 360 lbs to his hips. Behind him, a competition official ensures that Eschbach’s form is synonymous with powerlifting regulations. “I tried my best and I got results, so I know that if I work hard enough I can compete in a national competition and maybe even get a record,” Eschbach said.

Weightlifting his way to the top

Achyuta Ambal, Staff Writer
December 15, 2021
Sophomores Leah Liefer and Caitlyn Allendorph participate in Geometry A teacher Patrick Mooney’s “The Amazing Race” activity. The duo’s class worked on Congruent Polygons. “Caitlyn and I got to the fifth envelope, out of seven. I was trying to cooperate but I was also trying to win because I am a somewhat competitive person,” Liefer said.

Photo of the Week – Nov. 5

Achyuta Ambal, Staff Writer
November 5, 2021

Samosa Chaat

Achyuta Ambal, Staff Writer
October 22, 2021
The light fluffy batter makes it a real delight to eat. This was the first real street food I have ever had when I was 12 years old, and sitting on the side of the street in Mumbai. I had no complaints about Aloo Tikki then and I certainly don’t now.

Aloo Tikki

Achyuta Ambal, Staff writer
October 22, 2021

Pani puri

Achyuta Ambal, Staff Writer
October 22, 2021
Our school showed a lot of longhorn pride at homecoming week. Here are some of the highlights.

Life of a longhorn

Achyuta Ambal, Staff Writer
September 27, 2021

“I’m Ready” by Jaden Smith

Achyuta Ambal, Staff Writer
December 31, 2020
Rushing to get breakfast set up before class can pose a variety of hazards including, but not limited to, tripping over nothing in your hurry. Exercise caution.

[Photo] Smoothie with Brinda

Brinda Ambal, Opinions Editor
December 11, 2020
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