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The Hawk Eye
Shiren Noorani

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor

Senior Shiren Noorani is the managing editor and this is her third year on staff. When she’s not busy, she loves to watch sports, play basketball and travel with her family.

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[Photo] Photo Gallery: Volleyball senior night vs. Little Elm 10/18

Auyeh Oufi, Reporter
October 22, 2024
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Middle blocker Lindy Lawley sets the ball during the third set of the Lady Hawks’ game against Little Elm on Oct. 19.. Despite losing this point, Hebron maintained its lead with the score being 8-5.

[Photo] Volleyball team aims to remain undefeated against Lewisville Oct. 22

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
October 21, 2024
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Pretending to be OK isn’t a good habit of mine. My mind — like many others — has led me to feel it’s better for me to suppress those feelings in order to be there for others. It isn’t.

Opinion: The faces I wear

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
October 17, 2024
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I scanned my boarding pass and entered the tunnel: a portal. The portal that has led me “home” for the past 17 years and brought me back.

[Photo] 7,679 miles

Auyeh Oufi, Reporter
October 16, 2024
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Swig came to the local area a week ago, with the Coppell location holding its grand opening on Oct. 3-4. It’s safe to say that my usual 30 minute drive to Swig becoming just 10 minutes could be the best yet also the worst thing to happen to me.

Swigging it right

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
October 11, 2024
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From my first word to my first car, my grandparents have always been there. They have always known me in different ways, yet their individual love and sense of care fits perfectly like two puzzle pieces.

Opinion: Puzzle Pieces

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
October 8, 2024
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Wide receiver Tyler Hoke stands on the sidelines before the start of the game at Coppell on Sept. 27. The team lost the game 14-49.

7 on 7

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
September 30, 2024
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Myths by the Month is a blog dedicated to tackling things I’ve been told related to mental health that are actually myths. This month, I’m talking about the common misconceptions formed about suicide.

Myths by the Month: Suicide

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
September 26, 2024
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[Photo] Photo Gallery: Volleyball vs. Denton Guyer 9/20

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
September 24, 2024
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LISD instituted a new policy this year, stating that students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade must silence their cell phones and put them away upon entering the building. Cell phones cannot be used at any point of the school day whether it is before or after school, during passing periods, classes, lunch or recess.

LISD institutes new pre-high school phone policy

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
September 18, 2024
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Librarian Deborah Zeman flips through a folder of book recommendations that she put together for students. She is new at the school after working at Hedrick Middle School for the last three years.

More than Books and Bonbons

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
September 16, 2024
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Myths by the Month is a blog dedicated to tackling things I’ve been told related to mental health that are actually myths. This month, I’m talking about the “connection” of violence and mental illnesses.

Myths by the Month: The “connection” of violence and mental illnesses

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
August 30, 2024
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I have 83 days between now and my first day of senior year. The countdown is proving to be both a race to the end of my childhood and an absolute whirlwind into adulthood.

[Photo] Opinion: Beginning of the End

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
May 22, 2024
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Junior Haris Dosani makes a jump shot to get his team in the lead. Dosani's team, "Barn Jr." went on to lose the game 38-45.

Shooting their shot

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
May 21, 2024
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I find myself going through my baby photo albums whenever I miss my grandpa. I’ve always kept the things I love close, and the people I love even closer.

Opinion: The everlasting feeling of loss

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
May 17, 2024
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Every year, seniors must decide their future. While doing this, they face the application process — finding the right college, figuring out how to pay for tuition and handling the mental stress of it all.

Tunnel Vision

Eyesha Sadiq and Shiren Noorani
May 16, 2024
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Hebron 9 principal Amanda Werneke talks to students throughout their lunches. Last month, Werneke won LISD secondary principal of the year after being nominated for the second time.

Quick on her feet

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
May 15, 2024
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Our generation can be defined in one word: isolated. While we have made tremendous strides in our mental health resources compared to past generations, mental health still continues to decline.

[Photo] Staff editorial: The isolated generation

Staff
May 14, 2024
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It’s the “little” things that make up how much you truly love someone, the things that emphasize how much you care because it’s meaningful and personalized. It’s saying “I love you” without uttering the words.

Opinion: To be loved is to be known

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
May 7, 2024
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Myths by the Month is a blog dedicated to tackling things I’ve been told related to mental health that are actually myths. This month, I’m talking about how, as humans, we are constantly taking things for granted.

Myths by the Month: Taking things for granted

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
May 1, 2024
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Myths by the Month is a blog dedicated to tackling things I’ve been told related to mental health that are actually myths. This month, I’m talking about how you don’t always have to wait to get to the end of the tunnel to find the light.

Myths by the Month: Finding light in the darkness

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
April 15, 2024
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The titles we give certain relationships aren’t limited to our blood relations; they are bonds that we can make with anyone at any point in our life. I’ve been fortunate enough to find siblings through friendship.

Opinion: Siblings aren’t just blood related

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
April 10, 2024
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Marking 19 years of the show, “Grey’s Anatomy” premiered season 20 on March 14. This premiere made me feel all sorts of nostalgia, taking me back to its earlier seasons.

Something about 20

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
March 21, 2024
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Myths by the Month is a blog dedicated to tackling things I’ve been told related to mental health that are actually myths. This month, I’m talking about how expressing your love can be shown in a variety of different ways.

Myths by the Month: Love in different rhythms

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
March 19, 2024
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After deciding to graduate early, I was worried I would not get into the college that I wanted. Now, after being accepted to one of the best schools for my major, I can not wait to see what the University of Texas at Austin holds for me. I am now “Gone to Texas”.

[Photo] Senior Column: “Gone to Texas”

Eyesha Sadiq, Entertainment Editor
March 8, 2024
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Junior Annika Sawant performs her original song “Honest” at the Pogue Entertainment Group show a year ago. Sawant has performed at various events for both her singing and orchestra.

Stringing through life

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
March 5, 2024
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Infographic: National Self Injury Awareness Day

Infographic: National Self Injury Awareness Day

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
March 1, 2024
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March 1 is National Self Injury Awareness Day. The butterfly project is a social movement encouraging drawing butterflies where you feel compelled to self-harm and naming the butterfly after someone you love as a way to reduce self injury.

Opinion: Self injury must be destigmatized

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
March 1, 2024
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Guard and captain Paris Bradley shoots a layup against Little Elm at the quarterfinals game on Feb. 20. The Lady Hawks beat Little Elm 53-47 and went on to the semifinals.

Lady Hawks’ season ends with playoff loss to Boswell

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
March 1, 2024
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The girls basketball team poses for a photo after they defeated Little Elm in the third round of playoffs. The seniors of the girls basketball team secured their 100th win for the program during their playoff run this season.

[Photo] A farewell tour to remember

Gavin Lambert and Andrew John
February 29, 2024
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Junior Ben Guidry rehearses his music before the concert begins. The concert was three hours long, and went from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Photo Gallery: Percussion cluster concert 2/24

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
February 26, 2024
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Guard Paris Bradley shoots a jump shot late in the first quarter against Little Elm on Feb. 20. The Lady Hawks beat Little Elm 53-47 in the regional quarterfinals.

Girls basketball team to play regional semi-finals Feb. 23

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
February 23, 2024
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Guard Sydnee Jones shoots a jump shot early in the fourth quarter. Jones missed the shot, but center Jordan Thomas got the offensive rebound and scored a layup.

Photo Gallery: Girls basketball regional quarterfinals vs. Little Elm 2/20

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
February 22, 2024
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Thomas makes a layup early in the second quarter following a missed jump shot by guard and forward Micah Cooper. The team has an overall record of 34-2 this season.

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Branch hugs Boughton after the team won the quarterfinals. Last season, they were one game shy of a perfect record in districts, with a loss against Flower Mound High School.

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The team poses for a photo after the game. They beat Little Elm by six points with an end score of 53-47.

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Forward Amaya Bell cheers as the team celebrates with cheerleaders. The cheerleaders were supporting the Lady Hawks the entire game with various chants and routines.

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Bradley holds the trophy as the Lady Hawks defeat Little Elm in the regional quarterfinals. Last year, on this exact day, Little Elm beat the Lady Hawks in this same arena with a score of 52-65.

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Jones makes a corner three-pointer with four minutes left in the game. This shot gave the team a lead of 46-34.

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Cooper shoots a jump shot for two points early in the fourth quarter. The Lady Hawks had the lead starting the fourth quarter with a score of 39-27.

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Guard Monet Brown scores a layup late in the third quarter following a fast break. The Lady Hawks were in the lead at the end of every quarter.

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Principal Dr. Amy Boughton and assistant principal Casey Edwards converse with the student section during halftime. Boughton and Edwards stayed to watch the entire game in support of the team.

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Guard Nehemiah Walker celebrates as Cooper scores a three-point jump shot with one minute left in the second quarter. The Lady Hawks were leading at halftime with a score of 25-17.

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(Left to right) Guard Micah Cooper, alongside guard Paris Bradley, talk to head coach Lisa Branch. The Lady Hawks’ called a timeout during the third quarter while the team was still in the lead with a score of 33-20.

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Myths by the Month is a blog dedicated to tackling things I’ve been told related to mental health that are actually myths. This month, I’m talking about how numbers can be important, but they don’t define our life.

Myths by the Month: A number doesn’t define you

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
February 13, 2024
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Senior Paris Bradley prepares to push the ball down court after recovering the ball from Ryan players. The game took place on Nov. 28 and the team won 58-36.

Point by point

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
February 1, 2024
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As a community, we have the power to start change. As a nation, we have the power to save lives. “We the people” need to live and fight for the people who die, daily.

Opinion: New year, new list

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
January 24, 2024
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Infographic: Blood Donor Month

Infographic: Blood Donor Month

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
January 19, 2024
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Myths by the Month is a blog dedicated to tackling things I’ve been told related to mental health that are actually myths. This month, I’m talking about how expressing your emotions and vulnerability isn’t a sign of weakness.

Myths by the Month: Vulnerability

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
January 11, 2024
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Myths by the Month is a blog dedicated to tackling things I’ve been told related to mental health that are actually myths. This month, I’m talking about how I navigate through the holidays with my grief.

Myths by the Month: Grief during the holidays

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
December 14, 2023
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Myths by the Month is a blog dedicated to tackling things I’ve been told related to mental health that are actually myths. This month, I’m talking about how I have grown up hearing that grief gets easier.

Myths by the Month: Grief and time

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
November 9, 2023
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The girls basketball team will play its home opener against Lebanon Trail on Nov. 7 in the arena at 6:30 p.m. In the 2022 season, the team finished first in the district with an overall record of 30-6, and 13-1 in district.

Girls basketball team to play home opener Nov. 7

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
November 6, 2023
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Myths by the Month is a blog dedicated to tackling common things I’ve been told related to mental health that are myths. This month, I’m talking about how I’ve grown up being told that depending on others is toxic.

Myths by the Month: Dependency

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
October 31, 2023
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Sophomore Sakina Macklai and her friend Sahar Noor attended the protest at the Akard Plaza on Oct. 15. Macklai and Noor went in hopes of spreading awareness for Palestine.

Opinion: Every statistic is a life

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
October 27, 2023
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In the past century, humanity has changed tremendously. We went from a world built on a foundation where women had no rights to a world where women have more freedoms. Society has definitely grown, but that does not mean we are done yet.

Opinion: 3%

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
October 25, 2023
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Junior Marcos Paz pitches against Birdville on March 10, 2023. Paz committed to play D1 baseball at LSU on Sept. 25. “There’s nothing that I would rather do than play baseball for the rest of my life,” Paz said.

Throwing curveballs at reality

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
October 20, 2023
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With a diverse population, the United States is bound to run into social and political issues, but if we continue to be afraid to voice our opinions, we won’t escape this endless cycle.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: The future voices of America

Staff
October 18, 2023
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