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Saahir Mawani

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor

Senior Saahir Mawani is the design editor, and this is his third year on staff. In his free time, he loves making YouTube videos, going to concerts and hanging out with his friends.

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Senior Lucy Ward, playing Molly Aster, and junior Zachary Carvajal, playing Peter, attempt to get away from a crocodile. The crocodile is formed out of an ensemble and found objects from the set.

Theater to compete in UIL One-Act Play

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
March 25, 2025
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The Persian New Year, Nawruz, is a holy day occurring on the Spring Solstice. For many Muslim families, it is customary to display a Haft Sin in their homes.

Infographic: What is a Haft Sin?

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
March 21, 2025
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Sophomores Molly Crowder, Beckham Sams, Kaydee Kaupp, Landry Woolridge and Gabriella Tinsley perform the penultimate scene during the understudy dress rehearsal. The principal cast will perform tonight and tomorrow at 7 p.m, and the understudy cast will perform tomorrow at 2 p.m.

Review: Silver Company’s “The Book of Dog” is a “paw-some” performance

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
February 28, 2025
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During the first act of the understudy run, sophomore Landry Woolridge is revealed as a mutt. While initially the lowliest of the dogs, he is later shown an equal.

Theater’s Silver Company to perform “The Book of Dog” Feb. 27-March 1

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
February 26, 2025
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Children and young adults are the fastest growing population of caffeine consumers, with an increase of 70% in the past three decades.

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The girls basketball team ended its season last week, which marked the conclusion of the first full season for four new assistants. Here are the stories of the coaches behind the team.

[Photo] Behind the whistle

Siya Patel and Shiren Noorani
February 12, 2025
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I want to give “The Addams Family” one last “Full Disclosure.” This has been the experience of a lifetime; whether it be the friendships I’ve formed or the memories I’ve made, I will always hold it dear to my heart.

Opinion: Full Disclosure

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
February 6, 2025
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Senior Keane Nair poses as Gomez during the promotional shoot for the musical. His character is the protagonist who faces a dilemma on whether or not to keep a secret from his wife and break a tradition of truth that has lasted all 25 years of their marriage.

Hawks Uncovered: “The Addams Family” lead Keane Nair

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
January 31, 2025
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JV shooting guard Amirra Thomas and varsity guard Vanessa Broadnax sprint down the court while running a drill in practice on Jan. 30. The girls basketball team will play its final district home game against Braswell on Jan. 31 at 5:45 p.m. in the arena.

[Photo] Girls basketball to play final home game against Braswell Jan. 31

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
January 30, 2025
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Senior Lucy Ward poses during the promotional shoot of the production. Her character, Wednesday, uses a crossbow when she meets her boyfriend, Lucas Bieneke.

Hawks Uncovered: “The Addams Family” lead Lucy Ward

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
January 30, 2025
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Junior Anika Agrawal practices the end of the female dance break in “Tango de Amor,” the penultimate song in the musical. She waited to choreograph this performance until the cast list was announced, as it would be suitable for the performer's caliber of dancing.

Hawks Uncovered: “The Addams Family” choreographer Anika Agrawal

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
January 30, 2025
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Senior May Fabriani airbrushes an ensemble member of the schoolwide musical: “The Addams Family.” This is her first year as the hair and makeup artist, having been an actor for the last three musicals.

Hawks Uncovered: “Addams Family” hair and makeup artist May Fabriani

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
January 28, 2025
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Reporters Saahir Mawani and Peyton Kuschmeider discuss when the appropriate time to start Christmas decorating is.

Point/Counter-point: When is it appropriate to decorate for Christmas?

Peyton Kuschmeider and Saahir Mawani
December 20, 2024
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As early as October: Saahir Mawani

As early as October: Saahir Mawani

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
December 20, 2024
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As athletes prepare for life after high school, they decide whether or not they will continue pursuing their sport on a collegiate level. Here are some seniors who have made their formal commitment.

Committed crew

Auyeh Oufi and Saahir Mawani
December 18, 2024
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Soccer player Tessa Arreola does the “Gig ‘Em” hand sign on signing day on Nov. 13. She officially signed with Texas A&M after her verbal commitment on Aug. 22, 2023. (Photo provided by Tessa Arreola)

Tessa Arreola

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
December 18, 2024
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Baseball player Quinn Bergman signs his contract during signing day on Nov. 13. He officially committed to the Ottawa University following his verbal commitment on Oct. 22. (Photo provided by Quinn Bergman)

Quinn Bergman

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
December 18, 2024
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Volleyball player Cadence McDonald signs her contract during signing day on Nov. 13. She officially committed to the Colorado School of Mines following her verbal commitment on Jan. 31. (Photo provided by Cadence McDonald)

Cadence McDonald

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
December 18, 2024
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Last fall, I made my first batch of Taylor Swift’s chai sugar cookies. Since then, I have altered the original recipe to make it hit the spot in all seasons. Here is the recipe I’ve found comforting in all seasons.

Recipes: Chai Sugar Cookies

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
December 16, 2024
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“Sidelined: The QB and Me” was released Nov. 29. While I was skeptical at first, this adaptation blew me away. (Photo via Tubi)

Noah Beck’s first movie should not be “Sidelined”

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
December 6, 2024
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[Photo] Beyond the Game: Seniors PJ Crayton and Sheldon Armour

Gavin Lambert and Shiren Noorani
November 18, 2024
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Middle hitter Haley Kersetter was forced to sit out the majority of her senior season after sustaining an ankle sprain. Following her gradual reintroduction to the court in Oct., she ended her season against the same team she got her injury from.

Tearing through the net

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
November 13, 2024
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[Video] Hawks Uncovered: Art teacher Jennifer Russell

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
November 6, 2024
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[Photo] Beyond the Game: Gavin Lambert and Shiren Noorani

Gavin Lambert and Shiren Noorani
November 4, 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.

Volleyball team aims to remain undefeated against Lewisville Oct. 22

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
October 21, 2024
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Photo Gallery: Volleyball vs. Flower Mound 10/4

Photo Gallery: Volleyball vs. Flower Mound 10/4

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
October 9, 2024
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Reporters Saahir Mawani and Krista Fleming discuss whether or not political marketing that relies on media trends is effective.

Point/Counter-point: Are media trends an effective way to market political campaigns?

Krista Fleming and Saahir Mawani
October 8, 2024
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For: Saahir Mawani

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
October 8, 2024
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Volunteering has not only given me the chance to help others, but it’s given me people I can depend upon for the rest of my life.

[Photo] Opinion: A community of service

Krista Fleming, Editor in Chief
October 3, 2024
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Photo Gallery: Volleyball vs. Denton Guyer 9/20

Photo Gallery: Volleyball vs. Denton Guyer 9/20

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
September 24, 2024
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(Left to right) DFW residents Ana Szabo, Lacey Gee, Amy Nichols and Nick Adams pose for a photo at their event “Swifties in the Park” at Grandscape in The Colony on April 27. At the event, they held competitions ,such as spelling bees and “finish the lyric” for the attendees, in which winners were given vinyls and a goodie bag from the Swiftie Market. (Photo provided by @the13podcast on Instagram)

Lucky Number 13

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
May 24, 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.

Opinion: Beginning of the End

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
May 22, 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.

[Photo] Opinion: The everlasting feeling of loss

Shiren Noorani, Managing Editor
May 17, 2024
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Texas government passed House Bill 114, effective Sept. 1. The bill is a new law in response to concerns around e-cigarettes, vaping, marijuana and THC-related products among the state youth.

One-fourteen

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
September 27, 2023
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DECA went to the State Career Development Conference (CDC) in Houston with 89 members. They came back with 31 ICDC qualifiers, eight teams among them. The Hebron chapter is competing from April 27 to April 30, in Anaheim, California, in 13 categories. (Photos via Brihati Krishna (top left), Divya Bapanapalli (top right), Amy Ngo (bottom left) and Cyrus Thomas (bottom right)

ICDuoC

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
April 29, 2024
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On release day, two hours following the release of the album, ‘THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: THE ANTHOLOGY’ was released. This album is an amazing continuation of the first 16 tracks.

Era’s (Saahir’s Version): TTPD: THE ANTHOLOGY

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
April 26, 2024
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Choosing specific songs to highlight was difficult, but I believe there are a few songs that represent the album as a whole, serving as a proper onboarding as a member of “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT.”

Era’s (Saahir’s Version): THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
April 25, 2024
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(Left to right) Seniors Andrew Butts, Jimmy Sanchez, Valerie Rameriz and junior Grant Kochact during the finale of Act One. After a near-fatal experience with water when he was younger, Koch’s character — teenager Buddy Layman — cannot mentally mature past the age of 3 and has a fear of water.

Theater’s Silver Company to perform spring show April 19-20

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
April 19, 2024
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Before “COWBOY CARTER,” I had been a casual listener of Beyoncé. I knew her most popular hits and had only listened to one of two singles from her current album: “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM.” With little knowledge of her discography, I had no idea what I was getting into when I first clicked play on this album, and it turns out: I loved it.

“COWBOY CARTER:” a Beyoncé album, not a country album

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
April 6, 2024
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My friends (left and right) and I (middle) pose at the tour buses for the “GUTS World Tour” outside American Airlines Center on March 1. This was Rodrigo’s third show on the tour, following shows in Palm Springs, California and Phoenix, Arizona.

Going to the “GUTS World Tour” is never a “bad idea right?”

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
March 7, 2024
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Welcome to Eras (Saahir’s Version), the series where I go through all of Taylor Swift’s re-released albums chronologically, analyze the era and rank the songs. This installment will cover “evermore.”

Eras (Saahir’s Version): Evermore

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
February 15, 2024
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“Adding insult to injury,” a lyric from Taylor Swift’s song, “exile,” describes the feeling of being ostracized in a community. This is unfortunately represented in the Swiftie community, with only a certain race and gender being accepted.

Opinion: Add Insult To Injury

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
February 12, 2024
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As a student, there are many days where I do not eat during lunch. Instead, I opt to have one small snack in each of my classes. The new school guideline forbidding food to be consumed in class does not take into account people who may not eat at a designated time.- Photo Illustration by Saahir Mawani

Opinion: Food For Thought

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
February 2, 2024
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Photo Illustration by Saahir Mawani

Infographic: Groundhog Day

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
February 2, 2024
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Welcome to Eras (Saahir’s Version), the series where I go through all of Taylor Swift’s re-released albums chronologically, analyze the era and rank the songs. This installment will cover ‘folklore.’

Eras (Saahir’s Version): Folklore

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
January 25, 2024
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Welcome to Eras. (Saahir’s Version), the series where I go through all of Taylor Swift’s re-released albums chronologically, analyze the era and rank the songs. This installment will cover “Midnights,’ Swift’s most recent pop record.

Era’s (Saahir’s Version): Midnights

Saahir Mawani, Design Editor
January 5, 2024
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