Cardinal Connection

Edward Snowden granted Russian citizenship

Lennon Matthews, Reporter • October 3, 2022

On Sept. 26, Edward Snowden was granted Russian citizenship after living in exile in Russia since 2013. But who is Edward Snowden? Edward Snowden was born in the USA...

Students and faculty members gather and pray at the annual See You at the Pole event sponsored by FCA on Sept. 28.

Cardinal Brief: Oct. 3 - 7

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief • September 30, 2022

The last Cardinal Update was Oct. 3, 2022, at 8:15 a.m. Cardinal Update Mega Lunch begins on the high school campus on Monday, Oct. 3, following the Mega Lunch schedule...

Junior Gunnar Wilson looks for some running room in the Sept. 2 game. The Cardinals came up short by one point, 42-41, losing to China Spring.

Cardinals turn season around after 0-2 start

Hudson Ross, Reporter • September 28, 2022

After starting the season with two close losses in a row, the varsity football team has turned the season around, winning their third straight game last Friday. MaxPreps currently...

[Opinion] New season of 'Cobra Kai' aired Sept. 9

Dylan Leszka, Reporter • September 27, 2022

The Netflix series "Cobra Kai" is a sequel to the original "Karate Kid" movies produced in the 1980s. “When we conceived it, we conceived it as a Netflix show,” co-creator...

Senior Kenzie Segleski (14) digs deep during one of varsitys games against Greenville on Sept. 16. The Lady Cards won all three matches and are currently in third place in district.

Cardinal Brief: Sept. 26-30

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief • September 22, 2022

The last Cardinal Update was Sept. 26, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Cardinal Update FCA will host the annual See You at the Pole event on Sept. 28 at 7 a.m. on the front lawn...

Edward Snowden granted Russian citizenship

Lennon Matthews, Reporter

October 3, 2022

Cardinals turn season around after 0-2 start

Hudson Ross, Reporter

September 28, 2022

[Opinion] New season of ‘Cobra Kai’ aired Sept. 9

Dylan Leszka, Reporter

September 27, 2022

NEWS

Melissa brings in new opportunities

September 20, 2022

This past summer, Melissa gained a new strip mall with new restaurants, a dentist,...

65 student athletes honored during fall Senior Night

September 19, 2022

Students assemble puzzles during a Mega Lunch club during the 2021-22 school year.

Mega Lunch to start as soon as students form enough clubs

September 15, 2022

Staff rebrands 'Banner News' to new name 'Cardinal Connection'

September 15, 2022

FEATURE

[Photos] Senior Night - Sept. 2

September 13, 2022

Students try to guess answer to riddle

May 23, 2022

Coach Nally gives a post-game talk after varsity beat North Dallas 73-20.

Teacher Spotlight: Matt Nally

April 11, 2022

ASL teacher Jenna Glory poses with Principal Kenneth Wooten at Teacher of the Year dinner. Glory received the secondary teacher award for 2020-21.

Teacher Spotlight: Jenna Glory

April 11, 2022

ENTERTAINMENT

Carrie Underwood announces many events: celebrating the new
Denim & Rhinestones album

Carrie Underwood kicks off 'Denim & Rhinestones' tour

Whitney Ackerman, Reporter • September 20, 2022

Country music legend Carrie Underwood released a new album on June 10 titled “Denim & Rhinestones.”...

Cast members learn choreography during summer dance camp.

Fall Musical: Melissa Theatre to present 'Matilda' in November

September 20, 2022

Members of the high school womens chorus perform at their fall concert last school year.

UIL choir prepares for new school year

September 20, 2022

'Modern Warfare II' video game to release Oct. 28

September 15, 2022

CARDINAL BRIEF

Cardinal Brief: Oct. 3 – 7

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief

September 30, 2022

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