To any avid reader or student, the term ‘banned books’ shouldn’t be unfamiliar. Banned books are books that are locally or federally prohibited from being distributed in public institutions, like...
Spring Break came early for a special group of students. Austin High’s Model UN trip to New York City has become an annual tradition. A fun mix between gathering model UN conference experience and gaining...
For decades, Austin’s Ladybird lake has been the center of the city’s recreation and culture. Deservedly earning the nickname “town lake,” people have used the area as a way to experience nature...
Every day, the hard-working cafeteria staff at our school feed hundreds of people around the building. They offer a plentiful variety of dishes and combinations for the educators and students alike. Providing...
The Thailand trip truly had something for everyone and was, without a doubt, the most impactful journey among all the AGS trips. As a senior in the global program, I’ve experienced Heifer and Costa Rica,...
As the school year inches closer to graduation day, a condition unique to high school seniors begins to show: Senioritis. While this term may be funny, it’s a real and often overwhelming feeling that...
As we celebrate Black History Month, it's important to recall Austin’s own relationship with race, which is at the very least, complicated.
Following the Civil War, Austin became a hub for freedmen...
Beginning construction in 1973, Texas State Highway Loop 1, or MoPac, has become one of the most utilized expressways in the greater Austin area, with an estimated 200,000 daily commuters. However, with...
In recent years, the number of students skipping classes has increased drastically. There are several reasons why this might be happening, and this commentary will explore and explain some of them. These...
As the holiday season begins, local authorities are raising attention over a concerning trend: an increase in underage drinking among teenagers. According to the CDC, Alcohol is the most commonly used...
In a generation that is influenced by social media and fast-paced communication, a new type of language is becoming normalized among teenagers: casual cursing. What was once considered taboo has now become...
Stephen F Austin Drive is a wonderful little road. On the left, you have the Austin High campus with the track a few meters down the road, and the senior parking lot with all its creative painted spots....
