With summer right around the corner, it seems like school is not a huge worry for some students. Yet many, especially those who are not graduating this year, seem to stress the most during the last nine...

In a society that values constant connection, we often live our lives with a shocking lack of it.  Think about it for a second. We as Americans (and truly as global citizens) are plugged in everywhere:...

With June 3, the day of graduation, coming closer and closer, many seniors have been reflecting on their high school experience and what strategies led them to success. The built-up knowledge seniors possess...

Dear Editor, Every student at Austin High knows the struggle of MoPac. The fruitless rush to your car at the end of the day to try and “beat” the traffic, the hours wasted with your foot on the...

As written in the Constitution, every American, regardless of age and affiliation, is free to express their beliefs without the fear of retaliation. Yet, several students have become concerned that this...

The parking crisis here at Austin High School has resulted in many students searching for alternative parking spots. Possibly the most inconvenient lot is the dubbed “Dirt Lot,” which is located under...

Austin High School is 36% Hispanic. Yet, since freshman year, almost all of my classes have had at most two Hispanic students, including myself. The only exception was a grade-level English class that...

To the editor, Since the start of the year, I’ve had a lot on my mind. And with school starting up again, I’ve been thinking a lot about the state of our education system here in the United States....

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...