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Stephen F. Austin High School's Newspaper "The Maroon"

The Maroon

Stephen F. Austin High School's Newspaper "The Maroon"

The Maroon

Stephen F. Austin High School's Newspaper "The Maroon"

The Maroon

“FIRST THEY CAME FOR MY COLLEGE”, a film directed by Patrick Bresnan, follows a group of students facing a 2023 right-wing campaign to change their public college

“FIRST THEY CAME FOR MY COLLEGE”

Truly Wilson, Contributer May 11, 2026

How do you kill a college? Is it by hiring a group of construction workers to come in with sledgehammers and wrecking balls to knock down every building on campus? Or would it be easier to use weapons,...

Over 200 of his classmates in participated in this year’s game of senior assassins

Senior Assassins

Elliott Day, Editor-in-Chief May 11, 2026

“I stopped in my tracks, sweat ran down my brow. Spinning around, I saw my assassin standing there, an evil grin in their eyes. I pleaded for my survival, but no mercy came about.” Zac Ciomperlik,...

Great burgers that are close to our school!

Pool Burger

Cormac Staley, Writer May 11, 2026

Located between the Lake Austin JuiceLand and the iconic Deep Eddy pool is the restaurant establishment “Pool Burger,” serving casual food and continuing to be an avid supporter of Austin High School.  Pool...

Hope and Despair

Hope and Despair

Jack Moore, Writer March 2, 2026

Half-Life is a series of first-person shooter games created by Valve that were the first of their kind, combining storytelling, shooter combat, and puzzles. The first game in 1998 was awarded game of the...

Our location (circa 1970’s) by the high school before it was renovated
opened as a TCloud in 1981

Thunder Cloud Subs

Elliott Day, Editor-in-Chief January 13, 2026

Founded by John Meddaugh and Andy Cotton in 1975, Thundercloud Subs has grown to be an iconic Austin staple. Despite them now celebrating their 50th year of operation, the go-to sub shop for many Austinites...

Dungeons and Dragon is built on the use of various dice.

Rolling the Dice

Sebastian Salinas, Writer April 29, 2025

Dungeons and Dragons has captured the public, with all ages having a go at the game. However, the game doesn’t come naturally for many. A lot of people don’t know where to start, getting intimidated...

If students could vote, who would win?

Students’ Choice

Sophia Scott, Editor-in-Chief April 29, 2025

The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, is an annual event that captivates the nation. The event is a celebration of the American film industry, and is meant to recognize outstanding movies released...

Keys in the Cafe

Keys in the Cafe

Alden Bruner and Cooper Mills April 28, 2025

You’re walking through the halls of Austin High. The time is 12:18 PM. You look up as you hear a faint melody chiming about the building. Wondering its source, you run to the balcony overlooking the...

Austin High Cool Talent Show

Austin High Cool Talent Show

Phoebe Miller, Writer February 6, 2025

This year, the Austin High student council is working to start a new Maroon tradition, and the recent inaugural Austin High talent show, spearheaded by librarian Mel Stewart, was a smashing success. With...

The Show Must Go On

The Show Must Go On

Alden Bruner and Cooper Mills December 16, 2024

Last year, UIL renowned theater directors Billy Dragoo and Annie Dragoo retired from Austin High. Over the past 30 years, they had created a reputation for Austin High’s theater department, a national-ranking...

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