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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

Large mouth bass caught in Lady Bird Lake.

Big Fish Making Waves in Town Lake

Jack Moore, Writer October 16, 2025

Lady Bird Lake is a popular and known location not only throughout Austin, but throughout all of Texas. Friends and family come all the way from Brownsville to have fun at the lake. Whether they are swimming...

Austin HS Masquerade

Austin High Homecoming in Disguise

Ian Thomas, Writer October 16, 2025

The homecoming dance is highly anticipated, with the football game being one of the most attended. This year Austin High’s Homecoming will be Masquerade themed, and many students are preparing for this...

Rock out in Mr. Padgett's Guitar Club.

Club Regulation: Senate Bill 12 Focusing on Prohibiting DEI

Elliott Day, Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2025

Signed by our Governor on June 3, 2025, Senate Bill 12 (SB12) was officially written into law. The purpose of this legislation is to expand parental rights in public education, primarily focusing on prohibiting...

Will the Waymo industry hurt or help the Austin Community?

Waymo: Self Driving Technology’s Infiltration of the Austin Area

Harper Glass, Writer October 15, 2025

Since March 2025, you have probably noticed white cars with rooftop cameras driving around Austin, branded with the ‘Waymo’ logo on them. These vehicles operate completely driverless; they offer transportation...

Dig In, Grow Together

Austin High Gardening Club

Phoebe Miller, Writer-Editor October 15, 2025

Run by presidents Sofia Mickler and Irmoon Batbayar, the Austin High Gardening club strives to beautify Austin High’s campus, as well as make a positive environmental impact on the area surrounding the...

Callie front cover artist

Beat Edition Cover Art and Poetry

Assorted, Writer May 1, 2025

William Padgett's Class Poetry 9th Grade: Holy visions in the diner steam City hums like a blown sax— riffing wild through midnight cutaways, diggin’ deep in the catacomb streets, checked...

”I would love to see the program grow and have 3 full bands. Ultimately I think it would be cool to be the ‘jazz school’ of Austin ISD”

AHS Jazz Carrying on a Legacy

Zachary McEathron, Writer April 30, 2025

This year, the Austin High School band program underwent major changes, including the recent introduction of Ms. West. The new teacher is taking over the jazz program, which has a reputation to uphold....

Teacher vs Students

Ian Thomas and Solomon Stephens April 30, 2025

Who is smarter, teachers or students? A recent study conducted by the newspaper aims to find the truth. The study consisted of a 20-question quiz given to 20 students and 20 teachers that spanned a variety...

Coffee Shop Review

Coffee Shop Review

Levi Williams and Jorie Midwood April 28, 2025

Ever wanted to try a local small coffee shop, or find a great new study spot? We visited a few coffee shops in Austin that might be the perfect place for you.  Walking into Mozart's, the atmosphere...

Become enlightened!

Philosophy Club

Phoebe Miller, Writer-Editor April 28, 2025

A new club has joined Austin High School’s colorful scene of student organizations. With help from teacher sponsor Ms. Hand, co-presidents Caroline Shaw and Zane Ohanian enlighten members weekly with...

Austin Michelin Guide

Austin Michelin Guide

Ian Thomas, Writer February 27, 2025

On November 11, 2024, the Michelin Guide came to Austin, awarding 7 stars to Austin restaurants, 15 Bib Gourmands, and 23 recommendations. The most prestigious of these awards, the Michelin Star, is only...

The Famous Alumni of AHS

The Famous Alumni of AHS

Phoebe Miller, Writer-Editor February 12, 2025

Stephen F. Austin High School is one of the oldest high schools in the United States. Founded in 1881, for centuries, students have been attending Austin High to get an education. Over these many years,...

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