Student Voice Seeks Funding for Free Calculators
Joslynn Sanchez, Staff Writer
February 22, 2018
The Student Voice committee of Student Council recently released a survey to hear the opinions of students regarding school provided calculators, and they had an overwhelming amount of participation. Student Voice is trying to use the survey’s results to get funding to provide free calculators to ...
Students Help Pass Paid Sick Leave
Ashley Kahn, Staff Writer
February 22, 2018
This past Friday, the Paid Sick Leave Ordinance was passed by the Austin City Council, making Austin the first city in the South to pass such legislation at the city level. The Ordinance mandates that all non-governmental businesses must give eight paid sick days a year to their employees. Seniors...
Parents Gain Access to BLEND
Tessa Lehman, Managing Editor
February 22, 2018
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Parents, as of last month, are able to access their child’s BLEND account through an observational view, where they can see their child’s assignments, homework, due dates, and other functions of the system. “I think any time a parent can see what their student is doing in class, what assign...
KAHS Films Advance in UIL
Cole Ratliff, Staff Writer
February 1, 2018
This year, K-AHS has submitted six films in UIL. Two have advanced to semifinals, “Marching Band” by Sam Tagle and Alex Clarke in the documentary category, and “Hacked” by Miranda Gershoni in the narrative category. “We did a really good job planning everything out and working as a team, b...
Winter Wonderbrains Helps Freshman with Finals
December 6, 2017
Studying for finals can be a nightmare for all students, but especially the freshmen who have never taken finals before. The purpose of Winter Wonderbrains is to help the freshmen study for finals and get extra points on their finals “This is the highest stakes test or round of tests they have ever taken because i...
Winter Concert Brings Holiday Tunes
Angie Black, Staff Writer
December 6, 2017
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The annual orchestra Winter Concert is a joy for all who go. Orchestra director Ana Maria Solis feels that especially during this concert the students can be themselves. “They were focused and it’s hard to play in a cafeteria but for the most part they stayed together,” Solis said. “It also ...
Cheer Team Hosts Clinic at WAYA
Lauren Ward, Staff Writer
November 6, 2017
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The cheer team hosted the Austin High Cheer Clinic at WAYA on Nov. 5 to fundraise and give kids aged kindergarten through fifth grade an opportunity to learn what being a cheerleader is all about. The event was hosted by Champions Academy and Champions coaches were present at the event. Participants were...
$1 Billion Bond in Hands of Voters Tomorrow
Joslynn Sanchez, Copy Editor
November 6, 2017
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Austin Independent School District is conducting a Bond Election to decide whether or not $1 billion of tax money should go towards improving AISD facilities and amenities. According to AISD, the bond would be used to “modernize or construct” more facilities to alleviate overcrowding in schools and pro...
Academies Create Smaller Learning Environment for Freshmen
Olivia Heinze and Mickey Ferguson
October 30, 2017
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Three new academies have been introduced this year, and 700+ new freshmen flooded the hallways. Every freshman applied to one of the four academies, choosing from the Academy for Classical Studies, Global Studies, High Technology, or Science & Innovation. “In life, all of the subjects are connect...
Tutoring Center Undergoes Major Changes in 2017
Cole Ratliff, Staff Writer
October 30, 2017
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This year, the tutoring center is open for a much shorter period; 45 minutes before and after school, Monday through Friday. Math teacher Mr. Reyes will be the only tutor that still remains from previous years. “I’m in there as a math tutor, but there are UT students there covering when I’m n...
Barton Springs University
Cezanne Lossing-Cann, Commentary Editor
October 30, 2017
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The sky reflected the water’s dull gray as students from across austin flocked to one of the most popular pools in Austin. Only this time people didn’t only come to swim. They came to learn about what makes Austin's aquifers tic. The AP biology class, taught by Jennifer Giannou-Moore, the AP e...
30th Annual Monster Concert is a Success
Angie Black, Staff Writer
October 11, 2017
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The orchestra hosted its 30th annual Monster Concert where students perform and learn from each other. A massive crowd came to our campus to support not only the orchestra students and teachers, but also the local community. Orchestras from all over AISD came to perform and celebrate Halloween. ...