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

SRO recommends staying alert after jogger attacked on track

SRO recommends staying alert after jogger attacked on track

Auston Abrego, Creative Director October 3, 2023

A woman jogging on the track was attacked around 5 a.m. on Aug. 22. She was able to fight off her attacker and get to her car where she called 911. The attacker was described as a white man in his early...

4:20 Release to Help with Downtown Congestion

4:20 Release to Help with Downtown Congestion

Auston Abrego, Entertainment Editor October 3, 2023
After months of back and forth, the district has approved a new release time of 4:20 p.m., which will go into effect at the end of February to help relieve traffic after school.

AGS Students Buddy Up

Tessa Lehman, Copy Editor October 3, 2023
The new AGS buddy system pairs underclassmen with upperclassmen who can share knowledge about school and other AGS experiences.

A Changing Landscape: Lamar Beach Update

Drew Dowell and Brianna Tovar October 3, 2023
Over the past few months, the City of Austin has undergone many modifications in regards to the community. In June of 2014, the City Council passed Resolution No. 20140612-060 to initiate the master planning process for Lamar Beach at Town Lake Metro Park.

Campus Granted Half Days for ACL

Colin Wade, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

Austin High was given half days on the two Fridays of Austin City Limits. The school let students and teachers leave halfway through the school day so they could avoid traffic because of the school's placement...

Austin High Traffic

Austin High Traffic

Elizabeth Kent and Zayna Chouman October 3, 2023

Traffic at Austin High is a problem for both students and staff. Complaints are heard on a daily basis, leaving many feeling hopeless.   “I rode the bus freshman year and for the first semester...

School Share

School Share

Natalie Bennett, Life & Arts Editor October 3, 2023
Beginning in the 2016-2017 school year, every school in AISD will be implementing the School Sharing Program.
A new menu comes to Austin High thanks to AISD and the Student Council.

AISD Brings Taco Tuesday to Austin High

Alexandra Currie-Buckner, News Editor October 3, 2023
The school has been working toward the implementation of new resources for students at lunchtime. This week marks the first “Taco Tuesday”, a new lunch option for students looking for a different and healthier lunch.

Students Travel to Australia and New Zealand

Alexandra Currie-Buckner, News Editor October 3, 2023
Next summer students will have the opportunity to travel to Australia and New Zealand through a trip led by freshman geography teacher, Jordan Attra.
Changes Coming to the SAT in 2016

Changes Coming to the SAT in 2016

Violet Frohlich, Copy Editor October 3, 2023
The SAT, a familiar staple of upperclassmen development and academic readiness, will be changing in the 2016 spring.
Austin High City Limits Homecoming Fesitval

Austin High City Limits Homecoming Fesitval

Daiga Barton, Staffer October 3, 2023
Our Homecoming celebration will be Thursday, Sept. 24 after school. Win prize giveaways or the grand prize of 2 ACL wristbands. You must be present to win!
Principal Amy Taylor gives an inspiring speech about what it means to be a Maroon to prospective freshmen during Link Crews summer Maroon Round-Up.

Welcoming Our Newest Maroon

Natalie Bennett, Life & Arts Editor October 3, 2023
After months of screening and interviewing, the Austin Independent School District has appointed Amy Taylor as Austin High School’s new principal.
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