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

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KAHS Films Advance in UIL

Cole Ratliff, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

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...

Winter Wonderbrains Helps Freshman with Finals

Winter Wonderbrains Helps Freshman with Finals

Angie Black and Zayna Chouman October 3, 2023

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...

For some, the annual Pride parade is the one time of year where they can honestly express themselves. For others, it’s a time of advocacy, celebration, and just plain fun.

A Time for Pride

Ashley Kahn October 3, 2023

Freshman quarterback Charles Wright rushes through the line of scrimmage at the varsity football game against McCallum at House Park on Oct. 5.

Freshman Steps Up to Play Varsity

Michael Tiemann-Daniel, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

Due to a series of varsity injuries, freshman Charles Wright took the field for the first time as second string quarterback during the game against Anderson on Friday, Sept. 22. “It was pretty humbling...

Senior Sami Jo Oates creates cacti and wildflowers for the mosaic mural.

NAHS Creates Community through Art

Ashley Kahn, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

For the past year, the National Art Honor Society has diligently worked on a ceramic wildflower and wildlife piece for a footbridge located on Rundberg Lane in North Austin. This footbridge, located between...

Checklist Guides Seniors through College Apps

Checklist Guides Seniors through College Apps

Lauren Ward and Maddie Gaynor October 3, 2023
With college just around the corner, seniors are bombarded with lists of information and loads of responsibilities without much of an idea of how to get it all done. To help relieve pre-college stress, we’ve put together a senior checklist to guide students through the application process. We talked with College and Career Counselor Tara Miller, about how to get started and make those deadlines.
Freshman quarterback Charles Wright rushes through the line of scrimmage.

McCallum Varsity Football Shuts Down Austin

Auston Abrego, Creative Director October 3, 2023

Varsity wide receiver Sawyer Berry put 12 points on the board by catching two touchdown passes against McCallum Thursday night, although it still wasn’t enough. McCallum (6-0) blew out Austin 56-13....

Senior Cameron Thompson warms up to play against McCallum.

Maroons Slay the Knights to Maintain Undefeated District Record

Auston Abrego, Creative Director October 3, 2023

Varsity volleyball remains undefeated in district after the Lady Maroons crushed the Knights 3-1 in their second matchup of the season.   McCallum (17-21) fought hard in the first set; however, the...

Offensive lineman Juan Quezada lifts running back Jordon Mitchell into the air after Mitchell sores a touchdown.

Varsity Football Slaughters the Vikings

Auston Abrego, Creative Director October 3, 2023

Opponent: Lanier Final Score: Austin 51 Lanier 7 Highlights: Late in the first quarter Austin defense allowed Lanier to slip a touchdown pass past them, but made it up in the fourth quarter with...

Varsity football players take a knee during the national anthem during the game against McCallum on Oct. 5.

Varsity Players Take Knee to Support Protests

Eleanor Estrada, Editor in Chief October 3, 2023

Before varsity football’s first district win against Akins, half a dozen Varsity players took a knee during the presentation of the National Anthem. The peaceful protest comes following a wave of...

Swimmers race to the finish line in the 16th annual King and Queen of the Springs competition.

New Swimmers Crowned in King and Queen of Springs Tradition

Auston Abrego, Creative Director October 3, 2023
Sophomore Emmy Francell and senior Nathan Marsales were crowned champions of the swim team’s 16th annual King & Queen of the Springs. The competition consists of a 3 mile run from Deep Eddy to Barton Springs and a ¼ mile swim in the Barton Springs pool.
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