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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

The fix is in

Texas Undergoes Legislative Changes in 2025

Charlie Stovall, Writer October 17, 2025

An attack on democracy or just changes to our beloved state? What changes have been already implemented, and how has Texas reacted? To fully understand how the TEA has been operating, we need to understand...

Power Down!

Power Down and Put Away

Phoebe Miller, Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2025

“Power down and put away.” Shiny new plastic signage is pasted in every hallway of the Austin High School campus. The small paper posters feature an image of a cellphone with an X over it: a perpetual...

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...

UT student teachers: learning, leading, and lifting Austin High.

U.T.’s Programs for Teachers: From Student Teacher to AHS Educator

Charlie Stovall, Writer October 16, 2025

During your time at Austin High, you may have had the opportunity to have student teachers in your classroom. Just a handful of Austin High School instructors get the chance to host student teachers from...

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...

Score!

Varsity Volleyball Aces a Win Against Westlake

Cormac Staley, Writer October 1, 2025

The Austin High varsity Volleyball team is halfway through its fall season, and seems to be on track for yet another successful year. Their recent victories against Westlake and Lake Travis highlight...

How the PTSA Will Look in 2025

How the PTSA Will Look in 2025

Elliott Day, Writer-Editor February 10, 2025

Over the years, the Parent Teacher Student Alliance (PTSA) has tried to create a cohesive community at Austin High School between teachers, parents, and students by advocating for greater expansion of...

Celebrating Mrs. Ault

Celebrating Mrs. Ault

Mariella De Leon, Writer February 5, 2025

This edition, we proudly recognize an educator who embodies the spirit of inspiration, dedication, and commitment to student success; Mrs. Kerri Ault, our 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year! With 28 years of...

Underage Drinking on the Rise

Underage Drinking on the Rise

Mariella De Leon, Writer January 9, 2025

As the holiday season begins, local authorities are raising attention over a concerning trend: an increase in underage drinking among teenagers. According to the CDC, Alcohol is the most commonly used...

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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