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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...

Marching to New Heights

Marching to New Heights

Mariella De Leon, Writer December 16, 2024

As the marching band starts heading toward the end of the season, many senior members are anticipating their futures. This is especially prominent for senior drum major Luke Bone. Since his sophomore...

Surviving Your College Apps

Surviving Your College Apps

Phoebe Miller, Writer-Editor December 16, 2024

For many students, senior year is what they look forward to in their entire high school career. It is a time for fun and rest. It is the last chance to take advantage of one’s youth before starting college...

Lily Gottlieb throwing a backhand against McNeil High School

New Season New Captains

Ian Thomas and Elliott Day October 24, 2024

The Stephen F. Austin High School Ultimate Frisbee program, known as Wham, started its new season on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. While the team typically begins in September, the early practice allows more...

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