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December, 2023 By Fatima Ayala, News Editor We can all agree that support and a sense of direction is always helpful, especially when starting high school. Thankfully for KIPP, we have partnered with an organization called Upward Bound giving just that to their students.   For most people reading this, this might be their first timeContinue reading “Aiming Higher: Upward Bound Prepares Cardinals for College”

December, 2023 By Marisol Palomo, Staff Reporter On October 25th, 2023 hurricane Otis made its pathway through the city of Acapulco, Mexico in the Southern Pacific coast, at 1:25 a.m, as a category 5 hurricane.  With winds of 165 miles per hour the hurricane intensified quickly with wind speeds dramatically increasing within the last 24Continue reading “Hurricane Otis Devastates Acapulco”

December, 2023 By Darren Dukes, Senior Sports Reporter The 2023-2024 season has officially kicked off for the Lady Cardinals basketball team. Now, a few weeks into the season, they are already off to a great start. So far they are already on a 4-game winning streak with a perfect 4-win 0-loss record.  “The season isContinue reading “Over the Rim: Girls Basketball Starts with a 4-0 Win Streak”

December, 2023 By Abigail Chaverría and Sarahi Guzmán, Staff Reporters As more fun food places go viral on TikTok, people get curious and want to try them out.  Mochinut is an American restaurant chain specializing in mochi donuts, boba, and Korean-style hot dogs. This place opened up in September 2021 inside a Korean market calledContinue reading “Mochinut Brings a Taste of Korea to Austin”

October, 2023 By Anali Garcia and Fiorella Mora, Staff Reporters On October 17 in the KIPP Austin Collegiate gym, KAC volleyball commemorated the efforts, strength, and accomplishments of the seniors of the class of 2024. Though the night ended with a loss on the scoreboard, 12th-graders Kendall Martin, Kendra Jaimes, Karen Reyna, and Nayeli MelchorContinue reading “Volleyball Senior Night Celebrates the Class of 2024”

October, 2023 By Brayan Davis, Sports Editor American football is one of the biggest sports for high schools and America in general. It brings excitement to the so called “high school experience,” which includes exciting events such as homecomings, pep rallies and many other fun activities. While KIPP Austin Collegiate doesn’t have a traditional tackleContinue reading “Despite Disappointing Ending, Flag Football Grows”

October, 2023 By Everett Saldana, Staff Reporter KAC math teacher Halden Jensen is beloved by many students, who describe him as upbeat and motivating. He has a strong passion for math and loves to help students succeed. The Cardinal spoke to Jensen about his background, his hobbies, and his new life as a first-time parent. Continue reading “Get to Know Mr. Jensen!”

October, 2023 By Darren Dukes, Senior Sports Reporter As the boys’ basketball season quickly approaches, coaches Kadron Johnson, also known as KJ, and Anthony Martin are promptly preparing their players for the basketball storm that is to come. As a prelude to the normal regular season which starts in November, boys basketball, both JV andContinue reading “Boys Basketball Preps for Season in Fall League”

October, 2023 By Isabella Herrera and Elizabeth Landin, Staff Reporters The boys’ soccer, girls’ soccer, and cross country teams have brought wins, titles, and glory to KIPP Austin Collegiate. The boys’ soccer team has won state three times, the girls’ soccer team has made it to state three times, and the cross country team hasContinue reading “Soccer and Cross Country Face Challenges Beyond Their Opponents”

October, 2023 By Ruth Ramirez, Staff Reporter As fall approaches, the weather, starts changing from hot to cold. However, in Texas we can’t automatically dress warmly, so here are some alternatives to get in the fall spirit. The first item of clothing for this fall is a cropped cardigan. A cropped cardigan is a veryContinue reading “Fall Fashion 2023”