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February, 2024 By Jesus Perez, Staff Reporter The 2023-2024 junior varsity boys soccer team has started their pre-season. They have played four games so far, winning two and losing two. The JV team practices outside every school day, making sure that they are prepared for all the challenges coming their way. Every Wednesday, the JVContinue reading “First JV Soccer Tournament for KAC Boys”

In addition to surprising the competition, the girls’ soccer team bonded and prepared for a promising 23-24 season. February, 2024 By Isabella Herrera and Elizabeth Landin Varsity girls soccer participated in the Midway tournament from January 11-13, in Waco, TX. During this tournament all teams had 3 games guaranteed, and had to have the mostContinue reading “Cardinal Girls Win Midway Tournament”

February, 2024 By Camila Juarez, Arts & Culture Editor Mean Girls (2024) is a movie/musical version of the original Mean Girls (2004). It was released in theaters on January 12, 2024, receiving mixed opinions from viewers.  This musical had their screenplay written by Tina Fey, who also wrote the screenplay for the original movie 20Continue reading “You Still Can’t Sit With Us: Tina Fey’s Musical Twist On Mean Girls”

February, 2024 By Mariela Rico, Staff Reporter Fonda San Miguel was opened in 1975 near central Austin as a very cherishing and welcoming place. When I took the opportunity to go and review this place, I noticed how unique and extraordinary it was.  Images provided by Mariela Rico Fonda San Miguel has an amazing chefContinue reading “Fonda San Miguel: Cocina de Origen”

February, 2024 By Maria Arredondo and Brisa Gomez, Staff Reporters The 2023-2024 cheer team has been preparing for their competition season since the summer break of 2023. Their first competition was on January 27, where they performed a chant and dance. While the team did not win the competition, the team learned from the experience.Continue reading “KAC Cheerleaders Take On Their First Competition of 2024”

Photos by Mayte Hernandez. December, 2023 By Mayte Hernandez and Sofia Huerta, Staff Reporters Sweet Memes is an all pink dessert and tea spot found at 3801 South Congress Avenue, Suite 109 that opened July 4 in St. Edwards neighborhood. The space is adorned with flowers and garden decorations. This shop began with the hopeContinue reading “Make Delicious Memories at Sweet Memes”

December, 2023 By Litzy Olguin, Staff Reporter As the holidays come up, we want to spend most of our time with friends and family because it gives us a cozy feeling that liberates our Christmas spirit. We become closer as we spend more time together and participate in Christmas activities. So what do you do ifContinue reading “More Winter Break Activities”

December, 2023 By Julia Jerome, Staff Reporter On December 2, the five KAC Robotics teams–Archytas, Deus ex Maquina, Dinobyte, Hestia, and Steminists–had their second meet of the season. Led by program director George Ramirez and senior leader Katherin Arriaza, the teams used leadership, good sportsmanship, and honesty and reached new successes for the program.                        TheContinue reading “Robotics Builds on Previous Success, Looks Ahead”

December, 2023 By Zann Bailey, Staff Reporter The first celebrations around what is now Christmastime were marked by the Romans and pagans around 354 AD. Romans celebrated two days in December: Saturnalia ( for their god of agriculture) and Mirtha (for the goddess of the sun). Saturnalia is the 17th of December and Mirtha isContinue reading “Holiday History”

December, 2023 By Atziri Martinez, Staff Reporter Santa’s Wonderland, College Station Also known as Santa’s Town, this is a Christmas village filled with food and fun activities. Here, you can meet santa, get a santa hybrid tour, enjoy the many food and drinks as well as holiday treats. There is also snow tubing, a playground,Continue reading “5 Places Worth Driving to during Winter Break”