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December, 2023 By Kryztal Sanchez, Staff Reporter You may be asking yourself “What gifts do I give my friends and family this year?” Many people struggle with this question every year during the holidays. This guide is the perfect solution to that problem, giving you some great gift ideas for friends and family. Gifts forContinue reading “Great Gifts for Everyone in Your Life”

December, 2023 By Maria Arredondo and Brisa Gomez, Staff Reporters The holiday season has finally arrived, and that means it’s finally time for cookie decorating, holiday shopping, hanging up the Christmas lights, and best of all, watching Christmas movies! Maria and Brisa have personally sat down and deliberately chosen some of the best movies toContinue reading “What Are the Best Holiday Movies of All Time?”

December, 2023 By Dayana Quezada, Senior Staff Reporter As Christmas is fast approaching we all have to start planning what to cook for family gatherings, parties, or even a treat for ourselves. Today we are going to suggest desserts you can make at home that are as impressive as anything you can buy at theContinue reading “Sweet Holiday Treats for Any Budget”

December, 2023 By Oriol Macedo, Staff Reporter “Ask Oriol” is the Cardinal Post‘s monthly advice column. You can submit questions for Oriol to answer at our Instagram page.                                     NOTE: Ask Oriol is intended as satire. The Cardinal Post is not responsible for the consequences of taking this advice. How do I make bread like you? Continue reading “Ask Oriol: Advice from KAC’s Wisest Senior”

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”