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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”

October, 2023 By Daisy Perez-Nieto and Yeimi Rebollar-Jaimes, Staff Reporters Spooky season is here, which means it’s time for some fun and creative costumes. Whether it’s a week before Halloween or even the day of, it’s never too late to get ready for Halloween. We put together nine last minute Halloween costumes (including some groupContinue reading “Last-Minute Costume Ideas”

October, 2023 By Michelle Navarrete, Staff Reporter Once October hits it is officially fall and spooky season! One of the best ways to start the season is by getting into the fall spirit and visiting pumpkin patches. They are beautiful spots for taking amazing pictures and enjoying many fall activities. The Austin area offers aContinue reading “Gone Pumpkin Pickin’: What is the Austin Area’s Best Pumpkin Patch?”

October, 2023 By Everett Saldaña, Staff Reporter Mathematics teacher and Robotics coach Halden Jensen is beloved by many students, who describe him as upbeat and motivational. He has a strong passion for math and loves to help students succeed. The Cardinal post decided to interview him for anyone who is interested in learning more aboutContinue reading “Get to Know Mr. Jensen”

October, 2023 By Litzy Olguin Senior year is made to prioritize passing your AP exams, enrolling for college, preparing for your future, building relationships for your secondary pathway, etc. To clear your head from all those things the Senior Office is there to make seniors’ last year of high school the best year yet. PresidentContinue reading “Introducing the Senior Office of 2024”

By Marielys Berdejo, Staff Reporter As the 2023-2024 school year starts, new policies regarding restroom privileges, phone usage, and dress code are being enforced at Kipp Austin Collegiate that tremendously affected students.   Restroom privileges :  Why can you only go twice and how has this impacted students academically? Students were surprised to hear that theirContinue reading “2023-2024 Rule Reset: Big Changes to KAC’s Cell Phone, Dress Code, & Restroom Policies”

Senior Giselle Vazquez wins KAC’s first-ever debate trophy October, 2023 By Liliana Castillo and Emily Chalambaga, Editors-at-Large “No one’s going to listen to you if you’re not talking well.”  Debate is an intense competition involving formal discourses and well-thought-out discussions between opponents with differing viewpoints. KAC’s Speech and Debate team was formed last year, andContinue reading “Victory for the Voiceless”