October, 2025 By Victoria Gutierrez Diaz, Staff Reporter Honors chemistry teacher Ms. Barnett is a new face this year at KAC, bringing a calm yet energetic presence with a great love for her students. She has quickly connected with her classes through her humor and quirkiness. She describes herself as “goofy, sappy, and wears herContinue reading “Quirky Science: A Profile of Ms. Barnett”
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This Class is Lit: A Profile of AP English Teacher Catie Leon
October, 2025 By Julio Alameda and Agustin Hernandez, Staff Reporters New English teacher Catie Leon grew up in Austin, Texas and has returned to teach AP Literature to KAC 11th-graders. Leon graduated from Scripps College, in California, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Ms. Leon says she was always the typeContinue reading “This Class is Lit: A Profile of AP English Teacher Catie Leon”
Texas Pumpkin Fest Provides Fall Vibes
October, 2025 By Jennifer Macedo, Heidi Rodriguez, and Eloy Rebollar, Staff Reporters Every fall Texans start searching for the best way to celebrate the season, whether it’s through cozy drinks, Halloween decorations or family-friendly pumpkin patches. One of the most popular events in the Austin area that enhances the fall vibes is the Texas PumpkinContinue reading “Texas Pumpkin Fest Provides Fall Vibes”
Girls Basketball Seniors Take the Floor and Steal the Show on Senior Night
March, 2025 By Pedro Corrales and Jesus Moncada, Staff Reporters The gym buzzed with energy, emotions running high as Senior Night unfolded—a celebration to the players who had given their heart and soul to the game. Parents, friends, and fans packed the bleachers, holding signs to show their pride. As seniors Genesis Robles and MariahContinue reading “Girls Basketball Seniors Take the Floor and Steal the Show on Senior Night”
Soccer Girls are Ready to Defend Their Title
March, 2025 By Abril Rosas, Staff Reporter As we enter a new year, there are new opportunities for the girls’ soccer team to keep improving and growing as a team. As spring season approaches, the soccer team has its schedule on when and where they’re going to be playing. During the year, they practiced almostContinue reading “Soccer Girls are Ready to Defend Their Title”
Cheer: A Long Road
March, 2025 By Alexander Martinez, Staff Reporter April 30, 2024 marks the start of a new chapter for the Kipp Austin Collegiate Cheer Team. This day was the tryouts to make the 2024-2025 cheerleading team, and they proved to be successful. This year’s cheer team is unlike any other team KAC has seen before. GivenContinue reading “Cheer: A Long Road”
Cardinal Haircutters? Senior Manny Lopez Keeps His Clients Looking Sharp.
March, 2025 By Marco Cardenas, Senior Staff Reporter On March 3rd 2025, The Cardinal Post interviewed senior Manny Lopez about his barber business. Here at Collegiate there are plenty of students earning money in their spare time, but Lopez’s story is one of the most unique. What inspired you to become a barber ? Lopez:Continue reading “Cardinal Haircutters? Senior Manny Lopez Keeps His Clients Looking Sharp.”
Austin Speaks Out: Protests Against Trump Take Over the City
March, 2025 By Roxana Cobos, Translation Editor, and Mariana Contreras & Leslie Sanchez, Staff Reporters On February 17, 2025, in Austin, Texas, large groups of people gathered at the Capital to protest against the new policies implemented by President Trump, calling this the “Not my President’s Day Protest.” People from all over Texas gathered toContinue reading “Austin Speaks Out: Protests Against Trump Take Over the City”
Taking the floor next.. the Cardinal Dance Crew!
March, 2025 By Nancy Perez, Assistant Editor The Cardinal Dance Crew initiated their contest season on Saturday, February 22, at the Showtime International Dance Competition in San Marcos, Texas. Consisting of 16 dancers, it is the first time in five years that Dance Crew competed in three dance categories in a single competition. This yearContinue reading “Taking the floor next.. the Cardinal Dance Crew!”
Austin’s Rodeo Promises a Wild Ride
March 2025 By Victoria Damian, Jasmine Del Rio, Kimberly Martinez, and Janet Ortuno, Staff Reporters The Austin Rodeo is an annual event that occurs every March, offering an assortment of fun activities such as exciting rides, live concerts, and tasty foods and beverages to be enjoyed among family and friends. Concerts: Get ready for anContinue reading “Austin’s Rodeo Promises a Wild Ride”
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