December 2024 By Dominic Cerda and Angel De Blas, Staff Reporters It seems like every year there are new Christmas songs. But the number one song that people like to hear this time of year is “All I want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey. Our research on billboard.com has informed us that forContinue reading “The Best Christmas Song of All Time?”
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Keeping Busy Over Winter Break
December 2024 By Nayeli Damian, Assistant Editor Transitioning from school to break is something every student looks forward to; however, as time passes, the desire to find something to do often arises. Many teenagers experience boredom during this time. While school provides structure and guidance for daily activities, that structure is often missing during breaks.Continue reading “Keeping Busy Over Winter Break”
Christmas in the Foster Care System
A student with experience in the Texas foster care system reflects on the challenges of the holiday season. December 2024 By Anonymous Ever wonder how kids in the system of Child Protective Services and foster care celebrate holidays like Christmas and New Years? These are all family gatherings, a time to spend with those weContinue reading “Christmas in the Foster Care System”
Twisting Traditions: Austin’s Nutcracker Reimagines a Timeless Classic
December 2024 By Litzy Moreno, Staff Reporter This holiday season, the magic of the Nutcracker comes alive with a local twist as ballet dancers take the stage at Austin’s Long Center Dell Hall. From December 6 to 23, audiences will be transported into a world of sugarplum fairies, enchanted mice, and a captivating holiday adventure—reimaginedContinue reading ” Twisting Traditions: Austin’s Nutcracker Reimagines a Timeless Classic”
Storytime in the Capital: Texas Book Festival 2024
December 2024 By Roxana Cobos, Translation Editor On November 16-17th, 2024, the Texas Book Festival took place Downtown, in the Capital of Texas. From Congress Avenue all the way to Brazos Street, large tents filled the streets. The ambience was lively and welcoming as the festival marked its 29th year anniversary of bringing Austin aContinue reading “Storytime in the Capital: Texas Book Festival 2024”
PERSONAL REFLECTION: Running at NXR
December 2024 By Anthony Mendoza, Staff Reporter It all began when a few of us decided to take part in Leo Manzano’s program, Phoenix, a training initiative designed to help runners push their limits and build something more than just personal bests. I was one of the first to join just to see what itContinue reading “PERSONAL REFLECTION: Running at NXR”
Boys Basketball Aims for a Championship
December 2024 By Kimberly Martinez, Staff Reporter As the KAC Boys Basketball team begins their season, they plan to be the best and play to their best abilities so that they are able to achieve excellence and win state championships. “By the end of the season we want to win the championship,” said Coach AnthonyContinue reading “Boys Basketball Aims for a Championship”
Lady Cardinals Take Flight
December 2024 By Nancy Medina The varsity girls’ basketball team is gearing up for what promises to be another unforgettable season. With close to 40 games on the schedule, this year opens the door to seeing the Lady Cardinals add a state title to their legacy. Though the season doesn’t officially begin until December 13Continue reading “Lady Cardinals Take Flight”
OPINION From Class to Crisis: The Real Weight of Students’ Workload
December 2024 By Jacqueline Cruz and Kayla Randel, Assistant Editors As the school year progresses, many students at Kipp Austin College are beginning to feel the weight of increasingly demanding school schedules. Between homework, extracurricular activities, and part-time jobs, many students are struggling to balance it all, many questioning whether current workloads are sustainable orContinue reading “OPINION From Class to Crisis: The Real Weight of Students’ Workload”
Midterms Made Easy: Study Tips to Help You Succeed
December 2024 By Nancy Perez, Assistant Editor As an ordinary high-schooler you may be reviewing your to-do list. When you see “study for test,” however, how often do you intentionally sit-down and study to ace the upcoming test? If the answer is not often, don’t worry! This article is comprised of the many tricks andContinue reading “Midterms Made Easy: Study Tips to Help You Succeed”
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