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March 2026 By Victoria Guzman and Mike Nieto, Staff Reporters Parked in the heart of Austin, Chic Chic Cafe is a coffee truck that has recently been gaining a lot of attention on social media. It is especially known for its mango sticky rice matcha and Dubai chocolate-covered strawberries. Because of all the hype andContinue reading “Chic Chic Cafe: A Review”

March, 2026 By Jacqueline Leon and Chelsea Franco, Staff Reporters Ruben Perez is a fun, loveable, intelligent teacher that gets along with everyone. He can be serious when he needs to be, helping kids with their assignments when they are stuck and confused or guiding the teams he coaches to strive for success to beContinue reading “Inspiring Minds One Question at a Time: A Profile of Mr. Perez”

March, 2026 By Nyssa Vasquez, Amy Hernandez, & Juan Vargas-Carbajal, Staff Reporters Across the United States, walkouts in schools organized by the students have been occurring more and more. In Texas, these protests have been gaining the attention of our politicians. Hundreds of students from Austin and Central Texas schools have been walking out ofContinue reading “Beyond the Bell: Why Student Protests Matter”

March, 2026 By Erik Espinosa, 12th Grade Editor’s note: This article was chosen by the editorial staff as an honorable mention opinion piece for The Cardinal Post’s First Annual Op-Ed Contest. Since early 2026, ICE operations in Austin Texas have gotten worse, and from my viewing I think it is wrong on so many levels.Continue reading “Voices They Tried to Silence: Student Walkouts Against ICE in Austin”

March, 2026 By Jackelyn Reyes, 12th Grade Editor’s note: This article was chosen by the editorial staff as an honorable mention opinion piece for The Cardinal Post’s First Annual Op-Ed Contest. The government’s response to protests against ICE exposed a conflict between immigration enforcement and freedom. Instead of protecting Americans’ right to peacefully protest, aggressiveContinue reading “The Right to Protest Should Not Come With Fear”

March, 2026 By Kayla Randel, 12th Grade Editor’s note: This article was chosen by the editorial staff as the 3rd-place opinion piece for The Cardinal Post’s First Annual Op-Ed Contest. “Don’t worry when I fight with you, worry when I stop because it means there’s nothing left for us to fight for.” This is theContinue reading “Love, Anger, and Silence: The Reality of Mother & Daughter Relationships. “

March 2026 By Keilly Loza, 12th Grade Editor’s note: This article was chosen by the editorial staff as the 2nd-place opinion piece for The Cardinal Post’s First Annual Op-Ed Contest. When students walk out of school to protest ICE activity in their communities, some people immediately label it as irresponsible or disruptive. I see itContinue reading “Student Walkouts Aren’t Disruptions; They’re Democracy in Action. “

March 2026 By Linai Green, 12th Grade Editor’s note: This article was chosen by the editorial staff as the best opinion piece written for The Cardinal Post’s First Annual Op-Ed Contest. Ignorance is bliss. What you don’t know can’t hurt you, right? So, instead of worrying about the bigger picture or what is happening aroundContinue reading “America is Keeping us Comfortable and Ignorant”

February 2026 By Jasmin Del Rio, Arts & Culture Editor Everyone knows the beloved KAC Dance Team for their energy, school spirit, and pride, which they showcase through their performances at school events and competitions. Knowing that they are performing brings excitement to me and seeing them perform shows how prepared they are. But itContinue reading “How is the Cardinal Dance Team Prepping for Competition?”

February 2026 By Alexander Perez, Staff Reporter The time is 10:30pm, and after an exhausting day full of classes and extracurricular activities, Collegiate student Miguel Almaraz is finally able to get into bed. Instead of pursuing sleep, however, Miguel pursues more time for himself. As the city sleeps, Miguel’s enthrallment in his phone causes dozensContinue reading “Midnight Rebellion: Why Students Are Stealing Their Own Sleep”