12th-Graders Rise and Shine at Senior Sunrise

November 2024 By Mariana Contreras, Staff Reporter On November 13, about 45 students of the class of 2025 gathered in the KIPP Austin Collegiate soccer field to watch the sunrise.  Senior Sunrise is a school tradition, in which senior students wake up early in the morning and head to school to watch the sunrise toContinue reading “12th-Graders Rise and Shine at Senior Sunrise”

Senior Spotlight: Volleyball Manager and Class President Everardo Tovar

November 2024 By Gabriela Semenov, Staff Reporter He’s the classmate that helps you find your answers: he’s the friend that motivates you to do your best: he’s the guy to welcome you at a Cardinal Volleyball game– running the show in a perfectly orchestrated symphony of dirty jerseys, when and where’s, and the new bi-weeklyContinue reading “Senior Spotlight: Volleyball Manager and Class President Everardo Tovar”

Green day: The Saviors Tour

November 2024 By Everett Saldaña, Managing Editor Even though the three opening bands have played already everybody knows the real reason why they’re here: Green Day, one of the most well-known punk rock bands in America. The stage lights flash on and the crowd roars, anxious in the almost pitch black stadium for the veryContinue reading “Green day: The Saviors Tour”

 Meet Your New Editors-in-Chief for the 2024-2025 school year!

November 2024 By Jacqueline Cruz Mejia, Assistant Editor What does it take to transform a school newspaper from a quiet corner of campus to the most talked-about publication? Our new editors-in-chief, Anali Garcia and Fiorela Mora, think they have the answer— reviewing story drafts with a sharp eye and a warm smile. Known for theirContinue reading ” Meet Your New Editors-in-Chief for the 2024-2025 school year!”

Jackelyn’s Journey to Success

November 2024 By Kimberly Martinez, Staff Reporter Jackelyn Reyes is an outgoing, bubbly, and very athletic eleventh-grader who’s passionate about sports and strives to be successful despite coming across some challenges. With a positive mindset and sincere dedication, she is able to overcome any obstacle thrown in her path and persevere to be a strong,Continue reading “Jackelyn’s Journey to Success”

Elotes Fanny: The Best Elotes in Texas?

November 2024 By Giselle Rosas, Staff Reporter 30 years ago in Hidalgo Mexico, they would cut up their own corn and serve to the nearby communities with different ingredients and homemade sauces. Now they have expanded here in Texas making them “Los Expertos en Elotes”. Elotes Fanny is an Authentic Mexican Street Corn place thatContinue reading “Elotes Fanny: The Best Elotes in Texas?”

The Importance of Voting

October 2024 By Fiorella Mora, Editor-in-Chief This year many of us are starting to become adults and find ourselves facing the question: will we vote? It can feel weird knowing that many of us have reached the age as to where we can help determine our country’s direction. We can all have mixed opinions asContinue reading “The Importance of Voting”

It’s Pumpkin Patch Season

October 2024 By Atziri Martinez, Editor-at-Large October has risen! Which means pumpkin patches are open and ready to be visited. Here are some attractions you should visit for this pumpkin patch season.  Austin Pumpkin Festival  The Austin Pumpkin Festival is brand new and is a family-friendly attraction and has so much to offer. The AustinContinue reading “It’s Pumpkin Patch Season”

Shhhhh … Seniors (allegedly) Live it Up on Senior Skip Day

May, 2024 By Elizabeth Landin, Staff Reporter Senior Skip Day (allegedly) occurred on May 3, 2024. Although the event is not officially recognized by KAC, seniors traditionally coordinate a day in their last month of school to miss class, accepting the consequence of an unexcused absence. This year, many went out in groups while othersContinue reading “Shhhhh … Seniors (allegedly) Live it Up on Senior Skip Day”

Boys Soccer Wins HCAL, Back-to-Back TCSAAL State Championships

May, 2024 By Isabella Herrera, Staff Reporter The KAC Varsity Soccer Boys are now back-to-back state champions for TCSAAL and HCAL! On Saturday, April 13, the Cardinal boys faced Marine Military Academy at Austin Achieve and won 4-2. The boys also faced YES Prep Southeast on May 4 at Rice University in Houston, winning 1-0.Continue reading “Boys Soccer Wins HCAL, Back-to-Back TCSAAL State Championships”