By Emily Chalambaga, Editor-at-Large 1, 2, 3… remember to breathe. 1,2, 3… breathe. Except I can’t breathe. Reality is becoming too much for me to handle right now. Look at the tiled floor, the depressing gray walls, the baby crying, just looking at anything to make it all go away. A nurse is talking andContinue reading “Among the Clouds”
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Koko’s Mexican Snacks: Is the distance worth it?
April 17, 2024 By Maria Arredondo and Brisa Gomez, Staff Reporters With summer approaching, having a good place to have refreshing snacks is appreciated. So we decided to try Kokos Mexican Snacks, located at 747 Hwy 71 W Suite A 600 Bastrop, Texas. The first thing we noticed was the bright colors decorating the place,Continue reading “Koko’s Mexican Snacks: Is the distance worth it?”
Downtown Class at the Moonshine Grill
April, 2024 By Da’Mylah Moore, Staff Reporter The first thing I noticed about the Moonshine Grill on Red River was the cute exterior and interior. Indoor/outdoor and outdoor covered seating with heaters! The restaurant plays rock-style music, at least while we were there. Cool atmosphere. Clean bathrooms. The waitress was super nice. She was theContinue reading “Downtown Class at the Moonshine Grill”
Minimum Wage: The US Lags Behind its Peers
March, 2024 By Zann Bailey, Staff Reporter Picture a see-saw that goes it goes back and forth with prosperity and struggle and on one side is the unemployment rate that not only affects the jobless but everyone of us and the other side being the minimum wage in the U.S.A. So learning about other countriesContinue reading “Minimum Wage: The US Lags Behind its Peers”
Senior Spotlight: Kendall Martin
April, 2024 By Fatima Ayala, News & Commentary Editor Kendall Martin, a vivacious and multi-talented senior at KAC, embodies the essence of versatility. A dedicated athlete, burgeoning academic, and a future psychology enthusiast, Kendall thrives on her passion for both sports and connecting with people. From an early age, Kendall has been a force toContinue reading “Senior Spotlight: Kendall Martin”
Competition for Sweet Paris? Lumi’s Crepes Debuts at the Domain
April, 2024 By Mayte Hernandez and Sofia Huerta, Staff Reporters We came across Lumi’s Crepes on Instagram reels and were fascinated by the menu and selection they had so we decided to try it out. They’re located in The Domain, 11410 Century Oaks Terrace suite 210, Austin, TX 78758 in a small black food truckContinue reading “Competition for Sweet Paris? Lumi’s Crepes Debuts at the Domain”
Spring Adventures in Austin
March, 2024 By Abigail Chaverria and Sarahi Guzman, Staff Reporters Looking for places to go this spring with your friends and family? As the weather starts warming up, what better way to spend it than going out into the beaming sun and enjoying the outdoors? If you are looking for ways to elevate your travelContinue reading “Spring Adventures in Austin”
Casa Chapala: Paradise in North Austin
April, 2024 By Atziri Martinez, Staff Reporter There are many Mexican restaurants in Austin that are very delicious, but you haven’t tried Casa Chapala’s food because this is paradise. If you ever want to try Mexican food or looking for a place that has many different dishes of Mexican food and want a place toContinue reading “Casa Chapala: Paradise in North Austin”
Despite Disappointing Season End, Girls Basketball Players Keep Their Heads Up
March, 2024 By Darren Dukes, Staff Reporter It is unfortunate that we have to announce that the girls basketball season has come to an end. However, they did not go home empty handed. The Lady Cardinals ended up becoming 2024 TSCAAL Regional Champions. They were a single win away from competing for the state championship,Continue reading “Despite Disappointing Season End, Girls Basketball Players Keep Their Heads Up”
You’ve Got a Friend: PALs Grows at KAC
April, 2024 By Elizabeth Landin, Staff Reporter PALS was recently introduced to KIPP Austin Collegiate in the 2022-2023 school year. PALS stands for “Peer Assistance and Leadership”. PALS is an organization that allows students to engage and mentor younger peers. Mentoring high school freshmen, middle school students, and GAIN students. Through this, students get theContinue reading “You’ve Got a Friend: PALs Grows at KAC”