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March 2021 By John Paul Ledezma, Staff Reporter Do you like the idea of clashing spin tops? Then you should get Beyblades. Beyblades are spinning tops that can be used in competitions with one another. Beyblades come in many different designs and shapes. Some come with burst blocks. Some don’t, like Turbo Valkyrie, Turbo Spryzen,Continue reading “Entertainment Review: Beyblades”

A conversation with senior member Leylany Rodriguez-Castañeda By Yasmin Miranda and Paola Navarro, Staff Reporters November, 2021 Have you seen the slides in homeroom advertising something called “the Council”? Have you wondered what the Council is? The Council is a club that focuses on helping freshmen and sophomores who might struggle paying attention in classContinue reading “What is “The Council”?”

By Sam Juarez and Isabella Bossio, Translation Team & Staff Reporters November, 2021 During April of 2021, Kipp Austin Collegiate student Isabella Bossio Sarmiento arrived in the city of New York for a new beginning. As exciting as it sounds, it wouldn’t be too easy. Coming from the Spanish speaking country of Colombia would haveContinue reading “From Colombia to Texas: A Newcomer’s Experience in the USA”

Escrito por Valeria Velasco, Traducido por Isabella Bossio y Sam Juarez Diciembre, 2021 A mitad de su temporada, el equipo de flag football ha conseguido dos victorias de los cuatro partidos que ha jugado en su división (Central Texas Flag Football Texas Charter School Academic and Athletic League), siendo la mayoría de sus victorias contraContinue reading “El Equipo de Flag Football Arrasa con KIPP Austin Brave”

By Julie Bautista, Staff Reporter November, 2021 You may be asking yourself, what are the requirements needed to join the volleyball team? Other than having good grades, being able to play volleyball, or even being good at the sport, Junior Varsity coach Anthony Martin and the team are mostly searching for dedication to the sport. Continue reading “Are You Thinking of Joining the Volleyball Team Next Year?”

By Julie Bautista, Staff Reporter December, 2021 The varsity volleyball team finished with a record of five wins and five losses, barely missing the playoffs due to an inability to defeat district competitor NYOS. The result was disappointing given the team’s high hopes. Early in the season, coach Anthony Martin said, “I have a strongContinue reading “Keeping Up With The Varsity Volleyball Team”

By Mar Ayala-Ortiz, Editor in Chief November, 2021 It is 5:45pm and still one bus is missing. Students are either sitting on the stairs or waiting inside for their bus to arrive. As the hour of waiting passes, students begin to call their parents to pick them up or take the metro instead. But forContinue reading “Where Did All Our Buses Go?”

Citlaly Franco, Business Editor December, 2021 After placing second in Regionals in 2019, and completing a better-than-expected 2020 season that was shortened by COVID-19, the KIPP Austin Collegiate Cross Country team started the 2021 season strong and gave it their all. KAC’s Cross Country team is led by head coach Maureen McCready and assistant coachContinue reading “Runner Up!”

Escrito por Sam Juarez y Isabella, Equipo de Traduciones Noviembre, 2021 During April of 2021, Kipp Austin Collegiate student Isabella Bossio Sarmiento arrived in the city of New York for a new beginning. As exciting as it sounds, it wouldn’t be too easy. Coming from the Spanish speaking country of Colombia would have its benefits,Continue reading “De Colombia a Texas: La Experiencia de un Recién Llegado en los EE. UU.”