A Cardinal Homecoming: Former Student Mili Casas Returns to Teach the Next Generation

By Nyssa Vasquez, Staff Reporter December, 2025 Mili Casas, now known to her students as Ms. Casas, walks the same hallways she once rushed through as a teenager, only this time she carries a stack of lesson plans instead of textbooks. Her story is one of coming full circle, rediscovering purpose in a space thatContinue reading “A Cardinal Homecoming: Former Student Mili Casas Returns to Teach the Next Generation”

Better, Faster, Stronger: Boys Basketball Hopes to Improve on Last Year’s Success

By Isaiah Washington, News Editor, and Oscar Jaimes, Staff Reporter The boys basketball season starts in December with Junior Varsity’s first game scheduled for December 10th and Varsity’s first game is on December 9th. The Cardinal Post talked to Coach Anthony Martin and three players to preview how they feel about the upcoming year. CoachContinue reading “Better, Faster, Stronger: Boys Basketball Hopes to Improve on Last Year’s Success”

Hocus Pocus: The Halloween Classic That Never Gets Old

October, 2025 By Kenya Lopez and Keilly Loza Hocus Pocus, released on July 16, 1993, is a fun and spooky family movie filled with humor, fantasy, and just the right amount of Halloween magic. You can watch Hocus Pocus by streaming it on Disney+ or by renting or purchasing it on digital platforms such asContinue reading “Hocus Pocus: The Halloween Classic That Never Gets Old”

A Familiar Fright? A New Nightmare? Cardinal Reviewers Take On The The Conjuring

October, 2025 By Kalysa Martinez and Jasmin Del Rio We have all heard about the famous Conjuring movies and their faithful followers and viewers, but how similar or different are the opinions of someone who is a fan of the movies vs someone who has never seen the movies? In order to find this outContinue reading “A Familiar Fright? A New Nightmare? Cardinal Reviewers Take On The The Conjuring”

Is Racial Profiling Legal Now?

October, 2025 By Diana Villanueva-Zamora, Editor in Chief On September 8th, the Supreme Court issued a controversial ruling that lets ICE agents use descriptors like race, language, or job type, when stopping people. This decision has brought fear to immigrant and minority communities and has sparked arguments about civil rights, safety, and how it affectsContinue reading “Is Racial Profiling Legal Now?”

Why October Is More Than Just A Month: A Reflection on Breast Cancer Awareness

October, 2025 By Yuneisy Pagoaga, Staff Reporter    Every October, pink ribbons begin to appear everywhere on clothing, storefronts, and social media. For some, it’s just a symbol. But for families like mine, it’s personal. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to educate, honor and support those whose lives have been forever changed byContinue reading “Why October Is More Than Just A Month: A Reflection on Breast Cancer Awareness”

Quirky Science: A Profile of Ms. Barnett

October, 2025 By Victoria Gutierrez Diaz, Staff Reporter Honors chemistry teacher Ms. Barnett is a new face this year at KAC, bringing a calm yet energetic presence with a great love for her students. She has quickly connected with her classes through her humor and quirkiness. She describes herself as “goofy, sappy, and wears herContinue reading “Quirky Science: A Profile of Ms. Barnett”

This Class is Lit: A Profile of AP English Teacher Catie Leon

October, 2025 By Julio Alameda and Agustin Hernandez, Staff Reporters New English teacher Catie Leon grew up in Austin, Texas and has returned to teach AP Literature to KAC 11th-graders. Leon graduated from Scripps College, in California, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Ms. Leon says she was always the typeContinue reading “This Class is Lit: A Profile of AP English Teacher Catie Leon”

Texas Pumpkin Fest Provides Fall Vibes

October, 2025 By Jennifer Macedo, Heidi Rodriguez, and Eloy Rebollar, Staff Reporters Every fall Texans start searching for the best way to celebrate the season, whether it’s through cozy drinks, Halloween decorations or family-friendly pumpkin patches. One of the most popular events in the Austin area that enhances the fall vibes is the Texas PumpkinContinue reading “Texas Pumpkin Fest Provides Fall Vibes”

Learning to Love Archytas: Coming Full Circle with Robotics

April, 2025 By Gaby Semenov, Staff Reporter If you had told me six months ago that I’d be considering Robotics as an extracurricular, I would have 1. Laughed in your face, 2. Laughed again, and then, 3. Called it “exclusively for nerds” and went on about my day. Now, even as I’m writing this, IContinue reading “Learning to Love Archytas: Coming Full Circle with Robotics”