It’s February. How are your New Year’s resolutions doing?

February 2025 By Giselle Rosas, Staff Reporter As 2025 began to take hold, many people appeared to have a different approach that they hope to attain in the coming year. We each possess a natural need to start new and improve ourselves, and resolutions assist us in accomplishing this. Many people say, “New year, newContinue reading “It’s February. How are your New Year’s resolutions doing?”

Don’t know what to get your Valentine? Here are some ideas.

February 2025 By Victoria Damian and Janet Ortuno Struggling to find the perfect Valentine’s gift? Don’t worry—we have the solutions for you! Unique, heartfelt ideas to make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable. Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating love and appreciation, but finding the right gift can feel overwhelming. To help ease the stress, we’ve curatedContinue reading “Don’t know what to get your Valentine? Here are some ideas.”

Girls Varsity BBall Keeps Thriving

February 2025 By Abril Rosas, Staff Reporter Anticipating their season with excitement, basketball players have started to prepare to continue thriving. As a new year starts, there is more that the girl’s varsity basketball team is bringing in order to win states this season. Throughout the year, they have been practicing and improving their skillsContinue reading “Girls Varsity BBall Keeps Thriving”

Forging His Own Path: Junior Alexander Martinez thrives with the Cardinal Dance Crew

February 2025 By Diana Villanueva and Rosaura De Leon, Staff Reporters Alex Martinez, a junior at KIPP Austin Collegiate, is making waves as the only male member of the school’s dance team. His journey to this groundbreaking role has been shown through challenges, determination, and commitment to carve out his own path, despite his fearsContinue reading “Forging His Own Path: Junior Alexander Martinez thrives with the Cardinal Dance Crew”

Building Champions: Coach Lett’s Legacy in Athletics and Academics

February 2025 By Jocelyn Caraveo, Assistant Editor Head Soccer Coach Eddie Lett has been an integral part of KAC’s athletic and academic programs since 2016, and he is distinguished by his leadership of the Boys Varsity Soccer Team, which has achieved consecutive state championships under his guidance. Additionally, he has had a profound impact asContinue reading “Building Champions: Coach Lett’s Legacy in Athletics and Academics”

In the Face of ICE: How Immigrant Families Can Rise with Knowledge and Strength.

February 2025 By Roxana Cobos, Translation Editor Sitting in my NHS meeting, I listened to my sponsor, Ms.Sheppard, talk about the election and its potential impact on us. It brought back memories from 8 years ago–a time where everything felt uncertain. I was 10 at the time, sitting in a classroom with only 9 students,Continue reading “In the Face of ICE: How Immigrant Families Can Rise with Knowledge and Strength.”

Resilient, Hardworking, United: Cardinal Cheer Soars into 2025

February 2025 By Nayeli Damian, Assistant Editor The KAC Cheer Team is one of the many groups that showcase the diverse talent of KAC students through the art of cheerleading. In 2025, the team celebrates five years since its creation, overcoming many challenges to get where they are today. Former Head Coach and Founder DorianneContinue reading “Resilient, Hardworking, United: Cardinal Cheer Soars into 2025”

Would you survive the Squid Games?

February 2025 By Gabriela Semenov, Staff Reporter In a world of constantly moving, changing and shaping parts, it’s hard to notice when we’re suddenly stuck in the mud, forced to decide the fate of our lives– suffering now? Or suffering later? Money, as much of a blessing as it is a curse, is oftentimes theContinue reading “Would you survive the Squid Games?”

Is Music the Key to the Heart?

Guitarists Mia Jaramillo and Rafael Lara fill KAC’s hallways with love songs. February 2025 By Leslie Sanchez, Staff Reporter Many people are fond of music; it’s a special thing you hear everywhere, no matter where you are throughout your day. Music can hold a special place in many people’s hearts, and emotions play a bigContinue reading “Is Music the Key to the Heart?”

Is “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” the Perfect Valentine’s Movie?

February 2025 By Jasmin Del Rio and Kimberly Martinez, Staff Reporters To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is a romance/comedy movie that is based on teenage romance and how embarrassing it can be at times which is a topic that I’m sure most people can relate to.  This movie was released in 2018 andContinue reading “Is “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” the Perfect Valentine’s Movie?”