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”
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PROFILE: Mr. Forsyth Faces a New Challenge
February 2025 By Isaiah Washington, Staff Reporter Tenth grade History teacher Timothy Forsyth is only in his second year of teaching. But before he came to KAC he faced a very different challenge: protecting our country. Forsyth’s previous career was working in the army as an infantry soldier. Infantry soldiers are ground troops who engageContinue reading “PROFILE: Mr. Forsyth Faces a New Challenge”
The Winter Formal That Wasn’t
A personal reflection. February 2025 By Nancy Medina, Staff Reporter What should have been a memorable high school experience became yet another “could’ve been” at KIPP Austin Collegiate. On December 19th, Sophia Hernandez and I, Nancy Medina, both seniors and leaders of the Social Studies Honor Society (Rho Kappa), made the difficult decision to cancelContinue reading “The Winter Formal That Wasn’t”
A Crown for Ms. Garrighan
February 2025 By Litzy Moreno, Staff Reporter At KIPP Austin Collegiate, there’s one educator who has quickly become a familiar face and an inspiring force for students and staff alike: Ms. Garrighan. Having joined the KIPP community in 2021, she’s brought not just her expertise but her passion for teaching and mentoring to the classroom.Continue reading “A Crown for Ms. Garrighan”
Speech & Debate: What is it?
December 2024 By Ernesto Nunez, Staff Reporter Most KAC students know about our soccer team, the girls and boys volleyball teams, and robotics. But not all students know of our debate team. Started by social studies teacher Amber Corral two years ago, the current Speech and Debate team is led by 12th-grade captain Nancy Perez.Continue reading “Speech & Debate: What is it?”
Has Senioritis Reached Epidemic Levels at KAC?
December 2024 By Bryan Garcia, Staff Reporter Senioritis is a common issue among high school seniors, typically seen around the second half of the school semester. This may look like procrastination, lack of effort or even disengagement. According to senior Fredis Arriaza, the phenomenon can happen because students begin to feel like their future isContinue reading “Has Senioritis Reached Epidemic Levels at KAC?”
Empowering Young Women: The Impact of the Girls Empowerment Club
December 2024 By Alexander Martinez, Staff Reporter As I entered my junior year of high school one thing was evident there was more diversity in the clubs that the school now offered. Though many sparked an interest, one especially stuck out to me and that was Girls Empowerment Club. I wanted to learn more aboutContinue reading “Empowering Young Women: The Impact of the Girls Empowerment Club”
OPINION From Class to Crisis: The Real Weight of Students’ Workload
December 2024 By Jacqueline Cruz and Kayla Randel, Assistant Editors As the school year progresses, many students at Kipp Austin College are beginning to feel the weight of increasingly demanding school schedules. Between homework, extracurricular activities, and part-time jobs, many students are struggling to balance it all, many questioning whether current workloads are sustainable orContinue reading “OPINION From Class to Crisis: The Real Weight of Students’ Workload”
Club Spotlight: Literary Migrations Sparks Student Creativity
November 2024 By Litzy Moreno, Staff Reporter, Migrations Editor-in-Chief Since its founding in 2018, the Migrations team at Kipp Austin Collegiate has worked diligently to turn the club into a lively and welcoming space where creativity can truly thrive. With engaging monthly competitions and a focus on highlighting KAC students’ unique innovativeness, they’ve created anContinue reading “Club Spotlight: Literary Migrations Sparks Student Creativity”
Robotics Welcomes a New Team: Luna
November 2024 By Dominic Cerda and Angel De Blas, Staff Reporters This year in KAC a new Robotics team, Luna, was founded by coach and math teacher Ruben Perez and two senior students, which has inspired new members to join Robotics. After Luna’s first meet, team member and KAC 12th-grader Vania Ornelas said, “Off theContinue reading “Robotics Welcomes a New Team: Luna”
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