In August 2023, the University of Texas at Austin (UT) published a press release informing the public of a plan to construct an MD Anderson Hospital directly beside a University of Texas at Austin (UT) Specialty Hospital,...
Passed in April of 2023, Senate Bill 17 (SB17) went into effect earlier this year and bans Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and services from public universities. DEI is a set of university institutions and...
Smash Bros Club Giovanni Alejo-Aguilar | Staffer In Smash Bros Club, gaming passion ignites a supportive community. From shared enthusiasm to academic growth, it's more than just a club — it's a gateway to connection...
For the first time in 150 years, Austin will be in the path of complete darkness for the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. While many people in northern and western states will have to travel to view the eclipse, Austinites...
The new housing initiative, named Home Options for Middle-Income Empowerment Ordinance (HOME), passed on Dec. 7 of last year and introduced additional affordable housing options to the Austin community. The ordinance will...
In November 2023, according to NPR, two teaching assistants at the University of Texas at Austin (UT) sent out an email to the students in their class providing mental health resources for students struggling due to the current...
Humanitarian crises are almost invariably accompanied by a storm of social media hashtags and statements of outrage shared via Instagram stories. Performative activism is the practice of trying to appear to the public as...
Every year, highly selective universities receive thousands of applications from ambitious teenagers hoping to become one of the lucky few accepted into their prestigious halls. High schoolers do everything they can to increase...
In preparation for LASA’s winter musical, “Les Miserables”, the pit orchestra began rehearsal in early January before the official start of the spring semester. This journey included two weeks with rehearsal nearly...
Have you ever noticed how in video games the male characters have full armor on while the female characters have…less? What about the roles of Adam Sandler's wives in his movies and how they are always significantly younger...
Flipturn Katie Busby | Entertainment Editor South by Southwest (SXSW) has been such an important part of my newspaper experience; getting the chance to go out and see downtown Austin come alive is something I look forward...
Disney expected to earn $35 million on opening weekend from their newest animated movie “Wish”, but in reality, they only earned $19.5 million. This might seem unexpected for The Walt Disney Co., a company that has, according...
In July 2023, USC basketball player Bronny James, son of LeBron James, collapsed unexpectedly during a practice session. After three days in the hospital, James’ cardiac arrest was attributed to an underlying congenital...
In the years following its revival in Austin’s 2001 punk scene, modern roller derby’s— and subsequently, skating’s—popularity and media exposure has grown significantly at the city and national scale, particularly...
LASA Raptor basketball was first established in 2020, and since then, both the girls and boys teams have made progress in developing a strong program and team dynamics, with the girls’ team’s district record improving...
The ATX Open is Austin’s only professional, tour-level tennis tournament and its largest professional women’s sporting event. Despite only being the second year of the tournament, the ATX Open has already become America's...
In recent years, youth activism has been on the rise in many forms, whether it’s through the creation of awareness campaigns through social media or the increased attendance at local protests. Activism has spilled over...
Throughout the 2023-2024 academic school year there has been an increase in websites and images banned by the Austin Independent School District (AISD), not only for students but also for teachers and administrators. This...
LASA is nationally ranked as one of the best high schools in the United States, and with that ranking comes many challenging college-preparatory classes. One of these is the sophomore Pre-AP Chemistry class which has recently...
Originally obtaining a master’s in architectural geology, Elizabeth Switek, LASA’s librarian, talked about how her life wasn't always about managing a library, but protecting native areas around Texas and working for...
Austin has seen many of its favorite restaurants close down over the years, with rising rent, shifting tastes, and the COVID-19 pandemic all playing a role. All across the city, from Sala & Betty to Magnolia Cafe to Flipnotics,...
Apple has been making changes to improve texting between iPhones and Android devices, addressing the long-standing compatibility issues. These upgrades aim to bridge the gap in communication features like read receipts and...
For hundreds of prospective LASA students, their shadowing experience is the first time they set foot in the school's halls. As they follow a current LASA student around campus for the day, shadows get a feel for the school's...
Kimberly Pettigrew | LASA Teacher Kimberly Pettigrew is a history teacher at LASA who teaches AP World History, AP U.S. History, Native American Studies, and Constitutional Law. After graduating from LASA she attended the...
On January 23rd, LASA Girls Basketball defeated their rivals, McCallum High, 40 to 37 at home. The victory extended the Raptors' four-game winning streak and marked the Knights' only district loss of the season.
Martin Tower is a Managing Engineer at Austin Water, the city of Austin's public water utility, where he leads the infrastructure management division. He oversees the distribution of capital funds to different departments...
Jasmine Tea | Junior Jasmine Tea is a junior at LASA who’s found value in teamwork and independence through sports and entrepreneurship. She enjoys being able to find a community in her sport, ultimate frisbee. Tea also...
