Catie Graves, Club Contributor
November 16, 2020
Many Austinites pride themselves on Austin’s greenspaces like Zilker Park and Barton Springs. These parks see millions of people every year, however, there is more to them than meets the eye. Before 1917, the entirety...
Ainsley Freeman, Web Editor
September 1, 2020
The Harry Potter franchise was a staple of many a childhood. First published in 1997, it quickly became massively popular, making J.K. Rowling the first person to become a billionaire by writing alone. As a child, I, like...
Skylar Sidensol-Denero, Staffer
February 18, 2020
Astrology and horoscopes are a large part of pop culture in America as well as around the world. According to a poll done in 2009, over 25 percent of Americans believe in astrology and horoscopes. It can shape the way people...
Diego Prozzi, Staffer
February 18, 2020
With elective choice sheets coming out, students are going to need to choose what electives they should sign up for. Unconventional electives available at LASA are engaging and help students learn in a more enjoyable way....
January 8, 2021
Even if you lived under a rock, in the weeks leading up to the 2020 election, you would be bombarded by a constant stream of messages about the inherent flaws of each candidate, their supporters and, as in most years, the...
Grace Woodruff, Web Editor
January 8, 2021
I clearly remember the first time I went to the Gay-Straight Alliance, more commonly known as GSA. I was in middle school, and I was just figuring out that I might not be straight (childhood obsession with Ariel, anyone?)....
Nevin Hall, Staff Writer
January 8, 2021
The ship of Theseus, used on many a perilous and mythical voyage, is a famous paradox. Over time the ship rotted, and the Athenians, true to their history and traditions, replaced every single plank with a new one. Thus arises...
Edith Holmsten, Staff Writer
January 8, 2021
With the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Oct. 26, conservatives now hold a 6-3 advantage over liberals in the court. This dilemma has sparked interest in court-packing, or increasing the number...
Susan Ballesteros, Staff Writer
January 21, 2021
COVID-19 has taken away in-person school and socialization, but it cannot take away driving. Despite the pandemic, students at LASA have continued to work towards getting their licenses. In order to get their license,...
Edith Holmsten, Staff Writer
January 21, 2021
LASA’s signature courses are known for their unique ability to develop group collaboration, creativity and analysis. However, the prevalence of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has forced teachers to adapt their...
January 21, 2021
LASA graphic design and Ezine teacher Jill Giulietti started off this school year excited. But because teachers were directed to return to campus on Nov. 2 or face losing their jobs, that mood didn’t last forever. “I...
Annabel Andre, Staff Writer
January 21, 2021
As 2020 comes to an end, students and staff are finding new ways to safely celebrate the holidays. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people are struggling to carry out some of their usual holiday traditions, making it difficult...
Malvika Pradhan, Staff Writer
January 21, 2021
The Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF), the largest festival in the country took place this year from Oct. 3 to Nov. 9. The festival was started in 1974 by George Coulam, who also started the Minnesota Renaissance Festival,...
Ewan McInerney, Staff Writer
January 21, 2021
“Psychological Makeup of Hitchcock Characters," aka “Hitchcock,” is a course at LASA where students watch and analyze movies created by the legendary director Alfred Hitchcock. Hitchcock, born in England, directed...
Eliana Legatt, Staff Writer
January 21, 2021
The Sustainable Food Center’s (SFC) Austin Downtown Farmers’ Market has a homey environment, helpful people and local vendors. It is a delightful way to spend a Saturday outdoors. There is a large array of food choices,...
Katie Busby, Staff Writer
January 21, 2021
Bullet journaling is a more flexible form of planning that has become popular among LASA students. Bullet journaling is commonly used as a creative outlet, while some simply use it as a place to structure their time and organize...
Malvika Pradhan, Staff Writer
January 21, 2021
According to non-profit organization Feeding Texas, approximately one in seven Texans are food insecure. In central Texas alone, 17% of residents are food insecure, according to the Central Texas Food Bank. This means they...
Katie Busby, Staff Writer
January 21, 2021
Candyland, lights, Santa, and more! The Trail of Lights has been an annual tradition in Austin for 56 years, spanning multiple generations of Austinites. According to Emily Stengel, a producer on the Trail of Lights team,...
Nevin Hall, Staff Writer
January 21, 2021
From the election of 1800 being thrown to the House of Representatives, which would take well over 30 ballots to decide, to Horace Greeley dying mid-election in 1872, most elections have an aspect the media tends to focus...
Norah Hussaini, Staff Writer
January 21, 2021
In April, the Austin Independent School District (AISD) went virtual. No student in the district entered school buildings, from elementary to high school students. A national study from the American Psychological Association...
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