Adithi Ganesan, Club Contributor

January 5, 2022

Recently, there have been numerous baking trends covering simple, quick, and delicious recipes dominating social media. Baking shows like “Master Chef” and “The Great British Bake Off” on streaming platforms mesmerize...

Delia Rune, Staff Writer

January 5, 2022

The rise of the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to an increased focus on mental health. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 31% of the American population now reports depression or anxiety—double what was typical...

Sydney Jones, Staff Writer

January 5, 2022

In the past decade, Austin’s population has increased by 34%, according to the Austin Business Journal. This makes Austin one of the fastest growing major metropolitan areas in the U.S., with people flooding in from all...

Sarah Garrett, Staff Writer

October 15, 2021

Native Americans have occupied North America for approximately 20,000 years. The Nermernuh tribe, otherwise known as the Comanche, controlled the vast majority of Texas from the late 1680s until Texas won its independence...

Nayan Kondapalli, Staff Writer

December 17, 2021

For fans of the electric car revolution, it may be exciting to hear about the Tesla headquarters moving to Austin, in addition to the construction of a Tesla factory in Austin. This project could enable Tesla to produce upward...

Lana Giles, Staff Writer

December 17, 2021

Across the globe, now more than ever, student-led movements spark and spread awareness on issues that affect the majority of the world. Climate change, women’s rights, education rights, racial equality, gun control, LGBT+...

Beck Williams and LiLi Xiong

December 17, 2021

Every 10 years, the Texas legislature redraws congressional districts—or districts that a state is divided into in which one member of the national House of Representatives is elected. In theory, this is meant to account...

Sarah Garrett, Staff Writer

December 17, 2021

The decline of physical newspapers and the rise of online news has slowly been diminishing the already fragile print publishing industry. According to The New York Times, between 2004 and 2015, more than 20% of newspapers...

Ella Lilly, Staff Writer

December 17, 2021

Algebra, physics, biology, and chemistry are common sources of struggle for LASA students, according to parent Suparna Roy. There are resources available like office hours, tutoring, and help from friends, but members of...

Sophie Chau, Editor-in-Chief

December 17, 2021

All buildings have a history to them, and LASA is no exception. Since the 1980s, AISD had two different magnet schools called the Liberal Arts Academy (LAA) and Science Academy (SA). The two schools merged into one magnet...

Edith Holmsten and ava de leon

December 17, 2021

From October through December, LASA students celebrate a variety of holidays as ways to connect with their family, religion, and culture. The following in depth focuses on Diwali, Día de los Muertos, and Hanukkah as three...

Delia Rune, Staff Writer

December 17, 2021

COVID-19 has led many universities to choose to host their college visits virtually and remain test optional. According to the Education Advisory Board, high school seniors viewed virtual college tours almost 230% more during...

Amelia Coleman, Staff Writer

December 17, 2021

The Trail of Lights is a staple of the Austin holiday season. Originating as a festival centered around the lighting of a yule log, the Trail of Lights is filled with lights, music, games, and fun for the whole family. The...

Ella Lilly, Staff Writer

December 17, 2021

Whether it was in-person, virtual, or a hybrid mix, the Texas Book Festival has brought together authors, book lovers, and Austinites alike to create meaningful conversations and connect over books since it was founded in...

Marin Bachschmid, Club Contributor

December 17, 2021

Now that school is back in session, so are electives. Songwriting, an elective taught by junior English teacher Corey Snyder, is taught in the spring, and is behind Coffeehouse every year.  The class is meant for students...

Sydney Jones, Staff Writer

December 17, 2021

Levitation, a smaller music festival held in Austin, was founded in 2008 under the name Austin Psych Fest. According to Levitation, the festival has been gaining popularity in recent years, and similar fests are spreading...

Fiona Kleeman, Staff Writer

December 17, 2021

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in early March 2020, the global supply chain has been disrupted, causing the price of shipping to go up and continuing shortages of certain products. Although multiple factors...

Nayan Kondapalli, Staff Writer

December 17, 2021

Running a biotech classroom can be an expensive feat. Basic tools such as pipettes can run $300 a piece, centrifuges at $1,000, and PCR machines at $3,000. But, this year, the LASA biotech class received a $50,000 dollar...

Chandana Dubakula, Club Contributor

December 17, 2021

LASA Feminist Club The LASA Feminist Club was created in September of the 2021-22 school year. The club aims to help members participate and have a greater impact on issues concerning women’s rights. The inspiration...

Luci Garza and Malvika Pradhan

December 17, 2021

In 2018, Austin was the city with the highest rate of fatal police shootings in relation to people experiencing mental health crises, according to KUT. A year later, the Human Rights Clinic at the University of Texas School...