Global Pope Francis Faces Health Issues On Feb. 14, Pope Francis was hospitalized after being diagnosed with double pneumonia and a respiratory infection. For Pope Francis, lung and respiratory issues have affected...
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping societal norms and industries by offering new information for disaster preparedness, energy efficiency, and resource management. However, this progress...
Rally Day is a biennial gathering of educators and students that occurs when the Texas legislature is in its regular session. It is led by the Austin Council Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), an organization that includes...
A majority of Americans are now closer to poverty and financial ruin than ever before. According to CBS News, nearly 60% of Americans cannot afford a $1,000 emergency expense and are essentially living paycheck to paycheck....
Local legend Red Wassenich coined the slogan “Keep Austin Weird” over 20 years ago. Perfectly embodying the quirky, laid-back culture of Texas’ capital city, this phrase has served as motivation for locals to preserve...
For the past two decades, Austin has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. This growth has affected the city's social, cultural, and economic fabric, mainly due to gentrification forcing out older residents...
Handwriting: Word after word, my mind continues to spiral as the teacher’s fast-paced voice spews out confusing information. During writing, the phrases I thought I grasped during the lecture jumble together, turning...
Gun Violence of America reported that 971 school shooting incidents occurred in 2024 alone. The public schools in the United States are not apt to continue operating regularly with current measures in the face of threats....
After years of silent suffering, the calls to renovate LASA theater’s aging walls and outdated equipment have finally been answered. Starting in the summer of 2024 and scheduled to finish at the end of the year, the theater...
Austin is the second fastest-growing city in the U.S., according to census data by the city of Austin, and as it changes, so does its culture. Specifically, in recent times, comedy has been a rapidly growing scene as more...
Black Pumas, the Austin-based psychedelic soul duo, has risen to popularity since their formation in 2017. Known for their electrifying shows and genre-blending sound, the group has gained critical acclaim, with more than...
As my sister and I sat on the floor, watching the TV blaze in front of us, we were completely encapsulated in the world playing out in the pixels. But as soon as our 30 minutes for television were up, we pulled our eyes away...
Before every professional, high school, and middle school sports game there is time to warm up, to stretch, jog, practice your skills, and get ready to play. Between the ears of every athlete is one of the most important...
After countless practices and hard-earned bullseyes, the LASA Archery team’s work paid off during a recent success at state qualifications. When the team was founded in 2023, Head Coach Kat Davis offered her guidance...
This year, LASA will have two new coaches leading the girls and boys teams throughout the season from Feb. 10 to May 3, John Goodell and Stephen West. Howard views them both as players’ coaches, loved by their trainees,...
During the 2024 election season, transgender athletes became a topic of contention between President Trump and former Vice President Harris. This dispute made its way through political debates as Republicans across the country...
It’s September of my first semester of senior year, and I’m drowning. I’m staring down the barrel of over 20 college essays on top of trying to keep up my GPA, prepare for debate tournaments, practice for band, and...
Raptors in the Wild is a segment for the LASA Liberator that highlights former Liberator editors and follows their career post-Liberator or in the wild. For this issue, the Liberator interviewed JC Ramirez Delgadillo, the...
In the 2024-25 school year, LASA faced many changes. One loud change is a bell every day at 10:28 a.m. Students may hear the school’s sounds or their teacher's phone alarm to remind the teachers of a very important task:...
Have students found themselves late on Sunday night, realizing that they have three tests and a project due the next day? Have they felt like they worked the entire weekend and yet there is still a mountain of work ahead?...
As assignments pile up, extracurriculars grow in intensity, and having a social life becomes a struggle, many students get caught in the cycle of procrastination. According to psychotherapist Abbey Pelosi, putting things...
February 2024 is a month I’ll never forget. That was when I first stumbled across the non-profit ENGin on VolunteerMatch. Never having volunteered before and hoping to make a difference, my optimism led me on the path...
Farhana Ahmed began teaching chemistry at LASA last year. Originally from Bangladesh, Ahmed has been a teacher for 10 years at various schools. She first discovered her interest in chemistry through her study of organic chemistry...
As the school year kicks into full swing, students are flocking to their favorite hang-out spots on and around campus to socialize, study, and unwind. From cozy coffee shops to bustling hallway corners, these popular hangout...
At its core, breaking is an art form: it is fluid, incredibly diverse, and is very subjective. Breaking shouldn’t be a part of the Olympics for the same reason competitive painting shouldn’t. To judge or try to quantify...
With Austin's massive growth in the past 20 years, only a few select experiences have remained an integral part of the Austin experience. One of these key events is that of the Congress Avenue bats, a huge colony of over...
For centuries, music has been a vital tool in modern society to deal with hardships. These hardships can be a variety of issues, from economic to interpersonal. How we interact with hardship and express it through music differs...
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,...