On March 7, 2024, Sweden became a full member of NATO after an application process that spanned 20 months. This signifies an end to Sweden’s neutrality that has lasted centuries. NATO, since its formation in 1949, has...
A 10-year, $4.5 billion construction project to expand Austin’s Interstate 35 (I-35) has been approved after years of debates, protests, and controversy. The majority of the highway hasn’t changed since its construction...
Starting in late February, flames engulfed the Texas panhandle. The fires, caused by faulty electrical wires, quickly destroyed the livestock-friendly land, known as cattle country for being home to tens of thousands of cattle....
Aircraft Club Harrison Chambers | Staffer In the Aircraft Club, flying creates a passionate community. To the members, the club is a way to express shared enthusiasm and grow academically. Junior Daniel Canache,...
My newspaper story begins with a vector graphic of a pizza. During COVID-19, I struggled to find what extracurricular activities stuck. I’ve lost track of the countless Zoom club calls where my cursor hovered over...
When I received the news that this 30 could be used to simultaneously fulfill a newspaper requirement and an English requirement, I was, like any self-respecting LASA student, thanking my lucky stars that I could cross two...
When I was a freshman, I thought it was a good idea to hop into Garcia’s little newspaper cart and let former web-editor-in-chief JC Ramirez drag me up a steep hill. If Garcia is reading this right now, I’m sure he’s...
Whenever I am complaining about newspaper, if I am not talking to one of my friends in newspaper, I am confronted with the question “Why are you still doing it?” and my answer is always the same: “I can’t leave.”...
Mohawk Megan Gerold | Entertainment Editor True to its name, Mohawk exemplifies a venue filled with a cacophony of sounds, experiences, and spiky electricity. Opening its doors in 2006, Mohawk took its place in the Austin...
Amongst the big screens and pounding speakers, movie theaters serve as a place for connection. Buried under the larger theater corporations in Austin, neighborhood cinema centers provide a smaller gathering place for members...
International films can be found in theaters and across various major streaming platforms. However, the journey of sharing these diverse stories to a broader audience can be challenging, often commencing at film festivals...
With bright eyes and fresh faces, the people born from 1997-2012 enter into the crowded streets and music venues of South by Southwest (SXSW). The draw of the music festival is far and wide, with more than 300,000 people...
This season, both the LASA boys and girls soccer teams dominated their respective districts, and the varsity teams advanced to playoffs. Both went undefeated during their district seasons and had numerous players receive...
Professional athletic teams worldwide are offering high-paying contracts to teenagers as game-changing additions to their teams. In 2023, soccer team Sacramento Republic announced that it signed 13-year-old Da'vian Kimbrough...
LASA football has recently left the University Interscholastic League (UIL) , where the team will no longer play in UIL competitions but still play against the same schools for practice matches for at least the next two seasons....
I have been a tennis fan since before I can remember. I love watching Federer’s smooth strokes and movements that are more akin to dancing. I’ve held my breath countless times while watching Nadal slide through the bright...
The LASA debate team has had many successes and wins in the past couple of years. Last year, the team won the national tournament known as the Tournament of Champions, and had the number one spot on the coaches poll, a list...
From March 15-19, the LASA CyberPatriot club competed at the CyberPatriot XVI National Open Division Finals, a competition in which students compete to fix cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Some students went to Maryland to...
The LASA library community has many different opportunities for students to engage in the books they read in different ways. The library hosts a variety of different book clubs and programs such as the Banned Books Club and...
The LASA dance team allows students to engage with the school community in different ways such as through performances, showcases, and attending competitions. In addition to giving students opportunities to perform, the dance...
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...
