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Sports
Lady Jags are hopeful after season with new team
December 13, 2018
McKenzi Popper, Staff Writer
Girls varsity basketball faced a rough start to their 2018 season, going 0-6 in their first games. The girls’ first game against Lehman ended with a blowout 61-21 loss. LASA freshman Jessie Conolly, LBJ senior Makala Clayton, LBJ sophomore Kaycee Strother and Coach Tomeshia Stancil...
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First Ladies showcase holiday spirit
December 11, 2018
Zoe Klein, Staff Writer
Lights flashed and camera shutters sounded as 20 girls dressed in ankle boots and cowgirl hats, gripping silvery pom-poms, marched onto the field. The crowd screamed in approval down onto the field, captivated by their choreography and skill. The first ladies at every football...
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Entertainment
Behind the curtain: the making of Marisol
December 11, 2018
Megan Ramsey, Staff Writer
The lights dimmed and all attention was focused on the stage: A man with a golf club beat Marisol until her guardian angel saved her. The Alley Cat Players debuted their fall show, “Marisol”, on Nov. 1 and performed a total of four shows. This is one of the series of plays planned...
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Golf tees off for the season
November 13, 2018
Alexandra Watson, Staff Writer
The first thing Mary Sophia Shakespeare does when facing a golf course is place herself behind the ball and line her driver up with the flag. She takes two practice swings and breathes in deeply, aiming herself at the flag. The last thing she does is ground her club and tell herself,...
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Student Life
Meet the humans of LASA
October 30, 2018
Alexandra Watson, Staff Writer
At the beginning of this summer, Humans of LASA made its debut Instagram post: a headshot of a LASA student. For some students, the sight of his face will stir recognition, while others have never seen him before. The photo’s caption contains a few paragraphs describing who the...
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Austin celebrates and honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy

February 19, 2019

People holding letters spelling “WE BELIEVE” led Austinites in a march downtown on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Prior to the march, celebrators gathered together around Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s (MLK) statue....

Welcoming new teachers to the Jaguar family

Alex Watson, Staff Writer

February 19, 2019

The start of the spring semester has ushered in new faces. LASA has welcomed three new individuals to its staff: Dr. William Barrow, Ryan Sullivan, Neno December. Barrow and Sullivan have taken positions different from what...

Reinventing LASA life

Hanif Amanullah, Staff Writer

February 19, 2019

The start of the spring semester was marked with the introduction of the new LASA Life App. Designed by former PFLASA co-chair Geeta Suggs and principal Stacia Crescenzi, the new application is a window into school life and...

Exchanging knowledge

Marlen Avila, News Editor

February 19, 2019

Students waited in anticipation in the back of the library, bringing extra chairs and huddling with questions scribbled on small slips of papers in their hands. They all looked towards the entrance of the library for the...

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Hype takes off from Astroworld

Grant McCasland, Club Writer

December 3, 2018 • No Comments

Between the carnival rides and games, the spirit of Astroworld filled Houston once again one November day. LASA students made the long drive to experience Astroworld Fest first hand. When Houston native Travis Scott released...

Check out Chinese club

Max Domel, Staff Writer

October 30, 2018 • No Comments

Chinese Club members in Portable 14A cook steaming hot cups of ramen, socialize with friends, and learn about Chinese culture every Thursday. Chinese Club at LASA was started in 2015. Chinese teacher and club sponsor Valerie...

ACL Essentials

Alex Winter, Staff Writer

October 12, 2018 • No Comments

You’re trapped in the middle of a heat and mosquito infested swamp. No, it’s not Florida, it’s Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL). These are some of the essentials to ensure an enjoyable experience. Portable...

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Entertainment

Blue skies for Lip Dub

Catie Graves, Staff Writer

February 19, 2019

Once every two years LASA is thrown into carefully organized disarray. The schedule is changed. Elaborate tableaux stand motionless. The school is decorated and kids line...

Not Austin’s first radio

Emma McBride, Staff Writer

February 19, 2019

As the self-proclaimed live music capital of the world, Austin contains a variety of radio stations for its community to listen to. Austin has had radio public broadcasting...

More Disney in 2019

Ainsley Freeman, Staff Writer

February 19, 2019

As one of the most well-known movie studios and multi-billion dollar company, it comes as no surprise that Disney has a large roster of movies set to come out this year. On...

Murals taking over the walls of Austin

Malena Heineman, Staff Writer

February 19, 2019

Although Austin may be known as the “Live Music Capital of the World,” that title doesn’t capture all of the things that make the city unique. A new trend in Austin...

Little known theaters

February 19, 2019

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Student Life

iReporter takes home big wins on and off the field

Max Domel, Staff Writer

February 19, 2019

It is a Friday night in mid-October, and Ikey Kohler is standing on the sidelines of the football field, recording each play with his camera and calling into 1370 AM to give score updates. Towards the end of 2018, FanstandATX...

Get cultured

Ainsley Freeman, Staff Writer

February 19, 2019

Dancers twirl in brightly colored outfits to mesmerizing music. The flashes of color and the sudden movements catch the eye, hypnotizing the crowd. Few people in the audience have seen this dance before. Culture Day began...

Indepth: Putting stress to the test

Somaya Jimenez-Haham, Staff Writer

February 19, 2019

Algebra II Challenge Problem due on Monday, map quiz in World Geo on top of your English assignment readings and throw in your biology lab that your group members still have not done. Meanwhile, it is midnight, and you still...

Lending a hand at the border

Malena Heineman, Staff Writer

February 19, 2019

With almost 397,000 people apprehended while crossing the southern border into the U.S. in 2018 according to the U.S Customs and Border Protection agency, many charities have been set up at the border to aid the released immigrants...

East Austin Studio Tour

December 10, 2018

Former Liberator editors and advisor reflect on past, future

December 10, 2018

Investing in their futures

December 10, 2018

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Commentary

Controversy raining down on recapture

Zoe Klein, Staff Writer

February 19, 2019

Some teachers in San Antonio cannot pin rubrics to their boards without risking poisoning everyone in their buildings. Any puncture in the walls will release asbestos, a deadly...

Reevaluating ethics in the global economy

Aaron Booe, Social Media Editor

February 19, 2019

When asked to consider almost anything as human beings our first inclination is to think in terms of self-interest. That is to say when things arise resulting in a need for...

The magic of animation

Emma McBride, Staff Writer

February 19, 2019

Animated films have a reputation for being something that is mostly associated with children’s media, but this standard should not have to continue any further. It’s time...

Blue wave brings new women to Congress

Megan Ramsey, Staff Writer

February 19, 2019

One hundred seventeen women were elected or appointed to congress in 2019. Thirty six are new members. Six are on track to lead House committees in the new term. This is a...

Issue 5 staff stance: Life in Limbo: Government shutdown politics

February 19, 2019

Old magic of Disney World is frozen in the past

February 19, 2019

Small Talk: Holiday Hullabaloo

December 10, 2018

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Remodeling is Ten[nis] out of ten

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Football faces changes to coaching, quarterbacks and district competition