In light of the current political climate, as well as growing international tensions, many American students are rethinking their plans for international travel as U.S. institutions temporarily pause or reevaluate their international...
Global News American Pope Elected On May 7 and May 8, the Conclave to elect the next Pope of the Catholic Church was held after the death of Pope Francis on April 21. Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected, taking on the...
In the ever-advancing field of archeology, innovative technology and the use of archaeological theory are reshaping archaeology and the way we understand history. Technologies such as ground-penetrating radar (GPR),...
From articles calling for a revolution to detailed accounts of government subterfuge, journalism has played a drastic role in shaping the values and history of America. According to an article from the New York Times written...
Newspaper wasn’t even on my choice sheet. I had applied for Audio Visual Production (AVP) and thought that newspaper and yearbook were the same—not that I cared. As a senior, I just needed a tech credit. The first...
Being on the staff of this paper has been like climbing a mountain. It’s been painful, exhausting, and sometimes I wonder if the view from the peak is worth the climb. From freshman to senior year, my strength and dedication...
Despite never officially taking a newspaper class, many of my high school "firsts" are tied to a certain room in the 700s—a space that slowly, unexpectedly, became one of my favorite places in the entire LASA building. It...
On the first day of Newspaper, Garcia asked everyone why they took the class. My response? “I don’t know.” The truth, one I was embarrassed to say at the time, was that I thought it might be cool, and it was. The funny...
Storytelling is a valuable part of the human experience. Passed down from generations, stories allow us to share valuable life lessons and personal anecdotes with the people around us. Hyde Park Storytelling, a local...
Every other year, the entirety of LASA gathers outside during advisory to shoot a massive film throughout the campus. Since 2013, the Lip Dub has been exciting LASA students enough that even during COVID-19, students came...
From comic books to TV shows, mediums of creativity reflect the diversity present in the creative community, and through dedicated events, this diversity is highlighted and reflected in the Austin area. Many Black,...
South by Southwest (SXSW) offers a multitude of opportunities for people to show off their innovations, make connections, and grow their companies. But the part of SXSW that draws most people into the event is music. With...
Being an athlete means dealing with whatever comes at you, putting your physical and mental self on the line for your team and your school. But dedication can come with a price: the injuries that affect athletes across all...
When I first arrived, the small gym didn't seem to have much set up. There were no targets or equipment visible, but the floor was spotless and polished. Students were standing around chatting as I entered, and there was...
Every spring, the LASA Liberator compiles some of the school’s best athletic accomplishments in a top 10 list. One common theme this school year was the strides underclassmen made, supporting their teams and their school....
Since its modern incarnation in the mid-1800s, baseball has been an American hobby. Dubbed “America’s pastime,” it once occupied everyone from lower-class families in the backyard to American presidents throwing the...
Prom and homecoming dances have been a part of American culture since the early twentieth century, according to PBS’s WHYY. Though the first recorded prom, held in 1884 at Smith College, may have looked different than LASA’s,...
Alley Cat Players Battle of the Books Coffeehouse Dynasty Dance Team Escandell Duo Fiesta bowls G-Annex Hell Project In the Time of the Butterflies Junioritis Keep LASA Weird Lip...
Each issue, the LASA Liberator interviews an alumni of the high school on their achievements now as a raptor “in the wild,” This not only includes interviews focused on their careers and achievements but their time at...
When walking into AP Government and AP U.S. History Teacher John Goodell’s room, one might expect test retakes or people discussing history, but recently the room has been taken over by the Fidget Spinner club. With snacks,...
After a long school day and drawling extracurriculars some students wind down by playing video games or hanging out with their friends, others start businesses. Scorecard is an app used among students in Austin Independent...
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...