February 19, 2019
Alex Watson, Staff Writer
February 19, 2019
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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 they...
Hanif Amanullah, Staff Writer
February 19, 2019
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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 the...
Marlen Avila, News Editor
February 19, 2019
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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 grand...
Sophia Blaha, News Editor
February 19, 2019
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Local News
Blue Cat Cafe Closed
Feb. 6
The Blue Cat Cafe closed its doors in a move owner Rebecca Gray described as “awaiting peace”. The Cafe was built on the site of the former Jumpolin pinata store, which was demolis...
Clara Morse, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2019
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In a recent report about the AISD budget deficit, magnet programs, including LASA, were described as "separate and unequal," "serving to divide local communities," and sources of “historical grievances and upheaval.” The report...
Charles Taylor, Staff Writer
February 19, 2019
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Calling social workers for help with bills. Researching medication insurance. Over 800,000 federal employees, including many Austinites, were furloughed in the longest government shutdown in American history, and employees at...
McKenzi Popper, Staff Writer
February 19, 2019
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Low Key A Capella
When: Mondays and Fridays at lunch
Where: Room 174 (Lewis)
Lowkey A Capella club gives students the opportunity to sing their favorite pop hits without instruments and provides them with a supportive gro...
Malena Heineman, Staff Writer
December 13, 2018
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John T. Allan Facility, Zachary Taylor Fulmore Middle School, Sidney Lanier Early College High School, John H. Reagan Early College High School and Eastside Memorial Early College High School at the Johnston Campus are all named...
Clara Morse, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2018
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Dozens of teachers, parents, students and community members crowded into the McCallum cafeteria on Nov. 7 to discuss education finance with volunteer committee members — not traditionally the biggest draw. However, this group’s...
Catie Graves, Staff Writer
December 10, 2018
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Every year, for two weeks in December, Central Texans celebrate the spirit of the holidays at the Zilker Trail of Lights. The Trail of Lights is an Austin holiday tradition that has been occurring for 54 years.
There are two...
Marlen Avila and Megan Ramsey
December 10, 2018
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Self Defense Club
Sophomore Alexa Judd started Self Defense Club to teach female students how to defend themselves against predators. Judd uses her background in jiu-jitsu to teach self-defense.
Jiu-jitsu is a close combat ...
