In a small town in Minnesota in 1970, four schools with special focuses were founded with the intent of gathering students from all over greater Minneapolis into a learning environment that defied the...

When I walked into the dance room to write this article for the Raptor Run Down, I was honestly a little nervous. I have been dancing ballet since I was four, and I have danced in pointe shoes since I...

Because the Austin Independent School District (AISD) has about 75,000 students across 132 facilities, AISD sustainability manager Darien Clary said the district has a large impact on the environmental...

From October through December, LASA students celebrate a variety of holidays as ways to connect with their family, religion, and culture. The following in depth focuses on Diwali, Día de los Muertos,...

For the majority of LASA students, last school year consisted of more conversations on Zoom than in classrooms, more lessons through BLEND than face-to-face, and more time alone than in gatherings. However,...

Every other year, LASA films a Lip Dub video featuring students and staff lip syncing or dancing to music. Each video is about five minutes long and showcases LASA clubs, electives and school spirit.  “Dreams”...

Each year, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) provides funding for school districts based on the number of students enrolled in each district. Due to changing enrollment this year, TEA provided the Austin...

Out of all the LASA seniors who apply to the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin), only about 30% of them gain admission, according to college counselor Jamie Kocian. Some unaccepted students are...

Since its foundation in 2007, LASA has had a combined dance team with LBJ called the First Ladies. With LASA moving campuses for the 2021-22 school year, LASA is forming a new dance team called the Velocity...

Austin Pets Alive (APA) is currently taking care of over 200 dogs, with 85% of them currently in foster homes in order to adapt to the constraints of COVID-19, according to APA PR and Events Manager Katera...

LASA’s signature courses are known for their unique ability to develop group collaboration, creativity and analysis. However, the prevalence of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has forced...