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COVID-19

Netiquette to follow live online classes starting April 6 using Zoom.

AISD schools to begin remote learning on April 6

Cade Spencer, Managing Editor April 2, 2020

Since the AISD school facilities were closed on March 13, students have had no required school attendance or activities. However, on April 2, Bowie Principal Mark Robinson sent an email to all Bowie parents...

Travis Country had 244 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of noon on Tuesday, March 31, according to the City of Austins website.

School closures extended until May 4

Faith Lawrence, Managing Editor March 31, 2020

In accordance with President Donald Trump’s extension of social distancing policies for 30 more days announced on Sunday, March 29, Texas Governor Greg Abbott made an executive order on Tuesday, March...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States currently has over 140,000 cases of coronavirus and over 2,400 deaths.

Trump extends Coronavirus precautions until April 30

Faith Lawrence, Managing Editor March 30, 2020

President Donald Trump announced Sunday, March 29 that his administration will extend social distancing guidelines until April 30 to stop, limit or halt the spread of COVID-19, coronavirus, across the...

The Coronavirus pandamic has spread on an international scale affecting seniors who expect to graduate this year.

What it is like to graduate in the midst of a global crisis

Cade Spencer, Managing Editor March 27, 2020

In just two months, senior Sarah Israel was expecting to hear her name called and to take the traditional walk across the stage at graduation. This long-awaited rite of passage would represent more than...

Austin Independent School District announced early on Wednesday, March 25 that all schools in the district would be closed until Monday, April 13 and students as well as staff should be prepared for longer closures. 

AISD schools extend closures until April 13

Faith Lawrence, Managing Editor March 25, 2020

Austin Independent School District announced early on Wednesday, March 25 that all schools in the district would be closed until Monday, April 13 and students as well as staff should be prepared for longer...

The College Board announced it will be offering free, live, 45-minute review sessions for Advanced Placement (AP) classes in preparation for AP tests.

The College Board offers online review sessions for AP tests

Faith Lawrence, Managing Editor March 25, 2020

The College Board announced it will be offering free, live, 45-minute review sessions for Advanced Placement (AP) classes in preparation for AP tests. These sessions will be taught by AP teachers across...

Austin Mayor Steve Adler issued a “stay home, work safe”order the morning of Tuesday, March 24 that will go into effect at midnight for the Travis and Williamson counties.

Travis and Williamson Counties issue a shelter-in-place order

Faith Lawrence, Managing Editor March 24, 2020

Austin Mayor Steve Adler issued a “stay home, work safe”order the morning of Tuesday, March 24 that will go into effect at midnight for the Travis and Williamson counties. This shelter-in-place order...

On Friday, March 20, the College Board announced that they have put several new policies in action for the 2019-2020 Advanced Placement (AP) exam administration in order to allow students to still be successful despite interrupted educational progress due to class cancellations. 

The College Board announces changes to 2019-2020 AP exams

Cade Spencer, Managing Editor March 20, 2020

On Friday, March 20, the College Board announced that they have put several new policies in action for the 2019-2020 Advanced Placement (AP) exam administration in order to allow students to still be successful...

UIL extends suspension all its activities due to COVID-19 precautions

UIL extends suspension all its activities due to COVID-19 precautions

Faith Lawrence, Managing Editor March 19, 2020

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) announced in a press release on Thursday, March 19 that it will extend its suspension of all UIL activities such as contests, rehearsals and practices until...

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