Jane Doe keeps her head down as her college counselor questions her about her college plans. “Jane? Are you there?” says the counselor. The truth is, Jane has no college plans. She never expected...

An ongoing court case showcases the ins and outs of abusive relationships Each day, you walk down the halls and see the same thing. Regularly you see two people walking close, maybe even holding hands,...

Librarian Tara Walker-Leon is ready if she needs to be. Armed with Austin Independent School District’s (AISD’s) challenged book policy, she prepares herself to defend against any possible objections...

Sophomore ShaeLi Fielding knew what was about to happen. There was a substitute teacher in her class, and they had just begun taking attendance for that period. The sub starts listing off names one by...

Senior Mia Brelsford’s stomach growled. Her teacher droned on in AP macroeconomics class about supply and demand graphs, and all she could keep her mind on was her persistent hunger. She forgot to...

Brijette Galvan peered around nervously. It was the first day of high school, and her first day being back in person for school in almost two years. Tall buildings, chaotic directions, countless hallways,...

Austin housing prices skyrocket as pre-existing communities are being pushed out She has six brothers and two sisters. A father who works below minimum wage. She was told she would have to move out because...

Political polarization impacted by media bias and perceptions Senior Caroline Rasmussen has heard the same story before. The election was stolen. Her step-grandma has been sending her conspiracy videos...

Senior Brodi Tokar checked his phone one winter afternoon, immediately his phone was filled with notifications from different news outlets; something had happened at the United States Capitol involving...