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Prepare and plan to avoid panic

Callie Payne, Pop Culture Editor • May 12, 2021

Seniors confused on what to do once accepting admissions offer from college Excruciating anxiety, endless worries, and excitement flow through the mind of a student about to apply to college. Luckily,...

Olivia Jade College Scandal

Lucciana Choueiry, Reporter • May 10, 2021

Oliva Jade Giannulli, daughter of actress Lori Laughlin, was a beauty and fashion youtube sensation with over 2 million subscribers. She shared her day to day life with her followers, showcasing her lavish...

Activism in sports becomes more popular

Callie Payne, Pop Culture Editor • April 15, 2021

The year is 2016 as the preseason 49er’s game comes on the TV. While the national anthem starts to blare through the speakers, Colin Kaepernick takes a knee, starting a nation-wide controversy. Activism...

Gen Z has turned humor into a coping mechanism

Dylan Zellner, Dispatch Reporter • April 12, 2021

Humor is used by many as a toy; engaging to have fun and play. However it can be used as a coping mechanism, according to The Conversation psychologists have recently discovered how much of a tool humor...

SEASONAL ACTIVITIES to do in AUSTIN

Maya Hayne, Dispatch Reporter • April 5, 2021

This Valentine’s day will be a year not like the rest for so many events that can’t be enjoyed during Covid-19. Even though we are in a pandemic, there are still ways to celebrate Valentine’s day...

Blockbuster movies delayed due to COVID-19

Carter Scruggs, Dispatch Reporter • January 6, 2021

The airplane style seats remain relatively empty, the floors no longer covered in popcorn, not a single crying baby insight. A group of people sit quietly all enjoying their private showing, this is the...

Students end football season with FOCO

Callie Payne, Pop Culture Editor • January 1, 2021

Typically during the homecoming season, students become excited for football games in the cold, designing mums, and dressing up for the traditional homecoming dance. However, things looked very different...

SEASONAL ACTIVITIES to do in AUSTIN

Maya Hayne, Dispatch Reporter • December 31, 2020

With the upcoming holidays, the pandemic has caused many activities to change. Some are online, while others have certain requirements to remain in person, but rest assured, the holiday festivals will...

Students speak out on social media

Callie Payne, Pop Culture Editor • November 12, 2020

It’s bedtime, and for high school students it is one last chance to catch up on social media. A quick stop on TikTok yields a video on the upcoming election, while a switch to Instagram leads to a story...

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AISD prepares staff for new policies

Katie Grumet, News Editor • February 21, 2025

Imagine sitting in class one day focused on your work and then being interrupted by a blaring announcement. 'We are now on hold'. Your teacher stops what they’re doing and checks that the door is locked....

HANDS UP: Elizabeth Yowell, Audrey Nixon, and Ellie Nowlin who play Tanya, Donna, and Rosie, dance to the song Money, Money, Money. Nowlin had hoped for the role of Rosie and had practiced singing her songs long before auditions were held. “I’ve learned a lot about getting close with your cast and the other characters through yourself and just how to be a better actor in general,” Nowlin said. “Rosie is really interesting as a character and different from other characters I’ve played, so it was really interesting getting to learn the different parts of her and exploring all the different parts of her life and personality.”

Mamma Mia musical takes the stage

Ryan Zuniga, Photo Essay Editor • February 20, 2025

As the lights in the house dim, and the sounds of familiar jukebox tunes fill the air, the audience is transported to the vibrant Greek tavern where the story of Mamma Mia takes place. January 16 through...