“Growing up in the eighties I used to love going to the arcade and thought the machines these people were building were cool. I had also just finished reading Ready Player One, so I decided that I needed an arcade machine,” Mr. Soden said, explaining his inspiration to build the newest addition…
Ms. Dicuffa walks the few steps into Ms. Rutz room with a blue frosted cupcake in hand “You eat the cupcake.” “No!” Ms. Rutz adamantly shakes her head “Okay, I’ll eat it, but only if you split it with me.” Ms. Dicuffa and Ms. Rutz laugh in the ‘pod’ (an area where the counselors and…
As the Class of 2022 approaches the end of their first high school year, they are given a chance to learn about a topic of their choice as a breather before testing season begins. English class provides this chance with the passion project. This project allows students to pursue what they want, the only restriction…
“You always said that I’d come back to you again ‘Cause everybody needs a friend, it’s true Someone to quiet the voices in my head Make ’em sing to me instead, it’s you” Singer and actor Ben Platt is making himself known. Thanks to playing the titular role in Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen and…
“Captain Marvel” is the first female-led movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! The first female-led movie in the ten-year-old, twenty-one movie Marvel Cinematic Universe. Captain Marvel breaks the glass ceiling in one of the most misogynistic genres, yet it’s audience barely seemed impressed. With a steaming pot of sexism, laziness, and denial, here’s why I…
With the 2020 presidential elections coming up, there is much anticipation and pressure to find a candidate to replace President Trump and set our nation on a new course. Because of this new opening in the White House, many democrats are lining up to compete for the position; more than ever before. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand…
Photo edited by Ahna Merryman-Stewart. With just a mere year and a half until the 2020 presidential election, nine Democrats have already thrown their hats into the ring while many more are on the fence. To Democrats, moderates, and even many Republicans, the candidate in mind is “not Trump”. So this list of prospectives, including…
Turning their focus to the future, the freshmen class of 2022 are already preparing for their college career. Don’t be quick to judge; in transition from middle school to high school, the freshmen have been introduced to a new way of life comprised of respect, freedom, and responsibility, too. In comparison to their earlier years…
As I was walking down the cold and scary sidewalk of 6th Street, heading to The Ritz and Alamo Drafthouse theater, I saw my friends waving at me from a distance. We were meeting the head recruiters for orientation and to learn the background of the company. In front of the theatre, I saw a…
This year you can make rock climbing your “new thing” with the help of just a few things before you jump right in. The Austin rock climbing community is growing rapidly as to no surprise when Austinites are lucky enough to have multiple rock gyms and a variety of outdoor locations to choose from. A…
In a world where we have documentaries following a person who claims to be “transracial” I find it particularly difficult to navigate difficult topics such as cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation. This difficulty presents itself at a time that couldn’t be more relevant – mental health awareness month. Trying to unravel and dissect my own…
A man by the name Albert Einstein loads a tram-car on the way home from work. The scientist sits in his seat as it rolls away from the station, watching a tower clock turn. He moves farther and farther away, his eyes still fixed on the clock. He theorizes that if he were to recede…
