AP vs ACC: Who Will Win?
Emily Mahoney, Reporter
September 20, 2019
Life after high school varies for just about everyone. However, college prep classes offered at the high school begin and end at Advanced Placement (AP) and Austin Community College (ACC) dual credit. The real question is: which is inherently superior to the other?
Paisley With a Pod
Estefani Rios, Editor in Chief
September 18, 2019
As an opportunity to empower women, freshmen Paisley Schalles, Ava Manci, Ellie Keller and sophomore Katie Smith are teaming up with English teachers, Sarah Alarcon and Kim Vidrine, to host an All-Girls Considered (AGC) podcast chapter. The AGC podcast began at Leander Middle School with teac...
Bringing Harmony
Estefani Rios, Editor in Chief
September 17, 2019
As a freshmen, most are lost in a sea of people in the hallways, barely grasping the concept of what high school entails. However, as a freshman in 2014, alumna Eunice Lee was working on creating Music Eunited, a non-profit organization that offers free academic tutoring for elementary school students...
Tech Takeover
Ally JohnPress, Reporter
September 12, 2019
When thinking of technology, the mind tends to jump to science, innovation and social media. All these advancements developed communication across the globe and led to the spread of, well, everything everywhere. Yet, according to Techspirited, there is a clear loss of personal contact among society and a definite increase in social anxiety rates. B...
Tucker In Tech
September 11, 2019
Over the years, the CPHS theatre program has put on countless shows. Every year, actors and tech students work hard to make their visions come to life, and this year, there’s a new face in the theatre tech department. Mr. Tucker is the new head of tech, and while only being here at CPHS for a few we...
A Digital Mask
Lacie Perry, Reporter
September 10, 2019
Today in society there have been recorded events of models, celebrities and teenagers having their pictures Photoshopped and then published with or without consent. Even though using filters and changing the way people look can make them seem more socially presentable and better looking, according t...
Actions to Last a Lifetime
Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
September 9, 2019
Teachers often play an important part in many people's lives. Their lessons and teachings on responsibility and real-world issues can have a dramatic effect on society and how some grow as people. Former engineering teacher Joseph Madunume was no different, and according to his students, his impact is ...
Above and Abroad
Morgan Kasel, Reporter
September 6, 2019
Spending almost an entire year in a new country, speaking a different language and attending an unfamiliar school is an ordeal that many people cannot vision themselves experiencing. However, juniors Nele Stoetzner, Andrea Medoro, Stella Grispo and senior Ronja Bosy all abandoned their comfort zones...
Downtown on a Budget
Kaley Johnson, Reporter
June 10, 2019
As we grow, so does the city we live in. With more and more people moving to Austin every year, new businesses, activities and things to do are constantly popping up, and we are fortunate enough to live just 30 minutes away from it all. However, with a limited amount of money and time as teenagers, i...
Aspiring Nurse Pursues Passion
Nithila Ilangovan, Reporter
May 9, 2019
Throughout high school, senior Kristin Knight’s passion for serving her community has been fueled by her involvement in six honor societies and clubs such as HOSA, FCCLA and DECA – all of which brought her service opportunities and exposure that have led her to a path in nursing. Knight joined HO...
Dual Sport Athlete Balls Out One Last time
Noah Hedges, Reporter
May 2, 2019
Students learn early that playing multiple sports isn’t easy, as planning and sleep schedule issues arise. There are only a few people that choose to keep fighting through hardship while being a dual-sport athlete, and one of them is senior Stryder Laster. He is a second team all-district defender for ...
Match Made for Success
Addy Bates, Reporter
April 24, 2019
Over the past year, Gypsy Kids has gone from a garage band to venue entertainment, and in February, they released their first professionally produced single. The Gypsy Kids, a band consisting of Jack Lambert (guitar), Carson Petocz (lead singer), Elik Jazdzewski (bass) and Jordan O’Connell (drums...
