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PRIDE time changes for a third year
by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
PRIDE time undergoes changes again this year for students. While last year PRIDE Time was situated in between second and third period, this year it will be following the end of first period. Students will still be assigned to go to a certain classroom each day. This year, students are allowed to move aro...
September 20, 2017 • No Comments
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Lions fall short in season opener
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
The Lions came out of the game last night against the Ellison Eagles with a 14-32 loss. After failing to score in the first half, the Lions could not catch up with the Eagles in time. “After the first half we didn’t give up and we worked well as...
September 4, 2017
Eyes on the prize
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
Since August 14, the Lion football program has been working on their preseason regiment to prepare for the upcoming season. After 11 days of working in the weight room, conditioning, and playing, the players are hoping that they’ve built a good base...
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She is running to get to class on time, running to release stress, running to improve her time, running towards her future. As she crosses the finish line, she knows she’s one step closer to breaking he...
April 30, 2017
The boys and girls track team competed in the Area track meet at D.W. Rutledge Stadium on April 19 and 20. “I am extremely proud of my girls,” Girls’ Head Coach Gigi Heermans said. “They did a ...
April 25, 2017
The Lady Lions varsity softball ended their season last Friday with a 5-7 loss against the Lehman Lobos. “This year has been full of ups and downs; but regardless of that, I am most proud that these...
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Features
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
Over the summer, Lions travelled near and far enjoying the break from school. Here are five of the most unique destinations visited. Austria and Slo...
September 4, 2017
by Taylor Key, Staff Writer
Although it is considered a dead language and not spoken by any one country, Latin has managed to maintain the rich Roman history and culture that surro...
May 23, 2017
by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
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The Blue Belles put on their annual spring show, 'Milestones', this past week. The dance showcased the Blue belles as well as Baby Belles, Sapphires, and dance classes.
Setting another Milestone
by Amanda Nguyen, Staff writer
The Blue Belles performed on April 26, 27, 28 and 29 in their annual Spring Show. The show was three and a half hours long with an intermission and included a variety of different music, dancers and ro...
May 1, 2017 • Comments closed
The theatre programs end of year project, Senior Directed, gives upperclassmen the chance to direct. Seniors Emily Pritchett, Amanda Castillo, and Carter Wiseman are each directing their own productions.
Seniors seize the stage
by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
The time has come for the Advanced Production class’s end of year project, Senior Directed. Senior Directed is a chance for the seniors of the theater department to take the reigns of a show of their c...
May 1, 2017 • Comments closed
The band performs their show The Fourth Dimension during a game against Lake Travis. They placed as the 6th best performance in the nation.
Band releases new marching show
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
Internal Landscapes was announced last week to be the new show performed by the band during marching season at the football games and during competition season. “I'm looking forward to the show because...
April 24, 2017 • Comments closed
This years musical, ‘Pippin’, performed at the 4th annual Greater Austin High School Musical Thea...
This years UIL One Act Play, ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’, performed at their district com...
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April 12, 2017
Learning about the science of love, how culture affects decision making, and how...
February 1, 2017
The Youth and Government team competed this past weekend in the 70th annual YMCA...
Choir has successful winter concert
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On December 1, 2016, choir hosted their annual winter concert at 7:00 p.m in the PAC...
Book Club reads The Girl on the Train
November 30, 2016
The book club read The Girl on the Train, written by Paula Hawkinson, November 8th in their meeting. Some members watched the movi...
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Top five things to do in September
by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
Another Texas summer is coming to a close. While it’s a goodbye to the blistering heat, the days are numbered before autumn- and colder temperatures- settle in. With a cool breeze, September brings time-honored culture and amusement to Austin. Sept. 16: Mexican Independence Fiesta In celebra...
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There’s no time for Stalin
by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
AP World History is a challenging academic class that analyzes human culture and society over time. It’s an opportunity for students to take a special college level learning experience that may lead to possible university credit in the future. Advanced placement helps students to develop critical t...
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May 15, 2017
Leander is privileged to be able to offer students two different advanced programs, AP and IB. However, lately, there has been a kind of rivalry or debate...
February 21, 2017
Chances are, when you think of February, you think of Valentine's Day. Heart shaped chocolate boxes and pink stuffed bears will pop into your mind. Cupid ...
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Movie review: IT
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
For weeks horror fans were on the edge of their seats awaiting the release of the movie IT. However, the expectations definitely outweighed the actual movie itself, which earns a 2 out of 5 rating. The original storyline comes from the book written by Stephen King that was then adapted into a miniseries...
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