TV Review: Men in Blazers
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
April 18, 2017
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Men in Blazers is a TV show with the comedic duo of Michael Davis and Roger Bennett where they discuss Premier League soccer games from the past weekend with a funny twist. This show gets 3.5/5. The show consists of the two giving silly commentary about the actual soccer highlights from the games;...
She’s a dream
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
April 15, 2017
You set the clock for the time You walk up to your bed and make the climb Get under the covers and start to ask why But all you can see is that sad goodbye You start to look back and reflect About how far it’s come within every aspect At first all you can see is all the pain and remorse But...
Finding communion in nature
by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
April 13, 2017
Overlooking the bamboo forest in the distant fog sits the concrete jungle of downtown Austin. The worries of daily life seem to fade away under the shade of the wisteria. A quiet splash comes from the pond as the koi swim through lillies. Unbeknown to the wanderers of the botanical gardens, the pond pa...
Party with the Peeps
by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
April 10, 2017
Topgolf Easter Party Topgolf is hosting a family-friendly event on Easter Sunday. Kids can come and take pictures with the Easter Bunny, and make egg crafts. Tickets for 12 and under cost $5, and families will receive $10 off a Topgolf game to play on Sunday. The party will last from 9 a...
Top five things to do in April
by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
April 7, 2017
Spring is in full bloom in Austin. Although we may not have cherry blossoms, springtime will bring time-old local favorites and international talent to Austin. Celebrate warmer temperatures and the occasional spring shower with these events. 1. Balloons Over Horseshoe Bay This aerial display will lig...
TV review: 13 Reasons Why
by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
April 7, 2017
Netflix has released its latest T.V series, ‘13 Reasons Why,’ this past Saturday, April 1. The show, based on the novel of the same name by Jay Asher, follows high school student Clay Jensen after he receives a set of seven tapes from his deceased classmate, Hannah Baker. On the tapes, Baker stat...
Book Review: The Hiding Place
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
April 7, 2017
During World War II in the Netherlands there was a family that was forced to live in a life of secrecy from Nazi persecution because of their beliefs. Their story was then published and bought worldwide. However, this isn’t about Anne Frank, it’s about Corrie ten Boom and her family in Haarlem, Netherlands....
Garden Center Review: East Austin Succulents
by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
March 25, 2017
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East Austin Succulents is one of a select few greenhouses specializing in succulents in Austin, TX. The nursery boasts a worldwide variety of succulents, including rare cacti and mature grafts. After visiting, I give East Austin Succulents 5/5 stars. Jedward the cat yawns and stretches his paws out, b...
When chronic illness strikes
by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
March 25, 2017
I used to let a four letter word define me. It wasn’t ugly or mean, it was POTS, short for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. POTS is a form of dysautonomia, an umbrella term that classifies dysfunctions in the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Basically, the body carries out many process...
No money, no problem
by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
March 10, 2017
Filed under Columns
The mass of culture, art, music, and film known as South by Southwest is nearing. This year’s festival will feature Solange, hip hop group Migos, the Avett Brothers, and more. If you don’t have a few hundred dollars to shell out for a badge, don’t worry. Those without paid passes can still enjoy a ...
Album review: ‘Divide’
by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
March 9, 2017
Singer song-writer Ed Sheeran’s latest album, provided listeners with 16 new folk-pop songs to listen to, each with sincere messages. The detail and execution put into each song as well as the departure from his usual love ballads earns ‘Divide’ a 4.5/5. The main thing Sheeran has going for him in ...
Travel ban excludes clear logic
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
March 9, 2017
The TV turns on. Another mass shooting scrolls across the news bar. 49 people are killed by one man. Before dying he pledged his allegiance to ISIS. It is the largest terror attack since 9/11. However, this time, it was done by an American, not a foreigner, not an immigrant. Despite the fact that most...
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 ...
September 20, 2017
Get the facts straight: DACA
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
Last week, President Trump made a series of announcements threatening the immigration program, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. Although the news of Hurricane...
September 14, 2017
Now is their time
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
The 2016/17 staff of The Lair was recognized last week as an NSPA All-American book. The book with the theme of ‘now is our time’ highlighted the year while capturing...
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Assistant Editor
Hi! My name’s Bri Branscomb, and this is my third year on staff for The Roar and second year as Assistant Editor. I’m very proud of the material we produce, and am excited to get to spend another year wi...
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Editor-In-Chief
Hey! My name’s Kyle and this is my third year on staff and second year as Editor-In-Chief! I love photojournalism and being able to write for y’all another year. I’m currently an IB Diploma student...
