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...
Top five things to do in March
by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
March 1, 2017
Filed under Columns
As the temperatures start to rise and spring is around the corner, venturing outdoors is becoming more and more enjoyable. The coming of March brings many exciting events with it to celebrate the return of sunny days. 1. Zilker Park Kite Festival A festival for the family, this Zilker Park eve...
Why I’m Doing IB
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
February 27, 2017
When most students hear IB they either shudder and wince or straight away dismiss the possibility of joining it. However, after being one semester into it, I do agree with the statement that it comes with long nights and lots of stress, but I also understand better how much it can benefit you in the...
Beasts of No Nation Review
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
February 21, 2017
A child being forced to chop a man's head with a machete, ritualistic beatings, children being taught how to fire weapons, and drugs being the answer for rape. Beasts of No Nation is a Netflix Original Film, which shows all of this while they follow a boy, Agu, during his time of being a child soldier...
Bring color to the classroom
by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
February 21, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Featured
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 figurines and roses and cards confessing feelings are sold in abundance. It’s been cemented as the month of love. Something that is oftentimes fo...
The lunchtime debate
by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017
Filed under Editorials
To the lament of some students, all of LISD’s campuses are closed, meaning students must be signed out by a guardian before leaving the campus prior to dismissal time. This includes lunch periods where students craving a sugary doughnut must resign to staring at the shop lovingly from across the s...
Singer, dancer, allied spy
by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017
Filed under Columns
As Black History Month has kicked off, the time has come to look back on African-Americans who have greatly influenced and shaped the face of our nation. From civil rights, to the invention of traffic lights, black people have made important innovations throughout the history of our nation. One such...
Rome with me through history
by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
February 14, 2017
Filed under Columns
Every February 14, in the United States and other places in the world, roses, assorted chocolates, and other gifts are given to and from loved ones. On this day, we are reminded by our significant other how much we are loved, and we in turn tell of our own affection for them. However, despite the pop...
Rising to the top
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
February 14, 2017
The U.S. News and World Report last week ranked Austin, Texas to be the number 1 city to live in the United States off of measurements such as desirability, values, job market, quality of life and net migration. This ranking knocked Denver, Colorado off of the top spot. This may come as a surprise to s...
Top 5 Superbowl commercials
by Taylor Key, Staff Writer
February 13, 2017
Filed under Columns
As one of the biggest sporting events of the year, the Superbowl brings in millions of viewers to watch two sports teams go head to head for the championship title. But it isn't only sports fans who tune in, a large majority of these viewers come in just to see what sort of commercials are put out,...
School noise levels found to be dangerous
by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
February 13, 2017
Filed under Columns
In a pep rally or walking past that person who blares their music in the hallway, Lions can get loud. Very loud. With 2,000 students in a mostly enclosed campus, noise levels can run rampant as friends gossip and teachers lecture. As deaf awareness posters pepper the hallways, students are becoming more and...
What to do without a boo
by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
February 13, 2017
Love is in the air this month, but it might not necessarily be in everybody’s lives. If you find that you’re not going to have a sweetheart this Valentine's Day, don’t worry! There are still plenty of ways that you can enjoy Cupid’s holiday without being in a relationship. 1.Celebrate 'Pal'entstine Day Valentine's day is...
by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
May 4, 2018
The annual Austin City Limits Festival recently announced its lineup of performers for the 2018 season. Headliners include Paul McCartney, Childish Gambino, Travis Scott,...
by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
May 4, 2018
The LHS Yearbook Staff The Lair has been hard at work on this years’ book ‘Words.’ This edition highlights the voices of the student body by focusing on a s...
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
March 6, 2018
For 16 days, athletes from around the world gathered in Pyeongchang, South Korea to participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics. Americans watched as seventeen year old Red Gerard...
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Staff Writer
Hello! My name is Amanda Nguyen. I am a junior, and this is my second year as a staff writer for The Roar. I have a passion for writing in all forms, and I can’t wait to see where it takes me throughout my life. W...
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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...
