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Leander High School's online student-run newspaper

The Roar
Leander High School's online student-run newspaper

The Roar
Michelle Parker

Michelle Parker, Staff Writer

Hi! I’m Michelle Parker, this is my second year on The Roar staff. I’m very excited to see what this year brings us. I have three dogs whom I love and photograph to no end. I enjoy writing, photography, graphic design, and baking. Journalism is a passion of mine which I am happy to be able to share with the world.

All content by Michelle Parker
The effects of Hurricane Harvey were felt in Austin with rain, gas shortages, and flood threats. Austin is currently housing evacuees in several shelters.

Hurricane Harvey slams Texas

by Michelle Parker and Amanda Nguyen
September 8, 2017
The Blanton Museum of Art is a member of the Austin Museum Partnership with the UMLUAF Sculpture Garden & Museum, Bullock Texas State History Museum, and other museums. For Austin Museum Day, visitors can see exhibits like “Epic Tales from Ancient India” and “Form into Spirit”.

Top five things to do in September

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
September 7, 2017

Summer days

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
June 2, 2017

TV Review: Master of None

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
May 19, 2017

Top five things to do in May

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
May 15, 2017

“13 Reasons Why” it’s problematic

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
April 30, 2017

Podcast Review: Lore

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
April 30, 2017

Top five shows on Netflix in April

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
April 27, 2017

Opening a dialogue

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
April 25, 2017

[Video] How to dye Easter eggs

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
April 16, 2017
Usually, the central platform, or chudai, of the toro is used for a lantern. In some cases, guests leave coins as an offering to the garden.

Finding communion in nature

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
April 13, 2017

Top five things to do in April

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
April 7, 2017
The agave plant grows in a rosette shape and dies after flowering. Their colors can range from blue to green.

Garden Center Review: East Austin Succulents

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
March 25, 2017
Over 70 million people worldwide have a form of dysautonomia. The most common form is Neurocardiogenic Syncope.

When chronic illness strikes

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
March 25, 2017
SXSW Create will offer an escape from the forecasted rain. Exhibitors come from different backgrounds and industries with an emphasis on tech.

No money, no problem

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
March 10, 2017
Throughout the year, Xu has familiarized herself with Leander and its people. She lives with her exchange family and their pet pig.

Seeing America

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
March 1, 2017

Top five things to do in March

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
March 1, 2017
In a previous game, sophomore Hunter Stevens aims to score. Stevens is one of two sophomores on the team.

Lions end streak with win against Lobos

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
February 21, 2017
Students are able to see multiple restaurants that are open during lunch periods from campus. The shopping complex is across a busy street.

The lunchtime debate

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017
Even at a low volume, headphones can expose students to dangerous levels of sound in classrooms. Wearing headphones without volume can help to block out sound.

School noise levels found to be dangerous

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
February 13, 2017
In a previous game, senior Kobe Thompson falls into an opposing player. Thompson plays guard, point guard, and forward for the Lions.

Reigned in by the Rangers and Vipers

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
February 3, 2017
Senior Blane Smith lines up a shot in a previous game. Smith is one of four forwards on the Lions.

Lions narrowly escape the Lobos

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
January 27, 2017
At a previous home game against Cedar Park, a Lion attempts to score. The Lions won this particular game 54-41.

Lions shuts Rebels and Chaparrals down, fall to Cavaliers

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
January 24, 2017
Senior Emilie Scanlon returns a volley in a prior tournament. Scanlon is the team's captain.

Raiders defeated in second tournament of the season by Lions

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
January 20, 2017
Served in a traditional Iwachu teapot with the house hot tea, small touches bring culture into the modern space.

Restaurant Review: Shabu

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
January 18, 2017
Laptops can be used in the library, as well as a variety of books.

Library budget issues

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
May 12, 2016
Butler directs the room on their topic, stereotypes. Some days, no agenda is set.

Gay-Straight Alliance opens

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
March 29, 2016
The girls team will not be advancing to district tournaments. The boys teams have yet to compete to find out if they will advance to district.

Girls’ golf team finishes third in tournament

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
March 23, 2016
A longhorn steer is just one of the animals on display during the Rodeo.

Rodeo Austin ready to cowboy up

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
March 23, 2016
The selected Dance I students pose before the competition. They received a certificate of achievement.

Dance I students participate in teacher evaluation

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
March 21, 2016
Sophomore Brock Cantu gets ready to put for the Lions. The last meet was played at the Wolfdancer and ColoVista golf courses.

Sophomore finishes third in golf tournament

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
March 3, 2016
Wasson holds a 3D printed spiral, demonstrating the 3D printer's capabilities. The black filament indicates it was printer on Wasson's home printer.

A 3D dream

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
February 8, 2016
A student attempts to visit a blocked site. The school's blocks can break a student's concentration.

Unreasonable wifi blocks

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
February 3, 2016
A large serving is commonplace at Jardin Corona. This makes it perfect for teenagers with raging metabolisms.

Restaurant Review: Jardin Corona

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
February 3, 2016
A plaque won by a DECA member. Multiples will be engraved and left in Ms. Groomes' classroom.

DECA sweeps district

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
February 3, 2016
Empty halls are easy to navigate, unfortunately, they fill with students quickly during passing periods. Each passing period gives six minutes to a student to get to their next class.

Stay right and be polite

by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
January 20, 2016
A photo of freshman Amy Wu when she first moved to Florida in 2010. Zhongshan, where Wu is from, is a city located in China.

Thinking in Chinese

by Michelle Parker, Guest Writer
November 3, 2015
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