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Leander High School's online student-run newspaper

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

The Roar
Austin Graham

Austin Graham, Assistant Editor

My name is Austin Graham and this is my third year to be on the staff of The Roar and my second year as the Assistant Editor. I love dogs more than anything in the entire world and also Cane’s which is where I work(I kinda hate it too though, it’s complicated). I am also part of the Advanced Theatre class and take part in the mainstage plays that our troupe does. I’m excited to teach people new things and to help everyone along the way!

All content by Austin Graham
Austin Graham has been a part of 'The Roar' staff since his sophomore year. He's been an amazing assistant-editor, friend, and human being this past few years, and we will miss him very much. -[THE ROAR STAFF]

A letter of goodbyes

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
June 2, 2017
The official 2017 Austin City Limits Music Festival lineup. This year's lineup has received many mixed reviews.

Austin City Limits

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
May 5, 2017
Freshman Emily Castillo participates in theatre and plays tennis. She was diagnosed with Leukemia when she was three years old, but is healthy and happy now.

Living with Leukemia

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
April 5, 2017
Senior Tanner Hartwick took initiative and created his own business selling candles. His inspiration came from his last name, Hartwick.

Made by the Hart, for the heart

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
February 15, 2017

Top 5 movies and albums of 2016

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
January 13, 2017

Movie Review: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
December 20, 2016
Movie poster displaying Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children in front of the Cinemark Cedar Park. Peregrine is the name of a certain type of falcon.

Movie review: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
October 12, 2016
A poster displaying the opening of the parlor. This particular Andy’s opened on September 21.

Ice cream parlor review: Andy’s

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
October 3, 2016
A row of algebra one textbooks. After taking this class as a high school freshman, it is retaken as a college freshman.

The four basics

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
September 21, 2016
The cast of Big Love poses in the theatre room following the first rehersal. The cast will rehearse nearly every week until the show is performed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

[Photo] Feeling the love

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
September 9, 2016

[Video] Student opinions on having two lunches

September 9, 2016
The new Harry Potter book was more than just a fan-fiction. It brought back memories and gave life to the story.

[Photo] An amazing continuation of a beloved series

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
September 4, 2016
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was okay, but no more than a fan-fiction.

[Photo] Just a fan fiction

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
September 4, 2016
Senior Emilie Scanlon advertising shirt sales at the DECA table during lunch. All shirts are being sold for $15.

DECA begins the sale of class shirts

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
September 2, 2016
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[Photo] Publications adviser says farewell

by Danielle Bell, Adviser
June 1, 2016
Two students looking at their yearbooks together after receiving them. Yearbooks are a big part of the end of the year for the students.

End of year dynamic

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
May 27, 2016
Senior directors Annika Lowe and Mathilde Le Tacon. They are directing 10 Things I Hate About You together.

Five shows, two nights

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
May 18, 2016
HOSA students at their table selling the notes. They have sold over 200 so far.

Kissing the class of 2016 goodbye

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
May 12, 2016
Seniors Hunter Jones and Brigham Dunford. The two are currently directing a show together for the Advanced Productions class

[Photo] A show of their own

by Natalie Ditsler, Staff Writer
May 10, 2016
The sign off of 183 N indicating where the restaurant is. The place would be pretty easy to miss without this sign.

Restaurant Review: Mouton’s

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
May 10, 2016

2016 Presidential Candidacy

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
May 10, 2016
The boxes filled with yearbook in Mrs.Bell's room. The total weight of these boxes is 3,200 lbs.

End of the year; arrival of the yearbook

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
May 5, 2016
A marker in the plot that was recently deforested off Lakeline. This area is a soon to be subdivision.

Construction or destruction?

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
May 2, 2016
Shannon Brand is a bonafide equestrian. She began riding when she was only two years old, and has ever since.

She’s not just horsin’ around

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
April 28, 2016
A common belief about Millennials is that they use technology too much. Cat videos, Snapchat and iPads all fall into this category.

The judgement lasting millennials

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
April 26, 2016
The fountain outside of the Omni hotel at night. The hotel was also next to a museum of art.

[Photo] Publications exceed expectations

by Jack Densmore, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2016
A photo of students in last year's select ensemble for GAHSMTA. This is a small taste of the award show.

GAHSMTA award show information

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
April 12, 2016
A first place medal won for first place in Editorial Writing. Thousands of UIL medals are received every year during the UIL season.

[Photo] Junior, senior move on to UIL Academic Regionals

by Jack Densmore, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2016
Decisions can be very hard to make. Life is confusing and sometimes all we can do is go outside and get a fresh breath of air.

National Poetry Month: The lives we live

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
April 11, 2016
Part of the one act cast posing with their bi-district award. The group will compete at regional on Saturday, April 22.

Picnic takes first in bi-district, area

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
April 11, 2016
Sexual assault prevention banner. The internet itself offers many help outlets for victims.

April: The month of sexual assault awareness

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
April 7, 2016
Linda Major has a wide range of achievements. She is part of the Thespian Hall of Fame and has won over 30 district UIL competitions.

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Linda Major

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
March 30, 2016
The cast right before their performance at the competition. The cast is made up of 8 juniors and 3 seniors.

Picnic takes first

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
March 28, 2016
A man on the beach with his golden retriever Gracie. He owns two golden retrievers and loves them both dearly, the pictured one being 5 and the other 15.

The best things on the planet

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
March 23, 2016
A handful of K2. The drug has similar looks to marijuana, but is not nearly the same.

Synthetic cannabis use on the rise

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
March 21, 2016
Houses on the streets of San Francisco where the show takes place. The yellow house is the 'Full House' house.

TV Show Review: Fuller House

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
March 15, 2016
Donation box for pennies for patients. Most teachers have these in their classrooms for students to donate.

Pennies for patients

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
March 8, 2016
Ad for GAHSMTA on the back of the Anything Goes program. This is the third year of the award show.

Select ensemble

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
March 3, 2016
DECA team at state. The team did their fair share of week, but also had down time to explore San Antonio and take selfies.

DECA attends state conference

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
March 1, 2016
Senior Lynley Eilers and junior Evan Hays during a scene in Picnic. The group is now three weeks into their process and has already had their first clinic.

It’s no picnic, it’s a play

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
February 29, 2016
In the video there are multiple drawn out phrases portrayed on the bodies of victims, a common disoriented idea of sexual assault is that the victim was asking to be raped. While if they were asking for anything of the sorts, it wouldn’t be assault.

[Photo] Music Video Review: Till It Happens To You

by Aimee Bozoudes, Staff Writer
February 29, 2016
Sophomore Chris Jones during the game against East View. Jones scored eight points total during the game against Eastview and nine total against Vista.

Lions pounce on Patriots, Rangers

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
February 15, 2016
Senior choir students performing 'Just the way you are' by Bruno mars. The was the main song sung by this particular group.

Valentine’s voices

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
February 11, 2016
FAFSA poster hanging in front of Ms.Woods office. The dates for free help with FAFSA are 2/18 and 3/10.

College and career center offering free assistance with FAFSA

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
February 11, 2016
2016 has some great things to offer. A lot of things are changing and there are many new ideas in the movie industry.

Top 10 movies coming out in 2016

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
February 9, 2016
The entire Youth and Government team at the Renaissance Austin Hotel at state. Three students received distinguished delegate awards.

[Photo] Youth and Government earns second premier delegation award

by Jack Densmore, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2016
Senior Pedro Silva dribbling down against Cedar Park. The Lions scored 25 points in the first half.

Lions fall to Timberwolves

by Jack Densmore and Austin Graham
February 5, 2016
JV boys Chris Jones and Seneca Jones during practice. The boys practice in the morning before school, during their class period and after school.

JV basketball trumped by the Eagles

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
January 29, 2016
The opening scene of the musical with two of the leading actors, senior Lynley Eilers and junior Evan Hays who played the roles of Reno Sweeney and Billy Crocker. These two have a on-and-off relationship throughout the show, but discover that they're just friends and work together to marry their true loves.

Anything Goes sets sail

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
January 28, 2016
Most alcoholics have nights they can't remember. They drink until they black out, becoming less and less of themselves.

Overlooking alcoholism

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
January 27, 2016
Quentin Tarantino's selection of movies on Netflix. This has been a successful way of allowing the younger generation to view movies that Tarantino produced in the 90's.

Director Review: Quentin Tarantino

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
January 26, 2016
Twitter and Tumblr are some of the top social media sites on the internet. 284 million active users are on Twitter, and there is 275 million blogs on Tumblr.

Twitter vs Tumblr

by Jack Densmore and Austin Graham
January 26, 2016
Tumblr is a blog based social media website. Over 200 million blogs have been created on the site.

Social Media Review: Tumblr

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
January 26, 2016
Junior Blane Smith going in for a layup. Smith scored seven points in the first half of the game.

Mustangs fall to the Lions

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
January 15, 2016
Kendra Scott bag displaying their logo. At all times, 20% of their proceeds from their charms go to a local or national beneficiary.

Project Graduation has another Kendra Gives Back event

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
January 13, 2016
Junior Blane Smith blocking during practice. The boys are training for their next opponents, Marble Falls.

JV boys suffer close loss to Cedar Park

by Austin Graham, Assistant Editor
January 12, 2016
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