Leander High School's online student-run newspaper

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Leander High School's online student-run newspaper

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

The Roar
Rachel Oliver

Rachel Oliver, Editor in Chief

This is my first year on the Roar staff, and I am the Editor in Chief. Besides writing for the newspaper, I am also in the IB program. I enjoy hanging out with friends and going to concerts. In the future, I want to live in Norway with a house full of golden retrievers.

All content by Rachel Oliver
Deadly sting

Deadly sting

by Rachel Oliver, Editor in Chief
May 19, 2020
How safe is it to travel this summer?

Summer traveling

by Rachel Oliver, Editor in Chief
May 19, 2020
Junior Geneva Mclain's poem, "A Teenage Edgar Allen Poe" won last week's LISD's PTA Unexpected Art Contest.

Newfound love

by Rachel Oliver, Editor in Chief
May 11, 2020
A letter of appreciation for all you do. Thank you.

Dear Ms. Feliciano

by Rachel Oliver, Editor in Chief
May 6, 2020

DIY Mother’s Day Gifts

by Rachel Oliver, Editor in Chief
May 6, 2020

Let them compete!

by Rachel Oliver, Editor in Chief
May 4, 2020

Staying sane while social distancing

by Rachel Oliver, Editor in Chief
April 29, 2020

Keep Leander local

by Rachel Oliver, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2020

District’s COVID-19 response

by Rachel Oliver, Editor in Chief
March 31, 2020
The original Lion Stadium after being moved from Odessa to Leander.

Tale of the traveling stadium

by Rachel Oliver, Editor in Chief
March 4, 2020
All about kombucha: what it is, where it came from, and why you should care.

Kombucha kraze

by Rachel Oliver, Editor in Chief
February 27, 2020
Find out what stereotypical high school student you are!

[Photo] What kind of student are you?

by Arie Shaver, Reporter
February 26, 2020
Over 3 million people struggle with sleep paralysis, a phenomenon where individuals are conscious during sleep but are unable to move.

[Photo] Battling the sleep demon

by Arie Shaver, Reporter
February 26, 2020
School-wide book drive is hosted by junior Karenna Caton.

One book at a time

by Rachel Oliver, Editor in Chief
February 17, 2020
Nine things that a student should spend more time worrying about than the coronavirus.

[Photo] What’s worse?

by Jharna Kamath, Reporter
February 12, 2020
New coronavirus has emerged in China, killing hundreds, infecting thousands and putting millions under lockdown.

Get the facts straight: Coronavirus

by Rachel Oliver, Editor in Chief
January 29, 2020
Basketball superstar Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash on Jan. 26.

[Photo] Get the facts straight: Kobe Bryant’s death

by Jharna Kamath, Reporter
February 4, 2020

Secondhand scores

by Rachel Oliver, Editor in Chief
February 5, 2020
183 Nutrition is a health-based drink shop located at1909 US-183, Leander, TX.

Restaurant review: 183 Nutrition

by Rachel Oliver, Editor in Chief
January 21, 2020
The bushfires in Australia began Nov. 8, and have since burned 18 million acres of land.

Get the facts straight: Australian bushfires

by Rachel Oliver, Editor in Chief
January 15, 2020
Concerns about the absence of Pride Time causes Principal Chris Simpson to meet with the administrative chief of staff Dr. Matt Smith to discuss the possibility of bringing back Pride Time for next school year.

[Photo] Puzzle of Pride Time

by Jharna Kamath, Reporter
December 20, 2019
The Blue Alert released on Wednesday, Dec. 11 was the first time the Blue Alert system has been used since its creation.

But what’s with the Blue Alerts?

by Rachel Oliver, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2019
Sophomore Ngyugen Ngyugen, freshman Elizabeth Unger and junior Ashley Snyder pose with their decorated instruments in their ugly sweaters at the Winter Concert.

Jingle all the way

by Rachel Oliver, Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2019
BLACKFRIDAY

[Photo] Instant savings

by Arie Shaver, Reporter
November 27, 2019
MOVIEENDINGS

[Photo] Closing cruelty

by Arie Shaver, Reporter
November 22, 2019
Perky Beans Coffee located at 2080 US-183, Leander TX opened on Nov. 2.

Review: Perky Beans Coffee

by Rachel Oliver, Editor in Chief
November 18, 2019
VETERANS DAY

[Photo] Veterans Day assembly

by Ainsley Shaw, Reporter
November 9, 2019
Both VSCO girls juniors Mia Evans (left) and Addison Porch pose with e-girl junior Leslie Townsend to represent their respective Internet cultures.

VSCO vs. e-girls

by Rachel Oliver, Editor in Chief
November 7, 2019
grants

[Photo] Opening doors for education

by Jharna Kamath, Reporter
November 6, 2019
On Aug. 13, athletic trainer Aerin Henderson helps out on the field during a varsity football game against Stony Point.

[Photo] Teacher Spotlight: Aerin Henderson

by Arie Shaver, Reporter
November 5, 2019
INKTOBERCOVER

[Photo] Drawing the way through October

by Jharna Kamath, Reporter
October 31, 2019
Senior Olivia Rutherfurd shows that one of the easiest ways to stay flu-free is by washing your hands.

Say boo to the flu

by Rachel Oliver, Editor in Chief
October 25, 2019
blooddrivecover

[Photo] HOSA blood drive

by Ainsley Shaw, Reporter
October 22, 2019
Camps, like the one pictured under US Highway 183, will be banned in 10 days.

Get the facts straight: Austin homelessness

by Rachel Oliver, Editor in Chief
October 19, 2019
How to: Recover from missing school like a pro

How to: Recover from missing school like a pro

by Rachel Oliver, Editor in Chief
October 18, 2019
On Oct. 4, senior Juliann McGinnis makes a hit against a Vista Ridge blocker.

Raiding our territory

by Rachel Oliver, Co-Editor in Chief
October 8, 2019
On Sept. 20, a global climate strike, put together by 16-year-old Greta Thunberg, takes place around the world.

Striking for change

by Rachel Oliver, Co-Editor in Chief
September 28, 2019
On

Movie Review: IT Chapter Two

by Rachel Oliver, Co-Editor in Chief
September 20, 2019
On Sept. 19, senior Hannah Dowding and Olivia Rutherford create posters advocating for awareness of the dangers of vaping.

Get the facts straight: Vaping

by Rachel Oliver, Co-Editor in Chief
September 19, 2019
Patchouli Joe's Books and Indulgences is located on 106 W Willis St. in Old Town Leander.

Review: Patchouli Joe’s Books and Indulgences

by Rachel Oliver, Co-Editor in Chief
September 18, 2019
Patchouli Joe's Books and Indulgences is located on 106 W Willis St. in Old Town Leander.

Patchouli Joe's Books and Indulgences is located on 106 W Willis St. in Old Town Leander.

On Sept. 19, varsity cheer coach Amber Hall poses in front of her cheer squad.

Teacher Spotlight: Amber Hall

by Rachel Oliver, Co-Editor in Chief
September 11, 2019
On Aug. 20, the main water line bursts, and a boil order is enforced by the city of Leander. The boil order lasted for two days.

Barnyard blues

by Rachel Oliver, Co-Editor in Chief
August 27, 2019
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