Lake Travis Businesses Revamped
Beth Rozacky
May 19, 2011
With more sunshine and warm weather forecasted in the coming days and weeks, most students are turning their attention away from their studies and towards the impending months of summer. As vacation time approaches, the goings-on of Lake Travis are becoming a more pressing concern for the... Read more »
Osama bin Laden’s death: In The Ring
Jarred Maddox and Hannah Jane DeCiutiis
May 19, 2011
Throughout American history, the government has often neglected to reveal certain information to the public; the recent death of Osama bin Laden proves to be no different. In early May, it was reported to citizens that the al-Qaeda founder and American enemy number one had been killed in a firefight... Read more »
Osama bin Laden death: In The Ring
Richard Weeks
May 19, 2011
After almost ten years, Osama bin Laden has been killed. This conclusion to years of searching for the al-Qaeda founder came at the hands of a daring operation by US Special Forces: namely, Navy SEAL Team 6. As part of the operation, photos of Bin Laden were taken and there has been a debate... Read more »
How to lose a summer job
Mallory Robertson
May 19, 2011
While there are plenty of tips floating around helping youngsters get their first summer jobs, there are very few for the under-achievers who can’t stand the thought of working away the dog days of summer. For those who want to ditch their current employment and find other outlets for summer... Read more »
How to enjoy a staycation
Amanda Weston
May 19, 2011
There are few things more depressing than staying at home over the summer while your friends travel to exotic places, spending their exciting vacations abroad while you are trapped in what seems to be eternal boredom. Instead of moping about your situation, take some steps to turn your stuck-at-home... Read more »
Getting my Green Card
Richard Weeks
May 19, 2011
Many people are rightly angry about the state of immigration; they take offense to the large numbers of illegal immigrants flowing into the country. However, many do not know about the complex immigration system that unwittingly sustains this flux. To be honest, why should they? If you’re... Read more »
Duct tape prom ensembles
James Kracht
May 19, 2011
Every year a company called “ShurTech” holds a scholarship competition, though this competition doesn’t involve essays or resumes like you would usually expect. It involves using duct tape, lots of duct tape. The official competition is essentially a fashion show. You and your prom date... Read more »
Creative and cute ways to get a date for prom
Tiffani Randolph
May 19, 2011
How Matt Wofford asked Beth Rozacky: “Matt invited me over under the pretense of playing video games. After kicking my butt at Mario Kart for fifty rounds I gave up and wanted to leave but he stopped me and handed me a huge box. It was really heavy and inside was a huge chocolate... Read more »
Celebrities spring show
Hannah Jane DeCiutiis
May 19, 2011
The Celebrities dance team is well known among students for its crowd-pleasing halftime routines and pep rally performances in the fall, but each spring brings with it a new spotlight for the talented group of young dancers. It is the time when stadium lights are replaced by stage lights, and... Read more »
Austin’s hot summer theatre
Amanda Weston
May 19, 2011
There are numerous things to do around Austin to stay occupied over the summer, including visits to the active theatre scene. Several major musicals and plays are being performed around the Austin area, providing inexpensive summer entertainment to Cedar Park students and Austin citizens alike. ... Read more »