Staff Picks
October 29, 2010
By: Erin Andary Artist: The Kooks, a British indie/rock band from the UK, have completely taken over my iPod recently. Though they are not as popular here in the United States as they are overseas, they made their first American debut at South by Southwest here in Austin in 2006, shortly after... Read more »
Her Demise My Rise – “The Takeover” (2010) Album Review
October 29, 2010
by Matt Klein I was introduced to “The Takeover” last week through a friend who’s really into “post-hardcore” music, which is a mixture of heavier, low-tuned music with screaming and a more poppy sound with more singing, and sometimes auto-tuned vocals. My taste in music is heavier, including... Read more »
A Year to Remember
October 28, 2010
The Leander Lions varsity football team’s victory over Pflugerville was made even sweeter since the victory not only added to their winning streak, but also secured them a spot in the playoffs as well. Chase Keltgen is the starting quarterback for the Lions and has been a part of the Lion football... Read more »
Halloween costume malfunctions raise eyebrows
October 27, 2010
By Lauren Smith Jack-o-Lanterns twinkle in the moonlight. Young boys dressed as ninjas and pirates hit each other with their plastic swords. And young girls, looking like something that just walked out of a brothel, strut down the sidewalk and ask for candy with the other children. There is something... Read more »
Robbins starts new job with enthusiasm
October 25, 2010
By Erin Andary Previously a science teacher at Georgetown High School, then a football and baseball coach at Westwood High School for three years, Tom Robbins, the new freshman AP, says he likes it here. “Leander has awesome mixture of people from all different kinds of backgrounds and diversity,”... Read more »
Red Ribbon Week taking place 25th-29th
October 22, 2010
Red Ribbon Week is set to take place on October 25-29, 2010. Show your support for a sober lifestyle by taking place in the following theme days: Monday- Stop drugs, Save your life: Wear Red Tuesday- Being drug free is no sweat! Wear sweat pants. Wednesday- Sock it to drugs: Wear crazy socks (with shoes). Thursday-... Read more »
Hail to the Chief
October 21, 2010
Priscilla Mendoza, representing Cedar Park Chick-fil-a, presented the Lion football seniors the winning trophy for Brad Mansfield’s incredible pre-game field goal. Football fans at Friday night’s home game vs. Round Rock witnessed the moment of triumph when Mansfield successfully kicked a field... Read more »
Haley’s Picks
October 21, 2010
Artist(s) – My recent obsession is Tyler Ward, a talented musician my friend found on YouTube and suggested him to me and I ended up loving him the second I heard his voice. He does acoustic covers to many songs like Katy Perry’s ‘Teenage Dream’ and Taio Cruz’s ‘Dynamite’. I love his voice... Read more »
Matt’s Picks
October 18, 2010
10/18/10 Artist(s): Rose Funeral I first discovered this band when I was in 7th grade, and they still remain in my top favorites. I first listened without prior knowledge to the genre, deathcore, and was blown away from every aspect of this group. From the disgusting lyrics to the melodic, yet insane... Read more »
Austin City Limits 2010
October 8, 2010
By Matt Klein If you have been bummed about missing out on this year’s Austin City Limits, don’t worry. Those sold out 3-day wristbands that everybody is dying to have are still available. Even without a wristband, Austin has much to offer for audiences of all ages and tastes in music. ... Read more »
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