Students Raise Money While Raising Spirits
February 9, 2010
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By Lauren Smith When a group of students take it upon themselves to help the less fortunate, humility rises in all who bear witness. This Fall, the Leander High School ICAP students displayed this better than ever. Hearing about an opportunity to give money to the Dell’s Children Hospital, the... Read more »
A Gift of Love
February 9, 2010
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By Emma Berkel Meagan McDonald, a Leander High School senior and captain of the Cheer Team, has been battling thyroid cancer over the past few months. Fortunately, after having undergone surgery in Houston, her prognosis is good. However, the expenses that come with both the medical treatment and... Read more »
Beauty and the Beast slated for 5 performances
January 27, 2010
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Theater audiences will experience the magic of Beauty and the Beast presented by Leander High School drama department from Jan. 28 through Jan. 31. The characters, the story, the music, the sets come alive in a two hour dazzling performance. Pictured (left) are Walker McNabb as Gaston and two... Read more »
College Bound: From the Frying Pan into the Fire
January 13, 2010
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By Paisley Timm High school is often heralded as “the best time of your life” or in some cases, the worst. People either tell you it’s the least stress free or they actually remember it for what it is. High school is what they say should prepare you for the real-world: Jobs, college,... Read more »
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Beyond the Battle
December 9, 2009
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By Caio Jahara Jiu-Jitsu started in Brazil with the Japanese immigration in 1908 – through Santos Port – with the ship Kasato-Maru. The practice of Jiu-Jitsu was only taught to Japanese Immigrants at the time, but this changed in 1913 when Mitsuyo Maeda arrived and helped Jiu-Jitsu to form its... Read more »
Games We Still Love to Play
November 18, 2009
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Kaitlin Hutson As children of a young age, everyone loved to play with toys and/or games. From dress up to Hot Wheels, we all had those little pieces lying around the house for our parents to step on. Once we start growing older and older, we become more and more uninterested in those very... Read more »
New Lions – Q & A with Foreign Exchange Students (part 3)
November 10, 2009
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By Caio Jahara Name: (Johnny) Chan In, Lai Home country: Hong Kong, China Age:18 Brothers & Sisters: One Sister Language(s): Catonese (Mandarin variation), English Favorite American food: Hamburger Favorite music/favorite artists: POP Favorite class at LHS: Environmental Science Favorite... Read more »
Out of School but Not Out of Mind
November 6, 2009
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By Emma Berkel As technology continues to play a bigger and bigger role in our lives, communication between teachers and students via cell phone and the Internet has taken off. The additional communication allows students to request help on homework or receive updates on practice scheduling,... Read more »
2009 Best Halloween Haunts
October 27, 2009
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By Paisley Timm When most people are asked what their favorite holiday is they answer, “Christmas” or jokingly, “My Birthday.” I however love Halloween. There isn’t another holiday like it. You dress up in whatever catches your fancy and terrorize your neighbors for candy, and they... Read more »
Insomnia Knows No Boundaries
October 23, 2009
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When people hear the word insomnia, they usually conjure up an image of a wide-eyed man desperately trying- and failing- to fall asleep. But a large amount of insomniacs get either a few hours of sleep or perhaps even the recommended 8 hours per night- the difference between an insomniac and a normal... Read more »
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