Mexico: A Vacation to Remember
March 11, 2010
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By Emma Berkel As spring break rolls around once again, students the state over are bubbling with anticipation. For some, the joy of spring break is logging in a few more hours of sleep, while for others it’s taking off on the trip to remember. Here in Texas, the quest for that dream trip oftentimes... Read more »
National Pride Alive and Well
March 5, 2010
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By Cody Zivley The 2010 Winter Olympics have come to a close, but has left an impression of positivity in the minds of those who witnessed and shared the emotional journey of their country and its athletes. Rarely is global competition not taking place behind the desks of a nation’s leader,... Read more »
Students advance to State at SkillsUSA
March 5, 2010
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By Ashley Bagwell Students came out in force to represent Leander at the Skills USA district competition held in Waco Feb. 18-20. The students involved in the electrical trades, drafting and cosmetology programs which competed did especially well; a number of them will be moving on to compete at a State... Read more »
Leander Wrestlers Advance to State
February 19, 2010
Filed under Featured, News, Sports, Wrestling
The third round, the definitive pin, the roar of the crowd and the honor of competing. Two wrestlers have advanced to State, Jonathon Flores and Jadon Kempers will be representing Leander on Feb. 26-27 at the Delco Center. Flores will make his 2nd appearance at State and Kempers is only the... Read more »
Yearbook orders online adds convenience
February 11, 2010
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Yearbook can easily be ordered online by going to www.myyear.com. This is a website managed by Taylor Publishing, and they send updated information to the school of your purchase. They charge a fee of approximately $1.60. The yearbook will be sold at school beginning April 1 through April 30.... Read more »
Lion swimmers advance to regionals.
February 5, 2010
Filed under News, Swimming
By Cody Zivley The Leander Lion swim team competed at UT’s Jamail Swim Center last Friday Jan. 29 and Saturday Jan. 30 emerging from the tournament with high spirits and a place in the regionals. Claire Toomey won her third district diving competition for the third year in a row... Read more »
First place district Lions face CP Friday
January 21, 2010
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The first 300 people at tomorrow night’s game get free basketball t-shirts. Looking for a win over Cedar Park, the Lions are looking to create a white-out at home. Playing really strong at this point in the season, the Lions now have first place outright. Read More →
Gravel Bar-B-Gone!
January 21, 2010
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By Emma Berkel With spring fed waters, a natural rock bottom, and rolling green hills, Barton Springs Pool has for decades been a source of pride and joy for the Austin community. Due to its consistent temperature and the warm climate of the Austin area, swimmers frequent the 900 foot long pool... Read more »
Disaster Strikes Brazilian City
January 8, 2010
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by Caio Jahara Angra dos Reis, a city at the south part of Rio de Janeiro’s State, is going through a surge of homelessness due to the destruction caused by several recent storms. These storms have caused massive landslides, resulting in the destruction of numerous houses and deaths. From... Read more »
Climategate: The Threat to Modern Science
January 6, 2010
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By Emma Berkel It’s undeniable. Technology is at our fingertips and countless articles are made available to us every single day. With all that, whether it’s pertaining to a celebrity’s personal life or science, it’s hard to think beyond those so-called “facts”. We all know that tabloids... Read more »
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