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Fostering Body Neutrality

Fostering Body Neutrality

Mercedes Alanis, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

In a society where our toughest critic is yourself, what does it mean to be fat versus skinny? Obese versus heavyset? Toned versus thin? Why is it that one is better than another?  Since when did being...

Prone to Both Diseases and Misinformation: Vaccine Hesitancy and Its Causes

Prone to Both Diseases and Misinformation: Vaccine Hesitancy and Its Causes

Madeline Sullo, Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2025

As of early March, 2025, over 250 cases of measles and similar diseases have been recorded in western Texas alone, with one notable death having occurred: an unvaccinated, otherwise healthy six-year-old...

How International Women's Day is Empowering Women Across the Globe

How International Women’s Day is Empowering Women Across the Globe

Charity Sutherland, Staff Writer March 7, 2025

“The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights.” - Gloria Steinem.  International...

Galentine’s Day: Affordable Ways to Celebrate

Galentine’s Day: Affordable Ways to Celebrate

Madeline Sullo, Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2025

Having trouble finding an exciting, affordable way to celebrate Galentine’s Day with friends this year? Although there are plenty of shops and restaurants in the Austin area to choose from, it can be...

January 23rd Was National Handwriting Day: What's the Big Deal?

January 23rd Was National Handwriting Day: What’s the Big Deal?

Madeline Sullo, Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2025

The United States has a problem: according to the National Literacy Institute, a concerning 54% of adults have a literacy level below the sixth grade level. Although National Handwriting Day was created...

FITNESS FOR FUN

FITNESS FOR FUN

Abigail Gonski, Staff Writer November 23, 2024

As the holidays approach us, the excitement of holiday festivities can override the importance of staying fit. However, maintaining a solid fitness routine does not have to be a dreaded chore as the holiday...

Graphic is courtesy of About You Magazine

Seasonal Affective Disorder

November 22, 2024

As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, many people with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) begin to feel as though going to school, work, and even waking up are simply pointless. Seasonal...

The Protein Epidemic: What to Know

The Protein Epidemic: What to Know

Mercedes Alanis, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

Wondering why every two videos that pop up on social media have something to do with everyone’s utter lack of protein? Or why every trip to the local grocery store is filled with advertisements screaming...

New Years Eve Superstitions of the LT Community

New Years Eve Superstitions of the LT Community

Madeline Sullo, Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2024

As 2025 approaches, one of the most exciting and universally enjoyed aspects of New Year’s Eve is on peoples’ minds: superstitions. Ranging from eating black eyed peas to wearing polka dots, the new...

"Fetch"ing Days with Officer Fox

“Fetch”ing Days with Officer Fox

Mercedes Alanis, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

Cavs, get ready for fetch-ing days at Lake Travis High School! If you haven't met him already, Officer Fox is the newest member to the LTHS Police Department this school year. He and his handler, Officer...

World Teacher's Day - Appreciating the Teachers of LTHS

World Teacher’s Day – Appreciating the Teachers of LTHS

Madeline Sullo, Editor/Writer October 4, 2024

World Teachers' Day is the perfect opportunity to recognize the teachers of Lake Travis High School and all the ways they aid the success of their students. Whether it's through a simple piece of advice...

From Me to You: Upperclassmen Give Advice to the Class of 2028

From Me to You: Upperclassmen Give Advice to the Class of 2028

Madeline Sullo, Editor-in-Chief September 4, 2024

Freshman year is something most people look back on as bittersweet: first day of high school nerves, being surrounded by older kids, and making new friends that can last all four years. It’s no secret...

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