Reminiscent of previous iterations of the common orchestra, the Lake Travis Fine Arts department has taken it upon themselves to emulate that to which could be considered a traditional atmosphere in the realm of UIL academic competition by regulating the clothes in which one is to wear to their events...

In my three and a half years at Lake Travis, this year is the year which I have witnessed the most racism. The most shocking instance of racism which prompted me to write this article was when I witnessed two white students referring to black students as the N word. This instance alludes to an overarching...

We all have that one friend who’s practically addicted to their phone. Can’t think of anyone? You may be that friend. Smartphones alter human connection and social situations every day, now more than ever. Not only that, but heavy use of your cellphone is linked to longer-term issues that go farther...

  Nowadays many wince at the thought of cinematic sequels, and it’s not hard to see why. Taking up the form is like a flip of a coin as films have proven. For every incredible The Godfather Part II we get a less memorable Grease 2. But why is it that we are so used to the worst of movie sequels.  Sequels...

 Global warming/climate change is becoming a serious threat to our land and our oceans. These threats to our environment due to human impact on our earth is a problem that is only getting worse. It’s all over the news, it’s on our minds, and its happening now. But what can we do locally to help?...