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September 20, 2018 • No Comments

Here in Austin, we might not have the most seasonal fall in the world, but we still have a lot of fun autumn activities in town or nearby to make up for it. From family-friendly...

Legendary Westlake volleyball coach inducted into hall of fame

Adam Jasper, Head Brawn

July 13, 2018 • No Comments

Former varsity volleyball head coach Al Bennett was inducted into the Texas State Girls Volleyball Coaches Hall of Fame, Monday July 9 in Arlington. Bennett finished his career...

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Future U.S. foreign policy outlook in uncertain world

May 23, 2018

Recent world events have certainly generated a great deal of discussion and thought regarding the role of the United...

Westlake students join other schools at capitol for National School Walkout

May 23, 2018

At 10 a.m. April 20, hundreds of students left their second period class and headed to the Chap Court and the stadium...

Year in review: what 2018 has offered so far

May 22, 2018

It can be easy to be dragged down by negative news when that’s the grand majority of what we see in the media....

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Travis Scott impresses with new album

Jack McManus, Head Brains

August 18, 2018 • No Comments

After more than two years since its announcement in 2016, the hype around the release of Travis Scott’s third studio album Astroworld was almost palpable. But once the Aug....

Bo Burnham perfectly depicts a generation with new film Eighth Grade

July 24, 2018

‘Infinity War’ delivers high action … maybe too much

May 11, 2018

5 book recommendations in time for spring break

March 6, 2018

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Sports gambling column: Week Three

J.T. Sparks, Editor-in-Chief

September 24, 2018 • No Comments

W Well, well, well. Here we are again. At this point, I’m probably a degenerate gambler, because I bet another $40 in the wee hours of Friday night. I took the Bengals...

Sports gambling column: Week Two

September 17, 2018

Aspiring fashion designer comments on unethical manufacturing processes

September 17, 2018

Sports gambling column: Week One

September 4, 2018

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Sports gambling column: Week Three

J.T. Sparks, Editor-in-Chief

September 24, 2018 • No Comments

W Well, well, well. Here we are again. At this point, I’m probably a degenerate gambler, because I bet another $40 in the wee hours of Friday night. I took the Bengals...

Varsity football plays the lights out in defeat of Austin High

September 21, 2018

The visitors’ side of Ebbie Neptune field was packed with traveling Austin High fans, ready to watch their team take on their long-hated rival, Westlake. Vulgar chants,...

What to expect: Westlake vs Austin High rivalry set to be rekindled

September 21, 2018

It’s homecoming week. One of the most well-attended games of the season awaits us Friday. Westlake is coming off the back of an enthralling win over Akins, 67-0. And as...

Sports gambling column: Week Two

September 17, 2018

Over the weekend, I had the single most unexpected gambling loss of my gambling career. Of course, I’ve only officially made three bets, so that isn’t saying much....

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SportsCenter

Thursday, September 13

Football

Westlake High School 67 - Akins 0
Friday, September 7

Football

Westlake High School 21 - Cy-Ranch 25
Tuesday, September 4

Volleyball

Westlake High School 3 - Ann Richards 0
Friday, August 31

Volleyball

Westlake High School 3 - Hays 0
Friday, August 31

Football

Westlake High School 38 - Belton High School 17

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The Music Woman from Westlake Featherduster on Vimeo.

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I open the door of my car, grab the black, insulated delivery bag and jog into Domino’s to await my next delivery. The sun has long since descended,...
Dealing with the debates — why our country needs to reevaluate our frontrunner candidates
Ah, there’s nothing quite like an election year. Normally I would be excited, but right now I don’t know if I should be worried, dejected or both....
Teenager gets mashed by leftovers
It’s several days into December, and your mom still hasn’t gone to the grocery store due to the remaining piles of food in your fridge leftover fr...

Music

AP exam midnight study session playlist soothes stress, sharpens focus
It’s a late May evening, and the clock reads 12 a.m. sharp. You’re hunched at your desk, surrounded by mountains of notes, books and AP exam guide...
EARTHGANG brings the heat at Come and Take It Live
The night was personal. A perfect mixture of good music, a whole lot of sweat and maybe even a few tears. I’m not talking about your average middle ...
ACL weekend two recommendations
This past weekend, I attended weekend one of Austin City Limits at Zilker Park. Here are some bands/musical groups that I recommend seeing and some th...
Blues on the Green gets music lovers jazzed for the summer
With summer around the corner, some students have been getting excited for KGSR’s Blues on the Green. For the past 26 years, KGSR has hosted a free ...
Future’s FUTURE is far from the future

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