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Sorto named 2022 Mac Teacher of the Year
Reflecting on Jan. 6 insurrection, one year later
Austin Public Health invokes Stage 5 risk factor
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Opinion
Standardized admissions tests reward those who can afford the resources to maximize their scores, which makes the tests inherently inequitable.
SAT, ACT offer unfair advantages to privileged students
Grace Nugent, co-editor in chief • January 10, 2022

The standardized test system is classist. Now, I will admit that I’m about to go onto my soapbox about a system that I have played into. My parents had the resources to...

Crowd pleaser, Tyler the Creator, puts on an elegant and energetic set as the closing show of Austin City Limits on Oct. 10.
Reflecting on Austin City Limits
December 31, 2021
CROWDSOURCING: Arwen Frederiksen (far left) walks down the hallway before school starts to re-familiarize themselves with the campus. “[The hallways] were definitely busier than I expected,” Frederiksen said. After almost a year and a half of virtual learning, Frederiksen expresses how they are simply happy to be around other people once again. “I haven’t seen a bunch of my just school friends in forever,” Frederiksen said. “It was great.” Reporting by Alysa Spiro.
You got a minute?
December 24, 2021
Will Sims studies for finals in the cafeteria on the Monday before finals, which was a C day. Many teachers gave their classes time to study during the shorter class periods. Fellow Knight Piper Hicks told MacJ that she “usually prefers the project finals for my main classes and then the test finals for my electives.” Both columnists for this article, however, said it is far more likely that they will have difficult tests for their core Advanced Placement classes and doable projects for the elective classes, which are the only finals they can consider exempting.
The Knightmare before Christmas
December 22, 2021
Safety measure crosses line between security, privacy
Safety measure crosses line between security, privacy
December 10, 2021
Sports
Charlotte Stevens gets ready for her turn in the pole vault last year at the district meet in Lockhart. Stevens won the event comfortably with a mark of 10 feet.
Knights prepare for track season with excitement, possibility
Thomas Melina Raab, sports editor • January 23, 2022

Spring is almost upon us once again. And with that, comes the sweet sound of metal spikes pounding along on the rubber straight away. Outdoor track season is fast approaching,...

Kealings combined seventh and eighth grade football team runs drills before a game at House Park.
The uncertain game plan for AISD football
January 19, 2022
After Sam Cowles and Tracy Atoo fouled out of the game, Miranda DiGiovanni, Chris Schumann and Kashawna Henry battled the Cougars three-on-five, creating two good scoring chances to tie or win the game.
Down to 3 players, Knights fight Cougars to final buzzer
January 16, 2022
The Nabhan sisters. senior Sydney and junior. Rachel pose while on a hike in Colorado wih the rest of their family. Both sisters cite activities off the court as their best bonding-experiences.
Serving up sisterhood
January 9, 2022
When the golf team took part in a tournament at the Berry Creek Country Club in Georgetown on Dec. 6. golf coach Clifford Stanchos dropped a ball and played alongside the players he coaches.
For Salazar, Stanchos, playing golf is already winning
January 7, 2022
Chris Riley poses in the Longhorns kit during his official visit to the campus on Wednesday, Dec. 8.
Hometown hero Riley commits to Texas
December 19, 2021
Blogs
Herbsaint Sazerac, Zeffirelli, and Arthur Howitzer Jr. (left to right), stand in front of the French Dispatch building.
'French Dispatch' delivers on all fronts
Thomas Melina Raab and Oliver Boyd • January 13, 2022

The French Dispatch, written and directed by Wes Anderson, is a film about a small American newspaper set in a French city. Anderson, just as he has done with many of his...

Dont look Up, directed by Adam Mckay, of Talladega Knights and Step Brothers fame, premiered in theaters Dec. 10 and was released for streaming on Netflix Dec. 24. It recived mixed reviews and has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 56% and an audience rating of 77%.
Don't Look Up: an out-of-this-world satire
January 4, 2022
The best books of 2021
The best books of 2021
December 16, 2021
My chosen perfect cookie
That's one smart cookie
December 13, 2021
Cold weather: one more reason to curl up with a good book
Cold weather: one more reason to curl up with a good book
November 28, 2021
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People
Social studies teacher Vaughn Stockton shows his spirit for his new school.
New social studies teacher finds home at Mac
Elena Ulack, staff reporter • January 22, 2022

New hire social studies teacher Vaughn Stockton has started his teaching career in the midst of a pandemic.  “I imagine that if I started two years ago, this would...

Equipped with his backpack and helmet, Eric Wydeven enjoys a climbing trip in Mexico.
Eric Wydeven: climber, craftsman, Carver fan
January 20, 2022
History teacher Oakley Barber often dressed up in festive holiday attire during fall semester finals week. Perhaps his smile was a bit wider heading into a winter break that included his retirement from teaching and a chance to spend more time on his hobbies: motorcycles and photography.
After 22 years at Mac, Barber retires at semester's end
January 17, 2022
First-year percussion director Scott Lowe enjoys a light moment with the drum line as they rehearsed in the Fine Arts breezeway to avoidthe summer heat and rain on Aug. 5.
Marching season was filled with highs and Lowe
January 15, 2022
Math teacher Kelly Wroblewski teaches her first-period geometry class. Wroblewski earned the respect and admiration of principal Nicole Griffith when the two were colleagues at Austin High School.
Wroblewski reunited with Griffith at Mac
January 14, 2022
Entertainment
Fish No. 68: Party
Fish No. 68: "Party"
Kai Kirkham Macias, staff cartoonist • January 21, 2022

Remember when both Stephen and Francine ran Ness's student body election campaign and lost to Evan Bookout? Well, the outcome of their party is like that but worse. And...

Fish No. 67: Sarcasm
Fish No. 67: "Sarcasm"
January 14, 2022
Fish No. 66: Relaxed
Fish No. 66: "Relaxed"
January 8, 2022
Senior Sydney Lowe rehearses for the winter dance concert during the fifth-period pre-professional dance class in the black box theater on Dec. 2. While dance director Rachel Murray said the dance program is grateful to the theatre program for letting the dancers use the venue for dance classes, the program longs to have a dedicated space of its own. Construction on the new dance studio will begin this summer.
Dancers to 'break new ground' with winter concert
December 30, 2021
The audiences showing up for Spider-Man: No Way Home have brought back memories of how opening weekends used to be before the pandemic. Just 12 days after its release, the film eclipsed $1 billion in global box office receipts, the first film to do so during the pandemic. The last film to earn $1 billion globally was Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, released in December 2019.
Spider-Man: no way to avoid spoilers
December 27, 2021
Photo Galleries
A scenic hike around McCallum
A scenic hike around McCallum
Caroline Owen and Lucy Marco • January 26, 2022

Nov. 18, 2021 Although McCallum’s relative lack of renovations since it first opened for business in 1953 does mean the building has infrastructural issues, it also...

ANONYMOUS PIZZA ENJOYERS: Two unidentified diners and their dog, Waffles, sit at a picnic table in front of Little Deli, a pizza restaurant in the heart of Crestview. Little Deli, originally a sandwich shop, added a pizza kitchen to the business in 2009 and has been attracting huge numbers of customers for years. “It’s a great gathering spot for the community,” one of the diners said. Photo by Camilla Vandegrift.
A photo walk through Crestview
January 18, 2022
Dancers in the Pre-Professional dance class perform the piece SHEEN, choreographed by Mac and Texas Christian University dance alumnus Terrance L. Carson, Jr., during the winter dance concert on Friday at the AISD Performing Arts Center. The McCallum dance  directors brought in professional dancers to teach the choreography to the majors and the result was a beautifully crafted performance. “The show went amazingly well, especially because of the challenges of the current COVID situation,” said McCallum’s dance director Natalie Uehara. “The dancers overcame many obstacles and together with the technical staff of the AISD PAC, put on a beautiful performance.” Caption by Grace Vitale.
This time the 'Breaking' news is good news
January 11, 2022
Sophomore Alice Scott interviews freshman Ben Polega who brought his service dog Friday to school on Aug. 16. The broadcast feature package that came from this interview, Thank God its Friday, won first place at the fall National Scholastic Press Association Best of Show competition, marking the first time that MacJournalism has earned a Best of Show Award in broadcast journalism.
The year in review in videos
January 3, 2022
At 2 p.m. on Monday Nov. 15, hundreds of students walked out of their third-period classes in a show of support for students who have been victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault. The group met in the band parking lot and then marched around the perimeter of the school stopping often to hear personal stories of assault and survival. Each story elicited embraces and statements of support from members of the crowd. The walkout was about building community and improving systemic support on campus. “We shared ideas for a better support system at Mac while talking about the realities of the situation, said Aubrey Mitchell, one of the organizers of today’s walkout, “People cried, laughed, yelled, hugged and left feeling supported and empowered.” Caption by Dave Winter.
The year in review in photos
December 28, 2021
CHEERFUL CROWD: Two kids share a fun time together, as they wait in line for Santa near the large Christmas tree.
A seasonal sojourn at the Jingle Bell Jamboree
December 21, 2021
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Which Kermit meme are you? Quiz

Which Kermit meme are you? Quiz • 344 Views

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Students from the original L. C. Anderson, AISD’s high school for African-Americans, study chemistry on October 31, 1955. Photo by Neal Douglass. Accessed through The Portal to Texas History.

AISD: a segregated district, then and now • 244 Views

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The audiences showing up for Spider-Man: No Way Home have brought back memories of how opening weekends used to be before the pandemic. Just 12 days after its release, the film eclipsed $1 billion in global box office receipts, the first film to do so during the pandemic. The last film to earn $1 billion globally was Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, released in December 2019.

Spider-Man: no way to avoid spoilers • 216 Views

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Aggie Will, Longhorn Bella and Sooner Bridget donned their college colors to pose for their senior photos. After Will and Bella chose their colleges, Bridget finished the rivalry triangle by choosing Norman as her college destination. “Triplets are already really rare,” Bridget said. “The possibility of us going to rival schools, added incentive to going to OU because I thought the rivalry was the coolest thing ever.”

Triplets take on a triple rivalry • 196 Views

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Senior Juan Itzep plays as a part of the McCallum Classical Guitar Chamber Ensemble at the annual guitar and orchestra fall concert in the MAC on Oct. 20. Itzep, one of the two first chair members of the group, acts as a leader and example for other guitar students. He sits in the front of the ensemble and often performs solo moments in pieces.

Juan Itzep wins Javier Niño Memorial Scholarship • 179 Views

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At 2 p.m. on Monday Nov. 15, hundreds of students walked out of their third-period classes in a show of support for students who have been victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault. The group met in the band parking lot and then marched around the perimeter of the school stopping often to hear personal stories of assault and survival. Each story elicited embraces and statements of support from members of the crowd. The walkout was about building community and improving systemic support on campus. “We shared ideas for a better support system at Mac while talking about the realities of the situation, said Aubrey Mitchell, one of the organizers of today’s walkout, “People cried, laughed, yelled, hugged and left feeling supported and empowered.” Caption by Dave Winter.

Standing up and walking out • 176 Views

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Perhaps when at the Louvre you should look at the Mona Lisa with your own eyes instead of through the lens of your SmartPhone. Just a thought.

Need a New Year’s resolution? Put your phone down. • 152 Views

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Paying close attention, freshman Naomi Pearson takes notes during her fourth period geometry Zoom. During class, Pearson prefers to have her camera off while her teacher gives direct instruction because it allows her to focus on her work without the distraction of her appearance.

A Zoom full of strangers • 132 Views

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At 2 p.m. on Monday Nov. 15, hundreds of students walked out of their third-period classes in a show of support for students who have been victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault. The group met in the band parking lot and then marched around the perimeter of the school stopping often to hear personal stories of assault and survival. Each story elicited embraces and statements of support from members of the crowd. The walkout was about building community and improving systemic support on campus. “We shared ideas for a better support system at Mac while talking about the realities of the situation, said Aubrey Mitchell, one of the organizers of today’s walkout, “People cried, laughed, yelled, hugged and left feeling supported and empowered.” Caption by Dave Winter.

The year in review in photos • 126 Views

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Sophomore Avery Atkinson models gloves that were crocheted by sophomore Anabel Tellez and purchased at a vintage clothing popup shop held by Tellez. In addition to selling clothes online with Depop, Tellez occasionally runs in-person resale events such as popup shops. “When I arrived at Anabel’s popup shop, I felt very welcome, Atkinson said. Everyone was friends and it was very casual. Her hand-made crochet items along with all the used clothes looked so beautiful together. Photo courtesy of Anabel Tellez.

Depop opens opportunities for clothes-minded Mac • 124 Views

Students gathered in the library on Nov. 5 for Excalibur's Coffeehouse, a tradition where students perform original songs, poems and other creative work. The event was sold out. Coffeehouse didn't happen last year during the pandemic, so the organizers started this year with no prior experience on the events team. According to co-special events coordinator Keely McNab, the lack of experience may have been a good thing. "I think we've been a lot more open with auditions and everything, because in the past it's usually just been poetry or, like, singing a song," McNab said, "We kind of opened it up to more [and made the event] a little bit different. We have rhythmic poetry this year, we have an improv pianist. So that's been a little new." Video by Samantha Powers, Alice Scott and Caroline Owen.
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