El Escudo

Aitana Couceiro Bote, Will Bowman, Magnolia Smith, and Elizabeth Nation • May 31, 2026

Aitana Couceiro Bote: Hola, hola, hola. Hoy estamos aquí en un episodio del Escudo. Yo soy Aitana. Will Bowman: Yo soy Guille. Elizabeth...

Junior Jack Johnson and his coach Ozan Kleiman pose for a photo at the regional powerlifting meet.

Solo strength

Josie Linton, news editor • May 21, 2026

The presented Mopac expansion plan formulated by CTRMA. The image displays the Mopac lane expansion stretching over the Edwards Aquifer and various other areas near Barton Springs.

MoPac attack

Sofia Saucedo, social media manager • May 18, 2026

Senior guitar major Paul Devens performs onstage. Photo courtesy of Devens.

Devens strikes a chord

Beatrix Lozach and Riley Pita • May 18, 2026

Senior Maggie Brown rehearses with cast of "Walk You Back To Your Car" in the FABT on April 9.

Growing through composition

Riley Pita, people editor • May 18, 2026

McCallum's highest level team, Venus, after winning Spring League. Photo courtesy of Amy Brodbeck.

Spring doesn’t stop volleyball

Carson Duncan, staff reporter • May 13, 2026

The beginning of the crowd gathered during Book Trail weekend at Birdhouse Books and Gifts.

Follow the trail

Alina Curtin, photoj contributor • May 13, 2026

Frank Webster smiles for the camera while photographing last Thursday's pep rally.

Mr. Webster signs off

Makenzie Brin, staff reporter • May 13, 2026

Valentina Pérez adentro de la cafetería.

Perfil: Valentina Pérez

Valentina Pérez, entrevista por el equipo del Escudo • May 11, 2026

Senior Kafia Jackson-Woods taking her commitment photos

Signed, sealed and committed

Piper Adair, staff reporter • May 11, 2026

Where friends stick together

A short documentary explores the community at an Austin elementary school

Aria Rocap and Grace Tu

April 20, 2026

Grace Tu

Highland Park elementary schoolers Charlie and Luisa discuss their friendship.

Aria Rocap and Grace Tu

Since 1952, Highland Park Elementary has served generations of young students in West Austin. As part of their Digital Design and Media Production coursework, McCallum freshmen Aria Rocap and Grace Tu documented the bonds that form within the community at Highland Park.

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