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THROWBACK THURSDAY: 8 reasons Thanksgiving is the best holiday

THROWBACK THURSDAY: 8 reasons Thanksgiving is the best holiday

Natalie Murphy
November 24, 2022

I eat my turkey one leg at a time just like everybody else... 1. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade   I've never woken up on Thanksgiving without Tom Turkey, the Rockettes and a teenage...

Wait, who runs the world?

Wait, who runs the world?

Natalie Murphy
April 25, 2016

The sources of gender discrimination are hard to identify and even harder to eradicate I remember the first time a boy told me I had to do what he says. It was kindergarten, I wore my socks all the...

What a remarkable stage

What a remarkable stage

Natalie Murphy
March 21, 2016

MacTheatre brings the ship of dreams to life in 'Titanic' "I think my favorite part of Titanic, and what made it different from other MacTheatre productions was how much fun we had being in this imaginary...

Historic farewell

Historic farewell

Natalie Murphy
May 18, 2015

APUSH teacher transfers to Copperas Cove ISD When AP United States History teacher Joe Underwood announced that he would be leaving during the spring semester, his students were more upset than he...

Call it a comeback

Call it a comeback

Natalie Murphy
March 30, 2015

Varsity baseball takes LBJ 9-7 March 17 after losing first game in double header series Photos by Julia Robertson

Going the distance

Going the distance

Natalie Murphy
March 3, 2015
Students run the Austin Marathon. Senior Thomas Magnuson said crossing the finish line during the Austin marathon on Feb. 15, he said the feeling was amazing. “It’s such an accomplishment,” he said.
Apply yourself

Apply yourself

Natalie Murphy
February 19, 2015
Seniors reflect on the college application process and leave advice for underclassmen. When senior Abi Trent started her senior year, she realized she soon wished had stared her college search process earlier. “I didn’t start until September of this year, which […]
Man of the knight

Man of the knight

Natalie Murphy
January 21, 2015
Harrison Brown wins Mr. McCallum pageant. See a photo gallery of the show, and meet the contestants who participated.
Which holiday song are you?

Which holiday song are you?

Natalie Murphy
December 26, 2014
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring ting tingling, too. Find out which song fits your holiday spirit.
Quiz: Which Austin area high school do you belong at?

Quiz: Which Austin area high school do you belong at?

Natalie Murphy
November 17, 2014
With 18 high schools in AISD, there's sure to be one that's right for you! Take this quiz and find out which school you belong at. [...]
Photo by Seren Villwock

Rosemary in memory

Natalie Murphy
November 13, 2014
Garden Club honors passing of former teacher Rosemary Nauert. When the Garden Club filled the empty space in its flower bed with rosemary, students were thinking of more than a good recipe. The rosemary was donated to the school garden by […]
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6 things to do on late start Thursdays

Natalie Murphy
October 29, 2014
The world is your oyster when classes start at 10:15. Get ideas for what you can do with your extra morning time.
Student artists impart works to the community

Student artists impart works to the community

Natalie Murphy
October 2, 2014

Volunteers raise funds through art sales to make donations to local charities When juniors Lily Dickinson and Elisabetta Diorio set up their table outside of Wheatsville, they began to get mixed reactions...

Five things I learned from failing my first road test

Five things I learned from failing my first road test

Natalie Murphy
September 22, 2014
Sometimes other people are having totally rotten days. And when people are upset, they usually want everyone else to be upset with them. This is the first thing I learned [...]
The final number

The final number

Natalie Murphy
May 20, 2014

Choir celebrates final show of the year with songs including “Footloose,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” and “Respect.” Photos by Seren Villwock.

New Excalibur staff draws up 2014 issue

New Excalibur staff draws up 2014 issue

Natalie Murphy
April 3, 2014

At the beginning of the second semester, a new group of students filled Micah Susman’s seventh period class and began work on what will become Excalibur, McCallum’s literary magazine. The staff works...

"You are my green light" from F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'

Students get creative on Valentine’s day

Natalie Murphy
February 25, 2014
The sidewalk outside of teacher Patrick Fraiser's portable classroom was decorated on Valentine's day by his Pre-AP Algebra 2 students.
"Frozen" warms your heart

“Frozen” warms your heart

Natalie Murphy
February 18, 2014

Disney’s “Frozen” sweeps the nation, adored by audiences of all ages When my friends asked me to see “Frozen” on a Saturday night, I was confused by their choice of film. The trailers for...

Blast from the past

Blast from the past

Natalie Murphy
February 17, 2014
Teachers reminisce about high school years and share their hopes for students.

Varsity boys soccer team defeats Cedar Creek

Natalie Murphy
January 23, 2014

The varsity boys soccer team won Tuesday with a last-minute goal against Cedar Creek. The winning goal was scored with 30 seconds on the clock by freshman Josemaria Mercado Garcia with an assist by junior...

What lies beneath

What lies beneath

Natalie Murphy
December 11, 2013
Staffer Natalie Murphy goes behind the scenes to explore the bomb shelter and secret doors at school.
A scene form "Bonn and Clyde," the BroadwayWorld austin Awards Nominee. Photo by Seren Villwock.

Theater students nominated for BroadwayWorld awards

Natalie Murphy
November 26, 2013

Six theater students were nominated for the 2013 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards. The students, senior Connor Barr, senior Annamarie Kasper, junior Jacob Roberts-Miller, junior Sage Stoakley sophomore...

A moment with security guard Ms. Georgia

A moment with security guard Ms. Georgia

Natalie Murphy
November 11, 2013
Security guard Ms. Georgia talks with the Shield.
Mac Knights defeat the LBJ Jaguars in annual rivalry

Mac Knights defeat the LBJ Jaguars in annual rivalry

Natalie Murphy
October 29, 2013
In an exciting game at House Park, the Knights defeated the LBJ Jaguars 35-34. The pep rally for the game was the last one of the year. See photos in a gallery by Natalie Murphy.
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