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Alysa Spiro

Alysa Spiro, co-editor-in-chief

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Alysa Spiro is thrilled to be returning to the MacJ staff for her third year, this time as a co-Editor-In-Chief. Alysa still considers the opinion section her child, but has ultimately taken a liking to all types of journalistic writing (though she has yet to write a sports story in her three years on staff). When not biting her nails off due to newspaper-induced stress, Alysa enjoys spending her mornings brewing her own espresso and her evenings re-watching Spirited Away. Recently, she’s taken a real liking to Russian literature (and is in search of someone to talk to The Brothers Karamazov about). She’d like to thank Samantha Power’s for continuing to correct her grammar and Dave Winter for giving her a place to call home.

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English teacher Diana Adamson is among many others at McCallum and in AISD who was surprised by AISDs decision to revoke the 7 out of 8 plan.

Navigating a financial maze

Alysa Spiro, co-editor-in-chief
February 17, 2022
With apologies to Ezra Pound, this all-too-common Zoom moment evokes an adaptation of his classic 1913 modernist poem, In a Station of the Metro, The apparition of this lonely face stands out against a crowd of cold petals on a wet, black bough.

A cure for a pandemic of black boxes

Alysa Spiro, opinion editor
February 10, 2021
When the world feels like it may fall apart any minute, escaping into a virtual world of flower-picking , house-building and exploring can feel like free therapy.

The rebirth of Minecraft

Alysa Spiro, opinions editor
December 17, 2020
On Nov. 2, the Austin Independent School District will begin class rotations. Parents received another survey from the district due Oct. 28, asking if parents want their students to continue learning remotely at home or to attend school in-person.

In-person students to rotate classes

Alysa Spiro, opinion editor
October 31, 2020
FEELING NOTORIOUS: Dressed in a full-length robe, collar, glasses and of course, crown,  Alysa has her picture taken at Austin Film Societys screening of The Notorious RBG. Little did she know, this film would mark the beginning of a life-long love for Ruth, both as a justice and as a person. Picture provided by Alysa Spiro.

Challah in Heaven

Alysa Spiro, opinion editor
September 25, 2020

NSPA Writer of the Year portfolio

Alysa Spiro, staff reporter
June 19, 2020
SHOUT LCHAIM: Junior Corin Vandenburg and senior Toshaan Arora hit their final poses in the number “Raise A Glass.” This song is a celebration of friendship between Vandenburg and Arora’s characters. This number is about my character experiencing joy, perhaps for the first time said Arora. Photo by Alysa Spiro.

Checking out the Grand Hotel

Alysa Spiro, staff reporter
February 26, 2020
Ivy Jane Golyzniak performs her spoken word poetry at the annual Coffee House hosted by Excalibur. Photo by Ellen Fox.

Poetry in motion

Alysa Spiro, staff reporter
February 13, 2020
Holiday music concerts, like the bands holiday concert in the Mac last Monday, should equally represent all cultures. Alongside Christmas favorites like “Sleigh Ride,” “Polar Express” and Christmas Festival, the band also played “Three Moods of Hanukkah.”

Happy Challahdays!

Alysa Spiro, staff reporter
December 19, 2019
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