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Olivia Capochiano

Olivia Capochiano, staff reporter

Senior Olivia Capochiano is a second year newspaper staffer. She likes profiling stories, opinion pieces and writing. She loves camping and ‘zine making. She also enjoys cobbling her own shoes and foraging. She hopes to write impactful stories and one day work for The Onion.

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"The Nostalgic," by senior Raleigh Margulies was one of 14 pieces by Mac artists chosen to advance to state VASE. “The piece of my sister holding a chicken is basically a happier depiction of our actual life,” Margulies said. “It’s reminiscent of life before the pandemic, yet taking care of the chickens is one of the things that hasn’t changed much.” Unlike most aspects of life, Margulies feels like this year’s VASE competition was actually improved by a virtual format. “Normal VASE is usually an all-day event and involves a lot of waiting around, so it can be kind of boring. The interviews are a bit nerve-racking,” Margulies said. “I actually liked VASE this year. It felt more relaxed for the students.”

A virtual VASE gallery of MAC state finalists

Evie Barnard, Kate Boyle, Josie Bradsby, Olivia Capochiano, Ellen Fox, Evelyn Griffin, Lucy Marco, Anna McClellan, Samantha Powers, Sofia Ramon, Lydia Reedy, Bella Russo, and Alice Scott
March 9, 2021
Junior Veronica Britton and Sophomore Malia Walewski pose with handmade envelopes filled with seeds.

Planting the seeds of change

Olivia Capochiano, staff reporter
February 17, 2021
The Red Line, Austin's first commuter rail, runs 32 miles from Leander to Downtown. Through Project Connect, the downtown station will eventually connect all five light rails, as well as multiple bus routes. Photo accessed on Cherry Bream Flickr account, republished under a Creative Commons license.

Project Connect moves forward

Olivia Capochiano, staff reporter
December 27, 2020
The winner of the McCallum taco tour is Arlo's. Arlo's was impressive in terms of creativity and taste. If your wallet is feeling light and you don't want to be late to third period, however, Tacorrido might be your best bet. Photo accessed on the Flickr account of Ethan Moore. Reposted here with permission under a creative commons license.

An informal Capital of Texas taco tour

Olivia Capochiano, staff reporter
November 11, 2020
Alex Tita, a junior at the World Class Kayak Academy, paddles down the lower White Salmon River in Banks, Idaho. "This is one of our everyday sections," Tita said, "I am taking a boof stroke over Steelhead Falls." Photo by Kalob Grady.

While on a break from Mac, Tita works on his ‘steezy kayaking’ with ‘the best people’

Olivia Capochiano, staff reporter
October 22, 2020
EXPLOSIONS OF NEW MUSIC: Shortly into the early days of quarantine, Senior Jazz Aguilar released her debut single: "Kamikaze." The energetic tune was recorded with the help of her bandmates Riley Edwards and Isabella Demoss, along with drummer Ian Clennan. Keep your eyes (and ears) open for more releases from Aguilar, as she is using quarantine to write her new album, as well as work on a music video for her already-released song. Photo by Risa Darlington-Horta.

A musical response to COVID-19

Scarlett Houser and Olivia Capochiano
May 26, 2020
DYNAMIC DUO: Seniors Louisa Najar and Abby Green perform at Stubb’s Bar-B-Q on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The two girls, along with senior Ruby Henson, are the members of a band they named Pit Punch. “We started to talk about making music during the summer of 2019,” Green said. “When we write songs, inspiration comes from the mood we are in and the vibe of the day." Photo by Lily Wilson.

The night Stubb’s was a hub for Mac music

Lily Prather, Lily Wilson, and Olivia Capochiano
March 3, 2020
Austin Fire Department personnel arrive at Mac in response to a fire alarm that went off inside the school during lunch today.

[Photo] Fire alarm causes lunchtime campus evacuation

Scarlett Houser, staff reporter
January 15, 2020
Hoping to reach as many refugees in as many ways as they could, junior co-presidents Payton Dashiell and Georgia Dover started the club this year Photo by Olivia Capochiano.

Welcoming immigrants to America

Olivia Capochiano, staff reporter
January 8, 2020
New security guard Gilbert Harros smiles as students pass him in the hall. “I always say, ‘High school is the best nightmare ever,” Gilbert said.

At Mac, Gilbert finds a second family

Olivia Capochiano, staff reporter
November 20, 2019
Sophomore Sorcha Wilson poses with an entirely thrifted outfit. “The shirt is from Goodwill, and the skirt is from Buffalo Exchange,” Wilson said “They were a great price.” Wilson, like many other Mac students, thrifts often and makes an active effort to reduce her effect on the environment. Photo by Olivia Capochiano.

Save the planet and be on trend

Olivia Capochiano
October 5, 2019
Junior setter Sophia Henderson raises her arms in triumph after the Knights win a key point during their four-set road victory over arch-rival LBJ on Friday.

[Photo] Knights try to corral pesky district cats

MacJournalism Sports Team
September 17, 2019

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

Olivia Capochiano, guest columnist
January 1, 2019
DEVA STATUS: With infectious energy and catchy riffs, Deva (Janssen Transier, Tomas Marrero, and Asher Lowenstern as well as guitarist Memphis Lamont) perform an original song. “I’m really proud of the guys, they killed it,” Marrero said. “[This has] always been something I love and I hope to continue to do.”

[Photo] A Battle of the Bands multimedia party

Laszlo King-Hovis, staff reporter
December 4, 2018
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