Rumbler wins Bronze Star, 14 individual awards

May 10, 2012

At the 85th ILPC Spring Convention, the Raider Rumbler received a Bronze Star for the newspaper, April 28-29. The paper was one of 32 who received a Gold, Silver or Bronze Star, recognizing the Rumbler in the top 10 percent of high school newspapers statewide. In addition, the staff won 14 awards in... Read more »

Prom theme ‘A Night in Vegas’

Bridget O'Malley, Staffer
May 8, 2012

The first prom with seniors will be May 12, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Doubletree Hotel in Austin. Tickets are $35 per person and $60 for a couple. Tickets purchased after Monday, May 7 will be $40 per person and no tickets will be sold at the door. “I’m expecting prom to be bigger than Homecoming,... Read more »

Freshman gives ASL class new perspective

Jessica Garrison, Photography Editor
May 8, 2012

Freshman Misty Schmidt recently gave ASL students a whole new perspective on life. Schmidt visited ASL teacher Tricia Walker’s fifth period class, March 22, presenting an “All About Me” PowerPoint and activities to show the students what it is like to be visually impaired. “[It was]to personally... Read more »

Baseball ends district in three-way tie for fourth, forcing extra games

Glorianna Stolle, Life & Arts Co-Editor
May 4, 2012

The pitcher winds up, ready to pitch. The batter poises his bat, ready to hit the ball. A second of confusion costs him the swing, and he is struck out. The outcome of the game is often decided by this one moment, the weight of the score squarely on the pitcher’s shoulders.  Sophomore Taylor Ward... Read more »

LISD Art Show Saturday at Vandegrift

Stephanie Hofmann, Assistant Editor in Chief
May 4, 2012

More than 2,000 drawings, paintings, sculptures and other work from art students around the district will be showcased at the annual LISD Art Show, May 5. They show will be at Vandegrift High school from 1-4 p.m. “It allows the students to see other art work throughout the district,” Art teacher... Read more »

Five athletes advance to state track meet

Rachel Sloan, Editor in Chief
May 3, 2012

Thirty varsity athletes placed at the district meet April 11-12 with 10 advancing to regionals. Junior Allison Agbasoga led the varsity girls, winning the district championship in the triple jump and taking second in the 100 meter dash. “I think all of our time and hard work since August definitely... Read more »

Get the Scoop: Summer Ice Cream Review

May 3, 2012

Dairy Queen 12129 Ranch Road 620 North  Austin, Texas 78750 (512) 258-5418 dairyqueen.com There is nothing better on a hot day than a refreshing blizzard from Dairy Queen. The set flavors may be delicious by themselves, but the ability to add a little bit of extra is always an option. If you have a love... Read more »

HST students gain medical experience with hospital visits

Keely Wirries, Staffer
May 3, 2012

The HST students of today could be the doctors of tomorrow. The Health Science Technology program gives students an opportunity to learn about the medical field. The HST II class is double blocked and has been traveling this semester to Seton Northwest on B-Days for fifth and sixth periods. “Some of... Read more »

Staying off the Bandwagon: The Hunger Games

Kayla Peterson, Journalism 1 Student
May 3, 2012

I’m pretty sure most of us have read, or at least heard of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. It is, arguably, the most popular literary franchise at the moment. It seems that everywhere I walk I see little golden birds holding arrows in their beaks. Behold: the mockingjay, a symbol of rebellion,... Read more »

Editor donates locks for cancer victims

Rachel Sloan, Editor in Chief
April 27, 2012

Haircuts occur every single day, and many of them seem like a huge deal when we get them; you walk into school and nobody recognizes you, you hear comments all day and convince yourself that you look like an entirely new person. But in reality, haircuts aren’t life changing for most people. Today,... Read more »