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Heba Dalu and David Doerr
June 29, 2021 • 2 Comments
Christina Garcia-Mata, a long-time AVID teacher at Akins and the Green Tech Academy coordinator, died yesterday in a hiking accident in El Paso. According to the El Paso...
Daniel Martinez-Silva, Staff Writer
May 19, 2021 • No Comments
An Akins senior wrote: “I've just struggled to pass. There is nothing else to it, struggled to pay attention, struggled to do assignments, struggled to pass tests.” An...
EE Explains: What is happening at the southern border?
May 19, 2021
Akins announces details for Senior Send-Off Parade on May 27
May 18, 2021
Plans unknown for hybrid schooling for the next year
May 18, 2021
Jonathan Salazar, Staff Writer
May 19, 2021
This year we have seen an alarming decrease in the number of students who have completed the Federal Application for Financial Aid. When you compare the number of students...
Mylo Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2021
When the pandemic shut down schools and testing access in March of 2020, many colleges waived their testing requirements. This acknowledgment of how unfair the requirement...
Editorial: Your exhaustion, stress & anxiety are real
May 18, 2021
Biden administration out of touch on student issues
March 23, 2021
Jake Copeland, Staff Writer
May 18, 2021 • No Comments
In late April, Humberto Garza stepped down from his position as the head coach of the varsity football team at Akins, leaving an opening for a new leader of the football program...
Luke Sepulveda, Staff Writer
May 19, 2021 • No Comments
The phrase “Mortal Kombat” evokes a visceral response from fans of the video game known for its gruesome and over-the-top violence. Not only did the director of the...
Anneliese Olivo, Entertainment Editor
May 19, 2021 • No Comments
Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X, and Taylor Swift. All of these musical artists are household names that in some way owe their success to promotion on TikTok. Even in its...
Heba Dalu, In-Depth Editor
May 21, 2021
When Diego Gutierrez was a senior at Akins as part of the Class of 2020, he was planning to go to Texas Tech and major in education, wanting to become a high school history...
Heba Dalu, In-Depth Editor
March 29, 2021
The COVID-19 particle measures 125 nanometers. While minuscule, this virus has ironically made large impacts on the way we have to live our lives now. The daily routines...
America Divided: Divisions remain after presidential election
December 4, 2020
Oliver, Williams’ race for Congress shows clash of liberal, conservative agendas
October 9, 2020
An Akins senior wrote: “I've just struggled to pass. There is nothing else to it, struggled to pay attention, struggled to do assignments, struggled to pass tests.” An...
As a high schooler, your probably constantly thinking if what you're doing right now is enough to be accepted by your dream college, and what you should be doing to prepare for college life. Learn the four top tips for high-schoolers to prepare for college by high schoolers themselves in this...
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