In Depth – The Eagle's Eye

Anthony Evans (left) protests with his twin brother Arthur Evans (right) at the Austin Police Department on May 31 before he was shot with a rubber bullet in his face, causing a severe injury to his jaw.

Akins alumnus shot by rubber bullet amid protests

July 13, 2020

The coronavirus global pandemic has upturned the lives of billions of people across the world, but there is a chance that we can make the world better if we learn lessons from this recent and tragic turn of events.

Environmental effects of COVID-19 provide hope for future

June 11, 2020

Misinformation related to COVID-19 is spreading quickly online, distorting people’s views.

COVID-19 misinformation spreads like a virus, distorts reality

May 5, 2020

Misinformation aims to create mistrust and confusion

Misinformation aims to create mistrust and confusion

February 28, 2020

The highs and lows of the 2010s

The highs and lows of the 2010s

February 20, 2020

September and October were particularly difficult for the Akins community after the death of a current student and a recent alum. The passing of Isaac Villafranca was particularly difficult because he was a senior who passed away relatively quickly after a surprise diagnosis of a rare disease.

Akins staff, students deal with grief

November 21, 2019

Students homelessness doesn't always mean living on the street. Sometimes it is crashing at a friend's place.

Couch Surfing

October 10, 2019

Frozen to Transfers

Frozen to Transfers

May 23, 2019

Got vax? Austin ISD sees increase in use of religious, philosophical vaccination exemptions

Got vax? Austin ISD sees increase in use of religious, philosophical vaccination exemptions

April 18, 2019

Principal Tina Salazar recently held meetings with the student body to talk about various student concerns, including student sexting. Salazar said that she wanted to speak to students about sending explicit images so that they understood the legal consequences for minors.

Teens learn the costs of sexting

February 22, 2019

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