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Ash Catalan

Ash Catalan, Graphics Editor

Name: Ash Catalan

Grade: 12

Academy: New Tech

Number of Years on Staff: 3

Title: Graphics Editor

Why do you enjoy being on staff? I get to practice my drawing skills, and explore how to convey themes and ideas through art.

What do you do for fun? I create paintings, digital art, and play video games during my free time.

What new hobbies, activities do since quarantining because of COVID? I haven't developed any new hobbies, but I have been cooking new stuff a lot more at home and practicing cooking techniques, and bothering my beautiful cat a lot more.

Hopes & Dreams? To make a living through freelance art, doing tattoo work, and, in general, be able to do what I'm passionate about without losing the drive and be stable.

Instagram handle: @ireallyhateash

Other Socials: https://linktr.ee/ashkat

All content by Ash Catalan
Dog breeding leads to problematic popularity trends

Dog breeding leads to problematic popularity trends

Ash Catalan, Graphics Editor
May 19, 2021
Many students have been left in the dust with virtual learning and the anxieties of the pandemic, The Eagle's Eye wonders if the state has stopped to care about these realities.

[Photo] Editorial: STAAR test must be canceled for fairness

Editorial Board
March 22, 2021
Glitches plague long-awaited Cyberpunk 2077 game

Glitches plague long-awaited Cyberpunk 2077 game

Ash Catalan, Graphics Editor
March 10, 2021
As we round the corner on a year of COVID-19, there is a rush for vaccinations and many on the market with many nervous about taking them.

[Photo] Battling Vaccine Hesitancy: COVID-19 vaccine creates anxiety despite its promise

March 29, 2021
Student reveals how an ICE arrest changed her world and shares the reality of having a family member detained during the pandemic.

[Photo] Student reveals how an ICE arrest changed her world.

Alondra Mondragon-Rodriguez, Life & Style Co-Editor
December 7, 2020
Stressed student faces increasing frustration over growing work load admist remote learning.

[Photo] Students struggling to keep up with large work load

Jonathan Salazar, Staff Writer
December 7, 2020
COVID-19 has changed the movie industry as premieres have to change much to the chagrin of fans.

[Photo] Many fans are frustrated with delays on huge movies

Luke Sepulveda, Staff Writer
December 7, 2020
Partisanship tears at the fabric of the nation as the election reaches a masthead.

[Photo] America Divided: Divisions remain after presidential election

Heba Dalu, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2020
Student gets involved with current movements and social issues, using social media to make activism more accessible than ever before.

[Photo] Editorial: Teens are powerful if they use their voice

Editorial Board
November 20, 2020
YouTubers have brought Dungeons of Dragons into the world of streaming as actors make the role-playing aspects of the game into an entertaining experience just to watch. D&D is experiencing a revival as casual watchers become players themselves.

D&D enjoys a revival with new online,YouTube videos

Ash Catalan, Graphics Editor
March 4, 2020
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[Photo] Transgender students face unique school experiences

Alondra Rodriguez, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020
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[Photo] Some district monitoring is sufficient for student use

Angel Hernandez, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020
The Akins graduation ceremony is scheduled to be held at 10 a.m. on May 27, which happens to be during the middle of the 3rd Period final exam at Akins.

[Photo] Graduation conflict upsets seniors, parents & schools staff

Editorial Board
February 18, 2020
Kobe-resized

[Photo] Basketball icon leaves behind a legacy of compassion

Austin Rutledge, Staff Writer
February 18, 2020
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[Photo] Teachers should abandon the 100-point grading scale

Diego Gutierrez, Sports Editor
February 25, 2020
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[Photo] The NFL needs to intervene with referees missed calls

Austin Rutledge, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020

In-Person drivers class is better

Ash Catalan, Graphics Editor
February 4, 2020
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[Photo] Editorial: Teens should make an effort to be heard

Editorial Board
December 19, 2019
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.

[Photo] Akins staff, students deal with grief

Dee Carreon, In-Depth Editor
November 21, 2019
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[Photo] Austin isn’t boring, you just need to search some more

Mylo Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2019
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[Photo] District needs to provide more training to help LGBTQ students

Anonymous
November 19, 2019
The Eagle's Eye: Spooky Stumpers

The Eagle’s Eye: Spooky Stumpers

Ash Catalan, Graphics Editor
September 26, 2019
Graduates watch balloons drop on graduation day at Frank Erwin Center.

Photo Gallery: Graduation Ceremony 2019

Ash Catalan, Amora Arriaga, and Anneliese Olivo
June 6, 2019
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[Photo] E-girl fashion develops into lifestyle from online jokes

Anneliese Olivo, Entertainment Editor
May 24, 2019
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[Photo] Editorial: School should increase campus spirit efforts

May 21, 2019
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[Photo] Memorable Akin sports moments and achievements

Aubrey Hill, Jaden Garrion, and Diego Gutierrez
May 23, 2019
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[Photo] Class discussions lack diversity in student perspectives

May 23, 2019
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[Photo] Frozen to Transfers

Dee Carreon, In-Depth Editor
May 23, 2019
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[Photo] Editorial: School should increase campus spirit efforts

Editorial Board, Staff
May 21, 2019
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[Photo] State harms students with relaxed social studies rules

Austin Rutledge, Staff Writer
May 3, 2019
Foreign exchange students (from left to right) Riko Miyata, Mizuki Kita, Marie Anyiam, and Ricky Lee pose for a group photo.

[Photo] Exchange students compare Austin to home countries

Brianna Cozi, Online Managing Editor
April 26, 2019
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[Photo] Ricky Lee – South Korea

Brianna Cozi, Staff Writer
April 25, 2019
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[Photo] Marie Anyiam – Germany

Brianna Cozi, Staff Writer
April 25, 2019
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[Photo] Mortal Kombat 11 improves, upgrades popular game

Eli Calderon, Staff Writer
April 18, 2019
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[Photo] Mizuki Kita – Japan

Brianna Cozi, Staff Writer
April 25, 2019
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[Photo] Economic status can create educational gap

Editorial Board
April 18, 2019
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[Photo] Got vax? Austin ISD sees increase in use of religious, philosophical vaccination exemptions

Anneliese Olivo, Entertainment Editor
April 18, 2019
As fans grow up, pop-punk bands' music grew with us. These bands have switched their genre of music to stay relevant and to keep up with the audience that has followed them since the beginning. Bands like Linkin Park, Maroon 5, Weezer, Green Day, and Blink 182 are some examples of changing to match their audience.

[Photo] Pop-punk bands grow, work to maintain popularity as fans age

Zeta Handy, Staff Writer
March 14, 2019
Seniors sometimes take advantage of the privilege of going off campus and hopefully, they do not ruin it for me considering I will have the opportunity to go o campus next year. threatening seniors to take away that privilege doesn’t really affect them because they are going to be out of high school in a couple of months. But for juniors, it can affect our senior experience.

[Photo] Seniors put off-campus lunch in jeopardy, break rules

March 14, 2019
If the Legislature doesn’t reform our broken education system, the district will face dire consequences. District officials have warned that they may be forced to increase class sizes, lay off teachers and close campuses.

[Photo] School finance reform is needed in legislative session

Austin Rutledge, Staff Writer
February 28, 2019
The umbrella of self-care and wellness as it is presented on social media and through marketing seems to be unclear and widespread. Because of this, it is easy to assume that self-care has been repurposed as a marketing ploy.

[Photo] Companies sell ‘self-care’ as wellness trend

February 28, 2019
Yearbook teacher Sean Claes congratulates freshman Jordyn Aguilar for beating his time in the SoChac 5K race. Claes boasted that he was the "Fastest Person at Akins" to encourage Akins staff and students to participate in the race, which benefits Akins High, Paredes Middle and Menchaca Elementary schools.

[Photo] Freshman claims title as 'fastest person at Akins'

February 25, 2019
Austin ISD should eliminate magnet programs in the district to provide more equitable learning experiences at all schools.

[Photo] Editorial: Magnet programs are exclusive, inequitable

Editorial Board
February 22, 2019
Students have adapted popular vape pens as a means to get high by using THC oils in pods that can be added or screwed onto the pen. The use of THC in vape pens on campus has grown so big it caught the attention of Principal Tina Salazar, prompting her to hold school-wide assemblies for each grade level to address the issue.

[Photo] Vaping THC oil on campus creates legal consequences

Christian Silva, Staff Writer
February 22, 2019
One of four Javelins players will be able to control

[Photo] Anthem excites fans with open world discovery

Josh Guerrero, Staff Writer
February 22, 2019
Advanced academic classes give students who are motivated a chance to earn college credit. They are also a safe way for students who are unsure if they are ready for college to try out college-level work.

[Photo] Students need to do research on all advanced courses

Ariana Farner, Staff Writer
February 22, 2019
Sophomore Kacey Wasson and Macedo performing “We Both Reach for the Gun” as Roxie Hart and Billy Flynn. Wasson acted as a puppet in the scene.

[Photo] Moments in Chicago

Kaleb Stevens, Staff Writer
January 25, 2019
Fallout 76, the highly anticipated new edition of the popular Bethesda game franchise, is a huge disappointment for its fans.

[Photo] Latest edition of Fallout is a total let down

Josh Guerrero, Staff Writer
December 13, 2018
Austin ISD currently sends 46 percent of tax revenue to "Robin Hood." That's at least $670 million recapture funds to the state of Texas.

[Photo] Budget Crunch: State forced cuts could lead to crowded conditions

Austin Rutledge, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
The practice of prior review for student journalists is dangerous for a number of reasons, but the heart of all of the matter is the same: an administrator reviewing a paper has different interests in mind than a journalist or adviser.

[Photo] Legislation needed to protect student press

Editorial Board
January 21, 2019
High school players share their reactions to the trend of NFL players taking a knee in silent protest of police brutality against unarmed black people.

[Photo] Akins players debate if they have the right to protest

JJ Mendiola, Sports Editor
December 11, 2018
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[Photo] State should pick up the tab to pay for required testing

Zeta Handy, Staff Writer
November 27, 2018
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[Photo] Administration, students disagree on parking permit fees

Arianna Farner, Social Media Manager/Staff Writer
November 8, 2018
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[Photo] Newest Predator film supplies action, lacks story

Nathan Martinez, Staff Writer
October 31, 2018
Freshman RB Nate Davis prepares to stiff-arm the defender on his way to the end zone. Davis, rushed for 156 yds and scored 3 tds on August 31st at Burger stadium.

[Photo] Akins Eagles Vs. Crockett Cougars Football game

Justen Arzola, Online Sports Editor
September 18, 2018
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[Photo] Reversal of paperless tardy policy brings back issues

May 29, 2018
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[Photo] Students should be in control of their own FIT schedules

May 29, 2018
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