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Gabriel Robles

Gabriel Robles, Opinions Editor

Grade: 12th
Academy: STEM
Year on Staff: 2nd
Title: Opinions Editor
Why they are on staff?: I'm an extremely opinionated individual and love to write, so journalism is a really good place to vent and throw my thoughts out there to get people thinking
What do you do for fun?: Mostly writing, playing video games, or doing work (yes. lot's of school and college stuff because I have no life)
Plans for after high school?: I play to go to college and major in biology so that I might go to med school and do a bunch of doctor stuff

All content by Gabriel Robles

Maheen Anjum

Maheen Anjum, Features Editor
May 9, 2016
Attendees prepare for upcoming prom expenses

Attendees prepare for upcoming prom expenses

Maheen Anjum, Features Editor
April 28, 2016
One of the many signs installed to Mary Moore Searight Park containing information about nearby wildlife. AAC students designed the signs to make navigating through the park easier for visitors.

[Photo] Austin Corps group makes addition to local park

Brayan Cartagena, Staff Writer
April 26, 2016

Robles v. Watters’ World

Gabriel Robles, Opinions Editor
April 18, 2016
Singer Kanye West in millions of dollars of debt

Singer Kanye West in millions of dollars of debt

Cassie Obi, Sports Editor
April 15, 2016
Akins softball pitcher Ivelisse Moreno strikes out a Lehman Lobos batter.

[Photo] New softball coach influences players to perform better

April 15, 2016
Transgender

[Photo] Transgender a spectrum of identity, a reality and lifestyle

Bradley Barto, Co-Life and Styles Editor
April 18, 2016
Students start to take up new sport: bouldering

Students start to take up new sport: bouldering

Gabriel Robles, Opinions Editor
March 1, 2016
Crowdfunding service GoFundMe helpful for some, while open to abuse

Crowdfunding service GoFundMe helpful for some, while open to abuse

Maheen Anjum, Features Editor
February 29, 2016
The joke is on Fifty Shades of Black

The joke is on Fifty Shades of Black

Cassie Obi, Sports Editor
February 26, 2016

Akins on Air Podcast #5 – Beyoncé “Formation” video

Lucas Montgomery, Cassie Obi, Namiah Wright, Thomas Cross, and Luis Canales
February 18, 2016
Freshman soccer players compete in Copa Akins hosted on campus in January.

[Photo] Soccer teams work to improve communication for wins

February 12, 2016
Gun control creates false safety and infringes on the rights of United States citizens

Gun control creates false safety and infringes on the rights of United States citizens

Gabriel Robles, Opinions Editor
February 9, 2016
Freshman Mohommad Suleman Motiwala and Senior Mohammad Abdul- jabbar pray Namaz facing the Qibla which is the focal point towards the Kaaba in Mecca. Abduljabbar is in the bowing position while Motiwala is finishing the prayer off with wishes he wants to be accepted by God.

[Photo] Prayer room provides freedom of religion

Eliana Gutierrez, In-Depth Editor
February 9, 2016
Coach Thomas Norris, poses for a picture as Akins official golf coach. Norris is a Texas history at Paredes Middle School.

New golf coach commutes to Akins

Maheen Anjum, Features Editor
January 8, 2016
Student hunter, Noah McGonagil, poses with one his kills. McGonagil started hunting when he was about the age of 6.

Students enjoy hunting despite the controversy surrounding it

Cassie Obi, Sports Editor
January 8, 2016
The Akins wrestling team faces opponents against Travis High school. Both girls and boys wrestling teams wrestled the day of the match. Representing the team for girls is Brenda Cacino and for the boys, Robert Rodrigez and Daisy Tapia.

Wrestling smacks down competition, beating the odds

Cassie Obi, Sports Editor
January 7, 2016
Descriptive map representation of immigration of religiously oppressed individuals in countries and the typical path of migrate that those individuals take

Syrian immigrants require help, not fear of ISIS

Gabriel Robles, Opinions Editor
January 6, 2016
Islam is faith, not a deadly ideology

Islam is faith, not a deadly ideology

Maheen Anjum and Yasmine Daher
January 6, 2016
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Akins CANstruction shoots time lapse of build project

Maheen Anjum, Features Editor
November 23, 2015
Alan Brooks, a Marine veteran, now teaches English at Akins after working in logistics.

[Photo] The Pledge of Allegiance a weak representation of the United States

Bradley Barto, Staff Writer
November 18, 2015
Recycling is deceptive, huge waste of time and resources

Recycling is deceptive, huge waste of time and resources

Cassie Obi, Sports Editor
November 19, 2015
Sophomore Denae Lofton dribbles down the court after stealing the ball from the opposing team. The Akins varsity team prepares for the new season as they play their first scrimmage against the Bastrop Bears.

[Photo] Girls basketball kicks off the pre-season with first scrimmage

Jose Salazar, Staff Writer
November 13, 2015
Sophomore Laryy Durden with the ball tests the skill of his fellow teammates with a quick practice play. The boys basketball team readys themselves during preseason.

[Photo] Teamwork takes center court under head coach Jesse Hayes

Larry Durden, Staff Writer
November 13, 2015
A criminal basks in the glory of the media.

Press over accentuates issue, normalizes the next generation of school shootings

Gabriel Robles, Opinions Editor
November 13, 2015

Staffers Debate Mass Media Coverage of School Shootings

Nic Sokolowski and Gabriel Robles
November 13, 2015
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Center Rene Cruz prepares for next play in the game against Lehman on homecoming.

[Photo] Football season coming to a close

Ryan Soto and Joe Castaneda, Contributors
October 27, 2015
Students cope with new state policy

New state attendance policy hits students

Maheen Anjum, Features Editor
October 16, 2015
Donald Trumps view on immigration unjust and immoral

Donald Trump’s view on immigration unjust and immoral

Gabriel Robles, Opinions Editor
October 16, 2015
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High School Nation Tour stops at Akins Tuesday

Gabriel Robles, Opinions Editor
September 18, 2015
The new Bell Schedule for the 2015-2016 school year will feature an earlier start time and a later end time.

Principal answers questions about changes for the coming school year

Maheen Anjum, Features Editor
August 20, 2015

[Photo] Students compete for fun at Dodgeball game

June 3, 2015
Repeal of In-State Tuition for Undocumented is unjust

Repeal of In-State Tuition for Undocumented is unjust

Gabriel Robles, Opinions Editor
June 1, 2015
Sophomore Kenan Lockhart sprints down the field during an after school practice.

[Photo] Rising star athletes will succeed seniors in new season

Analisa Salinas, Staff Reporter
May 29, 2015
Dr. Charles Akins and Principal Brandi Hosack congratulate seniors at the Senior Breakfast on May 21. Hosack was named the permanent principal of Akins High School in late April.

Hosack shares goals for Akins

Maheen Anjum, Features Editor
May 27, 2015
Coach Peavy says goodbye to Akins

Coach Peavy says goodbye to Akins

Cassie Obi, Sports Editor
May 26, 2015
Austin theater changing rules for younger viewers

Austin theater changing rules for younger viewers

Maheen Anjum, Features Editor
May 7, 2015
Restriction on majoring causes strife in student body

Restriction on majoring causes strife in student body

Gabriel Robles, Opinions Editor
April 29, 2015
Principal Brandi Hosack hugs a faculty member during the Tuesday morning announcement meeting.

Hosack announced as permanent principal

Maheen Anjum, Features Editor
April 28, 2015
Apollo Ruins performs during the 2015 Battle of the Bands. Despite it being the bands first performance as a complete unit, the band took home first place.

Students and teachers come together at Battle of the Bands

Maheen Anjum, Features Editor
March 14, 2015

African-American Heritage Program hits stage Thursday

Cassie Obi, Sports Editor
February 25, 2015
▲ Rocket scientist at work Senior Hector Gonzalez cuts a fin for his rocket. Gonzalez, a first year rocket student, designed the rocket himself and enjoys the class beacuse they don’t just learn about the rockets but get to try them out first hand.

Rocketry class hooks with engineering

Maheen Anjum, Features Editor
February 25, 2015
Map of Nigeria

Student connects to family in Nigeria

Cassie Obi, Sports Editor
February 25, 2015
Driving to the hoop Sophomore Cameron Ivey makes a run as hes vein defended by a Lake Travis High School player. Akins won 67-66, in a very close game

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Student connects to family in Nigeria

Student connects to family in Nigeria

Cassie Obi, Sports Editor
February 20, 2015

Cheering takes student to London

Maheen Anjum, Features Editor
February 12, 2015
Edgenuity will provide free SAT prep for all AISD students.

Free online SAT classes to be provided for students

Gabriel Robles, Opinions Editor
February 12, 2015
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[Photo] Students need to take initiative to become informed

Regina McGough, Guest Contributor
February 10, 2015
Akins Eagle Band members performing their 2014 show, Vox Nova Humana.

[Photo] Truth be Told: Student marches on Rome

Amanda Livingston, Editor in Chief
February 10, 2015
Members of the track team practice at the Akins track which is currently being resurfaced. Many of the team is bussed to Paredes Middle School, where they events practice that require an actual track in order to practice.

Even without the track, teams prepare for season ahead

Cassie Obi, Sports Editor
February 10, 2015
Sophomore Cameron Ivey makes a run as he’s being defended by a Lake Travis High School player. Akins won 67-66, in a very close game.

[Photo] Boy’s season nears an end, strengthens bonds for players

Christopher Remington, Staff Writer
February 10, 2015
New Performing Arts Center Opens Up Downtown

New Performing Arts Center Opens Up Downtown

Gabriel Robles, Opinions Editor
February 10, 2015
Fans crave suspenseful fifth season of Walking Dead

Fans crave suspenseful fifth season of Walking Dead

Maheen Anjum, Features Editor
February 9, 2015
Wrestlers driven by independent action

Wrestlers driven by independent action

Cassie Obi, Sports Editor
January 8, 2015
Junior Annette Canales helps prepare the Candy Land display. It was the first year that Canales volunteered. She said she had a great experience and looks forward to doing it again.

Trail of Lights dazzles on anniversary

Maheen Anjum, Features Editor
December 16, 2014
Little funds affect justice

Little funds affect justice

Gabriel Robles, Opinions Editor
December 16, 2014

Akins on Air #3

Gabriel Robles, Maheen Anjum, and Jason Loosle
December 15, 2014
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Family moves to US for better future

Maheen Anjum, Features Editor
November 19, 2014

Akins High School CanStruction 2014 from Michael Harman on Vimeo.

Group Builds with Cans

Gabriel Robles, Opinions Editor
November 22, 2014
Maelle Baffert works on problems with a partner in Algebra 2 class.

New exchange student enjoys school enthusiasm

Maheen Anjum, Features Editor
November 19, 2014
State of Texas psychiatric code violates students rights

State of Texas psychiatric code violates students rights

Gabriel Robles, Opinions Editor
November 14, 2014
Halloween costumes cause controversy between girls

Halloween costumes cause controversy between girls

Cassie Obi, Sports Editor
November 14, 2014
The Food of San Antonio

The Food of San Antonio

Gabriel Robles and Freddy Montes
October 25, 2014
Diamond Dazzlers lift junior Jessica Salinas into a stunt. The dance team has worked hard to try new things and be more organized.

Diamonds add stunts to show, plan for future

Cassie Obi, Sports Editor
October 21, 2014
Ferguson episode sparks controversy in student body

Ferguson episode sparks controversy in student body

Cassie Obi, Sports Editor
October 21, 2014
Simmons on maternity leave

Simmons on maternity leave

Maheen Anjum, Features Editor
October 17, 2014
Senior Mariah Stewart prepares to receive the ball in the varsity volleyball team’s game against the Austin High School Maroons.

The Lady Eagles volleyball begin the year off with a rough start

Maheen Anjum, Features Editor
October 9, 2014
Truth Be Told

Truth Be Told

Gabriel Robles, Opinions Editor
October 8, 2014

Teacher helps outreach effort

Gabriel Robles, Opinions Editor
October 8, 2014

Akins on Air #1

Gabriel Robles and Maheen Anjum
September 12, 2014
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