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"Everything that concerns you"

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Bethany BIssell

Bethany BIssell, Editor-in-Chief

Name: Bethany Bissell
Grade: 12
Academy: AHA
Year on Staff: 3
Title: Editor-in-Chief
Why they are on staff?: I care about news, truth.
What do you do for fun?: Read, watch movies, think about newspaper.
What movie do you recommend that everyone watch?: The newspaper.
Plans for after high school?: Study journalism
Twitter handle: @BissellBethany
Hidden Talent: Uncrustable. Omniscient.

All content by Bethany BIssell
Math teacher Elise Briseno holds her APA TriCup quali cation round billiards trophy. When she isn’t at school, she plays professional pool.

[Photo] Math teacher competes in pro-level billiards matches

Isaac Villafranca, Staff Writer
May 24, 2019
Class discussions lack diversity in student perspectives

Class discussions lack diversity in student perspectives

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2019
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[Photo] New rental scooters offer alternative rides

Emily Bellinghausen, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
Student ceramics end of year projects were smashed by a classmate. In some cases, students were able to repair their project.

Art students project vandalized; no police report filed

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2019
Streaming video's rise in popularity is transforming the entertainment and broadcasting industries as more and more viewers are dropping cable providers and are turning to streaming services.

[Photo] Disney+, Apple TV+ create competition for streaming

Jennifer Espinoza, Opinions Editor
April 18, 2019
Senior Jonathan Macedo preforms in Chicago. Macedo has preformed in several musicals at Akins including Rock of Ages and Hairspray and is also involved in theatre outside of school with Zach Scott Theatre Pre-Profesional Company.

[Photo] Senior plans to study acting in college, pursue theatre

Zeta Handy, Staff Writer
April 18, 2019
The City of Austin's Watershed Protection office announced in late March that the city would be closing a section of Old San Antonio Road near Akins High School that includes a dangerous hilly curve and low-water crossing that floods during heavy rains. The city considered different solutions for this dangerous area before settling on road closure.

Road closure causes concern about bus routes

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2019
Presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks at his rally in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 30. O'Rourke was preceded by speeches from Mayor Steve Adler and Rep. Gina Hinojosa.

Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke holds rally in Austin

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2019
Squawk Talk, Episode 1

Squawk Talk, Episode 1

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 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.

Companies sell ‘self-care’ as wellness trend

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2019
The movie Split has audiences and critics in a back and forth conversation with some saying that it was way too overhyped and others are saying that people were going into this movie with too much of an expectation.

[Photo] Glass concludes Shymalan’s three-piece movie series

Eli Calderon, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
Members of the track team tried on brand new running shoes provided Feet Fleet for the track season in January. The shoes are designed to provide runners with proper support while running.

Track team receives shoe donation before new season

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 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

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2019
Sophomore Coral Rolon, playing Velma Kelly, performs “Cell Block Tango.” The Kelly character is upset that Roxie Hart character for upstaging her fame in the Chicago newspapers.

[Photo] Moments in Chicago

Kaleb Stevens, Staff Writer
January 25, 2019
The girls varsity wrestling team won the district championship on Feb. 8. Ten Akins wrestlers will advance to compete at regionals this weekend.

Girls wrestling team wins district championship for the 5th time

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2019
Orchestra director Thomas Mann leads the orchestra during their winter concert. Mann wrote seven pieces over the course of his gradu- ate course to get his masters, including a piece for the Akins orchestra to perform.

New leading Mann

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2019
Vocal coach Tara Gillespie works with cast members for the high school version of Chicago. The coaches were brought in at the beginning of the year to assist students with music and dance for the musical, which opens on Thursday.

Theatre prepares for Chicago by adding new coaches

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2019
Principal Tina Salazar speaks to the Akins Campus Leadership Team Tuesday morning after the school board officially appointed her to the official position the night before. Salazar had previously served as the interim principal and was before that an assistant principal at Akins.

Austin ISD Board appoints Tina Salazar as Akins principal

Bethany Bissell and Mylo Bissell
October 29, 2018
Interim Principal Tina Salazar describes some of the changes for the 2018-2019 school year, including a new required ID badge policy for students.

EE explains: What changes have come with the new school year?

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2018
Tina Salazar (left) was announced as the interim principal of Akins High School on May 18. She is replacing Brandi Hosack (right) announced she will be leaving at the end of the school year. Salazar has worked at Akins for 10 years, serving as an English teacher, coach and assistant principal of the Social Services Academy.

District initiates processes for selection of new principal

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2018
Principal announces departure from Akins

Principal announces departure from Akins

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2018
Principal Hosack hugs counselor Margarita Moreno after announcing she will be leaving Akins after the end of the school year. Hosack has been the principal at Akins since late April of 2015.

Principal Hosack announces departure from Akins following end of school year

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2018
Many citizens wave signs to show what they believe should happen to reduce gun violence in America at Austin City Hall before beginning the march to the Texas Capitol.

[Photo] Thousands of students demand change at gun law reform rally

Ulysses Luna, Photo Co-Editor
April 19, 2018
Assistant principal Michael Jung monitors students as they enter the STEM wing before school starts. Administrators and security personnel were seen in greater numbers after the lockdown event in February.

School adapts to recent security measures

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2018
5K run to benefit Akins

5K run to benefit Akins

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2018
Student organization addresses discrimination problems at school

Student organization addresses discrimination problems at school

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2018
The district is currently in the process of assessing what portables are in need of removal, and it isn’t known if any of the portables on the Akins campus will be replaced

Portable classrooms in need of repairs, replacement

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2018
David's Law helps students report cyberbullying

David’s Law helps students report cyberbullying

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2018
Students fearful following repeal of DACA

Students fearful following repeal of DACA

Bethany Bissell and Jorkaed Rodriguez
November 27, 2017
Students walk through the halls of Akins, designed for 2,300 students but now has 2,800.

Upcoming vote decides AISD funding on Nov. 7

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2017
Austin ISD introduces new online classroom connection tool

Austin ISD introduces new online classroom connection tool

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
August 14, 2017
Ethnic studies elective classes offered next year

Ethnic studies elective classes offered next year

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2017
A sixth grader participates in recording and making Video Art. TCTA located in Dittmar Recreation Center helps teenagers expand their creativity.

Totally Cool Totally Art program gives teenagers opportunities to be creative

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2017
Red Bull manages student who professionally DJs

Red Bull manages student who professionally DJs

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2017
The Eagle's Eye selects the 10 Best Albums of 2016

The Eagle’s Eye selects the 10 Best Albums of 2016

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
December 26, 2016
Bill would enact stiff penalties on cyberbullies

Bill would enact stiff penalties on cyberbullies

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2016
Seniors Tammy Nguyen and Yocelyn Erazo hang up posters for the Winter Clothing and Healthy Living Drive. Boxes were placed around campus with the hope of having students donate items that would help both homeless students and financially unstable students.

More resources available to homeless students

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2016
TSI necessary to avoid remedial classes for college

TSI necessary to avoid remedial classes for college

Bethany Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2016
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