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Senioritis in film

Carter Pitts, Staff Writer April 13, 2022

Students in advanced filmmaking turned everyday Kinkaid experiences into riveting episodes in a new series: “Senioritis.” “Senioritis” is an episodic series of short films made as a collaborative...

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Food and song unite Kinkaid community at Coffeehouse

Camron Baldwin, Assistant News Editor April 6, 2022

Seated in purple couches under multicolored strings of lights and circling a makeshift stage, students gathered to witness one of the spring’s most exciting arts events: Coffeehouse. Coffeehouse is...

A group of students perform during Electric Lunch.

Electric lunch returns for the spring

Ford Montgomery, Staff Writer March 23, 2022

The music was loud and people were singing on the Falcon Green. It was time for Electric Lunch. Electric Lunch, which is student-led, has been one of the most popular on-campus events. This event started...

Freshman Shaan Dhutia tries out the Wordle for Feb. 14.

Wordle craze sweeps across campus

Stockton Lord, Assistant Opinion Editor February 14, 2022

In the hallways of Kinkaid and beyond, a new craze has erupted: Wordle. Wordle has quickly become an online sensation since its release in October 2021, with millions of players worldwide. The game...

Ben Evans, Jayden Taylor, Claire Hartung, Weiwei Zhang, Joline Sun, Mia Van De Mark and Evelyn Mach pose at the competition.

Choir, orchestra and band shine at all-state competition

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor February 3, 2022

The voices of dozens of Texas high school students echoed around the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts on Jan. 29 as they sang "Alleluia." This was the scene at the Texas Private School...

The Wellness Committee set up a table outside the Commons to celebrate Nutrition Day on Dec. 1.

Wellness week helps students de-stress

Carter Pitts, Staff Writer December 9, 2021

The Wellness Committee hosted a wellness week from Dec. 1 to 8 to help students de-stress during midterms.  “The goal of Wellness Week is to raise awareness and education and build a community through...

Dance Company performed a tribute to Katherine Dunham during "Illusions."

Dance showcase shrouded in mystery

Cooke Davis, Staff Writer November 17, 2021

Four dancers, wearing black and red cloaks, jumped off the stage into a pit. The stunt was part of a dance number called, “Black Roses,” which consisted of nine dancers whose cloaks came together...

Students frequently use technology in class.

Tips for the community this Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Shaan Dhutia, Staff Writer October 29, 2021

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, students are spending more time online than ever before, meaning that it is important to employ tactics to stay safe on the Internet. During the month of October,...

The band, guided by Mr. Vogt, play during their performance.

A spooky spectacle in the Brown Auditorium

David Liu, Staff Writer October 25, 2021

The Brown Auditorium was filled with the sound of spooky songs on Sunday.  Kinkaid’s orchestra and band performed in separate concerts in the Brown Auditorium on Oct. 24. The orchestra played Halloween-themed...

ACL Festival features a diverse lineup of acts every year with 8 stages and 100+ performances.

Austin City Limits returns for 2021

Trace St. Julian, News Editor October 19, 2021

Many Upper School students knew exactly where they were going for the weekend by the time the final bell rang on Oct. 7: Austin City Limits. Austin City Limits, better known by its acronym ACL, is a...

Kinkaid celebrates National Arts in Education Week

Kinkaid celebrates National Arts in Education Week

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor September 13, 2021

This week, the Fine Arts Leadership Board curated a series of events to celebrate National Arts in Education Week. According to a statement by the Kinkaid Visual and Performing Arts department, “National...

Independent study creates art feature

Independent study creates art feature

Megan Riley, Managing Editor February 24, 2020

Vibrant hues and warm faces made of brilliant paints and glazes light up the downstairs hallway in the student life building. Curated by senior Priscilla Mach, “Appreciating African American Leaders:...

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