Raising one’s own turkeys, being captain of the swim team and researching popping sorghum are not generally considered to be in the same field of interest. Regardless, senior Travis Rooney pursues all of these activities, making him one of the busiest and most diverse students around.
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Winter guard prepares for start of contest season
The color guard takes leaps and bounds towards its goals of excelling at upcoming winter guard competitions.
Q&A: Sophomore Simon Kapler on making state band
The Roar spoke to sophomore Simon Kapler, a trombonist who made 2nd chair in the state band this weekend. Kapler will perform with the state band in February.
Excessive screen time in college detrimental, costly in long run
After a not-so-savory encounter with her older sister’s housemate, senior Leah Crisman worries that with the proliferation of Netflix, video games and the like, that college and its resources could be wasted on the graduating class.
Desi Day celebrates South Asian cultures
This semester’s biannual celebration of Desi culture started with music between classes and ended with food, board games and good company.
Arctic Monkeys debut revisited, reviewed, reconsidered
Read one staffer’s comparison between the hype and the reality of the latest Arctic Monkeys album.
Juniors reflect on participation in national Model OAS
After a successful state competition last spring, juniors Sydney Garrett and Dahlia Rohm advanced to the national convention held in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 4-6.
Q&A: Freshman Isabela Cruz-Vespa discusses challenges of top band
The Roar speaks with freshman Cruz-Vespa, a flautist who juggles schoolwork, band, and private lessons.
Photo of the day: Senior Belles, cheerleaders show spirit through biker getups
Students were encouraged to dress up in biker gear in honor of the varsity football team being on the “road to state.” This Saturday, Dec. 7 at 2:00, A&M Consolidated will take on Lake Travis in the state quarterfinal game.
Varsity orchestra, wind ensemble join up for full orchestra concert
On Dec. 3, the varsity orchestra and the wind ensemble band performed two pieces together: Beethoven’s “5th Symphony” and “Sleigh Ride.”
