By Risha Sur and Keya Sampat

March 21, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Round Rock Independent School District (RRISD) announced the closing of all schools and offices until Friday, April 3. As of now, schools are scheduled to restart on Monday, April 6. Students and staff were informed that the district is planning to implement a virtual learning program, but further details have not yet been sent out.  The pandemic will have an impact...

By Lucia Santaolalla, Photographer

March 13, 2020

International Baccalaureate (IB) students performed at the talent show on Thursday, March 12 in the cafeteria. Students showed their skills in different activities through an exciting performance. The show ranged from piano’s performances to Mario Bros’ races. This talent show helped students mingle and showcase their skills to their peers. “Performing in and watching the talent show was...

By Shawkin Kabir, Reporter

March 12, 2020

The bus was bustling with students full of anticipation as they started their journey to El Paso. After a whole year of preparation, stress, and hard work, debaters qualified and attended the long-awaited Texas Forensic Association (TFA) State Tournament. The prestigious tournament was held at Franklin High School in El Paso, Texas, and began on Thursday, March 5 and ended on the night of Saturday,...

By Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor

March 11, 2020

Traveling up to Dallas, the varsity boys’ basketball squad took on the Wylie Pirates in the Ellis Davis Fieldhouse on Friday, March 6. Following a momentous win over district foe Vandegrift and hoping to ride the positive momentum they gained in the previous round, the Warriors were looking to advance to the round of eight in their first regional tournament in 22 years, but their opponents had different...

By Jared Hyman, Photographer/Videographer

March 10, 2020

On Tuesday, March 3, the varsity baseball team squared off against the Elgin Wildcats in a special non-district game at the Dell Diamond, home of the Round Rock Express, the Triple-A (AAA) affiliate of the Houston Astros. After giving up nine runs in the top of the fourth, the Warriors fought their way back and outscored Elgin 15-5 in the final three innings, beating them 18-16 in a game that came...

By Kathryn Markovitz, Photographer

March 7, 2020

By Dia Jain, A&E Editor

March 21, 2020

Throughout Austin, people are practicing social distancing, remaining isolated within their homes to avoid the spread of COVID-19. On Tuesday, March 17, Mayor Steve Adler released a statement declaring that all bars and dining rooms of restaurants in Travis County must shut down. Restaurants are still allowed to have curbside pick-up, delivery, and take-out. Lasting until May 1, this restriction also...

By Yunoo Kim, Reporter

March 19, 2020

American singer and songwriter Ari Steprans Leff, better known as Lauv, released his debut studio album How I’m Feeling on Friday, March 6. The album had a simplistic yet eye-catching cover; a white background behind scattered versions of himself, clad in different colored clothing to represent his separate personas. Much like the quirky design of his album, Lauv’s new music was fresh and filled...

By Savannah Estabrook, Yearbooker

March 11, 2020

The Westwood Theatre’s class struck the audience with amazement as they performed a shortened version of The Conference of Birds on Thursday and Friday, March 5 and 6, in the Westwood black box. The play, an original two-hour show with intermission, was derived from a Persian poem with minimal dialogue and a meaning open to interpretation. The directors and actors shortened this play to 40 minutes...