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NIL Makes College Sports Better for Everyone

Matthew discusses how the NIL deals that college athletes get make college sports a more enjoyable experience for everyone.

A Real Life Austin Mystery

Grey breaks down some tragic and unfortunate crimes happening in downtown Austin, and what we should do about it.

Probability in Life

Elias and Eve discuss the statistical likelihood of several unlikely but commonly thought about situations.

More than Pets: Canines with Careers

Andrew, Elliot, and Mac give examples of how dogs can be more than "man's best friend".

Musical Theatre: More than Entertainment

Claudia breaks down the various ways that musicals can not only entertain crowds, but also benefit the mental health of those who participate in them.

Cheating with Technology

Andrew, Jack, and Leo discuss some examples of how technology has resulted in an increase of cheating in several fields.

The Unseen Advantages of Video Games

Andre, Keaton, and Willie Mo discuss ways that video games can benefit those who play them.

Longterm Effects of the California Wildfires

Annabelle & Everley breakdown the recent Palisades Fires and possible long-term effects on people living in the area.

The Impact of Girl Scout Cookies

Emma & Eve discuss the popular cookie selling project that Girl Scouts across the US take on every year.

Flag vs. Tackle Football

Abe explains the benefits to beginning with flag football instead of tackle football, and shares success stories and statistics to back up the claim.

How Movies Move Us

Tyson and Fritz give a brief history of movies, and how they can go beyond entertainment to truly create social change.

What's Really In Your Food?

Brandon goes past the ingredient label to inform readers of what the additives in US foods are doing to those who consume them. He also looks at the FDA, and the shortcomings of current regulations around food safety.

All About Poverty

In this informative piece, Ellie defines poverty, discusses how it is not a random event, and gives ideas of what to do about it

Podcast: Women in Leadership

Ronin B. sits down with three leaders at SAS about being a woman in leadership.

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Ukrainian War Update

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, many things have changed for people in Ukraine. Callahan C. & Jacob C. explore the lives of those in Ukraine.

How Music Affects Us

Wes T. & William T. explain some of the science behind how listening to and playing music can effect our brains and mood.

How Social Media Affects Teens and Young Adults

Katelyn S. & Elise L. discuss the effects of social media using scientifically backed research & the perspectives of young people that use social media regularly

When Should Kids Have Phones?

Catherine C. and Allie H. break down the research around when kids should get a phone in a safe, healthy way

The Google Effect

Seraphina M. writes about the effect of powerful search engines and AI on people

Behind the Scenes of Big Companies

Leighton and Ania dig into some companies that are not known for treating their employees fairly

Do Stanleys Have Lead?

Fifth graders Caroline & Wynne look at the recent rumors that Stanleys have lead in them. Plus, they perform a home lead test on video.

The Effect of Dogs on Humans

Parker and Gemma analyze the effect that man's best friend can have on humans

The Pros and Cons of A.I. in Schools

Fifth graders Natalie and Sydney take on a hot topic in education and beyond - artificial intelligence

Life in Israel

Camila & Eloise interview Camila's older sister for her perspective on life in Israel as the Israel-Hamas war continues.

US & Australian Voting Trends

Franny S. notes on the cultural and structural differences between voting in the US and Australia and how it affects turnout in the two countries.

Twins are on the rise

Twin births are multiplying. Evy A., who is a twin, and Avery S. explain why there are more twins being born now than ever before.

Bullock Museum Audio Project

St. Andrew's fifth graders wrote an audio guide for the 1st Floor of the Bullock Texas State History Museum. Students' audios were attached to the actual museum exhibits on Texas History Day.

POW: Podcast #3

Delara B. and Cecilia T. continue their podcast featuring Powerful Original Women. Episode #3 focuses on women in sports.

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How to Apologize

It's hard to admit when you are wrong, but Catherine T. and Sophie B. teach us that saying sorry matters. They also give tips and tricks to help apologize so that the relationship is repaired.

Service Dogs Save Lives

Charlie W. teaches us about service dogs and how they can reduce stress and anxiety levels, mitigate depression, ease social reintegration, and provide comfort.

5th Grade Academy: Unconscious Bias

Grade 5 students examine unconscious bias and how these blindspots can unintentionally hurt other people.

POW! Podcast #2

Delara B. and Cecilia T. continue their podcast featuring Powerful Original Women. Episode #2 focuses on women activists.

Continuing the Dream

Valentina D. introduces us to Yolanda King, the granddaughter to Dr. King, who is an activist in her own right. She advocates that people use MLK Day to serve their communities, and she is leading the way through her speeches and action.

The Fourth Grade Project

Grade 5 students viewed artist Judy Gelles' global art called "The Fourth Grade Project." The project teaches about the power of empathy and understanding. Then the students created their own version, which we affectionately called "The Fifth Grade Project."

POW! Podcast #1

Delara B. and Cecilia T. launch their podcast Powerful Original Women. Episode #1 focuses on women in politics.

Women in the Military

Emily Y. and Valentina D. explain how women are making gains in military leadership and overall representation in the five branches of the service. However, this is still a lot of room for growth.

5th Grade Academy

Grade 5 students participated in the first 5th Grade Academy, a program specifically for the leaders of the Lower School. This session was focused on servant leadership and identity development.

Midterm Elections: Part 3

IMP∆CT journalists update us on the Midterm Elections in Texas and beyond.

Midterm Elections: Part 2

The Midterm Elections are coming up on Nov. 8. At St. Andrew's, early voting is in progress. Journalists Emily F., Owen S., and Cannon W. tell us about SAS Votes!

Midterm Elections: Part 1

The Midterm Elections are coming up on Nov. 8. Charlotte H. helps us to understand some of this year's key issues. This is the first of a 3-part series by IMP∆CT writers.

Addressing Hunger

Hunger is when populations are experiencing severe food insecurity—meaning that they go for entire days without eating due to lack of money, lack of access to food, or other resources. Devon P., Maclean S., and Pierce C. explore this global issue and how we can make an impact right here in Central Texas.

Changemaker Kids

Learn about kids who are making a difference in their communities and the world.

Stop animal testing

Every year 110 million animals are used for medical experimentation and to ensure product safety for humans. Isla C. explores whether this is an ethical practice.

End Gender Inequality

Students Cecilia T. and Katy F. explain causes of gender inequality and call for changes.

Art for Social Change

Grade 4 students learned that poetry and art can be a way to change hearts and minds.

Equity vs. Equality

In equitable schools and societies, everyone gets what they need. This is different from equality where everyone gets the exact same resources or opportunities. To achieve equity, we need to recognize that each person has a different set of circumstances or "starting lines." Resources are then allocated as needed to each person to achieve an equal outcome.

Human Rights Series

Grade 5 students recently read "Esperanza Rising" by Pam Muñoz Ryan, and they focused on analyzing human rights from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights throughout the novel, looking at how rights were violated in history through historical fiction. After reading, they also looked at today's world and researched ways human rights are being violated today and what people can do to stop these violations.

Inspiring Athletes

Joshua M, Harris M. and Patrick B. introduce us to Shaquem Griffin and Hansel Emmanuel, athletes with disabilities who have let nothing hold them back.

Stop the Crash: How to Reduce Car Fatalities

Anita V. and Cilla Kay B. help us to explore the issue of car crash safety. The United Nations has made a goal to halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents by 2030. At the local level, TDOT is running a campaign called #EndTheStreakTX with a goal of ending deadly crashes.

Immigration by the Numbers

Grade 5 students participated in a cross-content unit, studying immigration and origin stories. As part of this project, they crunched numbers in math class, creating immigration infographics to convey complicated data in a simple visual format.

The Refugee Crisis

Lu Zeidan works as the Refugee Program Co-Director at Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT). She spoke to Grade 5 students about the refugee crisis around the world.

Understanding Food Allergies

Carter B. explains food allergies and how people with allergies can manage them without making it the focus of their lives.

Changemaker Women

Eliza M. introduces us to some women changemakers who are taking action to improve our world.

Wear Love

Grade 3 and Grade 5 students model how to "wear love."

Addressing Homelessness

Grade 5 students volunteer at Community First! Village, a community providing permanent housing for formerly homeless people in Austin.

Calling Out Microaggressions

Microaggressions are often racially charged "subtle blows," but over time they can take a toll on mental and physical health.

Fighting Antisemitism

Rabbi Blumore offers words of wisdom and stalwartness, following antisemitic incidents in Austin.

Newseum

Students present a “museum” dedicated to the exploration of news and media literacy.

Racial Affinity: What's the Importance?

"Fusion" at St. Andrew's is a space for students who identify as people of color to gather and share their cultural commonalities. 5th grade Fusion members discuss not only what Fusion does at St. Andrew's but why racial affinity groups like Fusion exist.

US & Australian Voting Trends

Franny S. notes on the cultural and structural differences between voting in the US and Australia and how it affects turnout in the two countries.

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