Amanda Lynn Livingston

Austin, Texas

I am an aspiring photographer, with skills in design and writing. I was a member of the Eagle's Eye newspaper a Akins High School in Austin, Texas, for three years. In my time on staff I served as a writer, editor of the Opinions section, and Editor in Chief. I will be attending the School of Art and Design at Texas State University in the fall of 2016.

Amanda Lynn Livingston

Austin, Texas

Long awaited film showdown arrives in theaters
Batman v Superman is more than the Dawn of Justice — it’s the Dawn of Fans. Based on Rotten Tomatoes ratings, only 29 percent of critics gave the movie a positive rating while a whopping 71 percent of fans gave it a rating of 3.5 or higher on a five point scale. It’s clear the film was successful in satisfying the audience it was designed for — the fans — not the high-minded, stuck up critics.
The Eagle's Eye Front Page Issue 4
This is the fifth publication of the 2015-2016 school year, in which I served as Editor in Chief. Under that position, I designed the front page of every issue and advised the others.
The Eagle's Eye
Housing crunch hits Austin school district
From laid-back college town to destination city that tops the lists of hot places to relocate to, Austin has undergone a dramatic transformation in the last 15 years. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Austin grew 37.4 percent from 2000 to 2010 and is considered the fastest growing big city in the country.
The Eagle's Eye Front Page Issue 3
This is the third publication of the 2015-2016 school year, in which I served as Editor in Chief. Under that position, I designed the front page of every issue and advised the others.
The Eagle's Eye
Shared Students Career Tech program under discussion
When David Lopez went to high school back in the 1980s, there were only a few options available when it came to career and technology classes. Lopez, Akins Career and Technology Education department chair, said these classes were typically limited to automobile tech, cosmetology and typing. However, today, students in the Austin school district have access to more than 20 different Programs of Study in various career fields.
Student marches on Rome
Scorching sun on your skin. Blazing hot asphalt under your feet. Sweat running down your forehead and burning your eyes. Muscles aching. Feet throbbing, Lungs heaving. Mind exhausted. These are all just a few things that we in marching band go through for an activity that we love. That love and dedication was insulted on Jan. 15, when a sportscaster named Jim Rome tweeted out the now infamous words: “Is there anyone not in marching band who thinks those dorks running around with their instruments are cool?”.
Black Friday shopping overshadows time with family
Black Friday. The day when companies prepare their stores for a massive crowd of aggressive, sale seeking customers. My dad has worked retail pretty much all his life with the exception of one year he was unemployed. As a kid, my dad wasn’t gone too much to work for Black Friday — or at least, it seemed that way.
Cyberbullying strikes students’ hearts
Cyber bullying has been a problem ever since cell phones started showing up at schools. However a recent incident involving a local middle school girl commiting suicide because of cyberbullying has made this hit home. Seventy percent of teenagers from 12-17 years of age own a cell phone, and 47 percent of them own a smart phone.
Learning center sprouting near school
The Whole Life Learning Center, which neighbors Akins on Old San Antonio Road, is a place for families to get their children’s education in a different way. The kids choose what they want to study and focus on that subject that specific day, in the process of promoting a healthy and stimulating learning experience.
Artist enchants comic book readers
As a young child Gene Yang, graphic novel artist and writer, wanted to be an animator and dreamed of someday working for Walt Disney. The Chinese graphic novel artist and writer, visited students of Akins High School on Wednesday, Sept 25. Once he began collecting comic books, his mind changed. Yang decided that being an animator took more work than he had expected, so he would be better suited in the making of graphic novels and comic books.

About

Amanda Lynn Livingston

Music

Photography

Writing

I was born and raised in Austin, Texas. This city is my home and my heart. I began wanting to work on photography when I was 12, and as I've grown the past few years I've developed an interest and love of journalism by being apart of The Eagle's Eye newspaper at Akins High School. I worked on staff for The Eagle's Eye for three years, serving as first a staff writer my sophomore year. I became the editor of the Opinions section and served as the Editor in Chief my senior year.

I will be attending Texas State University starting in the fall of 2016, as a photography major in the Art and Design School. While photography will be my focus, I hope to work for the University Star to further develop my journalistic skills.