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An easy and natural way to keeping insects like mosquitoes away is planting specific plants that ward them off such as lavender, lemongrass, and/or rosemary.

Keep the Bugs Away With Natural, Do-It-Yourself Approach

Nicole Meeks, Reporter
June 29, 2013
A picture of Fall's seasonal gatherings.

Benefits of Eating by the Season: Cleaner, Balanced and More Nutritious

Nicole Meeks, Reporter
June 15, 2013
Salsa, a generally tomato based condiment that can be served with chips.

A Favorite Salsa Recipe: Roasted Poblano Pepper Delivers a Smoky, Rich Kick

Nicole Meeks, Reporter
June 13, 2013
Tarka Indian Kitchen, a local Indian restaurant in Austin.

Tarka Indian Kitchen Offers Austin With a Taste of India

Nicole Meeks, Reporter
June 11, 2013
Pad Thai and Spicy Red Curry with a side of heart-shaped brown rice from Thai Cuisine.

Thai Cuisine Review: A Short Ride to Thailand

Nicole Meeks, Reporter
June 6, 2013
Serving Our Society: New Club Has Desire to Help

Serving Our Society: New Club Has Desire to Help

Nicole Meeks, Reporter
April 27, 2013

AP Art History: Informative Take on Art Around the World from Different Eras

Nicole Meeks, Reporter
April 25, 2013
The wastage of plastic bags plays a huge part in the increase of pollution, litter and landfill mass.

Single-Use Carryout Bag Ordinance Attempts to Clean and “Zero Waste” Austin

Nicole Meeks, Reporter
March 28, 2013
Emily Maire (11) and Ashley Adams (10) are snacking on a homemade trail mix consisting of dried fruit, nuts, seeds and chocolate.

A Better Life at the Desk

Nicole Meeks, Reporter
March 10, 2013
The most successful combine paintings of Art II: Painting were displayed in the main hall.

McNeil’s Art II: Painting Class gets Inspired by Rauschenbergs’ Combine Paintings

Nicole Meeks, Reporter
March 2, 2013
Doomsday prepping has become such a common thing that it has resulted in influencing the media to create a show about it.

Psychology of a Doomsday Prepper

Nicole Meeks, Reporter
February 20, 2013
Curbside Organics Collection Pilot Hits Part of Austin

Curbside Organics Collection Pilot Hits Part of Austin

Nicole Meeks, Reporter
February 15, 2013
Lifestyle Diet Changes Offer Numerous Choices

Lifestyle Diet Changes Offer Numerous Choices

Nicole Meeks, reporter
January 30, 2013
LULAC Sponsors Zumba Nights

LULAC Sponsors Zumba Nights

Nicole Meeks, Reporter
January 3, 2013
Teens Should Know the Facts Before Consuming Energy Drinks

Teens Should Know the Facts Before Consuming Energy Drinks

Nicole Meeks, Reporter
December 31, 2012
Website Gives Students, Sponsors a Place to Organize Service, Volunteer Hours

Website Gives Students, Sponsors a Place to Organize Service, Volunteer Hours

Nicole Meeks, Reporter
December 27, 2012
Pumpkin Bars so Tasty, You Won’t Know They are Vegan

Pumpkin Bars so Tasty, You Won’t Know They are Vegan

Nicole Meeks, Reporter
November 20, 2012
The official Walking Dead season three picture/cover.

Many People Live to View ‘Walking Dead’

Nicole Meeks, Reporter
November 13, 2012

Humid Weather Wreaks Havoc on Hair

Nicole Meeks, Reporter
November 12, 2012
Eclectic Noms Come to Round Rock

Eclectic Noms Come to Round Rock

Nicole Meeks, Reporter
November 2, 2012
School’s Diversity Welcoming

School’s Diversity Welcoming

Nicole Meeks, Reporter
October 21, 2012
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