A 'Do or Die' Year at Reagan

A Q&A with 'Saving the School' author Michael Brick

"...troubled schools in East Austin. Why did you pick Reagan, and why did you take this real boots-on-the-ground approach..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Education Reporter Michael Brick Dead

Author of book on Reagan High dies of cancer

"...among the state's small cadre of education reporters. Austinite Michael Brick, a Houston Chronicle reporter and the author of..."

Feb. 8, 2016 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

An Excerpt From Michael Brick's 'Saving the School'

Peeking inside a science classroom at Reagan High School

"...a Year in the Crosshairs of Education Reform by Michael Brick (Penguin Press, 276 pp., $25.95)...."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Feature

Education Reporter Michael Brick Dead

Author of book on Reagan High dies of cancer

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Where There's a Heartbeat, There's Hope

Author Michael Brick and principal Anabel Garza on saving Reagan High School

"...Spoiler alert: In Michael Brick's new book, Saving the School, the main character..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Kill the Messenger

Jeremy Renner stars in this crusading-journalist story that recounts the downfall of real-life San Jose Mercury News reporter Gary Webb.

"...Directed by: Michael Cuesta. Starring: Jeremy Renner, Rosemarie DeWitt, Mary Elizabeth Winstead,..."

Oct. 10, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

After a Fashion

Burying Reagan and 'Mommy Dearest.' Kind of like chocolate and peanut butter.

"...(as www.gawker.com describes it) has set in. Never a Reagan fan by any stretch of the imagination, I hold..."

June 25, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Jawbreaker

"...paramour Rose McGowan plays Courtney Shayne, the leader of Reagan High's beautiful people. Along with sidewinder fillies Julie (Gayheart),..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Stepfather

Watch out for those "family values" guys who sweep Mom off her feet and move into your house. They may not be who they seem.

"...crime novelist Donald E. Westlake and resonated to its Reagan-era marrow with contemporary themes about the presumed sanctity of..."

Oct. 23, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Eastside Memorial Community: Accentuate the Positive

Supporters hope Education Commissioner sees gains

"...for Eastside Memorial High School, as Commissioner of Education Michael Williams issues his ruling on the school's fate. Community..."

June 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

In Person

"When I was talking to my wife about coming to speak at the conference I told her that I expected to be pelted with rotten tomatoes," environmental journalist Michael Pollan said at the opening session of the Organic Trade Association's (OTA) first annual All Things Organic Conference & Trade Show, held in Austin last week. "She said, 'Well, at least they'll be really good, organic tomatoes. Hopefully, Muir Glen.'"

"...expected to be pelted with rotten tomatoes," environmental journalist Michael Pollan said at the opening session of the Organic..."

May 25, 2001 Books Feature by Maria Hong

All-Star Austin Contingent Gets Out the Vote Covering R.E.M

A. Sinclair, Jana Horn & Royal Forest cover “scathing satire”

"...the hard right politics and unmitigated capitalism of the Reagan era. Unsurprisingly, the lyrics remain relevant today...."

Oct. 13, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Navasky & Barsamian

Former editor of The Nation discusses the role of the alternative press

"...Sean Hannity, look at G. Gordon Libby, look at Michael Reagan, look at Michael Savage. I mean, all the..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Postmarks

Gore vs. Bush vs. Nader vs. Ventura vs. Hernandez vs. Simone, approximately.

"...Tell Michael (Little Jessie) Ventura to put a sock in it...."

Nov. 17, 2000 Column

Money, It's a Gas

Economics, schmeconomics: Chronicle reviewer Roger Gathman compiles the latest books about the (almost) first commodity, money.

"...Surrender: How the Clinton Administration Completed the Reagan Revolution by Michael Meeropol University of Michigan Press, 400..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Books Feature by Roger Gathman

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...Thanks to Michael King and the panel at tonight's (Oct. 11) discussion..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...battle. The other battle involves the release of Ronald Reagan's presidential archives...."

Oct. 5, 2001 Column

On Having Heart

Reagan Principal Anabel Garza just wants time

"...out of the pack by choosing to head up Reagan. A lot of people would blanch about inviting a..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...Michael Ventura is a pathetic little asshole, and not too..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

Naked City

"...2005, compared to 490,742 in Texas public universities. – Michael May..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...Michael May's article ["Ten Down ... 90% to Go," Dec...."

Dec. 14, 2001 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...In that column Michael Ventura forcefully makes an argument for the fact that..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...Clarke that you call a liberal actually served two Reagan terms, one daddy-Bush term, and two Clinton terms. He..."

July 9, 2004 Column

Ronnie the RINO

Would Pres. Reagan would have failed the eponymous proposed GOP orthodoxy test?

"...general counsel Jim Bopp, Jr., and entitled "Resolution on Reagan’s Unity Principle for Support of Candidates", it sets out..."

Nov. 28, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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Our readers talk back.

"...an interview given to Devin Greaney last year. Knowing Michael Badnarik and his inclination to impart his wit even..."

June 25, 2004 Column

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...• Reagan's Rising Star Could native Austinite Ron Kirk's ascension to..."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Feature

The Dropout Problem

Not students, but teachers – AISD struggles to retain qualified educators

"...Emily Smith, who coordinates the teacher mentoring program at Reagan High, says the pay isn't the main reason teachers..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

"...The mother of another former Reagan High School student has joined Carolyn Mosley, mother of..."

Jan. 2, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Flix Brewhouse Arrives in Round Rock

Company adds "microbrewery" to in-theater dining concept

"...world that will have a working microbrewery,” boasted Allan Reagan, president of Hospitality Investors Inc., an Austin hotel and..."

July 1, 2011 Screens Post by Lee Nichols

From Austin to Neptune

Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas on the rise of his career-making cult favorite

"...in 1988, first in San Marcos, and then at Reagan High School by day, playing with rock band Hey..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

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