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Homelessness Increases in ABQ

Isaiah Hashimoto '24, Writer/Podcaster December 4, 2023

Albuquerque is in the midst of a serious homelessness crisis, one that's recently been brought into focus from a count by the New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness. This isn't just a bunch of numbers...

Zine cover.

Smashing the Patriarchy

Iyla Hernden '26, Arts and Culture Editor December 4, 2023

Early this October, the school’s Feminism Club created the first edition of Albuquerque Academy’s Femmie Zine, a self-published work of original texts and images. The zine is full of deep, passionate,...

Eventful Varsity Soccer Seasons Wind Down

Eventful Varsity Soccer Seasons Wind Down

Townes Richardson '25, Writer November 28, 2023

The girls and boys varsity soccer teams both had successful seasons this year with great goals scored and good runs in the playoffs. However, both teams fell short in the finals and semifinals respectively,...

Jordan Kropka 24 and Laramie cast.

Academy Takes on The Laramie Project

Lily Ma'ayan '24, 7th Grade Editor November 27, 2023

The Albuquerque Academy Performing Arts department produced an excellent display of serious and complex themes with their fall production of The Laramie Project, performed the first two weekends of...

Our School Must Foster Inclusivity and 6/7 is the Place to Start

Our School Must Foster Inclusivity and 6/7 is the Place to Start

Krish Mahto '29 and Julian Hu '29 November 27, 2023

The Academy’s community seems perfect, luring many students to its prestigious campus. We were no exception and saw the Academy as an opportunity for educational growth and freedom from discrimination....

6/7 Halloween Parade

6/7 Halloween Parade

November 26, 2023

6th and 12th Grade Community Day Lunch

6th and 12th Grade Community Day Lunch

Iris Huang '30, Writer/Graphic Artist November 19, 2023

During Community Day, there was a new event: the inaugural 6th grade/senior lunch. Every 6th grader was paired up with the same senior they met during Convocation. There was lots of chatting, mayhem, and...

Absolutely Albuquerque is available on the Very Local app.

Exploring Duke City with “Absolutely Albuquerque”

Cayla McNiece '27, Writer November 13, 2023

On October 12th, the TV series “Absolutely Albuquerque” was released to the public on Very Local, an app dedicated to local news, after being initially screened at the Kimo Theatre. The show stars...

Balloon Fiesta by the Numbers

Balloon Fiesta by the Numbers

Cayla McNiece '27, Writer November 5, 2023

For many of those outside of the state, the Balloon Fiesta is one of the first things that comes to mind when they hear about New Mexico – apart from our crime rate, terrible schooling, the atomic...

Pianist Kayden Kelly 25 dramatically playing Liszt on stage in Cincinnati.

AA Achievers: Celebrating Kayden Kelly

Austin Curtis '25, Sports Editor November 5, 2023

The Advocate would like to periodically recognize students in the 10-12 division for their extraordinary achievements on campus or outside the Academy community. This week, The Advocate salutes the following: Kayden...

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