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Word of the day: March 9, 2026 – Austere

By: Amiya Leigh, Reporter • March 9, 2026

Word definition:Austere (adj) aus-tere: having great economy; showing self-control when it comes to foregoing luxuries and frills; stern in manner or appearance

Word used in a sentence: A man in prison lived austere for a while.

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 Amiya Leigh is a sophmore in Colonia Highschool who is working towards the goal of being a lawyer.  She loves to socialize and be around her friends. Leigh’s favorite tv show is “Gimore Girls” which she mainly watches in her favorite season, fall. Her favorite subject is Language arts because she likes to write. Writing is her way of expressing her feelings.