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“I’m going to California to check out L.A. and go to Disneyland,” sophomore Kalvin Delos Reyes said. “We’re gonna go shopping and check out a lot of tourist spots and just have the chance to relax over spring break.”

Q&A: ARE YOU STAYING IN LAS VEGAS DURING SPRING BREAK?

March 8, 2024
Find out where SWCTA is headed for spring break!

Interior Design III constructs Miniature Houses

Hunter Rhee, Staff Writer
March 8, 2024
Learn about the major project the Interior Design Students work on.
As pharmacy seniors engaged in learning through Aztec online, they are almost completed with the program. Completing each unit is essential for finishing their online program by the end of March. “We have been working through Aztec this entire school year,” senior Leyna Nguyen said. “The workload isn’t much, but its more about managing my time well and staying on-track to complete everything by the end of March before we start testing.”

Pharmacy Students Prepare for Aztec Software Exam

Ava Julian, Staff Writer
March 8, 2024
Pharmacy students study to prepare for the pharmacy Aztec final exam.
AI Helper Contest

‘AI Helper’ Contest

Kathryn Peterson, Social Media Coordinator
March 7, 2024
Enter for a chance to win!
META MIND CONTROL

META MIND CONTROL

Arcade Encarnacion, Editorial Cartoonist
March 7, 2024
Meta is often blamed for poor parenting.
Last year at the Black Student Union (BSU) annual basketball tournament, players Aaron Burton and Tyler Stanton competed for the ball. BSU encourages students to practice for the upcoming event. “I’ve been practicing a lot in order to win this year,” Burton said. “I’m excited to see who I will be playing against for this years tournament.”

BSU Prepares for Basketball Tournament

Amelia Castellanos, Staff Writer
March 7, 2024
Games start on March 26.
Using a ruler for measuring, junior Skye Parker works with her partner to place roof tiles on their dollhouse. Correct measurement was an important part of building the dollhouse, as it ensured everything was oriented correctly and evenly. “I never knew math would be so involved with interior design,” Parker said.”It was involved in measuring the shingles so we could cut them, spacing out the wooden poles evenly, and many other parts of the building process.”

Hour In … Interior Design

Kailie Sicolo, Staff Writer
March 7, 2024
Interior Design students construct dollhouses to study scale models, interior furnishings, exterior architecture.
Joining the march, freshman Jaidyn Eddington sets to interact with the cheering crowd alongside her float. After the exhausting preparation of puppet-handling and choreography, the Halloween parade was ready. “I guess its just a big pile of dopamine,” Eddington said. “Like youre constantly happy, youre loving the work environment, youre loving seeing the smiles on everyones faces as you go down the streets; everyones positive, everyone tries their hardest to make everyone smile, and its just a good experience.” Photo credit: Leslie Robertson

Determined Parade Marcher: Meet Jaidyn Eddington

Venice Jingco, Staff writer
March 5, 2024
Jaidyn Eddington shares her pursuit in parade performances.
Gathering for their board meeting, the CCSD Board of Trustees discusses the future of the school district’s leadership following Superintendent Dr. Jesus Jara’s resignation. Jara has served in CCSD as the superintendent since 2018. “We have four new trustees that were appointed to the board that were non-voting members,” Computer Science teacher Dana Cuni said. “Most trustees are voted in by a public who may not know whats best for education, but these four professionals know the process. Theyve been in education, they have PhDs, and they know what we need, so Im hoping they do their work to find the research, to hear what parents want, what students want, what teachers want, and use a hiring process to find a person whos a better fit than Jara was.” Screenshot from CCSD School Board Meeting

Jara’s Legacy: Impact on CCSD

Jianna Aganon and Yaritzza Montenegro
March 4, 2024
Former Superintendent Dr. Jesus Jara left a dent in the history of CCSD.
After an approximately seven-hour drive to Reno, Nevada, Speech and Debate students anticipated to compete. The sudden news was revealed on March 1 in the afternoon. “The next plan of action is to have a snow day,” senior Ellie Lakatos said. “We are probably going to enjoy the weather a bit. However, as for the tournament I know that the Debate kids are disappointed as it will have to be rescheduled for another day or online. The debate students worked really hard and I hope they will have a chance to show all they know.”

BREAKING NEWS: Debate Portion of Speech, Debate State Competition Postponed

Yaritzza Montenegro, Copy Editor
March 2, 2024
Students competing in speech participated on March 1.
Writing her answer on a whiteboard, junior Tiffany Tan works with her team to decide on an answer. Students worked to earn the most points for a chance to win a prize while practicing for the ACT. It was really fun and engaging, Tan said. This whole month Ms. De La Fuente has challenged us with fun and innovative ways to get us engaged.

AN HOUR IN … AP LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION

Ayma Malik and Kathryn Peterson
March 1, 2024
Find out what students are doing in AP Language and Composition to practice for the ACT.
I bought my husband one but I can not believe I spent 55 dollars on it, social studies teacher Jessica Kelly said. Somebody spent 40 dollars on my water bottle years ago. Everyone sees me with it all the time. Im a Hydroflask person and Im all about people reusing water bottles.

Q&A: Do you own a Stanley tumbler?

Ayma Malik and Adrienne Vera-Perez
March 1, 2024
Find out if Southwest likes Stanley tumblers or not.
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