Dream Chaser: Charlene Hinton
Nathalie Saligumba, Staff Writer
February 13, 2012
While a majority of seniors are still waiting anxiously for their acceptance letters from their dream schools, one student has already achieved her first big dream. Charlene Hinton, a quiet yet determined senior, received an acceptance letter from the college of her dreams: Syracuse University in New... Read more »
Sophomore Success Story: Mariah Holmes
Bree Eure, Staff Writer
February 8, 2012
The true life of a student can only be experienced through the eyes of the beholder, in this case, sophomore Mariah Holmes. You’re probably wondering, what makes her so different from other students. To start off, Holmes is one of the hardest working sophomore Professional Academy (PA) students at... Read more »
The birth of the dragon
Angelina Marcee, Copy Editor
January 22, 2012
Chinese New Year, also known as “Spring Festival,” occurs during the early months of the United States calendar year. This year is considered the year of the dragon, and begins on January 23. “Chinese New Year is a time where I get together with both my friends and family, and celebrate my religion... Read more »
New college center assists senior classmen
Angelina Marcee, Copy Editor
December 11, 2011
A college center is now available for all students on campus. This was established in order to inform students about the different college procedures like how to register for scholarships, financial aid, or admissions. “I am thankful for the college center because it really helped me think about my... Read more »
Illuminated gloves create new dance form
April Bitanga, Features Editor
December 6, 2011
New types of dances are created everyday, but only some become a true art form. “Gloving” is the newest craze to catch the interest of our society. This type of dancing originated from glow-sticking during the 1990s rave era. It has evolved over the years, focusing solely on the movements of fingers,... Read more »
Holiday fun across the valley
Marina Triplett, Executive Section Editor
December 5, 2011
As the Christmas season quickly approaches, there are many “must see events” in the Las Vegas Valley for you and your family to take advantage of this month. Opportunity Village’s Magical Forest Walk through Opportunity Village’s Magical Forest for holiday family bonding. In this forest,... Read more »
Repairing first quarter grades still possible
April Bitanga, Features Editor
November 30, 2011
Did you find yourself struggling to get straight A’s first quarter? Were you surprised with the grades that you received? Since first quarter is averaged with second quarter to calculate your final semester grade, the best way to make up for a low first quarter grade is to obviously improve during... Read more »
Seniors take early action route
Tazia Statucki, Editor-in-Chief
November 28, 2011
November is the crucial point in the year concerning college applications. Many scholarships and universities, including UC schools, have deadlines in November. For most post-secondary options, November is the time to apply for scholarships, complete applications, take the SAT and ACT, and begin to make... Read more »
Memory Keeper: Erik Jason Carranza
April Bitanga, Features Editor
November 21, 2011
The last year of your high school career is said to be the best, and that it should be the most memorable. Senior Erik Jason Carranza decided to document, through videos and pictures, his last few memorable months at Southwest Career and Technical Academy. Carranza became well known for his photographs... Read more »
Student Council exercises creativity documenting organization’s history
Michelle Rose Manuel, Staff Writer
November 18, 2011
The Student Council, including the historian and grade level senators, are currently working on a scrapbook for their organization. This book documents all of the events that are hosted this year, along with suggestions from the rest of the council members. “Making this scrapbook is very fun. It shows... Read more »
