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Carefully arranging their gingerbread design, sophomore Ariana Bognot and her team are making sure that their design is to their standards. ”Because they’re gingerbread houses, everyone in the group needs to collaborate and agree on the design and assign tasks so everyone isn’t working on just one thing,” Bognot said. “For the baking part, it’s great for creativity because it’s mostly for looks since no one’s eating the gingerbread house.”
Culinary Students Rush To Create The Best Gingerbread House
Rheyland Simon, Staff Writer • December 19, 2024
Culinary II students participated in a decorating contest to see who could make the best gingerbread house.
Working together, senior Bannon McCleve helps junior Emmy Hedges with writing a letter to senior citizens in nursing homes. These letters provided an opportunity to brighten the lives of those who may feel isolated or lonely. “With the goal of spreading love and positivity to those who may not often have the chance to visit family,” McCleve said. “Our aim was to bring some kindness and joy to their lives, letting them know they are remembered and appreciated.” Photo Credit: Achol Akot
Club Preview: A look into the week of Dec. 9
Jaden Espinueva, Staff Writer • December 10, 2024
SkillsUSA board members gather before the end of the conference. Members received statesmen pins as a souvenir. "I had a lot of fun at FLC. It was super enjoyable and all the workshops I feel actually helped me understand myself, " reporter Joyce Harveston said. "That conference really ignited my potential of who I could become as the youngest member on board, or the person that will be in charge of this board the longest."
Annual SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference Changes Location
Angel White, Staff Writer • November 26, 2024
In a school board meeting on October 30, trustees discuss the budget.
School Budgeting Crisis Affects the District
Kailie Sicolo, News Editor • November 22, 2024
FEATURES
During his training, sophomore Carter Sims spends the afternoon reviewing game strategies and focusing on his mental preparedness. “A hockey game is about two things: your mental game, and your knowledge,” Sims said. “Those are the two most important things in this game.”
Speeding Through The Ice: Meet Carter Sims
Isabella Sandoval, Staff Writer • December 17, 2024
The icy floor feels like home to Carter Sims.
Placing his ball down, senior Luis De Casas takes a turn at the mini golf course designed like a cannon. The activity provided students a new hands-on experience outside of the classroom. “I’m not at great at golf,” De Casas said. “It’s difficult, especially aiming for a straight shot and just trying to get it to go through. I had fun today though, I got to golf with my friend and the weather’s nice out here.”
An Hour In … Design Crafts
Kylie Dacquel, Standards and Practices Editor • December 12, 2024
LAST WEEK IN SPORTS: 12/2-12/9
LAST WEEK IN SPORTS: 12/2-12/9
Nino Galloway, Sports Writer • December 9, 2024
'Winter Festivities' Contest
‘Winter Festivities’ Contest
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • December 9, 2024
OPINION
A quaint ensemble comprising pieces from Balenciaga’s “Destroyed” fashion campaign. Despite its ran-through and tattered appearance, the total cost of the outfit comes out to a staggering $6,340.
The Problem with Pretend Poverty
Adrienne Vera-Perez, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • December 16, 2024
Being rich is out. Today, the impoverished aesthetic is what every person wants to emulate.
Celebrities have influenced their fans to vote their way without taking their own political opinions into consideration.
Your Idol is Not Your Political Advisor
Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor • December 6, 2024
Stranded In The Red Sea
Stranded In The Red Sea
Venice Jingco, A&E Editor • December 3, 2024
In the 2024 election, Black Americans voted Republican in record numbers.
Black Republicans Vote Against Their Own Interests
Philipos Alebachew, Editor in Chief • November 26, 2024
A & E
Mili masterfully constructs an 8-song album, with different astoundingly deep themes and messages between each track. Rating: A- Photo Credit: Mili
DWELL INTO A DYSTOPIAN CITY WITH “TO KILL A LIVING BOOK -FOR LIBRARY OF RUINA-”
Kevin Zhao, Staff Writer • December 3, 2024

Herds of regret, love and suffering, fuel of steel, a chaining path, a blind obsession; Mili, or otherwise known as Project Mili is an international...

A new way of starting the story of the Transformers. Rating: A Photo Credit: Paramount Pictures
‘Transformers One’ Reignites the Franchise’s Spark
Rheyland Simon, Staff Writer • December 3, 2024
Palworld is an upcoming monster-taming adventure game that provides stunning visuals and a unique parody of Pokémon. Rating: B Photo Credit: © 2024 Pocketpair Pocketpair
Capture Unique Creatures and Explore Undiscovered Biomes In ‘Palworld’
Andrew Baier, Staff Writer • December 2, 2024
The coastal café offers a variety of fresh meals for breakfast, lunch, and everything in between.
Relax and Refresh with ‘Little Avalon’
Achilles Caranto, Staff Writer • November 28, 2024
IN THE LOOP
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: JULIANNA BORRUSO
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: JULIANNA BORRUSO
Jon Escala, Staff Writer • December 17, 2024
Here's a look at 2022 graduate Julianna Borruso's life after high school.
"Lake Superior Ice" by NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/
QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • December 16, 2024
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: JAIRYL LOPEZ
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: JAIRYL LOPEZ
Jon Escala, Staff Writer • December 16, 2024
VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring
VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • December 13, 2024
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'Winter Festivities' Contest

'Winter Festivities' Contest • 211 Views

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Disturbing thumbnails, similar to this depiction, illegally utilize licensed characters that are easily recognizable by small children in order to garner clicks.

The History and Remergence of Elsagate • 75 Views

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Working together, senior Bannon McCleve helps junior Emmy Hedges with writing a letter to senior citizens in nursing homes. These letters provided an opportunity to brighten the lives of those who may feel isolated or lonely. “With the goal of spreading love and positivity to those who may not often have the chance to visit family,” McCleve said. “Our aim was to bring some kindness and joy to their lives, letting them know they are remembered and appreciated.” Photo Credit: Achol Akot

Club Preview: A look into the week of Dec. 9 • 39 Views

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During his training, sophomore Carter Sims spends the afternoon reviewing game strategies and focusing on his mental preparedness. “A hockey game is about two things: your mental game, and your knowledge,” Sims said. “Those are the two most important things in this game.”

Speeding Through The Ice: Meet Carter Sims • 35 Views

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW: TAMI NAVARRO

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: TAMI NAVARRO • 34 Views

COYOTE CHATTER
  • Devin Uclaray on ‘Winter Festivities’ ContestI enjoy going ice skating and snowboarding during the winter time. Honestly, I really good at ice skating and can
  • Gracie Johnson on ‘Winter Festivities’ ContestMy name is Gracie Johnson, and my favorite holiday tradition is something my family and I have made up. Every
  • Alex takahashi on ‘Winter Festivities’ ContestMy name is Alex Takahashi and my favourtite winter activity would probably be the time when you gather with friends
  • Deagan Crosley on ‘Winter Festivities’ ContestMy favorite winter festivity has to be the winter solstice celebration. I love it because it's a beautiful way to
  • Hailey Parrish on ‘Winter Festivities’ ContestI things I love most is opening Pajamas Christmas Eve Night with my brothers and opening Presents with my family
COYOTE QUIZ
"Lake Superior Ice" by NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/
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