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Throwing away his leftover lunch, junior Narek Tonoyan makes sure that his surroundings are clean before lunch dismissal. Custodians and supporting staff have to work in a timely and efficient manner to ensure a sanitary campus. “Health inspectors visited a couple weeks ago, and we still got A’s in all of our kitchens,” Assistant Principal Cameron Roehm said. “It’s nice that even with a shorter staff, they’re working really hard to make it [campus] good for every student and staff member.”
CCSD in the Midst of Custodial Shortage
Ashley Harris, News and Features Editor • December 2, 2022
Workload for custodians has increased, prompting staff and students to support their efforts.
Announcing that they will be resigning their current positions, Dental teacher Kirsten Winfield and Health Science teacher Cynthia Wong are shown great appreciation on their last day. While Winfield is leaving the district, Wong takes over just next door. Im not excited to see Winfield leave, but I am very grateful to get a teacher like Dr.Wong to step in, junior Daphney Garcia-Hatton said.
Head of Dental Program Kirsten Winfield Leaves, Dr. Cynthia Wong Steps In
Paizley Swaney, Staff Writer • December 1, 2022
Giving an informative speech on Valorant, junior Krisa Mae Casuga prepares for her COM 101 final. Students in COM 101 have spent the last semester giving a variety of speeches and are now being tested in the real world. “I’m honestly really excited for the Communications final because we’ve been doing speeches in front of the same people,” Casuga said. “But with this final, we get to express deeper thoughts on real world problems to more than just the people in our class.” Photo Credit:Kayden Redillas
COM 101 Students Take Their Speeches Out Of The Classroom
Kathryn Peterson, Activities Director • November 30, 2022
Students in Bryce Wadas Dual Credit math class study polynomial and rational functions for their upcoming test.
National Report shows GRADE SCHOOLERS EXPERIENCED LARGE DROPS IN TEST SCORES
Ayma Malik, Opinion and A&E Editor • November 28, 2022
FEATURES
Where are they now: Marynelle Garcia
Where are they now: Marynelle Garcia
Venice Jingco, Staff Writer • December 5, 2022
Former fashion student Marynelle Garcia, and her life after graduating.
Where Are They Now: Duke Vano
Where Are They Now: Duke Vano
Venice Jingco, Staff Writer • December 2, 2022
Brainstorming new mechanics for the game “Witches and Ditches,” sophomore Ayden Ionescu suggests adding a trial system. Before testing, players cast spells at random, hoping to uncover the witch. “Testing is beneficial for most games,” Ionescu said. “You can point out all the flaws for a video game. For example, bugs may be a problem for the gameplay and its balance.”
An Hour In... Digital Game Development
Venice Jingco, Staff Writer • December 2, 2022
Favorite Season Contest 2022
Favorite Season Contest 2022
Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor • December 1, 2022
OPINION
The debate against gun control is popular with millions of conservative Americans today. But the prevention of firearm safety throughout several states like Texas has time and time again led to violence and death. Photo Credit: Fibonacci Blue
COLUMN: Republicans are failing when it comes to gun control
Rhamil Taguba, Managing Editor • November 17, 2022
A look on why the conservative side of the famous gun debate is flawed.
Swifties Arent Thrifty
Swifties Aren't Thrifty
Arcade Encarnacion, Cartoonist • November 13, 2022
Preceding the bi-yearly legislative meeting in CCSD set for February of next year, the district’s Board of Trustees met in August to determine the most pressing issues for future discussion. The board created a bill draft request which addressed several areas of concern in the school district that was presented to trustees for voting. Photo Credit: CCSD
NEW CCSD SCHOOL BOARD LEGISLATION EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS
Southwest Shadow • November 7, 2022
Thousands of people across the world protest in solidarity with the girls in Iran. In this picture, a woman in Melbourne is cutting and shaving her hair. Photo Credit: Matt Hrkac
IRAN’S OPPRESSIVE REGIME CANNOT SUPPRESS COURAGE
Ayma Malik, Opinion, A&E Editor • November 4, 2022
A & E
AnkiApp is a flashcards app that provides you with flashcards you can study as many times as you want. Rating: B+
AnkiApp: An Alternative to Quizlet
Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer • November 30, 2022
A helpful app for studying.
Experience French Delicacies blended with Traditional Asian Accents at Xtra Sweet
Experience French Delicacies blended with Traditional Asian Accents at 'Xtra Sweet'
Venice Jingco, Staff Writer • November 28, 2022
“Wayward Strand” is a graphic adventure with nostalgic artwork and unique characters. Rating: B Photo Credit: Ghost Pattern
Assist airborne hospital patients in 'Wayward Strand'
Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer • November 21, 2022
The Good Nurse tells the true story of Amy Loughren as she works to prove her co-worker is the Angel of Death. Rating: B Photo Credit: Netflix
Uncover the True Story of 'The Good Nurse'
Kylie Dacquel, Staff Writer • November 20, 2022
IN THE LOOP
Where are they now: Marynelle Garcia
Where are they now: Marynelle Garcia
Venice Jingco, Staff Writer • December 5, 2022
Former fashion student Marynelle Garcia, and her life after graduating.
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?
Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor • December 4, 2022
Where Are They Now: Duke Vano
Where Are They Now: Duke Vano
Venice Jingco, Staff Writer • December 2, 2022
“For Black Friday, I bought clothes and perfume,” sophomore Akela Custodio said. “The clothes were more for summer but had a large discount and the perfume was also low priced.”
Q&A: Did you buy anything for Black Friday?
Paizley Swaney, Staff Writer • December 2, 2022
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