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As students find their academic paths, Janelle Kelly discusses the importance of having  perspective in planning for the future. “Sometimes you have to step away from what you're in the midst of and look at the big picture,” Kelly says. “Ask yourself, where am I going? What am I doing? Why am I doing these things?”
Students Navigate Their Future with Strategic Academic Planning
Isabella Sandoval and Natalia Klonowski October 4, 2024
By planning with counselors, students are making choices about their education in order to stay on track for their post-secondary choices.
After a long stretch of gameplay, senior Micah Tiongson takes a break to get a drink of water. Breaks are regularly taken to ensure students played to their full ability. “It was like 100 degrees and I was really thirsty,” Tiongson said. “You can risk getting heat stroke and passing out in this heat so I always make sure to drink water.”
An Hour In ... PE
Philipos Alebachew, Editor in Chief • October 4, 2024
Students from the Physical Education course and Lifetime Fitness courses participate in various sports to stay active.
With a crochet hook and yarn in hand, Fibers I teacher Brandon Lafountain demonstrates how to join separate crochet pieces together. Students were given the creative freedom to crochet an accessory according to their skill level. “We started with our crochet basics,” Lafountain said. “Now they get to choose either to do a hat or a bag.”
An Hour In ... Fibers I
Rylee Del Moral, Shadow Files Reporter • September 28, 2024
'Best Halloween Candy' Contest
'Best Halloween Candy' Contest
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • September 27, 2024
Trumpinocchio
Trumpinocchio
Venice Jingco, A&E Editor • October 8, 2024
Like the classic tale of Pinocchio trapped by the whale—former President Donald Trump was fact-checked multiple times during his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. At certain points, Harris effectively targeted Trump with jabs at his rallies, distracting him from answering.
The divide between opportunity and affordability grows wider within today’s academic landscape.
You’re Not Behind, You’re Just Poor
Adrienne Vera-Perez, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • September 30, 2024
Arts lecturer Dr. Rachael Gunn, ‘Raygun’, competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics in breakdancing, managing to not earn a single point across the three rounds of the event.
Breakdancing does not need Raygun
Philipos Alebachew, Editor in Chief • September 13, 2024
What CAN I eat?
What CAN I eat?
Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor • September 12, 2024
Star Wars is a globally beloved franchise, but this new installment fails to live up to the series’s reputation.  Rating: F+ 
Photo Credit: IGBD
Star Wars Outlaws: A Galaxy-Sized Disappointment
Chase Paine, Shadow Files Reporter • October 4, 2024
"Star Wars: Outlaws" promised an expansive open-world experience, but delivers a frustratingly limited game with only five planets, poor graphics, excessive system requirements, repetitive mechanics copied from other Ubisoft titles, and overpriced content—a huge disappointment for both Star Wars fans and gamers alike.
"Pumpkin field at sunset, Willamette Valley, Oregon" by Bonnie Moreland (free images) is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0. To view a copy of this license, visit: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • October 7, 2024
Find out what you might have missed last week.
VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring
VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • October 4, 2024
"Fall" by Martin Cathrae 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 • September 30, 2024
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