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After being featured on Buzzfeed, the New Jersey bagel shop opened its first west coast location. Grade: A-

Indulge in Eccentric Flavors at ‘The Bagel Nook’

Ashley Harris, News and Features Editor
November 3, 2022
The Bagel Nook provides unique flavors for all breakfast treats.
As the Environmental club prepares to provide a new event for students on campus, they aim to provide information on the heavy effects of fast fashion. Aside from trading clothing, there will be a selection of games and snacks for participants. “We were studying fast fashion, and the impact it has on the environment,” adviser Martha Horner said. “One of the things that we had discovered is that people aren’t keeping their clothes as long. People would wear something one or two times, or in a lot of cases, not wear them at all.”

Environmental Club to Host First ‘Trade Day’ to fight fast fashion pollution

Ashley Harris
October 19, 2022
Students can trade or donate clothing while enjoying games and snacks.
With an upbeat playlist and colorful interior, MochiCo is a great place to hang out with friends. Grade: A

Try a Modern Take on Traditional Japanese Snacks at ‘MochiCo’

Ashley Harris, News and Features Editor
October 17, 2022
Whether you’re in a sweet or savory mood, MochiCo will satisfy those cravings.
Practicing her bass, Poselero finds a new bass line for her band’s new original song. Writing her own content has always been a great way to express her, and her band’s creativity. “It's really cool to see when I’m on stage and how people are taken aback because of my height,” Poselero said. “People don’t expect this tiny, little lady to be screaming her lungs out. My energy is completely different than if I were to just be talking to someone, and I fell in love with what that felt like.”

Rockin’ Band Member: Meet Zielle Poselero

Ashley Harris, News and Features Editor
October 4, 2022
Poselero shares experiences performing in front of live audiences with her band.
“I feel like it’s been so much better than what it has been in the past because other teachers are being more consistent with it,” Vincent Thur said. “Although, every now and then I need to say something to a student.”

Q&A: Are the New Cell Phone and Earbud Restrictions Effective?

Emmanuel Miranda
September 2, 2022

The marshmallow challenge is an activity COM101 teacher Henry Evans organizes each school year, as skills utilized often apply to speeches given throughout the semester. “Public speaking is not easy, but it's made a little easier when you engage in friendly activities with the people you'll be presenting your speeches to,“ Evans said. Photo Credit: Ashley Harris

An Hour in … COM101

Ashley Harris, News and Features Editor
August 29, 2022
Juniors and seniors participated in the marshmallow challenge ice breaker during the first week of classes.
Looking over their footage, freshmen and sophomores in Video Production I are practicing filming stories. Students began learning the necessary skills to make content for the morning news show. “I love video production and notice I use a lot of the skills in other classes,” sophomore Ellie Lakatos said. “I’ve done video editing since I was a kid, and I enjoy being able to do it more effectively. It’ll [multimedia] promote bigger growth of the program and students will learn more. Having one teacher who can only teach one class isn’t as good as having multiple who can teach different aspects.” Photo Credit: Ashley Harris

Multimedia Communications Added to Design Academy

Ashley Harris
March 25, 2022
Web Design program phased out to make room for new area of study
SPARK: Controversies in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

SPARK: Controversies in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

Ashley Harris
March 10, 2022
Prominent issues around the world sparked controversies during this year’s Olympics.
The newest addition to the “Life is Strange” franchise includes queer, Asian-American representation as players explore the fictional small town of Haven Springs. Rating: A- Photo Credit: Square Enix

Embrace Empathic Abilities in ‘Life is Strange: True Colors’

Ashley Harris
February 18, 2022
Experience relationships and an emotional story driven by the decisions you make.
Organizing the decorations for the Sadies dance, co-head for Dance Commission Rachel Gehlen prepares the festivities lined up for the week of the dance. “I think the Student Council is a mixture of stressed and excited,” Gehlen said. “The week of valentines is full of activities, we have the King and Queen of hearts announced, warm fuzzies, random acts of kindness, and Sadie's contests so everyone has been working hard. Everyone splits up and helps work on a different task to help reach our end goal.” Photo Credit: Ashley Harris

Student Council is Preparing for ‘Sweethearts Sadies’ Dance

Ashley Harris
February 15, 2022
Sadies returns after seven year hiatus
Southwest Shadow Asks: Yusra Shafique

Southwest Shadow Asks: Yusra Shafique

Ashley Harris
February 9, 2022
Learn more about junior Yusra Shafique, from the thing she can't live without to what decade she wishes to be born in.
The perfect stop for a quick and crunchy snack, CrunCheese offers many variations of Korean corn dogs. Rating: A Photo Credit: Ashley Harris

Grab a Savory Korean Treat at ‘CrunCheese’

Ashley Harris
January 27, 2022
CrunCheese is a great spot for a quick and cheap snack in Chinatown.
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