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Looking up to his Pez Candy Dispensers, junior Jaidyn Rogers has been displaying and organizing his collection for the past two years. Rogers has incorporated more rare and limited edition pieces in the past years. “My favorite in my collection is Bugs Bunny wearing a sombrero,” Rogers said. “But I also love my large dispensers as well because they aren’t as common.”

Avid Pez Collector: Meet Jaidyn Rogers

Ava Julian
April 11, 2023
Jaidyn Rogers owns Pez dispensers from an inherited collection.
Spark: Five Valentine's Day Activities

Spark: Five Valentine’s Day Activities

Ava Julian, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
Use these five Valentine’s Day ideas to make sure this year’s is one to remember.
"No, I am not watching it," junior Alina Adams said. "Because I've never heard of it."

Q&A: Are you watching “The Last of Us” on HBO?

Ava Julian, Staff Writer
February 3, 2023
Students let us know if they have been watching "The Last of Us" on HBO.
Podcast: 2023 Trend Predictions

Podcast: 2023 Trend Predictions

Ava Julian and Paizley Swaney
January 30, 2023
Listen to this episode for trend predictions in 2023.
"Chiefs are going to win," junior Aiden Bass said. "They have the best offense, and the team has great experience to win."

Q&A: Which fan favorite team do you think will make it to the super bowl?

Ava Julian, Staff Writer
January 22, 2023
Students tell us which team they think will make it to the Super Bowl.
Podcast: Driving As A Teen In Las Vegas

Podcast: Driving As A Teen In Las Vegas

Ava Julian, Hannah Paine, and Jianna Aganon
November 21, 2022
Podcast on what student driving is like living in Las Vegas.
“Yes, I plan to buy Taylor Swift tickets. I signed up for presale, so I hope I can get them,” senior Hannah Hernandez said. “Even if they are really expensive I feel like I still am going to buy them.”

Q&A: Are you buying Taylor Swift tickets?

Ava Julian, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
Students let us know if they plan on buying Taylor Swift tickets.

Photo Credit: Tima Miroshnichenko

Finding success in new business ventures

Ava Julian, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
Students are starting even younger to launch their own companies.
A Guide to: Homecoming

A Guide to: Homecoming

Ava Julian, Staff Writer
October 14, 2022
Learn from these tips to make homecoming a night to remember.
Infographic: Tips to Cut Down on Technology Usage

Infographic: Tips to Cut Down on Technology Usage

September 28, 2022
In a society that is heavily dependent on technology, these tips can help students find alternatives to only using technology.
Lifehacks: Kitchen Edition

Lifehacks: Kitchen Edition

Ava Julian
March 24, 2022
The following life hacks will help improve your knowledge of kitchen skills that will overall make your life easier.
DRAW MY SHADOW: Aanja Abilar

DRAW MY SHADOW: Aanja Abilar

Ava Julian
March 7, 2022
Learn how an artist grew from drawing celebrities for fun, to getting their drawings noticed by them.