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PODCAST: School during COVID-19

PODCAST: School during COVID-19

As we get ready to go back to school, still in the middle of a global pandemic, we still have questions about what life is going to be like each day.
New faculty members prepare for start of virtual year

New faculty members prepare for start of virtual year

Gurleen Swaich
August 21, 2020
School will begin on Monday using Canvas and Google Meet for instruction.
Senate Republicans blocking the Cares Act prevented dollars from getting into people’s hands. We can, and should, reverse the damage. Photo Credit: Steven Depolo/Flickr Art Credit: Ahmed Ahmed

School year to start with full time distance learning

Gurleen Swaich and Ahmed Ahmed
July 24, 2020
Students will begin full time distance learning starting August 24th.
CCSD School Board of Trustees submit reopening proposal for upcoming school year

CCSD School Board of Trustees submit reopening proposal for upcoming school year

Gurleen Swaich
July 16, 2020
Plan moves forward with unanimous vote after assurances were made for later revisions to be allowed.
PODCAST: The uninvited guest

PODCAST: The uninvited guest

Gurleen Swaich and Juliana Borruso
May 15, 2020
Things have changed drastically and it is hard to estimate when things will start going back to normal.
Melodious singer: Meet Ginella Joy Santos

Melodious singer: Meet Ginella Joy Santos

Gurleen Swaich
April 28, 2020
Having an extreme passion for singing, sophomore Ginella Joy Santos created an Instagram to be able to express herself.
Talented track athlete: Meet Kassidy Land

Talented track athlete: Meet Kassidy Land

Gurleen Swaich
April 18, 2020
Hard-working track star, Kassidy Land hopes to be in a collegiate track program.
The city that never sleeps goes silent

The city that never sleeps goes silent

It's been almost a month being stuck at home. This is the new world we are living in.
Dive into your feelings with ‘You’

Dive into your feelings with ‘You’

Gurleen Swaich
April 2, 2020
Ali Gatie's new album release, ‘You,’ speaks upon love and how it can toy with someone's emotions.
Committed swimmer: Meet Kristina Glavas

Committed swimmer: Meet Kristina Glavas

Gurleen Swaich
March 30, 2020
Glavas is a competitive swimmer working towards swimming in the Olympics.
Podcast: The hype around music

Podcast: The hype around music

Gurleen Swaich and Zoie Puaala-Edra
March 13, 2020
Many artists are gaining popularity, while other artists are coming back into the industry.
Dental students create educational materials for children

Dental students create educational materials for children

Gurleen Swaich
March 4, 2020
Dental students create presentations to teach young children correct oral hygiene.