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Fast Fashion’s Impact on Younger Generations

Fast Fashion’s Impact on Younger Generations

Tishie Nyitray, Hannah Paine, and Lily Gurdison
February 15, 2022
Today, we discuss how quickly current fashion trends are cycling through social media and how stores like Shein and Zara are only adding to the issue.
Lifehacks: Swimming Edition

Lifehacks: Swimming Edition

Hannah Paine
January 31, 2022
Whether a scuba diver or competitive swimmer, these three hacks can make life in the water less difficult.
This colorful restaurant provides the Summerlin community with a wide range of standard meals in a casual dining environment.Rating: C+ Photo Credit: Hannah Paine

Experience the flavors of Southern Europe at Giovanni’s Pizzeria, Mediterranean Grill

Hannah Paine
December 9, 2021
Whether in the need of Italian or Mediterranean food, Giovanni’s has it all.
Podcast: What we did for homecoming

Podcast: What we did for homecoming

Hannah Paine
November 5, 2021
In this podcast, we talk about our trip to the renaissance fair and what other students did for the first dance of this year.
Lifehacks: Packing Edition

Lifehacks: Packing Edition

Hannah Paine
November 4, 2021
Traveling after a pandemic is already hard enough, but these three ideas can make the whole process easier.
Where are they now: Hailee McNair

Where are they now: Hailee McNair

Hannah Paine
October 15, 2021
Take a look at 2020 graduate Hailee McNair's life.
For most of their school lives, female students have to deal with the constant struggle of periods. At such a young age, it is hard for students to correctly track their menstrual cycles and the lack of period products available causes issues. “I think that everywhere I go, I will always need to carry extra products just in case,” sophomore Justyn Grayce Mocero said. “I’ve noticed that a lot of public restrooms do try to provide feminine products but you would usually have to pay for them & most of the time I don’t carry a few quarters with me.” Photo Credit: Naila Yazdani

Lack of Feminine Hygiene Products Causes Concern

Tishie Nyitray and Hannah Paine
October 15, 2021
Students can’t easily access period products and have to find other ways to deal with their issues.
An Hour In ... Fashion Construction III

An Hour In … Fashion Construction III

Hannah Paine
October 13, 2021
Juniors in Fashion Construction III are working on interfacing for their first sewing project since starting the program.
Although CCSD has resorted to a new form of grading, social studies teacher Jessica Kelly has found ways to ease students into the world of summative assignments by assigning a Native American drawing assignment. “It’ll all depend on how the teachers assign summative assessments,” Kelly said. “If they can differentiate the assignments and allow more opportunities for it, then that allows an opportunity for more students to be successful. You can do speeches, debates, discussions, drawings, multiple-choice tests, essays, so many options, all of which can be summative.” Photo Credit: Hannah Paine

CCSD implements new grading policy

Hannah Paine
September 15, 2021
As of the 2021-22 school year, SWCTA has transferred to a 90/10 equitable grading scale.
Midterms and final exams should remain as tests. Photo Credit: Nguyen Dang Hoang Nhu

Pro/con: The easy way out isn’t the best option

Hannah Paine
May 20, 2021
Although projects may be easier, tests are the best way for teachers to test their students’ abilities and knowledge of the content gone over during the semester when it comes to final exams.
Infographic: Restoring Our Earth

Infographic: Restoring Our Earth

Hannah Paine
April 27, 2021
Find new ways to stay sustainable with green technologies and innovative thinking.
Podcast: Preparing for AP Exams

Podcast: Preparing for AP Exams

Tishie Nyitray and Hannah Paine
April 13, 2021
In this podcast, we discuss a few ways for students to study for their upcoming AP exams.
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