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Q&A: Who is going to win Super Bowl 54?

Q&A: Who is going to win Super Bowl 54?

Juliana Borruso
February 1, 2020
Super Bowl 54 is coming soon. Who do students think will win?
PODCAST: How soon is too soon?

PODCAST: How soon is too soon?

Kamiran Hinton and Juliana Borruso
January 31, 2020
With the death of Kobe Bryant, potentially disrespectful videos have already surfaced about the tragic accident. How far is too far when reporting on celebrity deaths?
An Hour In ... Fashion Design II

An Hour In … Fashion Design II

Juliana Borruso
January 30, 2020
Sophomores in Fashion II upcycle old T-shirts.
DRAW MY SHADOW: Will Grube

DRAW MY SHADOW: Will Grube

Juliana Borruso
January 20, 2020
From seeing shows to being in them, hear about a senior who began theater and the benefits that came from it.
POST/PACE students continue practicing life skills on campus

POST/PACE students continue practicing life skills on campus

Juliana Borruso
January 14, 2020
Although there are common misconceptions about the POST/PACE programs, the reality is that they are preparing for the workforce.
Rock climber extraordinaire: Meet Lily Gurdison

Rock climber extraordinaire: Meet Lily Gurdison

Juliana Borruso
December 30, 2019
Rock climbing since the age of nine, freshman Lily Gurdison has learned discipline and travelled across the country through her team.
PODCAST: Childhood memories are back with Disney+

PODCAST: Childhood memories are back with Disney+

Disney+ is a new entertainment app that allows teens to reminisce about their favorite shows and movies.
U. S. History classes will visit Nevada State Museum for PBL

U. S. History classes will visit Nevada State Museum for PBL

Juliana Borruso
November 12, 2019
Students in Jessica Kelly’s U.S. History class are taking a field trip to the Nevada State Museum.
Sophomores compete in Fashion Forward competition

Sophomores compete in Fashion Forward competition

Juliana Borruso
October 28, 2019
Sophomores in Fashion II will compete in the CCSD competition Fashion Forward. They are currently creating button-up shirts for the first round of the competition.
CCSD Board of Trustees adjusts school calendar

CCSD Board of Trustees adjusts school calendar

Juliana Borruso
October 18, 2019
CCSD district board changes the 2020-2021 calendar, meaning students won’t have a full Thanksgiving break and the school year will be longer.
Q&A: Are you going to homecoming?

Q&A: Are you going to homecoming?

Juliana Borruso
October 15, 2019
Students across campus decide whether or not they are going to homecoming.
Administration enforces new ID policy

Administration enforces new ID policy

Juliana Borruso
September 3, 2019
As of this year, students are required to wear IDs around their neck or it is an immediate dress code violation.