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Black Student Union prepares for fall festival

Black Student Union prepares for fall festival

McKenna Thayer
October 14, 2019
The Black Student Union will be hosting a fall festival that will take place after school on Nov. 15th.
PODCAST: The top Universal Languages

PODCAST: The top Universal Languages

Eriyale Williams and McKenna Thayer
October 9, 2019
Individuals can connect in numerous ways other than speaking.
Coyote Cafe, bakery returns

Coyote Cafe, bakery returns

McKenna Thayer
October 7, 2019
In order to raise money for ingredients and supplies, the Culinary Program has opened a Cafe and Bakery.
Communications 101/102 create slam poetry speeches

Communications 101/102 create slam poetry speeches

McKenna Thayer
September 18, 2019
Students in Communications 101 create their own slam poetry speeches focused on truths, struggles, and passions.
Fashion III students predict the future using the fashion cycle

Fashion III students predict the future using the fashion cycle

McKenna Thayer
September 12, 2019
Students will use the fashion cycle to find patterns in trends.
Hospitality seniors customize their first project of the year

Hospitality seniors customize their first project of the year

McKenna Thayer
August 29, 2019
Hospitality seniors begin a refresher review project in groups and will present on Sept. 6.
Juniors tour UNLV focusing on college and career readiness

Juniors tour UNLV focusing on college and career readiness

McKenna Thayer
May 7, 2019
In order to complete their college readiness PBL, juniors went on a tour of UNLV.
AP Statistics begins final project of the year

AP Statistics begins final project of the year

McKenna Thayer
May 2, 2019
To review for their semester exam, students participate in a project that will test the skills they have learned throughout the school year.
PRO/CON: Let's get real

PRO/CON: Let’s get real

McKenna Thayer
April 23, 2019
While Instagram is commonly used for business and personal use, finstas–or "fake" Instagrams–made their debut a couple years ago.
Club preview: A look into the week of April 8

Club preview: A look into the week of April 8

Amanda Masek and McKenna Thayer
April 8, 2019
The most recent updates with Drama club, DECA and FIDM.
CCSD teachers visit Web Design III class to view capstone projects

CCSD teachers visit Web Design III class to view capstone projects

McKenna Thayer
April 2, 2019
Web Design, Computer Science and Graphic Design teachers throughout CCSD will be reviewing the projects and providing feedback to help improve the websites.
Pies to be sold in celebration of Pi Day

Pies to be sold in celebration of Pi Day

McKenna Thayer
March 14, 2019
Purchase something different for your next meal.