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SCHOOL OPERATIONS CLOSED FOR WINTER BREAK

SCHOOL OPERATIONS CLOSED FOR WINTER BREAK

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
December 14, 2022
In observance of semester exams and Winter Break, the regular posting schedule and school operations will continue on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Presenting with her group, junior Ava Smith guides the class in their trivia game. All of the questions were related to the ecological hazards in China. “We did a lot of research before we created our questions so we had an explanation after every round,” Smith said. “The audience was really engaged and everyone kept track of their points.”

Environmental 101 Students Create Hazard Presentations

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
December 7, 2022
Students research different countries' environmental and ecological hazards.
SCHOOL OPERATIONS CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK

SCHOOL OPERATIONS CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
November 22, 2022
School operations are closed for Thanksgiving Break and will resume on November 28.
Talking one-on-one with Irene Bustamante Adams

Talking one-on-one with Irene Bustamante Adams

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
November 3, 2022
Learn more about Clark County Board of Trustees hopeful Irene Bustamante Adams.
Using her mom's old dress, senior Alexandra Ferran finishes a seam. Their completed designs must be done before November 4. “I recently had to change the direction I was going in, but luckily I found this fabric in some old stuff my mom had so I think I'll finish in time,” Ferran said.

Pattern Drafting Students Create Hunger Games inspired Costumes

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
November 1, 2022
Using recycled materials to create dystopian dresses.
INFOGRAPHIC: How to spot fake news

INFOGRAPHIC: How to spot fake news

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
October 21, 2022
Learn how to be aware of false facts on the internet.
“What I’m most excited about the fall season would probably be the colder weather,” freshman Alyssa Gittinger said. “Also the pumpkin patches and Halloween parties with friends.”

Q&A: Which of the following fall activities are you most excited for?

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
October 21, 2022
Students let us know what they are most looking forward to this fall season.
Receiving the tardy slip, junior Dani Hernandez receives their first tardy of the year. Over the past two weeks dozens of studnets have been caught in the tardy lockouts. “Students are literally trying to get to class, we want to be there, but if we are just a couple seconds late we get punished,” junior Dani Hernandez said. “I think that depending on where the student is coming from there should be some sort of leeway to not get punished the same way students who are actively trying to not go to class.”

Tardy Lockouts increase as number of late students steadily grows

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
October 14, 2022
Administration focusing on lowering infractions.
Gov. Steve Sisolak lifts Nevada state mask mandate. Art Credit

BREAKING: Penrod becomes Nevada Teacher of the Year Finalist

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
October 11, 2022
Honoring dedicated teachers around the state.
Photo Credit: Unsplash (Sarah Brown)

Best Crystal Shop

October 11, 2022

People’s Pick: Sticks and Stones A welcoming shop in Town Square with plenty more than crystals, their selection and pricing make it an easy stop for your spiritual needs. Editors Pick: The Honeypot With...

Photo Credit: Unsplash (Kenny Eliason)

Best Hiking Trail

October 11, 2022

People’s Pick: Mt. Charleston At an elevation of over 10,000 feet, Mt. Charleston is the perfect place to beat the Vegas heat and see some greenery. Editors Pick: Mt. Charleston We agree with...

Photo Credit: Unsplash (Anthony Fomin)

Best Tourist Attraction

October 11, 2022

People’s Pick: Adventure Dome An amusement park at the end of The Strip, Adventure Dome is host to Las Vegas’s biggest thrillers, perfect for a weekend with friends or family. Editors Pick: Adventure...

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