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School operations closed for Winter Break

School operations closed for Winter Break

Gurleen Swaich
December 18, 2020

In observance of semester exams and Winter Break, the regular posting schedule and school operations will continue on Monday, Jan. 4.

PODCAST: 2020 Election Wrap-Up

PODCAST: 2020 Election Wrap-Up

Ahmed Ahmed, Kamiran Hinton, Jackson Bogan, and Rhamil Taguba
December 10, 2020
With the election wrapping up, our four hosts describe what they saw.
Working on her laptop from her usual Google Meets spot, sophomore Heron Yonas works on a PSA project to raise awareness about the harmful effects of reusable plastic masks. For the project, members took pictures of masks they found around the neighborhood and compiled them together in a video. "I love how this club keeps us up with the new environmental issues," Yonas said. "Honestly, if it weren't for this club, I would be completely blind to everything going on." Photo Credit: Heron Yonas

Environmental Club studies COVID’s impact on non-reusable products

Hanae Furugaki
December 10, 2020
Environmental Club members take steps to change their lifestyles and raise awareness to help the environment during the pandemic.
A deadly double standard

A deadly double standard

Dean Carrasco
December 10, 2020
Kyle Rittenhouse gets released from jail with friends and families, with people paying his bail of 2 million dollars after allegedly shooting multiple racial justice protesters.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: December 2020 EDITION

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: December 2020 EDITION

Naila Yazdani
December 9, 2020
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
Spark: Local small businesses to support this holiday season

Spark: Local small businesses to support this holiday season

Julia Jauregui
December 8, 2020
Check out small businesses in the Las Vegas area to support.
LIFEHACKS: BREAKFAST EDITION

LIFEHACKS: BREAKFAST EDITION

Monserrat Mendieta
December 8, 2020
How to separate egg yolks and whites using a water bottle, baking an egg inside an avocado, and baking hard-boiled eggs.
Say hello to the weird world of online celebrity fandoms.Photo Credit: Imane Anys Art Credit: Ahmed Ahmed

Why a feud between two Twitch streamers is one of the most important stories this week

Ahmed Ahmed
December 8, 2020
A fight between the streamer Pokimane and Fedmyster reveal a greater truth about internet content creators.
Creating an emotional atmosphere for listeners, artist Josh Sellers describes his encounters with love and heartbreak. Rating: BPhoto Credit: Josh Sellers

Discover heartbreak with ‘The Promise’

Naila Yazdani
December 8, 2020
Listen to the soulful lyrics and beats in Josh Seller's first album, "The Promise".
At a young age freshman, Narek Tonoyan was inspired by his teacher, Mr. Thomas, to start coding. Through this creative inspiration, he discovered a new passion that he would be able to continue by attending SWCTA. “My coding teacher was a man named Mr. Thomas and he worked at my fifth grade elementary school, Lomie G. Heard Academy (previously Marzano Academy),” Tonoyan said. “He was a very nice and kind man, always trying his best to solve any issues we had, and if it hadn't been for him, I probably would not have taken the Digital Game Development as my career choice.” Photo Credit: Narek Tonoyan

Youngest Freshman: Meet Narek Tonoyan

Tishie Nyitray
December 8, 2020
Youngest freshman Narek Tonoyan shares his unique school experience before and during highschool.
PODCAST: Against standardized testing

PODCAST: Against standardized testing

Truong Phan and Kamryn Baldenebro
December 8, 2020
Students discuss the issues with unreliable standardized testing in the school system.
As sophomore Mia Sibal works on her collection project, she draws out ideas for each of her designs. Students are supposed to make a fully realized fashion collection inspired by historical fashion silhouettes and the deadly sins. “I want to prepare for this project by writing out what I'm going to do exactly with the collection like which deadly sin would go with which decade,” Sibal said. “I also want to start by sketching some of the designs I'm not sure with so the final product comes out as best as possible.” Photo Credit: Mia Sibal

Seven Deadly Sins take over Fashion II

Hannah Paine
December 8, 2020
As their semester exam project, Fashion II students are using their knowledge of historical fashion to create a collection inspired by the seven deadly sins or heavenly virtues.
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