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In My Eyes: Kate Wingate

In My Eyes: Kate Wingate

Lily Gurdison
December 1, 2020
Take a look in the daily life of Kate Wingate.
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Julia Jauregui
November 30, 2020
Test your knowledge from the week of Nov. 23.
Grateful to be together for the Holidays

Grateful to be together for the Holidays

Aila Pasic
November 26, 2020
Even though the coronavirus is slowly edging into the holiday season, we'll still find ways to be with our family.
School operations closed for fall break

School operations closed for fall break

Gurleen Swaich
November 25, 2020

In observation of Fall Break, virtual classes will not be held from Nov. 25-27. We hope everyone has a wonderful Fall Break!

Taste out of your comfort zone at ‘Sushi Neko’

Taste out of your comfort zone at ‘Sushi Neko’

Julia Jauregui
November 24, 2020
Sushi Neko offers great tasting appetizers, nigiri and more in the Chinatown area.
 Solve the mystery of Samsara Room by collecting items and clues in this fascinating game.   Rating: A Photo Credit: Rusty Lake

Travel to a different world in ‘Samsara Room’

Tishie Nyitray
November 24, 2020
Gather the clues in order to escape in this unique game.
PODCAST: Trusting Political Media

PODCAST: Trusting Political Media

The four of us discuss the role that the media plays in politics and distributing truthful information.
 Phoebe Bridgers has slowly gained a popular following for her experimental indie-rock music from previous years. For her recent album, she has put that music on display for people to relate to. Rating: BPhoto Credit: Olof Grind

Experience the raw emotions in ‘Punishers’

Aila Pasic
November 24, 2020
Sneak a peak into Phoebe Bridger, an artist with a unique songs that symbolize her past adventures.
SPARK: Five delicious meals to try this turkey season

SPARK: Five delicious meals to try this turkey season

Truong Phan
November 24, 2020
In observance of Thanksgiving, here are some foods that should be tried at the dinner table.
Quarter one was tough not just for teachers, but also students. Although things seemed quite frustrating, many of the technical dilemmas and Canvas issues have been navigated and students are beginning to somewhat admire the versatility of virtual education.  Graphic Credit: Gurleen Swaich

A look into quarter two

Gurleen Swaich
November 24, 2020
Students are adapting the online environment and are continuing to work through the difficulties and lack of motivation.
LIFEHACKS: Quick Folding Edition

LIFEHACKS: Quick Folding Edition

Hannah Paine
November 24, 2020
Make laundry day go by faster with these easy folding hacks.
DRAW MY SHADOW: Max Walck

DRAW MY SHADOW: Max Walck

Naila Yazdani
November 23, 2020
Junior Max Walck shares how he started drawing and how he has become an intricate artist overall.