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With all her attention focused on the illuminated mannequin in front of her, senior Athena Jean Nardo practices her lashing techniques with the utmost precision as she carefully picks at a newly placed false eyelash with her trusty tweezer to ensure it is symmetrically lined up with the other lashes. Only being a lash technician for a few months, Nardo is determined to improve and become a better businesswoman. “I was so used to doing my own eyelashes that I wanted to start learning how to do it on others and it created a way to make people like how they look,” Nardo said.

Aspiring Entrepreneur: Meet Athena Jean Nardo

Monserrat Mendieta
October 1, 2020
An ambitious self-starter, Athena Jean Nardo is honing her entrepreneurial spirit through her at-home lash business.
While discussing agenda item 5.03, several board members were disconnected from the Google Meet. The meeting was delayed for forty minutes until a new one was streamed promptly. “Just like we had this evening, a challenge with the Google platform … I get these calls, emails, and text messages from teachers, parents, and students that this happens to them rather frequently,” CCSD District C Trustee Linda Young said. Photo Credit: CCSD

CCSD Board of Trustees confirm students will not return to school in October

Rhamil Taguba
September 30, 2020
Trustees discuss in-person education updates regarding technological issues, the youth COVID-19 infection rate, and other issues.
In My Eyes: Madisyn Rollf

In My Eyes: Madisyn Rollf

Kamryn Baldenebro
September 30, 2020
Take a look into the daily life of fellow sophomore, Madisyn Rollf.
With the help of the National Honor Society’s tutoring system, students can easily ask for help online with any subject. Whether it be math or science, NHS members can assist students with academics to improve the online school experience. “With everyone learning from home, NHS wanted to make help from peers more accessible by bringing our annual tutoring service online,” junior NHS President-elect Kirsten Hofilena said. “Learning from a screen can present its challenges so we made sure to make navigating online an option for discussion with our tutors. We are also open to freshmen who seek advice with certain teacher’s methods or have general questions.” Art Credit: Gurleen Swaich

National Honor Society Starts Virtual Tutoring Program

Gurleen Swaich
September 30, 2020
Getting help with academics virtually can be difficult, but NHS members will be providing tutoring sessions for anyone in need with any subjects.
DRAW MY SHADOW: Mr. Harbeson

DRAW MY SHADOW: Mr. Harbeson

Naila Yazdani
September 29, 2020
Learn how Mr. Harbeson's love for the game Dungeons and Dragons started.
Teachers juggle childcare, job duties during distance education

Teachers juggle childcare, job duties during distance education

Jackson Bogan
September 28, 2020
Teachers are facing the problem of teaching their students while dealing with their own kids.
Among Us is a multiplayer game full of strategy and betrayal where crewmates must work together to complete tasks and deduce the imposter's identity before they are killed. Rating: A Photo Credit: Innersloth

Test your friendship in ‘Among Us’

Hanae Furugaki
September 28, 2020
'Among Us' is a perfect party game full of betrayal and funny moments to play with friends.
QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Julia Jauregui
September 28, 2020
Are you one that keeps up to date with events? Test your knowledge!
Editorial: TikTok is more than just a viral app

Editorial: TikTok is more than just a viral app

Southwest Shadow
September 28, 2020
With President Trump encouraging a ban of TikTok, the future of the service is unknown.
Preparing for future careers, nursing students write pro/con essays on different ethical issues. In the medical field, when evaluating patients, professionals have to take into account multiple things to make the best decision they possibly can. “We have to realize that our opinion isn’t the only one that matters,” junior Marivee Cadiz said. “Sometimes, what we as medical professionals] think is best isn’t what we do.” Art Credit: Juliana Borruso

Nursing students examine ethical dilemmas

Juliana Borruso
September 26, 2020
Working to see different sides of the same story, Nursing III students write essays focusing on different ethical issues.
Q&A: Should TikTok and WeChat be restricted from app stores by the US Government?

Q&A: Should TikTok and WeChat be restricted from app stores by the US Government?

Aila Pasic
September 25, 2020
We ask students to voice their opinions on a topic that directly impacts our mode of entertainment and communication.
After releasing multiple singles this year, Hannah Georgas finally put out her fourth album in August. Each song tells a different story and the emotions that came with it. Rating: A Photo Credit: Dine Alone Records

Get into your feels with ‘All That Emotion’

Tishie Nyitray
September 25, 2020
Hannah Georgas’ new album is filled with intricate lyrics, calm instrumentals and packed with emotion.
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