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Hai Tong’s rough draft Animation of his character and the character he will use for his dance animation. Photo Credit: Hai Tong

Animation II students make their characters dance

Farhad Yazdani
September 23, 2020
The project will continue for the next four weeks.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Rochelle Mae Ruiz

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Rochelle Mae Ruiz

Rhamil Taguba
September 22, 2020
Former Respiratory Therapy student pursues a career in marketing and event planning.
income families. With the waiver from the USDA, schools around the county will be handing out free breakfasts and lunches to those that request it. Photo Credit: Aaron Doucett

Waiver extensions for school food program clears confusion as schools shut down

Ahmed Ahmed
September 21, 2020
Free lunch and breakfast will be available to students, due to an extension from the USDA.
QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Julia Jauregui
September 21, 2020
From more news about the TikTok ban to new CDC guidelines, the week of Sept. 14 had many events occurring.
We should just send people $5,000 checks

We should just send people $5,000 checks

Ahmed Ahmed
September 20, 2020
The clock is ticking for many working families. Can we help them in time?
Where are they now: Ruffa Mae Fortin

Where are they now: Ruffa Mae Fortin

Julia Jauregui
September 18, 2020

Alumni Ruffa Mae Fortin is currently a Special Events Coordinator at Dave and Buster’s. Loading... (function(d){var js, id="pikto-embed-js", ref=d.getElementsByTagName("script")[0];if...

Leaning over the edge of an air balloon, floating at about 2,000 feet above the ground, Sabol takes in the aerial view of the sunset. Although Sabol has taken a break from traveling around the world, it was moments like these that Sabol treasures most. “[This was] my first ever hot air balloon ride in Luxor, Egypt.” Sabol said. Photo Credit: Cathy Sabol

A virtual welcome back for English teacher Cathy Sabol

Kayla Thomas
September 18, 2020
Sabol returns to Southwest CTA for her 26th year of teaching English.
Personalizing the experience for every customer, HUMMUS offers bowls, wraps and fresh squeezed juices using ingredients prepared daily . Rating: A+ Photo Credit: Naila Yazdani

Eat healthy and for cheap at HUMMUS Bowls & Wraps

Naila Yazdani
September 18, 2020
Try out nutritious Mediterranean eats at HUMMUS Bowls and Wraps.
PODCAST: The one where they go to high school

PODCAST: The one where they go to high school

Gurleen Swaich, Juliana Borruso, and Kamryn Baldenebro
September 17, 2020
Transitioning from middle school to high school is already difficult, but having the added dynamic of trying to keep relationships with your previous friends can be one of the hardest aspects.
After a rigorous day of training, sophomore Gavin Ariota poses for a picture with boxers he looks up too and learns from. His workout routine includes two hours of muscle training, one hour of sparring and finishing that off with a run/jog. "At the end of a hard day of training we all love to relax and just hang out as friends instead of boxers” Ariota said. Photo Credit: Seon Lee.

Devoted Boxer: Meet Gavin Ariota

Farhad Yazdani
September 17, 2020
Gavin Ariota is as devoted as he can be and works harder than anyone and everyone standing in his way.
DRAW MY SHADOW: Nathan Robles

DRAW MY SHADOW: Nathan Robles

Juliana Borruso
September 16, 2020
When sophomore Nathan Robles heard that one of his favorite YouTube channels, Jubilee, was having a casting call for their latest video, he jumped at the chance.
PODCAST: Party Game Mania

PODCAST: Party Game Mania

Kamiran Hinton, Jackson Bogan, and Farhad Yazdani
September 16, 2020
The gaming industry has evolved into many new and exciting genres. Recently, party games have become the dominant force throughout the community.
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