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SPARK: Five Chrome extensions for school

SPARK: Five Chrome extensions for school

Tishie Nyitray
September 9, 2020
Download these tools to help you succeed this year.
The yearbook staff works on their spreads through Jostens Yearbook Avenue. They do this in groups, having three people and an editor to a spread so it’s easier to get it done. “Now that school is out, permanently, all of our photos will be taken from social media,” editor-in-chief Alan Ong said. “Interviewing students will be done over text, social media, email, or through a digital meet.” Photo Credit: Alan Ong

Yearbook production continues despite distance learning

Juliana Borruso and Naila Yazdani
September 9, 2020
With everything being digital, the yearbook staff faces changes while working on this year’s yearbook.
Chase Atlantic releases a new album ‘PHASES’ with twelve tracks revolving around love and bettering oneself with a sombre and alternative R&B beat. Rating: A Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management

Discover reality with ‘PHASES’

Gurleen Swaich
September 8, 2020
Chase Atlantic's sentimental, yet climactic beats, capture the many realities of teenagers today.
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Julia Jauregui
September 7, 2020
With a Dunkin' Donuts drink populating to new Disney movies, this week has a lot occurring.
School operations closed for Labor Day

School operations closed for Labor Day

Gurleen Swaich
September 6, 2020

In observation of Labor Day, regular classes will not be held until Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: September 2020 EDITION

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: September 2020 EDITION

Naila Yazdani
September 4, 2020
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
Q&A: How was your first week of school?

Q&A: How was your first week of school?

Julia Jauregui
September 4, 2020
Student's express their opinions about the start of their year.
Students aim to lessen daily workload by enrolling in new guidance elective

Students aim to lessen daily workload by enrolling in new guidance elective

Julia Jauregui
September 4, 2020
A new form of ‘study hall’ has just begun for all sophomore to senior students to partake in.
2020 Virtual Goals Contest

2020 Virtual Goals Contest

Julia Jauregui
September 3, 2020
We'd love to know your goals for the virtual school-year.
NHS uses Google Classroom to collaborate and share announcements with students. For their first meeting, they are trying to reconnect with members after summer. “We hope to find different ways to connect virtually, do small group activities, and provide community service opportunities that don't involve face to face interactions,” NHS adviser Laura Penrod said. Photo Credit: Screenshot of Google Classroom

Distance learning poses challenges for clubs

Juliana Borruso
August 31, 2020
Figuring out how to make clubs work in a virtual environment, advisers and board members find new ways to have members participate in their club through an online medium.
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Julia Jauregui
August 31, 2020
Sneak a preview of the events that occurred in the week of Aug. 24.
Senator Harris’ All-American story

Senator Harris’ All-American story

Ahmed Ahmed
August 27, 2020
I’m the son of immigrants and so are most of my friends. Kamala Harris’ ascent is reinstating our American-ness.
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