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Practicing her speech on female harassment, junior Lizeth Ontiveros makes sure to include hand gestures at chest level. Students needed to include hand gestures, use an expressive voice, and keep a consistent pace, to earn a good grade. “Being in COM 101 while online is a little bit conflicting because we can’t physically be there to express ourselves for our speeches,” Ontiveros said. “However, I am excited to get into speeches and especially the first one because I am passionate about my topic on [female] harassment and I am looking forward to delivering it.”Photo Credit: Lizeth Ontiveros

Speeches for COM 101 conducted virtually

Gurleen Swaich and Juliana Borruso
September 16, 2020
Taking a different turn this year, teacher Henry Castillo works around internet issues and adjusts guidelines for delivering speeches at home.
SPARK: Five Canvas Hacks

SPARK: Five Canvas Hacks

Kamryn Baldenebro
September 15, 2020
With the switch to the Canvas LMS for all of CCSD, it can be easy to get confused.
Students enrolled in the Dental Assisting program are utilizing their learned skills at home by brushing their own teeth. This not only helps them practice, but also ensures that they are hygienic. “The Dental Assisting program has helped me learn more about dentistry and gets me closer to my dreams. Even the little things like brushing my teeth gives me practice,” Wendy Ramirez, a sophomore, said. Photo Credit: Wendy Ramirez

Dental students start preventative dentistry unit

Truong Phan
September 14, 2020
The unit focuses on the education and prevention of disease by performing intensive research and theoretical practice.
QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Julia Jauregui
September 14, 2020
Find out what happened throughout the week of Sept. 7.
Q&A: Do you think Labor Day celebrations will result in an increase in COVID-19 cases?

Q&A: Do you think Labor Day celebrations will result in an increase in COVID-19 cases?

Tishie Nyitray
September 12, 2020
With Labor Day having been this past Monday, we asked students if Labor Day would be the reason for an uptick in coronavirus cases.
You may not know much about Pokémon, but you may be surprised as to the lessons it can teach us about the world today. Art Credit: Kamiran Hinton

America has a Pokémon problem

Ahmed Ahmed
September 10, 2020
Many millennials think they’re exempt from the irregularities of boomers. You only have to look to the Pokémon franchise to see that’s nonsense.
In the midst of practice, sophomore Louis Santiago Fernandez poses with the classical guitar he uses to play sweet and sombre melodies. He enjoys playing music from the older generations. “I just feel more connected to the [older] music,” Fernandez said. Photo Credit: Louis Santiago Fernandez

Don’t Stop the Music: Meet Louis Fernandez

Truong Phan
September 9, 2020
Aspiring musician, Louis Santiago Fernandez is perfecting his musical craft through consistent practice.
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.

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