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Unsolving a ‘Murder Case’ in chemistry classes

Unsolving a ‘Murder Case’ in chemistry classes

Gurleen Swaich
October 15, 2019
Students learn about how an extra atom can affect the reactivity of a substance through a hydrogen peroxide and water lab where they take different substances and add them to the liquids.
Black Student Union prepares for fall festival

Black Student Union prepares for fall festival

McKenna Thayer
October 14, 2019
The Black Student Union will be hosting a fall festival that will take place after school on Nov. 15th.
BREAKING NEWS: Professional Academy wins annual football game

BREAKING NEWS: Professional Academy wins annual football game

Grinesa Bajrami
October 11, 2019
PA won the annual homecoming football game. However, due to issues with the paint job on the field, all students had to sit on one side of the field.
EDITORIAL: A Black and white issue

EDITORIAL: A Black and white issue

Southwest Shadow
October 11, 2019
White privilege is not a black vs white issue, it is a black and white issue.
Club Preview: A look into the week of Oct. 14

Club Preview: A look into the week of Oct. 14

Grinesa Bajrami
October 10, 2019
FCCLA and DECA both prepare for their tournaments, while Poly Club choreographs a new routine.
All’s fair in leaving war

All’s fair in leaving war

Ahmed Ahmed
October 9, 2019
Should the United States really stay in Syria forever?
OK is not okay

OK is not okay

Dean Carrasco
October 9, 2019
Ok is not okay after all.
PODCAST: The top Universal Languages

PODCAST: The top Universal Languages

Eriyale Williams and McKenna Thayer
October 9, 2019
Individuals can connect in numerous ways other than speaking.
Fear runs through at ‘Haunted Homecoming’

Fear runs through at ‘Haunted Homecoming’

Julia Jauregui
October 8, 2019
The theme for the Homecoming dance is ‘Haunted Homecoming,’ inspired by Halloween. The dance will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12.
Coyote Cafe, bakery returns

Coyote Cafe, bakery returns

McKenna Thayer
October 7, 2019
In order to raise money for ingredients and supplies, the Culinary Program has opened a Cafe and Bakery.
Sorry, I missed your call

Sorry, I missed your call

Eriyale Williams
October 4, 2019
If a prayer a day keeps the sadness away, how many nights do I have to pray to cure my depression?
Club Preview: A look into the week of Oct. 7

Club Preview: A look into the week of Oct. 7

Grinesa Bajrami
October 3, 2019
K-POP Club prepares for Homecoming Game performances, the Speech and Debate team works on their skills for tournaments and NHS members gave back to the community.