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“Avatar Generations” is an RPG adventure set within the timeline of the cartoon. Rating: B Art Credit: Square Enix Press

Become a Master Bender in ‘Avatar Generations’

Ashley Harris, News and Features Editor
February 28, 2023
First video game project in the Avatarverse since the establishment of Avatar Studios.
INFOGRAPHIC: INCREASING GUN VIOLENCE

INFOGRAPHIC: INCREASING GUN VIOLENCE

Yaritzza Montenegro, Staff Writer
February 28, 2023
Gun Violence Statistics have been increasing since 2004.
Adults are constantly telling us to make choices that they don't make themselves.

ADULTS NEED TO GROW UP

Ayma Malik, Opinion, A&E Editor
February 27, 2023
Even though adults are always telling us to behave maturely, they're the ones being immature.
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
February 26, 2023
Find out what you might have missed last week.
“Taxing the rich” has been a signature catchphrase for most left-leaning voters and politicians alike. While taxing the super rich may be beneficial for the welfare of middle-class America, how does the government expect to pay their multi-million dollar mansions and 20 Ferraris? Photo Credit: Philip Taylor PT

Satire: Let’s tax poor people even more

Rhamil Taguba, Managing Editor
February 26, 2023
The national debt continues to rise in this country. Why cut a break for hard-working, struggling Americans?
PODCAST: IS THE HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE OVER-ROMANTICIZED?

PODCAST: IS THE HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE OVER-ROMANTICIZED?

Paizley Swaney, Staff Writer
February 26, 2023
Tune in on this episode discussing deeper into the high school experience.
VIB: THIS WEEKEND IN VEGAS 2/24/23

VIB: THIS WEEKEND IN VEGAS 2/24/23

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
February 24, 2023
Find something fun to do this weekend.
“Everyone knows about voting and that's the best way to get involved. I remember we started petitioning when there were protests,” senior Heron Yonas said. “For us right now, a lot of classes here are helpful to learn new things. Voting is also a good way to get involved but it is important to know who you are voting for by doing research.”

Q&A: What’s the best way to get politically involved?

Ava Julian, Staff Writer
February 24, 2023
Students tell us the best ways to get politically involved.
Outlining his expectations for writing assignments, US Government & Economics teacher Joseph Juliano makes sure that students understand the task at hand. First semester was based on specific political ideas, but seniors have the opportunity to creatively express their beliefs and priorities. “I have known about this contest for a long time, but some years I didn’t introduce it to the full class as an assignment, rather just showed them the opportunity,” Juliano said. “In the past I had a student who won our local Las Vegas contest. She was invited to a luncheon at the district court and awarded a nice check for $1500.”

Seniors Create 28th Amendment for Civics Contest

Ashley Harris, News and Features Editor
February 23, 2023
Students of Joseph Juliano’s Government class participate in the Ninth Circuit Civics Contest.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: ALTHEA GEVERO

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: ALTHEA GEVERO

Paizley Swaney, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
2017 graduate progresses through their law school journey.
SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: FEBRUARY 2023

SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: FEBRUARY 2023

Ayma Malik, Opinion, A&E Editor
February 21, 2023
Fall in love with these artists.
Carefully looking over state standards and criteria, newly appointed English 10 H and 11 teacher Pier Shoates creates lesson plans. Since the start of the second semester, Shoates has made the move from support staff to teaching. “I have a way better understanding of how students are now,” Shoates said. “I can see it from both the staff perspective and the student perspective.”

New ‘Teacher Pathway’ Program for Future CCSD Employees Hopes to add to pipeline

Jianna Aganon, Staff Writer
February 21, 2023
Higher education schools and CCSD are now offering paid tuition for CCSD employees to become classroom educators.
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