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Listening and watching closely to Dr.Breslin’s instruction, junior Iris Kellett prepares to follow her directional guide through to the inside of the cat’s body. The majority of students struggle to ease their emotions, while others see it as a part of strictly scientific procedures. “The cat’s dead already so I’m not very emotional,” Kellett said. “Plus, the teacher is carrying us through the whole process.”

AN HOUR IN … ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

Paizley Swaney, Staff Writer
February 21, 2023
Dissecting cats, Anatomy and Physiology Honors students take part in a hands-on examination of real organisms.
Ladytron captivates using emotional and dense compositions in their newest album. Rating: B Art Credit: Cooking Vinyl Limited

Escape into electronic waves with ‘Time’s Arrow’

Venice Jingco, Staff writer
February 21, 2023
Following a five year hiatus, Ladytron returns with their new album.
VIB: THIS WEEKEND IN VEGAS 2/17/23

VIB: THIS WEEKEND IN VEGAS 2/17/23

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
February 17, 2023
Find something fun to do this weekend.
"I would argue that he's not the greatest of all time, but he's the best in the league," freshman Crispin Njunia said. "The greatest is either MJ or Kobe."

Q&A: Is LeBron James the Greatest Basketball Player of All Time?

Kailie Sicolo, Staff Writer
February 17, 2023
Students let us know if they think LeBron James is the greatest basketball player of all time.
Ron DeSantis recently answered press questions at a conference regarding his reasoning behind Florida’s recent statewide ban on the AP African American Studies course. "Ron DeSantis" by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 .

EDITORIAL: Ron DeSantis Doesn’t Understand Education

Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board
February 16, 2023
Attempting to bar the introduction of an ideology some call “critical race theory,” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has rejected the AP course for teaching in the states’ schools based on what he deems as objectionable course content.
The Danger of Feminist M&M’s

The Danger of Feminist M&M’s

Arcade Encarnacion, Cartoonist
February 16, 2023
The Daily Mail’s arcticle on M&Ms “woke female-only special edition candy” is raising many eyebrows.

Draw my Shadow: Genevy Machuca

Lily Gurdison, Multimedia Editor
February 16, 2023
Senior Genevy Machuca shares her passion for poetry.
"I prefer to stay home and watch movies because it's a more private setting," senior Anahi Limon said. "There's also better audio and audio vibrations at home."

Q&A: How do you watch movies?

Ellie Lakatos and Travis McGinnis
February 15, 2023
Students let us know how they watch movies.
Researching legislative bills, seniors Yusra Shafique, Vassily Tan, and Jacob Gallardo expand their knowledge on the government and how it’s run. This research acted as the first step of making Laura Penrod’s students more politically aware. “I’m teaching them adult skills that they need to know how to do,” Penrod said. “Some of my students want to own businesses or go off and have these lives and careers that won’t be possible if legislation passes that doesn’t go in their favor.”

English 102 Students Research Legislative Officials For First Project

Kailie Sicolo, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
Laura Penrod integrates politics into her NSC Dual Credit English 102 class.
Spark: Five Valentine's Day Activities

Spark: Five Valentine’s Day Activities

Ava Julian, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
Use these five Valentine’s Day ideas to make sure this year’s is one to remember.

STUCO Hosts Pie Palooza

Ellie Lakatos and Travis McGinnis
February 14, 2023
Learn about the Pie-A-Teacher Palooza that raised over $300.
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
February 12, 2023
Find out what you might have missed last week.
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