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VIB: This weekend in Vegas 2/10/23

VIB: This weekend in Vegas 2/10/23

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
February 10, 2023
Find something fun to do this weekend.
Touching up highlights on a skirt, senior Karim Abd-Elmalek finishes the first design in his collection. The runway show will be held in mid-April. “I definitely have to not procrastinate on this,” Abd-Elmalek said. “I think we will get it done, I just have to manage my time well so I am able to get all of the elements I want in my finished garment.”

Pattern Drafting Seniors Begin Designing Capstone

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
February 10, 2023
Seniors in Pattern Drafting are illustrating their capstone collections.
Valentine's Day Contest 2023

Valentine’s Day Contest 2023

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
February 8, 2023
Stories are beginning to fill up with our favorite heart-shaped snacks and we want to know your best Valentine's day story.
Deliberating with his fellow BSU members, sophomore Demetrios West confirms the outline for the poster before continuing to write. Since mid-January, BSU members have been working on posters that were hung in all the hallways. “It was fun, but it was stressful because we were limited on time,” sophomore Rediate Hunde said.

BSU Hosts ‘Princess and the Frog’ Movie Night in the Gym

Philipos Alebachew, Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
This event was chosen to be held in February to coincide with Black History Month.
Giving the opportunity for students to contribute to the community, Creative Writing Club hosts a used book drive. They anticipate that the event will bring more attention to the club. “I really hope that people will see it as something serious,” Creative Writing Club President Ava Torres said. I know it's a student run organization, but I want it to be seen that we’re doing things. We have a lot of plans and this is the first stop, but we have a long way to go.”

Creative Writing Club requesting Used Books for Underprivileged Communities

Ashley Harris, News and Features Editor
February 8, 2023
Staff and students can donate books for underprivileged communities.
"Melatonin" is a unique rhythm game featuring Lo-fi songs and dreamy visuals. Rating: A Art Credit: Half Asleep

Become one with your dreams in ‘Melatonin’

Venice Jingco, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023
Follow the narrative of self-improvement by mastering rhythmic dreams.
"Mindcage” tells the story of catching a murderer by getting help from another murderer. Rating: C- Art Credit:Lionsgate

‘Mindcage’ is a Copycat Horror Film About a Copycat Serial Killer

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
“Mindcage” is somewhat entertaining, but suffers from a cliché ending.
Meeting with students, counselors help them select courses for next year. In CCSD, counselors will now use past test scores to assist with course placement. “I am trying to figure out what classes I will need to take next year, while still having to focus on finishing this year,” junior Dani Hernandez said. “I feel like this whole system will help in some ways but always put more pressure on students.”

New Course Recommendation System in CCSD implemented this month

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
February 6, 2023
Pushing students to take advanced classes.
Club Preview: A look into the week of February 6

Club Preview: A look into the week of February 6

Kylie Dacquel, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
Key Club board introductions, BSU movie night finalization, and Culture and Language Exchange Club holds a ‘Food and Film’ meeting.
Photo Credit: Ralph Katieb

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
February 5, 2023
Find out what you might have missed last week.
'F' IS FOR FANTASTIC!

‘F’ IS FOR FANTASTIC!

Ayma Malik, Opinion, A&E Editor
February 4, 2023
Please don’t take every class just because you think you should.
"No, I am not watching it," junior Alina Adams said. "Because I've never heard of it."

Q&A: Are you watching “The Last of Us” on HBO?

Ava Julian, Staff Writer
February 3, 2023
Students let us know if they have been watching "The Last of Us" on HBO.
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