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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LAST WEEK?

Kathryn Peterson, Social Media Coordinator
September 25, 2023
Find out what you might have missed last week.
VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring

Kathryn Peterson, Social Media Coordinator
September 22, 2023
Find something fun to do this weekend.

FRESHMEN BECOME CPR CERTIFIED

Travis McGinnis and Kathryn Peterson
September 22, 2023
Freshmen earn their CPR certification in Health.
"I noticed the change," Chohan ('26) said, "With Dominos I couldn't taste the sauce, I mostly tasted the cheese. With Papa Johns I get a little balance of both."

Q&A: Do you Prefer Dominos or Papa Johns?

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
September 21, 2023
Find out students' opinions on the switch from Papa Johns to Dominos in the lunchroom.
Attempting to cool down an Engineering classroom, senior Brandon Pecayo adjusts a small portable fan. Over the past month, the F building has been one of the places on campus that has been the most affected by the AC breakdowns. “The fan in the room definitely makes it more comfortable to work,” Pecayo said. “I like being able to do my work in comfort instead of having to sit in the heat.”

Campus Air Conditioning Receives Much Needed Repair

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Staff Writer
September 21, 2023
Classrooms cooled down after a month of abnormally hot temperatures.
VANNER takes a step in a new direction to mark the fresh start of their music career. Rating: B Photo Credit: KLAP Entertainment

Experience a Refreshing Endeavor with ‘VENI VIDI VICI’

Kylie Dacquel
September 21, 2023
VANNER starts off a new chapter of their career as winners of the Korean TV competition, “Peak Time.”
Being new to the school and its policies, freshman Cameron Kefale signs out of the class to use the restroom. He has found these rules to be helpful with shaping school safety. “I think that the bathroom policies are actually pretty good,” Kefale said. “Let's say someone does something bad while they are gone, this rule helps them [staff] know who was in the bathroom at that time.”

Updated District-wide Bathroom Procedures, Technology Set in Place

Amelia Castellanos, Staff Writer
September 21, 2023
Staff has recently added regulations regarding bathroom usage for students.
“One Piece” changes many aspects of the source material but still holds onto its main themes. Rating: A-Photo Credit: Netflix

‘Jujutsu Kaisen: Season 2’ is a stunning origin story

Philipos Alebachew, Staff Writer
September 19, 2023
“Jujutsu Kaisen’s” much-anticipated continuation does not disappoint.
BREAKING NEWS: LAURA PENROD NAMED NEVADA TEACHER OF THE YEAR

BREAKING NEWS: LAURA PENROD NAMED NEVADA TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Ayma Malik, Editor in Chief
September 19, 2023
Laura Penrod is the Nevada State Teacher of the Year for 2024.
Yi Fang has made it all the way to Nevada with the mission of sharing their classic flavors. Grade: B+

Expand Your Palate At Your Local ‘Yi Fang’

Paizley Swaney, Staff Writer
September 19, 2023
Enjoy a variety of teas served fresh, fast and friendly.
Placing another spoonful of pineapple on her plate, sophomore Sophia Vizcarra grabs lunch from the school’s salad bar. CCSD has been working hard to provide healthier food while still trying to appeal to students. “Honestly, [school lunch] is really good,” senior Angelina Diaz-Munoz said. “I like when they have the salad bar, I eat it every single time, and I really like the ranch that they serve.”

CCSD School Cafeterias Switch From Papa John’s to Domino’s Pizza

Ava Torres, Staff Writer
September 15, 2023
CCSD schools have a Domino’s Pizza test run to see student response
“It was great,” sophomore Yuricela Hugueira said, “I think it was a good album and I feel like all the songs flowed really well together.”

Q&A: Have you listened to Olivia Rodrigo’s new album, “GUTS”?

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
September 15, 2023
Find out if students and teachers listened to "Guts".
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