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The debate against gun control is popular with millions of conservative Americans today. But the prevention of firearm safety throughout several states like Texas has time and time again led to violence and death. Crowd at rally against gun control at the Minnesota State Capitol © Fibonacci Blue, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Republicans are failing when it comes to gun control

Rhamil Taguba, Managing Editor
November 17, 2022
A look on why the conservative side of the famous gun debate is flawed.
Draw My Shadow: Aubrey Earley

Draw My Shadow: Aubrey Earley

Elise Chan, Staff Writer
November 17, 2022
Junior Aubrey Earley shares her experiences with pole vaulting
Laughing at a joke, Engineering teacher Rizalito Nicolas brings his students to the lab. Nicolas has been preparing to introduce the four-year program to incoming students. "It's a good program, because it teaches you many skills about the technology world. However, I can only take in about 40 freshmen every year for engineering," Nicolas said.

Program Area Leaders, Students Set to Welcome Prospective Coyotes

Gray Barranco and Rhamil Taguba
November 15, 2022
The event will have representatives from each of the program areas to welcome the community and answer questions.

Clubs Come Together for First Trunk-or-Treat

Ellie Lakatos and Travis McGinnis
November 15, 2022
Event hosted multiple student organizations with candy-filled trunks and games.
Swifties Do Not Accept Defeat

Swifties Do Not Accept Defeat

Arcade Encarnacion, Cartoonist
November 13, 2022
The Swifties are at it again ever since Taylor’s new album, Midnight, and the new tour dates were released. It's surprising that the cell towers haven't overloaded this past month.
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
November 13, 2022
Find out what you might have missed last week.
Club Preview: A look into the week of November 14

Club Preview: A look into the week of November 14

Carmen Ruiz, Staff Writer
November 12, 2022
Robotics Club prepares for competition, D&D plays "Dungeons and Dragons", and Book Club discusses "Dangerous Women."
Throughout the duration of the unit, junior Ilani Miron is confident in her comprehension of what the story is about. The students started reading the play in the month of November. “The play is about the Salem Witch Trials how certain people were counted as witches in the town of Salem Massachusetts,” Miron said.

An Hour In … English

Yaritzza Montenegro, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
Reading aloud in class, students in English 11 begin analyzing "The Crucible."
“Yes, I plan to buy Taylor Swift tickets. I signed up for presale, so I hope I can get them,” senior Hannah Hernandez said. “Even if they are really expensive I feel like I still am going to buy them.”

Q&A: Are you buying Taylor Swift tickets?

Ava Julian, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
Students let us know if they plan on buying Taylor Swift tickets.
VIB: This weekend in Vegas 11/11/22

VIB: This weekend in Vegas 11/11/22

Yaritzza Montenegro, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
Find something fun to do this weekend.
"ILYSM" by Wild Pink is a boring mediocre album.Rating: C Photo Credit: Royal Mountain Records

Be Bored to Sleep with Wild Pink’s ‘ILYSM’

Kathryn Peterson, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
The band's fourth album is not that easy to fall in love with.
Infographic: Student Guide To Finding A Job

Infographic: Student Guide To Finding A Job

Paizley Swaney, Staff Writer
November 9, 2022
Learn the tips of finding a job manageable with your busy schedule.