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“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.
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.
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