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"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.
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.
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