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AN HOUR IN ... FASHION II

AN HOUR IN … FASHION II

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
September 27, 2022
Working on their most intense project yet, Fashion II students encounter challenges and come up with future solutions.
Sharing with the group, sophomore HOSA member Kylie Chelise Dacquel shares her future career goals during a HOSA meeting. Other students were invited to speak about their ambitions. “We hope our members will interact with each other more,” president Yusra Shafique said. “We are trying to create lasting friendships through our meetings and the volunteer events they attend.”

CLUB PREVIEW: A LOOK INTO THE WEEK OF SEP. 26

Venice Jingco, Staff Writer
September 27, 2022
See what's ahead for these clubs.
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
September 25, 2022
Find out what you might have missed last week
"I don't know a ton about the current situation, but I feel as though it is only fair for King Charles III to return these realms," junior Ella Abilar said.

Q&A: Should King Charles III release the Commonwealth Realms?

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
September 23, 2022
Students share their opinions on this controversial royal topic.

Vegas Fright Nights: Scaring for a Good Cause

Ellie Lakatos and Travis McGinnis
September 23, 2022
Learn about the how and why of Opportunity Village's Halloween event.
VIB: This weekend in Las Vegas 9/23/22

VIB: This weekend in Las Vegas 9/23/22

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
September 23, 2022
Find something fun to do this weekend.
Contorting her body in the air, sophomore Zoey Henson strikes several dance trapeze poses. Henson says it takes a ton of core and upper body strength to successfully execute a trick. “You don’t need outside practice, but it is good to have. I used to go twice a week for six hours total, so I built a lot of strength from that,” Henson said. (Photo Credits: Zoey Henson)

Astounding Aerialist: Meet Zoey Henson

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
September 22, 2022
Sophomore Zoey Henson has been executing aerial circus performances since elementary school.
Where Are They Now: Mikaly Meily

Where Are They Now: Mikaly Meily

Jianna Aganon
September 22, 2022
Take a look into Class of 2014's Mikaly Meily's life.
Following Digital Game Design teacher Ronald Barranco's rules, junior Kevin Fernandez places his phone into a pocket before class starts. Each class has different rules on monitoring phone usage. “Sometimes it can be a distraction so I think it’s reasonable to have them away during instruction,” Fernandez said. “But I personally think it should be okay to use them during independent time since it can help students concentrate and feel comfortable in class.”

REEVALUATED PERSONAL DEVICE POLICY ESTABLISHES NEW CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

Ayma Malik, Opinion, A&E Editor
September 21, 2022
Concerns regarding school safety and classroom distractions guided updated rule
After being announced as the new VP of Fundraising, junior Colin Chamberlain participates in the "Penny for Your Thoughts" icebreaker. FCCLA plans on attending the upcoming symposium. “I can’t wait to show people what’s in store with FCCLA this year,” FCCLA President Karim Abd-Elmalek said. “We plan to display our projects and spread the word about our upcoming events.”

CLUB LEADERS TO MEET FOR FIRST SYMPOSIUM

Philipos Alebachew
September 19, 2022
SWCTA to hold first ever meeting with CTSO officers to communicate future plans.

Showcasing creativity with the Southwest Shoutout program

Ellie Lakatos and Travis McGinnis
September 18, 2022
Trying to make an impact back on the Southwest Community, Benjamin LaCombe starts the Southwest Shoutout Program.
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Hannah Paine
September 18, 2022
Find out what you might have missed last week.
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