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“Premonition” by White Lung is a generic rock album. Rating: C-  Art Courtesy of Domino Music

White Lungs’ New Album ‘Premonition’ Casts a Dark Shadow Over Listeners

Kathryn Peterson, Activities Director
February 1, 2023
After a decade of making music, White Lung released their final album this month.

‘Girls In Tech’ Promotes Stem Careers

Ellie Lakatos and Travis McGinnis
January 31, 2023
Inspiring new choices for careers, middle school girls took part in a variety of tech workshops.
Within seconds, people are now able quickly ask artificial intelligence questions relating to any topic of their choice with responses being generated with a click of a button. The chat bot has been thoroughly studied and fine-tuned with learning techniques and language models since its release. “I think the AI is very impressive, but I know it could be a dangerous tool,” junior Gian Carlo Raneses said, “It just depends on who is using it and why they are using it.”

ChatGPT blocked by GoGuardian on all CCSD monitored devices

Jianna Aganon, Staff Writer
January 31, 2023
New programs already being created for teachers to verify if assignments have been completed by AI
Podcast: 2023 Trend Predictions

Podcast: 2023 Trend Predictions

Ava Julian and Paizley Swaney
January 30, 2023
Listen to this episode for trend predictions in 2023.
Gliding through the water, junior Justyn Grayce Moceros races towards the finish line. She has been swimming since she was 4. “I like how swimming is more of an individual sport,” Moceros said. “You don’t really have to rely on other people, which I really like. I don’t really like to depend on people because people usually tend to disappoint you and it’s better to just make sure that you can do things yourself.”

Sensational Swimmer: Meet Justyn Grayce Moceros

Yaritzza Montenegro, Staff Writer
January 30, 2023
Moceros continues to grow in her swimming journey.
Club Preview: A look into the week of January 30

Club Preview: A look into the week of January 30

Kylie Dacquel, Staff Writer
January 29, 2023
Jam Club practicing their songs, Crochet Club continuing projects, and NHS creates their “Teacher Valentines”.
Photo Credit: Todd Cravens (Unsplash.com)

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
January 29, 2023
Find out what you might have missed last week.
Where Are They Now: Lauryn Aubry

Where Are They Now: Lauryn Aubry

Kailie Sicolo, Staff Writer
January 29, 2023
Here's a look into class of 2017 Lauryn Aubry's life.
Pie-a-Palooza

Pie-a-Palooza

Lily Gurdison, Multimedia Editor
January 28, 2023
Student Council holds a sweet and sticky fundraiser.
VIB: This weekend in Vegas 1/27/23

VIB: This weekend in Vegas 1/27/23

Lily Gurdison, Multimedia Editor
January 27, 2023
Find something fun to do this weekend.
INFOGRAPHIC: CREATING GROUP RESOLUTIONS FOR 2023

INFOGRAPHIC: CREATING GROUP RESOLUTIONS FOR 2023

Paizley Swaney, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Millions make New Year's resolutions to start off the year on the right foot, but how many of them actually follow through with them?
Facing public backlash and bankruptcy, Twitter’s new management may have gone too far to keep their vision of the platform alive.

Elon’s Twitter Acquisition Is Not What We Were Promised

Ethan Bull, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
From layoffs of half the workforce to complete department axings, Elon Musks’ purchase and privatization of Twitter has been a rocky road that remains far from the platform that was promised, despite some noteworthy improvements.