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QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Juliana Borruso
November 1, 2021
Catch up on news you might've missed last week as the month of October ends.
 Armani White dresses up as a firefighter for the cover of his new EP, “Things We Lost in the Fire,” embodying the one thing he wished to be at a tragic time in his life.Rating: A+Photo Credit: Armani White

Heal your way through trauma with ‘Things we lost in the fire’

Gurleen Swaich
November 1, 2021
Share and heal through your grief with Armani White’s new EP, “Things We Lost in the Fire.”
America Has A Supply Problem

America Has A Supply Problem

Jackson Bogan
October 31, 2021
A consequence of recovering from the Coronavirus pandemic has been a noticeable break in the supply chain in the United States, which some fear will lead to a total national supply shortage
Looking at his finished look, junior Karim Abd-Elmalek poses for his next Instagram post. Through drag, Abd-Elmalek has tested what he is truly capable of, breaking boundaries and becoming more confident. “Its nice to let people out there in the world know what I’m doing,” Abd-Emlalek said. “I am a person doing this type of thing, and theres not a lot of people who are my age that do this. Photo Credit: Ashley Harris

Teenage Drag Queen: Meet Karim Abd-Elmalek

Ashley Harris
October 29, 2021
Junior Karim Abd-Elmalek hopes to inspire others through his journey with drag.
PODCAST: Halloween: Everything from candy to clowns to costumes

PODCAST: Halloween: Everything from candy to clowns to costumes

Gurleen Swaich, Juliana Borruso, and Ayma Malik
October 29, 2021
We talk about everything that comes with Fall and Halloween season, from what scares us most to how we celebrate.

VIDEO: Three dances later, homecoming is a wrap

Coyote Digital
October 29, 2021
Holding three dances for Covid safety reasons, the first homecoming(s) held on campus were on Friday, October 22 and Saturday, October 23.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: October 2021 Edition

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: October 2021 Edition

Kathryn Peterson
October 28, 2021
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
Working together juniors Nya Lewis and Rachel Ghelan begin their first project using donated costumes. Learning how to distress and convert clothing pieces into costumes, they work in teams to complete the look. “I love to see freshmen and people that aren’t in fashion to practice their ability hands on in a creative way,” senior Keisha Farrales said. “I love speaking with other members in the club and creating awesome designs while also practicing a really important skill.Photo Credit: Tishie Nyitray

Creating Show Worthy Costumes from Leftovers in Fashion Club

Tishie Nyitray
October 28, 2021
Students in FIDM Fashion Club learn how to distress clothing to revamp style.

VIDEO: FCCLA holds first in-person meeting

Coyote Digital
October 28, 2021
After meeting online for the first two months, FCCLA officers organize an in-person meeting including a pumpkin painting contest and icebreaker games.
During September 23rd’s meeting, the anti-racism policy and the teachers’ union concerns were brought up. In this upcoming meeting, tensions have risen as people disagree about the decisions of Superintendent Jara and Board President Cavazos. Photo Credit: Screenshot of Board Meeting

Agenda Breakdown for Thursday’s CCSD School Board Meeting

Tishie Nyitray
October 27, 2021
School board meeting agenda released and highlights future plans.
DRAW MY SHADOW: Caitlin Walczak

DRAW MY SHADOW: Caitlin Walczak

Raeness Lantaya
October 27, 2021
Sophomore talks about her longest Snapchat streak and how she achieved it.
QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Juliana Borruso
October 25, 2021
Find out what you might have missed last week.