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Fierce Jiu Jitsu Trainee: Meet Michael Ennis

Fierce Jiu Jitsu Trainee: Meet Michael Ennis

Gurleen Swaich
October 8, 2021
Jiu jitsu fighter Michael Ennis, works with the Vinny Magalhaes Jiu Jitsu team to perfect his weaknesses and be the best martial arts player he can be.
Unwitting conservatives for Biden

Unwitting conservatives for Biden

Ahmed Ahmed
October 8, 2021
Last year, the far-left made Biden’s job in capturing the presidency harder. This year, the far-right is making it easier.
Sketching her letter forms, sophomore Emily Shields draws in her sketchbook before creating a final design. Students are highly encouraged to create as many design sketches as possible. “We’re not just looking at the letters themselves, we’re looking at them from the standpoint of being a visually pleasing element,” Graphic Design Teacher Jeffrey Ball said. Photo Credit: Alyssa Rose

Graphic Design I is Taking it One Step Further With Design Skills

Alyssa Rose
October 7, 2021
Students in Graphic Design I begin a typography project, learning how to apply fonts and texts to their designs.
Recognising the importance of the ACT prep book, juniors begin preparing themselves in class for their upcoming test. Teachers recommend students start studying now rather than later to make them less anxious and feel more prepared. “I feel really nervous for the ACT at the moment. I took the practice exam and now I realize how much studying the ACT is going to require,” junior Noah Cannon said.
 Photo Credit: Lily Gurdison

Juniors in English 11 Honors start ACT Test Prep

Lily Gurdison
October 7, 2021
Juniors in Amy Lutz’s English 11 Honors have the opportunity to refine their skills for the upcoming ACT.
Reviewing content from last year, Spanish teacher Geri Barnish teaches her Spanish II students amidst a shortage of teachers across the county. “We’re all exhausted, we can barely keep one thing in our books, and the demands are just so overwhelming. Eventually, teachers are going to be rebelling because the wages they are being offered are hard to retain,” Barnish said. Photo Credit: Rhamil Taguba

EDITORIAL: MORE EFFORTS SHOULD BE PUT TOWARDS RELIEVING TEACHERS’ STRESS

Southwest Shadow
October 6, 2021
Educational staff are being swarmed by problems caused by a dysfunctional educational system.
QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Juliana Borruso
October 4, 2021
Take a look at what you might've missed in last week's news.
Q&A: Should the U.S. follow Chinas lead and ban video game usage during the week for anyone under 18?

Q&A: Should the U.S. follow China’s lead and ban video game usage during the week for anyone under 18?

Julia Jauregui
October 4, 2021
We ask students' their opinions in regards to China's new video game ban.
SPARK: Top Five Phobias

SPARK: Top Five Phobias

Kalista Palarca
October 3, 2021
Everyone has something they fear, some more common then others. This Spark goes over the top five most common phobia's seen in people.
School operations closed for staff development day

School operations closed for staff development day

Gurleen Swaich
October 1, 2021

In observation of staff development day, classes will not be held on October 4.

2021 Halloween Costume Contest

2021 Halloween Costume Contest

Julia Jauregui
October 1, 2021
We would like to know your Halloween costume ideas.
The first Key Club meeting of the school year was a step forward to a hopeful year filled with in-person events. Students are encouraged to get out of their comfort zone and have fun, which is all left out in the virtual setting. “Just being able to have fun and vibe with all the key clubs in the region was enjoyable,” Key Club historian Alyana Arciaga said. “Unfortunately, that part is left out when held virtually, but hopefully we’ll have it in the future.”  Photo Credit: Eavan Abao

Rising COVID-19 Cases cause disappointment in Key Club

Raeness Lantaya
September 30, 2021
The yearly RTC meetings highly anticipated by Key Club members have been announced to go virtual once again.
Dungeon & Dragons club create characters, campaigns in the first meeting of the year

Dungeon & Dragons club create characters, campaigns in the first meeting of the year

Ayma Malik
September 30, 2021
Members of the D&D club meet to plan campaigns, create characters, and discuss the online gameplay.

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