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Breaking News: Fashion Design Students Sweep ‘Hunger Games’ Sustainable Art Competition

Breaking News: Fashion Design Students Sweep ‘Hunger Games’ Sustainable Art Competition

Ashley Harris, News and Features Editor
November 18, 2022
CityNeon rewards flexible and creative students.
Beginning the new unit in 3D animation, students are tasked with animating a flour sack— the same exercise as Animation I, but in 3D rather than 2D. However, some students like sophomore Rayan Awad dislike the change in dimensions. “2D animation is so much easier to do, I think it looks better, I'm just more comfortable with it,” Awad said. “With 3D, you don't have to redraw everything and you just have a rig and it's really easy to deal with. But 2d animation, it feels like you put more effort into it feels more rewarding.”

An Hour In … Animation II

Venice Jingco, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
Animation II students are introduced to 3D animation through an expressive flour sack exercise.
VIB: This Weekend In Vegas 11/18/22

VIB: This Weekend In Vegas 11/18/22

Venice Jingco, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
Find something fun to do this weekend.
Southwest Shadow Asks: Talon Shultis

Southwest Shadow Asks: Talon Shultis

Lily Gurdison, Multimedia Editor
November 18, 2022
Learn some fun facts about senior Talon Shultis.
Meeting the requirements for qualification, the Blue Bird Vision school bus is one of the models that could be introduced to the district. Due to the environmental impact of diesel engines, Automotive Technology teacher Betrand Potts gave his support in the switch to electric vehicles. “The internal combustion engine is a dirty, dirty thing,” Potts said. “Oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel all contribute to pollution, smog, and global warming. Any electric vehicle, I’m a big proponent for.” Photo Credit: Bluebird-Vision-Electric © UniversityRailroad, CC BY-SA 4.0

New Electric Buses Join CCSDs Current Fleet

Kailie Sicolo, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
CCSD received a grant of $9.875 million to purchase 25 electric school buses.
The debate against gun control is popular with millions of conservative Americans today. But the prevention of firearm safety throughout several states like Texas has time and time again led to violence and death. Crowd at rally against gun control at the Minnesota State Capitol © Fibonacci Blue, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Republicans are failing when it comes to gun control

Rhamil Taguba, Managing Editor
November 17, 2022
A look on why the conservative side of the famous gun debate is flawed.
Draw My Shadow: Aubrey Earley

Draw My Shadow: Aubrey Earley

Elise Chan, Staff Writer
November 17, 2022
Junior Aubrey Earley shares her experiences with pole vaulting
Laughing at a joke, Engineering teacher Rizalito Nicolas brings his students to the lab. Nicolas has been preparing to introduce the four-year program to incoming students. "It's a good program, because it teaches you many skills about the technology world. However, I can only take in about 40 freshmen every year for engineering," Nicolas said.

Program Area Leaders, Students Set to Welcome Prospective Coyotes

Gray Barranco and Rhamil Taguba
November 15, 2022
The event will have representatives from each of the program areas to welcome the community and answer questions.

Clubs Come Together for First Trunk-or-Treat

Ellie Lakatos and Travis McGinnis
November 15, 2022
Event hosted multiple student organizations with candy-filled trunks and games.
Swifties Do Not Accept Defeat

Swifties Do Not Accept Defeat

Arcade Encarnacion, Cartoonist
November 13, 2022
The Swifties are at it again ever since Taylor’s new album, Midnight, and the new tour dates were released. It's surprising that the cell towers haven't overloaded this past month.
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
November 13, 2022
Find out what you might have missed last week.
Club Preview: A look into the week of November 14

Club Preview: A look into the week of November 14

Carmen Ruiz, Staff Writer
November 12, 2022
Robotics Club prepares for competition, D&D plays "Dungeons and Dragons", and Book Club discusses "Dangerous Women."
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