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Dunking the ball into the net, sophomore Xavion Staton scores yet another point for the Sierra Vista varsity boys basketball team. Staton enjoys being able to create memories with his new team. “My teammates have a lot of fun because they get to experience throwing stuff up and having me immediately dunk it,” Staton said. “It brings a lot of energy to the court.”

TALLEST PERSON ON CAMPUS: MEET XAVION STATON

Paizley Swaney, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
Sophomore is just an inch away from reaching seven feet tall.
Anticipating a homecoming proposal, junior Danika Marie Molina exits the campus amongst a crowd of her peers as they cheer her on. The proposal, which had been planned for several weeks, attracted a crowd that numbered more than 50 spectators offering gifts and support.

What We Should Learn from HOCO This Year

Ethan Bull, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
Students felt the pressure of finding a homecoming date, but the actual proposals were washed out by the fanfare of long-time couples and preapproved dates.
Completing their research, seniors Sierra Prescia, Tyler Alejandro, and Elijah Sicat discuss plans for their infographic. Students collaborated on ideas for this alternative to a traditional essay. “They’re about to go off into the adult world and vote and be productive citizens,” NSC ENG 101 instructor Laura Penrod said. “I want them to research about these different genders because having inclusivity and helping people feel seen and heard, is what’s most important.”

English 101 Students Create Infographics to Study Gender Norms

Kylie Dacquel, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
Seniors research gender norms in different countries.
Fresh Ink: Most Anticipated Book Releases of Autumn 2022

Fresh Ink: Most Anticipated Book Releases of Autumn 2022

Jianna Aganon, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
In a reading slump and need book recommendations? Here are 10 new books to keep an eye on this fall.

Pawnanza Pop-Up Event: Adopt a Less-Adoptable Dog

Ellie Lakatos and Travis McGinnis
October 17, 2022
The "Paws Off The Table" group hosted a "Pawnanza" with a farmer's market and multiple events for dogs, including an adoption fair.
With an upbeat playlist and colorful interior, MochiCo is a great place to hang out with friends. Grade: A

Try a Modern Take on Traditional Japanese Snacks at ‘MochiCo’

Ashley Harris, News and Features Editor
October 17, 2022
Whether you’re in a sweet or savory mood, MochiCo will satisfy those cravings.
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
October 16, 2022
Find out what you might has missed last week
A Guide to: Homecoming

A Guide to: Homecoming

Ava Julian, Staff Writer
October 14, 2022
Learn from these tips to make homecoming a night to remember.
Podcast: 'When We Were Young Music' Festival Preview

Podcast: ‘When We Were Young Music’ Festival Preview

Gray Barranco and Ayma Malik
October 14, 2022
Ayma and Gray weigh in on this upcoming emo music experience.
Receiving the tardy slip, junior Dani Hernandez receives their first tardy of the year. Over the past two weeks dozens of studnets have been caught in the tardy lockouts. “Students are literally trying to get to class, we want to be there, but if we are just a couple seconds late we get punished,” junior Dani Hernandez said. “I think that depending on where the student is coming from there should be some sort of leeway to not get punished the same way students who are actively trying to not go to class.”

Tardy Lockouts increase as number of late students steadily grows

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
October 14, 2022
Administration focusing on lowering infractions.
“Yes I am going to Homecoming,” freshman Tsz Ching Situ said. “This is because I get to make memories with my friends and also it’s the first homecoming of high school.”

Q&A: Are you going to Homecoming?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
October 14, 2022
Students let us know if they are going to homecoming this year.
AN HOUR IN ... FOODS II

AN HOUR IN … FOODS II

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff
October 14, 2022
Using the techniques they learned, students in Chef Habodas’ Foods II learn how to make cream puffs and eclairs.
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