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QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Juliana Borruso
February 7, 2022
See what you might have missed last week.
Celebrities and Influuencers truly do not have their fan’s best interest at heart; they care more about what their supporters can give them over everything else. Photo Credit: Madison Land

Stop Idolizing Celebrities, Influencers

Madison Land
February 7, 2022
As fans, we are seen as nothing more than a means to reach success and riches.
Love is in the Air Contest 2022

Love is in the Air Contest 2022

Julia Jauregui
February 7, 2022
Stores are slowly stocking up Valentine-themed gifts, so many of us are torn with the idea of, "Do I have a Valentine?"
Working together to color code their electrical wire diagram, seniors Joshua Yero and Abigail Battaglia differentiate which wires connect to each other. Students in Engineering III learned how to connect the different components of an electrical car together. “Since I have a good understanding of how the diagram works, I think I should have an easy time wiring the electric car,” Battaglia said. “I also hope to offer any help to my group wherever it is needed.” Photo Credit: Crystalyn Estabillo

Engineering III students start work on their electric car

Crystalyn Estabillo
February 4, 2022
They are starting with hands-on wiring of the vehicle.
Where Are They Now: Jayme Deguzman

Where Are They Now: Jayme Deguzman

Alyssa Rose
February 4, 2022
Take a look at class of 2019 graduate Jayme Deguzman’s life.
Finishing another hard workout session, senior Ventisislav Yankov studies his side triceps after training shoulders and arms. Beginning his junior year, Yankov began to start taking the gym seriously and working out to improve the way his body looked. “I remember the best memory of my training experience when I benched 225 pounds, which was my goal for six months,” Yankov said. “I failed that benchmark three times before that and when I finally hit it, I felt very happy.” Photo Credit: Ventisislav Yankov

Certified Personal Trainer: Meet Ventisislav Yankov

Naila Yazdani
February 3, 2022
Yankov landed his first job as a personal trainer after rigorous amounts of work over the last two years.
While locating and identifying all of the controls on the shop’s rotary cutting machine, junior Jacob Bogel builds the skills necessary for his end of program exam. With the upcoming test, he found the hands-on form of studying to be the most beneficial. “When I can see and touch the parts of a system that I am learning about, the concepts stick way better in my head,” Bogel said. “I enjoy working in the shop the most and I think it has prepared me the best for our end of program test.” Photo Credit: Lily Gurdison

Auto Tech III Students Prepare for Their End of Program Exam

Lily Gurdison
February 2, 2022
Students in Auto Tech III study using hands on technique to visually understand information.
EDITORIAL: The case for a grand voting rights compromise

EDITORIAL: The case for a grand voting rights compromise

Southwest Shadow
February 2, 2022
Preserving the integrity of our elections may require a bipartisan bill — one without policies progressives want.
The Kansas City Chiefs’s rising quarterback shows future potential to take over the NFL as the greatest of all time, knocking off Tom Brady’s two decade reign. Photo Credit: All-Pro Reels

MAHOMES MAY SURPASS BRADY’S LEGACY

Rhamil Taguba
February 1, 2022
The quarterback is the core position in a football team - will the Chiefs’s QB topple down the rest of the league?
Student Council members Rianna Rivera and Akela Renee Custodio paint posters to display in the hallways to promote the King or Queen of Hearts. By raising awareness around campus, Student Council hopes to encourage donations for their fundraiser. “Since we’re in a pandemic, it’s another way to raise money and help people in need,” sophomore Rianna Rivera said. “This reminds me of when I did NJHS in middle school, so it’s fun making posters again and there’s more colors and a variety of brushes than middle school.”

Student Council Begins Annual King or Queen of Hearts Event

Alyssa Rose
February 1, 2022
Student Council invites clubs to team up to fundraise money for the American Heart Association
Progressives declare war on Biden’s push for opening schools

Progressives declare war on Biden’s push for opening schools

Ahmed Ahmed
February 1, 2022
Closing down schools has drawbacks advocates don’t consider.
After-School Activities Temporarily Shut Down, Return Tomorrow

After-School Activities Temporarily Shut Down, Return Tomorrow

Kathryn Peterson
January 31, 2022

After a wave of the new Omicron variant, all after-school activities were canceled this month. Club meetings are expected to begin again tomorrow. “The decision was made to cancel after-school activities...

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