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Q&A: How do you feel about the revised lunch schedule?

Q&A: How do you feel about the revised lunch schedule?

Naila Yazdani
August 26, 2021
As the new lunch is revised, we ask students if they prefer the previous or current lunch schedule.
QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Juliana Borruso
August 23, 2021
Test yourself on news from last week.
The CCSD School Board of Trustees met Thursday night to cover several topics regarding masks, new busses and changing policies. They struggled to get through their agenda due to constant interruptions from the audience. “We are not going to have these disruptions,” Board President Linda Cavazos said. “I would like to hear those voices tonight.” Photo Credit: Screenshot of meeting

CCSD School Board Meeting met with interruptions from opponents of mask mandate

Tishie Nyitray
August 16, 2021

Thursday's CCSD School Board Meeting was met with nonstop COVID-19 and mask mandate opposition.   “I am sick to my stomach knowing that there are children that look up to you guys, they want...

There are no winners in the critical race theory fight

There are no winners in the critical race theory fight

Ahmed Ahmed
July 31, 2021
Conservatives are correct to rally against “critical race theory.” But their solutions are poorly thought out and counter-productive.
In a national case questioning the legality of freedom of speech, another question arises regarding the authority of the American educational system: are schools allowed to moderate social media? Flickr Photo Credit: elPadawan

OPINION: MAHANOY CROSSED THE LINE

Rhamil Taguba
June 7, 2021
A discussion about a Supreme Court case challenging freedom of speech outside of school campus.
School operations closed for Summer Break

School operations closed for Summer Break

Gurleen Swaich
May 25, 2021

Summer Break begins on Wednesday, May 25 until Monday, Aug. 9. We look forward to seeing you when in-person learning resumes. Have a great break!

Midterms and final exams should remain as tests. Photo Credit: Nguyen Dang Hoang Nhu

Pro/con: The easy way out isn’t the best option

Hannah Paine
May 20, 2021
Although projects may be easier, tests are the best way for teachers to test their students’ abilities and knowledge of the content gone over during the semester when it comes to final exams.
From BBQ chicken, salmon and ramen, to sandwiches and a variety of dessert teas, 9th Island Grill provides traditional Hawaiin cuisine. Rating: A Photo Credit:Naila Yazdani

Try bold flavors at 9th Island Grill

Naila Yazdani
May 20, 2021
Taste some of the amazing and unique flavors 9th Hawaiian Grill has to offer.
Upcoming and passionate artist Hope Tala makes a loud entrance into the music industry with “Girl Eats Sun.” Rating: A- Photo Credit: EMI

Enter an ethereal frenzy with ‘Girl Eats Sun’

Gurleen Swaich
May 19, 2021
Staying true to her roots, artist Hope Tala released a new album called “Girl Eats Sun,” with a bold fusion of Latin and R&B genres and figurative-filled lyrics.
The torque lab required students to test different weights on a seesaw. Placing mystery boxes on one side and a brick on the other, they were able to determine the weight of the mystery box. “I found the lab helped me figure out the torque formulas,” junior Franchesca Ramirez said. “After working on this assignment I feel like I’m actually prepared for any tests on it.” Screenshot By: PhET Interactive Simulations, University of Colorado, Boulder

AP Physics I students complete online torque lab

Juliana Borruso
May 18, 2021
Working to prepare for the exam, AP Physics I students have completed an online lab, using a digital seesaw to find mystery weights.
PODCAST: Skin Care

PODCAST: Skin Care

Julia Jauregui, Kayla Thomas, and Kamryn Baldenebro
May 18, 2021
As teenagers, our skin is constantly changing and today were going to talk about how to handle it.
Midterms and final exams would better show students knowledge and creativity if they were formatted as projects. Photo Credit: Firmbee.com

Pro/Con: Who said it was the easy way out?

Tishie Nyitray
May 17, 2021
Although tests are what teachers are used to, that doesn’t mean it’s what is best for students.
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