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The new teachers of the school help their students with their class assignments. Even with a national teacher shortage, new teachers started on campus this past August. “I started teaching because I want to at least have a small impact on students and help them achieve what they want,” English 11/12 teacher Jacob Hill said. “I think without education it's possible, but it’s challenging to achieve your goals.”

Newly-Hired Teachers Help Resolve Teacher Shortage

Kailie Sicolo, Staff Writer
October 5, 2022
Teachers hired from inside and outside the district to fill open positions.
Introverts and extroverts whats the difference?

Introverts and extroverts whats the difference?

Kalista Palarca
October 5, 2022
Introverts and extroverts are an important part of understanding how you fit in social environments. In this infographic we do a deeper dive into the types of introverts and extroverts.
Practicing her bass, Poselero finds a new bass line for her band’s new original song. Writing her own content has always been a great way to express her, and her band’s creativity. “It's really cool to see when I’m on stage and how people are taken aback because of my height,” Poselero said. “People don’t expect this tiny, little lady to be screaming her lungs out. My energy is completely different than if I were to just be talking to someone, and I fell in love with what that felt like.”

Rockin’ Band Member: Meet Zielle Poselero

Ashley Harris, News and Features Editor
October 4, 2022
Poselero shares experiences performing in front of live audiences with her band.
Quiz: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Quiz: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
October 2, 2022
Find out what you might have missed last week
VIB: THIS WEEKEND IN VEGAS 9/30/22

VIB: THIS WEEKEND IN VEGAS 9/30/22

September 30, 2022
Find something fun to do this weekend.
Infographic: Tips to Cut Down on Technology Usage

Infographic: Tips to Cut Down on Technology Usage

September 28, 2022
In a society that is heavily dependent on technology, these tips can help students find alternatives to only using technology.
AN HOUR IN ... FASHION II

AN HOUR IN … FASHION II

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
September 27, 2022
Working on their most intense project yet, Fashion II students encounter challenges and come up with future solutions.
Sharing with the group, sophomore HOSA member Kylie Chelise Dacquel shares her future career goals during a HOSA meeting. Other students were invited to speak about their ambitions. “We hope our members will interact with each other more,” president Yusra Shafique said. “We are trying to create lasting friendships through our meetings and the volunteer events they attend.”

CLUB PREVIEW: A LOOK INTO THE WEEK OF SEP. 26

Venice Jingco, Staff Writer
September 27, 2022
See what's ahead for these clubs.
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
September 25, 2022
Find out what you might have missed last week
"I don't know a ton about the current situation, but I feel as though it is only fair for King Charles III to return these realms," junior Ella Abilar said.

Q&A: Should King Charles III release the Commonwealth Realms?

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
September 23, 2022
Students share their opinions on this controversial royal topic.

Vegas Fright Nights: Scaring for a Good Cause

Ellie Lakatos and Travis McGinnis
September 23, 2022
Learn about the how and why of Opportunity Village's Halloween event.
VIB: This weekend in Las Vegas 9/23/22

VIB: This weekend in Las Vegas 9/23/22

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
September 23, 2022
Find something fun to do this weekend.