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

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

Ayma Malik
September 9, 2022
Find something fun to do this weekend.
Unpaid internships in the United States hurt both college students and young adults alike. Yet, thousands of Americans still take up the position for various reasons, including college credit and work experience. But in the end, the benefits don’t fit the cost. Photo Credit: Rhamil Taguba

WHAT STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS MEANS COMING FORWARD

Rhamil Taguba, Managing Editor
September 7, 2022

Biden’s astounding move to cancel billions of dollars of loans has kept millions of young and old Americans alike celebrating their freedom from serious financial burden. However, the Biden Administration’s...

Podcast: Back to a Normal School Year

Podcast: Back to a Normal School Year

Kathryn Peterson, Activities Director
September 7, 2022
In this episode, listen as Katie and Kalista discuss starting the new year.
QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Hannah Paine
September 4, 2022
Find out what you might have missed last week.
VIB: This weekend in Las Vegas 9/2/22

VIB: This weekend in Las Vegas 9/2/22

Jianna Aganon
September 2, 2022
Find something fun to do this weekend.
The first case of monkeypox has been reported at Palo Verde. After less than a month in school, a new national health emergency has reached CCSD. “Most of my friends and people at school are reacting in the same way I did,” Palo Verde Sophomore Spencer Ladd said. “Honestly it mostly became a joke among my peers.” Photo Credit: Palo Verde HS, Las Vegas, Jul 2017 © Sunnya343, CC BY-SA 4.0

First Monkeypox Case Reported in CCSD School

Tishie Nyitray
September 1, 2022
Viral infection cases rising in schools nationwide.
Using gumdrops as tokens, freshmen were able to engage in a variety of activities for this year’s Freshman Orientation. Teachers Jessica Kelly and Laura Penrod hosted dozens of incoming freshmen and discussed several topics to bolster their beginnings as a high school student. “I think they enjoyed the time we had together, it went well," Penrod said.

Student council prepares for first freshmen social

Rhamil Taguba, Managing Editor
August 31, 2022
Southwest hosts event catered to freshmen.
The marshmallow challenge is an activity COM101 teacher Henry Evans organizes each school year, as skills utilized often apply to speeches given throughout the semester. “Public speaking is not easy, but it's made a little easier when you engage in friendly activities with the people you'll be presenting your speeches to,“ Evans said. Photo Credit: Ashley Harris

An Hour in … COM101

Ashley Harris, News and Features Editor
August 29, 2022
Juniors and seniors participated in the marshmallow challenge ice breaker during the first week of classes.
QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Hannah Paine
August 28, 2022
Find out what you might have missed last week.
QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Hannah Paine
August 21, 2022
Find out what you might have missed last week.
VIB: This weekend in Las Vegas 8/19/22

VIB: This weekend in Las Vegas 8/19/22

Tishie Nyitray
August 19, 2022
Find something fun to do this weekend.
QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

August 15, 2022
Find out what you might have missed last week.
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