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QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Juliana Borruso
November 29, 2021
Find out what you might have missed last week, from the Thanksgiving game to the new COVID-19 variant.
Q&A: What are you going to buy for Black Friday?

Q&A: What are you going to buy for Black Friday?

Rhamil Taguba
November 28, 2021
We asked students what they planned on buying for this year's Black Friday, an annual event where retailers price their products at significant discounts.
Where are they now: Brittny Mikhaiel

Where are they now: Brittny Mikhaiel

Raeness Lantaya
November 24, 2021
From respiratory therapist major, to future United States Air Force lieutenant.
SCHOOL OPERATIONS CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK

SCHOOL OPERATIONS CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK

Gurleen Swaich
November 23, 2021
School operations are closed for Thanksgiving Break and will resume on November 29.
Be pleasantly surprised with authentic Vietnamese dishes at Pho4Real

Be pleasantly surprised with authentic Vietnamese dishes at Pho4Real

Julia Jauregui
November 22, 2021
Pho4Real offers an array of entrees ranging from rice plates to soups and noodles.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: December 2021 Edition

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: December 2021 Edition

Crystalyn Estabillo
November 21, 2021
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
Q&A: Do you believe the government should be able to negotiate prices for medicines?

Q&A: Do you believe the government should be able to negotiate prices for medicines?

Julia Jauregui
November 19, 2021
We ask students their opinion on government and medicines.
Gov. Steve Sisolak lifts Nevada state mask mandate. Art Credit

BREAKING: CCSD BOARD MEETING MAY RECALL JARA’S TERMINATION

Rhamil Taguba
November 18, 2021
CCSD has board meeting on recent accusations of harassment on Dr. Jesus Jara.
PODCAST: The Fears of Growing Older

PODCAST: The Fears of Growing Older

Crystalyn Estabillo and Raeness Lantaya
November 17, 2021
The future is daunting, and growing up itself can be a scary thought.
Students are writing fake interviews from the local people in the story. Once students are finished with their projects, they will be presenting their information to the class. “My group is outlining where we are placing each part of our newspaper,” Aganon said. “By deciding where each piece of information should go to make the newspaper seem more realistic.” Photo Credit: Ava Julian

English 10 creates ‘Sleepy Hollow’ newspapers

Ava Julian
November 17, 2021
English 10 students are utilizing ideas from "Sleepy Hollow" to create newspapers to present to the class on December 3.
While playing in one of her tournaments, math teacher Tawanna Ervin prepares herself to hit the cue ball to make a shot. “I think I'm more logical than some people and definitely see the angles on the table, even though I always can't get the ball to go in that direction,” Ervin said. Photo Credit: Tawanna Ervin

Ambitious Pool Player: Meet Tawanna Ervin

Gray Barranco
November 16, 2021
After a rigorous day of teaching quadratic formulas and factoring, Tawanna Ervin spends her afternoon playing competitive pool.
Take in a deep breath, listen to Inhaler’s ‘It Won’t Always Be Like This’

Take in a deep breath, listen to Inhaler’s ‘It Won’t Always Be Like This’

Ayma Malik
November 16, 2021
Inhaler releases an album full of optimism, angst and audacity.
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