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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.
QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Juliana Borruso
November 15, 2021
Find out what you might've missed during last week's news cycle.
Rehearsing the skills needed to do clinicals, senior Shinikee Garcia and Vincent Garcia check senior Michael Ennis’ pulse. Students began clinicals on Friday and will be learning the perks of being a CNA. “At first, I was nervous to go to clinicals because it’s very different interacting with a mannequin or a classmate you’ve known for a while compared to actual patients,” Garcia said. “However, when I got to the facility everyone was welcoming and the residents were really nice. The residents are all veterans who have been through a lot so it’s comforting to see a smile on their face while helping with daily activities like changing their bed.” Photo Credit: Cassandra Trummel

Nursing students learn the reality of being CNA’s

Gurleen Swaich
November 15, 2021
Nursing students began going to clinicals at Nevada State Veterans Home.
Q&A: After Friday's Tragic Events at the Astroworld Music Festival, What are Some Precautions Festival Promoters Should Consider Putting in Place?

Q&A: After Friday’s Tragic Events at the Astroworld Music Festival, What are Some Precautions Festival Promoters Should Consider Putting in Place?

Crystalyn Estabillo
November 13, 2021
We ask students what precautions festival promoters should put in place after the tragic events that occurred at the Astroworld music festival.
4-day weekend ensues in honor of Veterans Day

4-day weekend ensues in honor of Veterans Day

Ahmed Ahmed
November 10, 2021
The holiday marks the first consecutive four days of no school since the beginning of the year.
Fast-Food Chains Increase Starting Wages

Fast-Food Chains Increase Starting Wages

Julia Jauregui
November 9, 2021
Fast food-chains make efforts to entice more people to work for their understaffed businesses.
Q&A: How was Your Halloween?

Q&A: How was Your Halloween?

Madelynn Evans
November 8, 2021
Students share their Halloween experience this year.
QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Juliana Borruso
November 8, 2021
Find out what you might have missed last week, from the infrastructure bill to the Covid-19 pill.
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