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QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Juliana Borruso
October 4, 2021
Take a look at what you might've missed in last week's news.
Q&A: Should the U.S. follow China's lead and ban video game usage during the week for anyone under 18?

Q&A: Should the U.S. follow China’s lead and ban video game usage during the week for anyone under 18?

Julia Jauregui
October 4, 2021
We ask students' their opinions in regards to China's new video game ban.
SPARK: Top Five Phobias

SPARK: Top Five Phobias

Kalista Palarca
October 3, 2021
Everyone has something they fear, some more common then others. This Spark goes over the top five most common phobia's seen in people.
School operations closed for staff development day

School operations closed for staff development day

Gurleen Swaich
October 1, 2021

In observation of staff development day, classes will not be held on October 4.

2021 Halloween Costume Contest

2021 Halloween Costume Contest

Julia Jauregui
October 1, 2021
We would like to know your Halloween costume ideas.
The first Key Club meeting of the school year was a step forward to a hopeful year filled with in-person events. Students are encouraged to get out of their comfort zone and have fun, which is all left out in the virtual setting. “Just being able to have fun and vibe with all the key clubs in the region was enjoyable,” Key Club historian Alyana Arciaga said. “Unfortunately, that part is left out when held virtually, but hopefully we’ll have it in the future.” Photo Credit: Eavan Abao

Rising COVID-19 Cases cause disappointment in Key Club

Raeness Lantaya
September 30, 2021
The yearly RTC meetings highly anticipated by Key Club members have been announced to go virtual once again.
Dungeon & Dragons club create characters, campaigns in the first meeting of the year

Dungeon & Dragons club create characters, campaigns in the first meeting of the year

Ayma Malik
September 30, 2021
Members of the D&D club meet to plan campaigns, create characters, and discuss the online gameplay.
Animation I students are designing their own flip books. Students have creative freedom to do what they want, but they may face a few problems. "There are some students that are a little less comfortable with drawing, so they're gonna have a little bit more of a struggle and try to get hung up on it not being perfect, but perfection is not what you're going for," Animation teacher Monte Carman said. Photo Credit: Arcadia Encarnacion

Animation I students dive into their creative drawing skills

Arcadia Encarnacion
September 29, 2021
Students in Animation 1 put their skills to the test to make their own flip books.
At Thursday’s School Board meeting, teachers spoke about the current failure of the ccsd funding of insurance deficit. “I would've loved to teach for another 5-10 years, but I was tired of seeing other educators get ill or die too young from stress induced illnesses,” retired teacher Janet Clayton said. “I had to make a change to enjoy my life.” Photo Credit: Screenshot of meeting

Teachers’ Health Care Deficit cause for concern at CCSD School Board Meeting

Tishie Nyitray
September 29, 2021
Another school board meeting results in dispute
While Biden’s capacity for office continues to go under fire after his latest mess in Afghanistan, his approval ratings continue to plummet. Republicans across the nation are calling for his impeachment in this latest outrage over Biden’s well-being. Photo Credit: Center for American Progress Action Fund

BIDEN, TAKE A COGNITIVE TEST

Rhamil Taguba
September 27, 2021
Joe Biden's mental capacity has been a long debate, especially since he's at the helm of the world's most powerful position. But is his limitations holding him, and the rest of America, back from progress?
Students work on conducting research for their presentations and sharing similar ideas on the white board. Each individual had to fill out a Google Doc about basic element information to help them create a video. “Working with classmates allows us to share ideas and [it] helps us help each other work on our videos,” sophomore Madison Davis said. Photo Credit: Ava Julian

Chemistry Honors Students Create Video Presentations on Elements

Ava Julian
September 27, 2021
Students are learning through element focused video projects in chemistry.
Dental II students begin Preventive Dental Care Unit

Dental II students begin Preventive Dental Care Unit

Kathryn Peterson
September 27, 2021
After a year of online learning Dental II students get back in the classroom and start a new unit on preventative dental care.
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