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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Julia Jauregui
March 9, 2021
Look into the news that took place during the first week of March.
Over the course of four years, drastic changes occur. Whether it may be one’s style, personality, or even physical characteristics because of a growth spurt, this affects how we present ourselves and our confidence behind it all. Art Credit: Dean

The reality of the golden years

Julia Jauregui, Gurleen Swaich, Naila Yazdani, Monserrat Mendieta, and Kamryn Baldenebro
March 8, 2021
Truths behind freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year.
LIFEHACKS: Piano Edition

LIFEHACKS: Piano Edition

Kayla Thomas
March 4, 2021
Here are three simple ways to advance your piano skills.
L2 Texas BBQ is a brand new BBQ restaurant in Las Vegas and is serving up great food. Rating: A- Photo Credit: Farhad Yazdani

Experience a classic dinner experience at L2 Texas BBQ

Farhad Yazdani
March 4, 2021
Try some fantastic BBQ at L2 Texas BBQ which servers up all you're favorite meats.
After many businesses and employers closed last year, it has been hard for the unemployed to find available jobs. However, with COVID-19 restrictions lightning, many places have been able to provide students with jobs. “Due to the pandemic, a lot of people are looking for/need jobs, but they are not available,” recruiting counselor Kailee Dudiot said. “There is not really a way that you can prepare for things like this because we did not expect a pandemic to happen. All we can do is adapt and keep moving forward.” Photo Credit: Markus Winkler

Teens continue searching, working jobs during pandemic

Hannah Paine, Staff Writer
March 4, 2021
With the abrupt pandemic, many students job experiences were disrupted.
February marks the beginning of Black History Month as teachers integrate traditional Black History Month topics as well as more current topics in their curriculum. “I keep in mind the importance of it that it's not just a month it's a mindset,” social studies teacher Jessica Kelly said. “You can't understand what's going on today without knowing the history behind it.” Photo Credit: Clker-Free-Vector-Images

The Enduring Significance of Black History Month

Hanae Furugaki
March 4, 2021
Conversations in the classroom are now extending to include current events.
PODCAST: Music as a hobby

PODCAST: Music as a hobby

Truong Phan
March 4, 2021
The need to find a good hobby to take your mind off the daily stress of life can be challenging, but learning to create music can fulfill that need.
Test your friendship in ‘BattleBlock Theater’

Test your friendship in ‘BattleBlock Theater’

Jackson Bogan
March 4, 2021
An older co-op platformer, which still stands the test of time and expertly executes how cooperative gameplay should be done.
Publicity freezes Ted

Publicity freezes Ted

Dean Carrasco
March 4, 2021
United States Senator Ted Cruz left his home-state of Texas in a snow storm crisis to go to Cancun with his family. Cruz’s cowardice may not be surprising, but it is disgusting.
Born and raised in Stone Mountain, Georgia, rapper and songwriter Raury releases an extended version of his last EP. His recent EP includes additional songs, all of them displaying Raury’s talent in the “gospel-folk” genre of music. Rating: A Photo Credit: The Woods

Experience modernized gospel music with Raury’s ‘Fervent (Deluxe)’

Aila Pasic
March 2, 2021
Discover modernized folk music that'll open listener's minds to a new world.
LIFEHACKS: MOVIE EDITION

LIFEHACKS: MOVIE EDITION

Madison Land
March 2, 2021
Save some money with these movie hacks that are both accessible and stress-free.
Infographic: Changing up poor eating habits

Infographic: Changing up poor eating habits

Naila Yazdani
March 2, 2021
Improve your bad eating habits with these helpful tips.
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