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PODCAST: Valentine's Day during a pandemic

PODCAST: Valentine’s Day during a pandemic

Gurleen Swaich, Juliana Borruso, and Kamryn Baldenebro
February 14, 2021
Although it can be tempting to see your significant other during Valentine's Day, can there be consequences?
After only being available on PS Vita and regarded as a distant relic of the “Persona” series for years, “Persona 4 Golden” has made a comeback on Steam. Popular characters, a thrilling storyline, and upgraded graphics are returning in this fan-favorite. Rating: B

Venture into the TV world in ‘Persona 4 Golden’

Monserrat Mendieta
February 13, 2021
Engage in turn-based combat, dynamic characters, suspenseful plot and more in ‘Persona 4 Golden’.
LIFEHACKS: Painting Hacks

LIFEHACKS: Painting Hacks

Kayla Thomas
February 12, 2021
Three useful tips and techniques to help artist's achieve the best painting.
SPARK: Five spectacular Valentine's Day date ideas

SPARK: Five spectacular Valentine’s Day date ideas

Truong Phan
February 12, 2021
Planning a date can be stressful, especially during the pandemic. However, with these five date ideas, it doesn't have to be.
Q&A: Are you spending Valentine's Day with someone?

Q&A: Are you spending Valentine’s Day with someone?

Gurleen Swaich
February 12, 2021

The Nevada Help Desk is helping students earn certifications for technology-based jobs. Students can apply for an after-school or summer training program. “Over the next four years, there will be millions of unfilled tech jobs,” Snehal Bhakta said. “This program started to help fill some of the workforce gaps in Southern Nevada related to technology.” Photo Credit: Nevada Help Desk

Nevada Help Desk program is preparing students for the future

Juliana Borruso
February 12, 2021
Freelance opportunities, technology certifications and jobs are all available in this new program.
SPARK: Astrology 101

SPARK: Astrology 101

Juliana Borruso
February 12, 2021
Learn more about interpreting and calculating your birth chart.

Where Are They Now: Hayley Halsey

Kristin Bernasor
February 11, 2021

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In My Eyes: Yimeli Suarez

In My Eyes: Yimeli Suarez

Lily Gurdison
February 11, 2021
Senior Yimeli Suarez shares details about her daily life.
Cleaning up Trump's mess

Cleaning up Trump’s mess

Dean Carrasco
February 11, 2021
Joe Biden’s executive orders are a flurry of policies designed to repair the damage his predecessor caused, including his ban on trans people in the military.
It’s unfortunate that I, as well as many other student athletes, have to miss out for the second year in a row on a huge part of our high school experience. Photo Credit:Henry & Co

Taking One For The Team

Madison Land
February 11, 2021

CCSD had announced that they will be cancelling fall sports for the 2020-2021 school year after saying it would resume in February.    This means no more wearing my cross country gear to school...

While many of us are locked down in our homes, sophomore Genevy Machuca has found a way to utilize the time by making homemade cookies to sell online with her close friend Alyssa Yozamp. The new business offers cookies in a variety of flavors, such as red velvet and peanut butter. Credit: Genevy Machuca

Online cookie business owner: Meet Genevy Machuca

Hanae Furugaki
February 11, 2021
Sophomore Genevy Machuca shares her story of being an online cookie store owner
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