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After several attempts by incumbent President Donald Trump to overturn election results, he rallied supporters into interrupting the election confirmation hearing. However, the protest turned into a riot as protestors broke into and vandalized the building. Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore

Second Impeachment: Is another snap at Trump necessary?

Rhamil Taguba
January 20, 2021
A discussion about government influence, the raid on the Capitol, and the future of politics.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Kelsey Rowan

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Kelsey Rowan

Gurleen Swaich
January 19, 2021
Learn more about class of 2020 graduate Kelsey Rowan.
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Julia Jauregui
January 18, 2021
From news about politics to food regulations, this week is worth to take a look at what you've missed out on.
In My Eyes: Emily Thorn

In My Eyes: Emily Thorn

Lily Gurdison
January 17, 2021

Due to distance learning, we are unable to continue “An Hour In” for the time being. Instead, we have asked students to participate in a new segment, “In Our Eyes,” that showcases important elements...

Hoping to finish the year off strong, students are preparing for final exams and teachers are wrapping up course content work. “After all the hard work everyone put in this year, I think everyone is excited for summer,” sophomore Luke Gil said. “So many things were different and we are looking towards a break.”

School operations closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Gurleen Swaich
January 15, 2021

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, classes will not be held until Tuesday, Jan 19.

DRAW MY SHADOW: Liban Tuni

DRAW MY SHADOW: Liban Tuni

Farhad Yazdani
January 15, 2021
Sophomore Liban Tuni explains his path to learning the stock market and becoming successful at it.
School board members met last night to discuss several topics, including whether or not CCSD schools should reopen in any capacity. Ultimately, they decided to let principals choose groups of students that require guidance and have them physically visit their schools and receive extra help. ”Our recommendation is to allow our principals, they know their communities, to invite small groups of students to their campuses on a voluntary basis,” Deputy Superintendent Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell said. “We know that we have students that need social-emotional wellness interventions and academic screenings that need to be done.”Photo Credit: Screenshot of Board Meeting

CCSD School Board votes to allow struggling groups of students to volunteer for in-person assistance

Monserrat Mendieta
January 15, 2021
Board members touch on immunizing staff, inequities for first steps to reopening schools, and academic information in new plan.
As the sky fills with bright colors from the new year’s firework celebration, people romanticized 2021. Eager to see the world match their fantasy, idealists are starting off the new year in a less than merry way. Art Credit: Kayla Thomas

New Year, Old Problems

Kayla Thomas
January 14, 2021
It’s difficult to see the bright side when people are surrounded by the same issues - unemployment, eviction notices, stressful online learning, and limited social engagement.
SPARK: FIVE WAYS TO ATTAIN YOUR GOALS FOR THE NEW YEAR

SPARK: FIVE WAYS TO ATTAIN YOUR GOALS FOR THE NEW YEAR

Kamryn Baldenebro
January 14, 2021
Here are five ways to help you maintain any goals you might have for the new year.
For many, one New Year’s resolution is to begin exercising more consistently. According to “Fitplan,” exercising is ten times easier for users to start because the workouts are right at your fingertips, while both fast and free. Rating: BPhoto Credit: Fitplan

Take the first step of your New Years’ resolution with ‘Fitplan’

Julia Jauregui
January 14, 2021
“Fitplan” includes free, personalized workouts for all skill levels.
INFOGRAPHIC: Health Myths

INFOGRAPHIC: Health Myths

Naila Yazdani
January 14, 2021
Find out the truth about these popular health myths.
Starting after winter break, adding new teachers has allowed for smaller class sizes for core classes. After a large intake of freshmen, many classes were larger than normal. “I love it at Southwest,” Whitney Lopez said. “Coming into the distance format, the biggest challenge was how do I adjust all these things that I know we used to hit on, but also, do I need to make adjustments so that I can kind of lighten the load a little bit, so that it’s not so overwhelming all the time.”

New faculty joins Southwest for second semester

Juliana Borruso and Hanae Furugaki
January 14, 2021
The addition of two new English and a science teacher have aided in reducing course sizes.
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