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INFOGRAPHIC: Tips to Prevent Eye Strain as a Student

INFOGRAPHIC: Tips to Prevent Eye Strain as a Student

Naila Yazdani
April 4, 2022
Students sometimes do not realize the harmful habits they are participating in that may be ruining their eyes. Here are some tips to prevent eye strain for students.
For the past two years, it has been normal for students to go out in public with some sort of facial covering for their health and safety. Nevada’s mask mandate was lifted at the beginning of this year, so sophomore Madison Davis stopped wearing her mask in public. “I hope that things will be able to go back to how they were pre-pandemic,” Davis said. “I think that we have come a long way from where we first started, but hopefully things will get better.”

A New Mask-Free Era

Crystalyn Estabillo
March 24, 2022
When will students start to feel comfortable going out without their facial coverings on?
Concerts you dont want to miss

Concerts you don’t want to miss

Kalista Palarca
March 20, 2022
You might have heard about upcoming concerts such as Katy Perry or the kpop group BTS, but here are some other concerts to look forward to that you haven’t heard about yet.
Where Are They Now: Caitleen Navarro

Where Are They Now: Caitleen Navarro

Raeness Lantaya
March 19, 2022
SWCTA graduate Caitleen Navarro discusses her past, current, and future plans.
Where Are They Now: Julianne Goy

Where Are They Now: Julianne Goy

Raeness Lantaya
March 17, 2022
Former Nursing Assistant student, Julianne Goy shares life after graduation.
SPARK: FIVE FACTS YOU DIDNT KNOW ABOUT ST. PATRICKS DAY

SPARK: FIVE FACTS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT ST. PATRICK’S DAY

Naila Yazdani
March 17, 2022
Five fun facts you may have not known about St. Patrick's Day.
An Hour In... Chemistry Honors

An Hour In… Chemistry Honors

Crystalyn Estabillo
March 14, 2022
Chemistry Honors students expand their knowledge on types of chemical reactions.
Coyote Olympics Finals

Coyote Olympics Finals

Gurleen Swaich
March 13, 2022
The final teams participated in a variety of activities for the last day of the Coyote Olympics.
Coyote Olympics Day 3

Coyote Olympics Day 3

Gurleen Swaich
March 11, 2022
With a variety of games, teams get to showcase their talents in the Coyote Olympics.
INFOGRAPHIC: Trucker Convoys in Canada

INFOGRAPHIC: Trucker Convoys in Canada

Juliana Borruso
March 11, 2022
Truckers are protesting in Canada because of vaccine mandates. Here's what you need to know.
Where Are They Now: Mary Micaella Intal

Where Are They Now: Mary Micaella Intal

Crystalyn Estabillo
March 10, 2022
Take a look into the life of 2018 graduate, Mary Micaella Intal.