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SPARK: Controversies in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

SPARK: Controversies in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

Ashley Harris
March 10, 2022
Prominent issues around the world sparked controversies during this year’s Olympics.
 With a passion for baking since her childhood, sophomore Daniela Hernandez has started a business making and selling a variety of sweets, including cupcakes and cookies. “I started making cupcakes, trying different recipes flavors, just things that I wanted to do things and that I liked,” Hernandez said. “It kind of just started from there and ever since Ive been just taking orders and like delivering them. Ive been getting some great feedback and its been fun.”
 Photo Credit: Daniela Hernandez

Passionate Patissier: Meet Daniela Hernandez

Kathryn Peterson
March 10, 2022
Sophomore Daniela Hernandez practices to improve her baking skills.
While researching a topic for her Communications speech, junior Francesca Lungu cannot access her topic because it flags GoGuardian restrictions. The number of restrictions that are put in place by GoGuardian can are hindering students learning opportunities. “I really wish that everyone was forced to use the Chromebooks for one week,” Communications teacher Henry Castillo said. “Everyone in the district, the superintendent, the principal, for one week.” Photo Credit: Tishie Nyitray

‘GoGuardian’ is meant to improve school security but is doing the opposite

Tishie Nyitray
March 10, 2022
Protection application taking away educational access.
National Honor Society Induction ceremony will celebrate new members

National Honor Society Induction ceremony will celebrate new members

Gurleen Swaich
March 9, 2022
National Honor Society is holding an induction ceremony for new members.
Coyote Olympics Day Two

Coyote Olympics Day Two

Gurleen Swaich
March 8, 2022
Students competed in volleyball tournaments for the second day of the Coyote Olympics. 
Skilled Kung Fu competitor: Meet Nathan Ly

Skilled Kung Fu competitor: Meet Nathan Ly

Ayma Malik
March 8, 2022
Sophomore Nathan Ly trains and competes in Kung Fu.
Coyote Olympics Day One

Coyote Olympics Day One

Students participate in the first day of Coyote Olympics.
DRAW MY SHADOW: Aanja Abilar

DRAW MY SHADOW: Aanja Abilar

Ava Julian
March 7, 2022
Learn how an artist grew from drawing celebrities for fun, to getting their drawings noticed by them.
An Hour In... P.E.

An Hour In… P.E.

Gray Barranco
March 4, 2022
Beginning a new sport, students are placed in to teams while learning the ins and outs of basketball.
Outdoors in March Contest 2022

‘Outdoors in March’ Contest 2022

Julia Jauregui
March 3, 2022

The heat is slowly rising, we're putting our winter clothes away and bringing out our summer outfits. It's the perfect time to venture outside without it being too hot and visit national parks, the beach,...

An Hour In ... AP Human Geography

An Hour In … AP Human Geography

Raeness Lantaya
March 3, 2022
Sophomores learn the variety of influences human have on the environment.
INFOGRAPHIC: technological advances

INFOGRAPHIC: technological advances

Ayma Malik
February 28, 2022
As the world evolves, innovative and unimaginable things happen.