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INFOGRAPHIC: The Uneven Progress in STEM Careers

INFOGRAPHIC: The Uneven Progress in STEM Careers

Tishie Nyitray
May 4, 2022
Specifically, Black and Hispanic workers are underrepresented in STEM jobs.
Covid-free Summer Contest 2022

Covid-free Summer Contest 2022

Julia Jauregui
May 2, 2022

We are so close to the finish line. Despite the stress of final exams, AP tests, transferring college credits and for seniors, the mixed emotions of stepping on stage for graduation, this is our first...

SCHOOL OPERATIONS CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK

SCHOOL OPERATIONS CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK

Gurleen Swaich
April 7, 2022
Classes will not be held from Apr 11 - Apr 18 for Spring Break.
Spring Break Contest 2022

Spring Break Contest 2022

Julia Jauregui
April 5, 2022
Enter the second to last contest of the year!
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 don't 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 DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT ST. PATRICK'S 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.