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INFOGRAPHIC: Commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month

INFOGRAPHIC: Commemorate ‘Hispanic Heritage Month’

Monserrat Mendieta
September 23, 2020
Hispanics are beginning to receive better educations, housing, and much more.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Rochelle Mae Ruiz

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Rochelle Mae Ruiz

Rhamil Taguba
September 22, 2020
Former Respiratory Therapy student pursues a career in marketing and event planning.
INFOGRAPHIC: Importance of Suicide Prevention Month

INFOGRAPHIC: Importance of ‘Suicide Prevention Month’

Kayla Thomas
September 19, 2020
Here are five facts about suicide and depression in teens to help spread awareness.
Where are they now: Ruffa Mae Fortin

Where are they now: Ruffa Mae Fortin

Julia Jauregui
September 18, 2020

Alumni Ruffa Mae Fortin is currently a Special Events Coordinator at Dave and Buster’s. Loading... (function(d){var js, id="pikto-embed-js", ref=d.getElementsByTagName("script")[0];if...

After a rigorous day of training, sophomore Gavin Ariota poses for a picture with boxers he looks up too and learns from. His workout routine includes two hours of muscle training, one hour of sparring and finishing that off with a run/jog. At the end of a hard day of training we all love to relax and just hang out as friends instead of boxers” Ariota said. Photo Credit: Seon Lee.

Devoted Boxer: Meet Gavin Ariota

Farhad Yazdani
September 17, 2020
Gavin Ariota is as devoted as he can be and works harder than anyone and everyone standing in his way.
IN MY EYES: Zella Hekkert

IN MY EYES: Zella Hekkert

Tishie Nyitray
September 17, 2020

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 in...

DRAW MY SHADOW: Nathan Robles

DRAW MY SHADOW: Nathan Robles

Juliana Borruso
September 16, 2020
When sophomore Nathan Robles heard that one of his favorite YouTube channels, Jubilee, was having a casting call for their latest video, he jumped at the chance.
In the midst of practice, sophomore Louis Santiago Fernandez poses with the classical guitar he uses to play sweet and sombre melodies. He enjoys playing music from the older generations. “I just feel more connected to the [older] music,” Fernandez said. Photo Credit: Louis Santiago Fernandez

Don’t Stop the Music: Meet Louis Fernandez

Truong Phan
September 9, 2020
Aspiring musician, Louis Santiago Fernandez is perfecting his musical craft through consistent practice.
2020 Virtual Goals Contest

2020 Virtual Goals Contest

Julia Jauregui
September 3, 2020
We'd love to know your goals for the virtual school-year.
Virtual education starts with minor bumps amidst Canvas, Infinite Campus outages

Virtual education starts with minor bumps amidst Canvas, Infinite Campus outages

After the technology complications were resolves, the remainder of the day continued without noticeable complications.
Small business owner: Meet Janelle Castillo

Small business owner: Meet Janelle Castillo

Julia Jauregui
August 22, 2020
After three months of working on her new sneaker brand, sophomore Janelle Castillo sold out her first line of products in one day.
Senate Republicans blocking the Cares Act prevented dollars from getting into people’s hands. We can, and should, reverse the damage. Photo Credit: Steven Depolo/Flickr Art Credit: Ahmed Ahmed

School year to start with full time distance learning

Gurleen Swaich and Ahmed Ahmed
July 24, 2020
Students will begin full time distance learning starting August 24th.