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VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2025
Find something fun to do this weekend.
“I’m most excited for the [Homecoming] Spirit Week,” senior Jada Dejesus said. “I think it’s really fun to dress up … especially as a senior. I plan on going all out every spirit week this year.”

Q&A: What part of homecoming are you most excited for?

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2025
Find out what upcoming events students and staff are the most excited for.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: AYMA MALIK

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: AYMA MALIK

Calahan Davis, Staff Writer
September 30, 2025
Here’s a look at 2024 graduate Ayma Malik's life after high school.
Writing heartfelt messages, juniors Angel White and Aurora Parks make teacher appreciation cards. Members of Key Club were granted service hours for participating in the activity. “We were given supplies like markers and pencils to decorate our cards,” White said. “It was a fun way of being creative and working on something to show our support for our teachers.”

CLUB PREVIEW: A LOOK INTO THE WEEK OF SEPT. 29

Calahan Davis, Staff Writer
September 29, 2025
Key Club prepares for RTC, NHS plans to debate hypotheticals and Psych Club learns about color therapy.
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2025
Find out what you might have missed last week.
VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2025
Find something fun to do this weekend.
Q&A: Did you watch the Canelo vs. Crawford match?

Q&A: Did you watch the Canelo vs. Crawford match?

Joy Ryan, Assistant Opinion/A&E Editor
September 18, 2025
Find out what Southwest thinks about the Canelo vs. Crawford match.
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2025
Find out what you might have missed last week.
VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2025
Find something fun to do this weekend.
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2025
Find out what you might have missed last week.
Responding to a question on stage, senior Preston Schwartz tells club members why he would make a suitable candidate for a board member. National Honor Society voted on their board members for the 2026 school year.

Club Preview: A look into the week of Sept. 2

Zelina Panissidi, News Editor
September 2, 2025
Competitive Gaming prepares for upcoming tournaments, NHS meets with new inductees, and Book Club chooses their monthly read for September.
Where Are They Now: Hans Stephen Burgos

Where Are They Now: Hans Stephen Burgos

Achilles Caranto, Staff Writer
May 6, 2025
Here’s a look at 2019 graduate Hans Stephen Burgos’ life after high school.
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