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"Yes I think I could, I don't really have anything on my phone that's really important," sophomore Oliver Despain said. "Communication is the only thing I use my phone for pretty much."

Q&A: COULD YOU GO A WEEK WITHOUT YOUR PHONE?

Madelynn Evans, Staff Writer
January 28, 2024
Find out if students could go an entire week without their phone.
VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring

Kathryn Peterson, Social Media Coordinator
January 26, 2024
Find something fun to do this weekend.
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LAST WEEK?

Kathryn Peterson, Social Media Coordinator
January 23, 2024
Find out what you might have missed last week.
VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring

Kathryn Peterson, Social Media Coordinator
January 19, 2024
Find something fun to do this weekend.
Teaching about Freud’s Dream Theory, Secretary Ella Mengistu presents information to the Psychology Club members. The club’s focus and topics are changed each week. “Our meeting that week was about dreams and dream interpretations,” Mengistu said. “Freud’s Dream Theory states that our dreams confirm our inner desires and that it’s what we want in our conscious mind. We wanted club members to have a better understanding of dreams and have a new perspective on what they may mean.”

Club Preview: A look into the week of Jan. 16

Kylie Dacquel, Staff Writer
January 17, 2024
Psychology Club teaches about conditioning, Polynesian Club looks to expand, and SHFAA discusses making a donation.
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LAST WEEK?

Kathryn Peterson, Social Media Coordinator
January 16, 2024
Find out what you might have missed last week.
VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring

Kathryn Peterson, Social Media Coordinator
January 12, 2024
Find something fun to do this weekend.
“I’m in the middle of filling out my FAFSA,” senior Ilani Miron said. “I’ve been pretty busy right now, so I haven’t gotten to finishing it just yet, but it’s something that I’m definitely prioritizing. The FAFSA is a necessity, for pretty much all high schoolers, so I’m going to 100 percent complete it when I have the time.”

Q&A: Have you filled out your FAFSA?

Adrienne Vera-Perez and Zelina Panissidi
January 12, 2024
Find out if seniors have applied for federal financial aid.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: JACKY MAC

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: JACKY MAC

Joy Ryan, Staff Writer
January 9, 2024
Here’s a look at 2017 graduate Jacky Mac’s life after high school.
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LAST WEEK?

Kathryn Peterson, Social Media Coordinator
January 8, 2024
Find out what you might have missed last week.

Club Preview: A look into the week of Jan. 8

Kylie Dacquel, Staff Writer
January 8, 2024
HOSA informs members on general information, Filipino Club plans officer elections for the upcoming school year, and BSU discusses upcoming events and plans.
“I would say that my new year’s resolution is to always strive to do better,” senior Juliette Montes said. “It could be like, maintaining a clean room, or being on top of my schoolwork. If I’m trying to improve myself, I will always try to put that effort in.”

Q&A: What is your New Year’s Resolution?

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Staff Writer
January 7, 2024
FInd out student and staff's resolutions!