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SPARK: COVID-19 Update for Week of 3/15

SPARK: COVID-19 Update for Week of 3/15

Zoie Puaala-Edra
March 20, 2020
Today's worldwide and local COVID-19 update.
Social media distancing

Social media distancing

Kyle Bayudan
March 19, 2020
After school was closer by Governor Sisolak, students share their opinions on Twitter regarding COVID-19.
INFOGRAPHIC: Five ways to create lasting change in your life

INFOGRAPHIC: Five ways to create lasting change in your life

Jackson Bogan
March 18, 2020
Whether big or small, change is very difficult. Follow these tips to help you make an everlasting change in your life. 
Podcast: The hype around music

Podcast: The hype around music

Gurleen Swaich and Zoie Puaala-Edra
March 13, 2020
Many artists are gaining popularity, while other artists are coming back into the industry.
An Hour In ... Dental Science II

An Hour In … Dental Science II

Kamiran Hinton
March 12, 2020
Students in Dental Science II are making mock presentations with the focus of teaching elementary school level students about the importance of dental health.
PODCAST: Coronaphobia

PODCAST: Coronaphobia

Hear these questions and answers in this week's podcast. What justifies the fear of COVID-19? Is doomsday prepping worth it? After all, it should only affect people with weak immune systems, right?
An Hour In ... English 10

An Hour In … English 10

Gurleen Swaich
February 26, 2020
English 10 students played different roles for Act 4 from "Twelfth Night" to explore the theme.
PODCAST: Course selection is here

PODCAST: Course selection is here

Choosing courses can be a very difficult time for students because they must take many things into consideration, such as which electives to choose.
DRAW MY SHADOW: Casey Joseph

DRAW MY SHADOW: Casey Joseph

Charli Gisi
February 22, 2020
A look into the future of senior Casey Joseph.
PODCAST: True meaning of Valentine's Day

PODCAST: True meaning of Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day can be seen as a commercial holiday; however, others may see it as a chance to show how much they truly love their significant other.
DRAW MY SHADOW: English 11 teacher Laura Penrod

DRAW MY SHADOW: English 11 teacher Laura Penrod

Juliana Borruso
February 14, 2020

Learn who Mrs. Penrod is when she's not in the classroom.

INFOGRAPHIC: Anti-Valentine's day facts

INFOGRAPHIC: Anti-Valentine’s day facts

Charli Gisi
February 14, 2020
Valentine's Day isn't always the happy celebration everyone makes it out to be. Here are some not-so happy facts about this holiday.