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Throwing away his leftover lunch, junior Narek Tonoyan makes sure that his surroundings are clean before lunch dismissal. Custodians and supporting staff have to work in a timely and efficient manner to ensure a sanitary campus. “Health inspectors visited a couple weeks ago, and we still got A’s in all of our kitchens,” Assistant Principal Cameron Roehm said. “It’s nice that even with a shorter staff, they’re working really hard to make it [campus] good for every student and staff member.”

CCSD in the Midst of Custodial Shortage

Ashley Harris, News and Features Editor
December 2, 2022
Workload for custodians has increased, prompting staff and students to support their efforts.
Announcing that they will be resigning their current positions, Dental teacher Kirsten Winfield and Health Science teacher Cynthia Wong are shown great appreciation on their last day. While Winfield is leaving the district, Wong takes over just next door. Im not excited to see Winfield leave, but I am very grateful to get a teacher like Dr.Wong to step in, junior Daphney Garcia-Hatton said.

Head of Dental Program Kirsten Winfield Leaves, Dr. Cynthia Wong Steps In

Paizley Swaney, Staff Writer
December 1, 2022
With teachers coming and going mid-school year, students are left with mixed emotions.
 Giving an informative speech on Valorant, junior Krisa Mae Casuga prepares for her COM 101 final. Students in COM 101 have spent the last semester giving a variety of speeches and are now being tested in the real world. “I’m honestly really excited for the Communications final because we’ve been doing speeches in front of the same people,” Casuga said. “But with this final, we get to express deeper thoughts on real world problems to more than just the people in our class.” Photo Credit:Kayden Redillas

COM 101 Students Take Their Speeches Out Of The Classroom

Kathryn Peterson, Activities Director
November 30, 2022
Students in COM 101 have been tasked with delivering the final exam speeches outside the classroom and in front of a new audience.
Students in Bryce Wadas Dual Credit math class study polynomial and rational functions for their upcoming test.

National Report shows GRADE SCHOOLERS EXPERIENCED LARGE DROPS IN TEST SCORES

Ayma Malik, Opinion and A&E Editor
November 28, 2022
Low NAEP scores are a concern for teachers and students.
SCHOOL OPERATIONS CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK

SCHOOL OPERATIONS CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
November 22, 2022
School operations are closed for Thanksgiving Break and will resume on November 28.
Breaking News: Fashion Design Students Sweep ‘Hunger Games’ Sustainable Art Competition

Breaking News: Fashion Design Students Sweep ‘Hunger Games’ Sustainable Art Competition

Ashley Harris, News and Features Editor
November 18, 2022
CityNeon rewards flexible and creative students.
Meeting the requirements for qualification, the Blue Bird Vision school bus is one of the models that could be introduced to the district. Due to the environmental impact of diesel engines, Automotive Technology teacher Betrand Potts gave his support in the switch to electric vehicles. “The internal combustion engine is a dirty, dirty thing,” Potts said. “Oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel all contribute to pollution, smog, and global warming. Any electric vehicle, I’m a big proponent for.” Photo Credit: Bluebird-Vision-Electric © UniversityRailroad, CC BY-SA 4.0

New Electric Buses Join CCSDs Current Fleet

Kailie Sicolo, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
CCSD received a grant of $9.875 million to purchase 25 electric school buses.
Laughing at a joke, Engineering teacher Rizalito Nicolas brings his students to the lab. Nicolas has been preparing to introduce the four-year program to incoming students. Its a good program, because it teaches you many skills about the technology world. However, I can only take in about 40 freshmen every year for engineering, Nicolas said.

Program Area Leaders, Students Set to Welcome Prospective Coyotes

Gray Barranco and Rhamil Taguba
November 15, 2022
The event will have representatives from each of the program areas to welcome the community and answer questions.
Getting back into the game, freshman Devlin Crews is practicing for the upcoming Esports match. The Esports team competed only an hour later and the Special Agents placed third and overtook Rocky Mountain High School 3-1. It feels good being on the Esports team because it all about enjoying video games and making new friends,” Crews said. “I like being able to work well with my friends and build better relationships with my teammates.”

SOUTHWEST SQUIDS TAKE HOME A WIN IN ESPORTS GAMING TOURNAMENT

Carmen Ruiz, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
Esports team still in the running to win championship.
Designing her cavalera, freshman Lilian Avila is creating an outline for her project. She worked on it for two weeks.

Spanish Students Design Cavalera to Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos

Philipos Alebachew
November 2, 2022
Day of the Dead is similar to Halloween, but it's from Mexico.
Teaching Regional Training Conference cheers, Key Club board members Vassily Tan and Jaydee Punzalan display their spirit. Board members have been preparing cheers since before the school year started in hopes of victory. “These cheers are very special to us, specifically our Vice President of Spirit, because we worked all throughout the summer to make sure we were ready come RTC,” Punzalan said, “The process helped me grow closer with both the board and other members so I’m thankful for the opportunity.”

Upcoming Fall Rally South To Be Held At Six Flags

Jianna Aganon, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
They recently won the division spirit stick at the Regional Training Conference.
Using her moms old dress, senior Alexandra Ferran finishes a seam. Their completed designs must be done before November 4. “I recently had to change the direction I was going in, but luckily I found this fabric in some old stuff my mom had so I think Ill finish in time,” Ferran said.

Pattern Drafting Students Create Hunger Games inspired Costumes

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
November 1, 2022
Using recycled materials to create dystopian dresses.