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During both lunches, BSU historian Rediate Hunde sells tickets to students to watch the upcoming volleyball tournament. The tournament will take place after school in the gym where students can watch the competition and cheer on their friends. “I might be a referee or I might just be a spectator, but for the most part I’m going to be watching and helping around,” Hunde said. “I’m excited to see school spirit and involvement, people actually having fun, people having something to look forward to after school and bringing that sport element to our school.”

BSU HOSTS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

Joy Ryan, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
The volleyball tournament will be held Nov. 14 and 15 after school at 2:00 p.m.
To encourage more students to eat breakfast, a rolling cart with bagged meals is available before school hours. On average, more than 27 percent of students ages 12 to 19 skip breakfast. “The CCSD Food department thought that some students might cut breakfast out of their daily diet for many reasons, one being the lack of time,” Food Service Manager Sisco Murillo said. “Having a sack lunch bag ready would help cut some of that time down and provide convenience.”

‘Fresh-and-Fast’ Breakfast Program starts

Yaritzza Montenegro, Copy Editor
November 9, 2023
Efforts made to combat skipping breakfast.
Senior Jayson DeGuzman works with his group to plan out his class’ Rube Goldberg machine. “The Rube Goldberg machine project was fun and different from what we’ve done in Engineering,” DeGuzman said. “Personally, I’ve liked to build things ever since I was a kid and being able to build something big like that with all my friends was pretty cool.”

Senior, Junior Engineers Compete To Construct Best Project

Achilles Caranto, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
After months of preparation, seniors and juniors are competing against each other to design the better project.
Preparing for club members to file in, board members Aerhann Casupang and Zoey Ching wait to present a slide regarding the upcoming Haunted House activity. They are going over costumes and roles for the event. “Right now, we are planning to do a haunted house for Trunk or Treat,” Club President Zoey Ching said. “We’ve been having extra meetings to sort out the details so we can finalize our plan.”

Drama Club Returns to School

Zelina Panissidi, Staff Writer
October 25, 2023
The club is scheduled to meet every second and fourth Thursday in C124.
Combating student email access lockouts, password retrievals are happening in the library during English or Freshman Studies/Health classes. A week has passed since the initial lockout occurred. “We’re doing that [library retrievals] for two reasons,” Assistant Principal Donna Besser said. “One is to make sure that we are using a different system to log everyone in. Also, to ensure that everybody is getting reset. Right now some students that have been reset are saying that they weren’t reset so that they don’t have to do work in class. This is ensuring that everyone is being reset and no one has any excuse to not be logged in.”

Technology services partially return for student access

Jianna Aganon, Yaritzza Montenegro, and Ayma Malik
October 24, 2023
Campus internet and student account retrieval are being restored after outage and cyberattack.
The PlayVS trophy sits in a trophy case just outside of Monte Carman’s classroom having been placed there after the team’s win last year. “It [our strategy] was very thought out and completely flushed,” sophomore Nicolas Markwith said. “Overall a very good experience.”

Competitive Gaming Club Returns for New Season

Hayden Hunt, Staff Writer
October 20, 2023
Practicing on their communication and overall bond as a team, the Southwest Squids and the rest of the club are preparing to continue their winning streak. 
In room H207, board members juniors Marc Chae and Tyrah Lamay lead the first SHFAA meeting. The club’s first meeting was on September 28th, but new members who are interested in joining are still welcome. “We’re looking for volunteer opportunities for our members right now,” Lamay said. “As vice president, I have to help plan our fundraisers and help advertise SHFAA. I really like what we’re planning to do with the club.”

Shelter, Homeless & Foster Animal Advocates Ready to Meet Goals

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Staff Writer
October 19, 2023
SHFAA will meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month.
CCSD students were unable to access their school Google accounts outside their campus Wi-Fi jurisdiction. They were met with an error message blocking them from opening any Google applications. “I was trying to do my homework,” junior Henry Lewis said. “It sucks, but it’s whatever because I didn’t have my homework done anyway. So it’s convenient in this moment.”

CCSD STUDENT ACCOUNTS FROZEN OUTSIDE OF CAMPUS

Yaritzza Montenegro, Ayma Malik, and Kathryn Peterson
October 17, 2023
A "cybersecurity incident" caused student account information to be compromised.
In order for students to get to class on time, many chose to walk through the landscaping. Students like sophomore Marley Farinas are glad that there will finally be more sidewalk to walk on. “Walking on the dirt ruins my shoes,” Farinas said. “So it’s good that they're expanding them for more walking space.”

Campus interior, exterior changes in the making

Amelia Castellanos, Staff Writer
October 16, 2023
Staff have started adding new things to show school spirit by putting the school logo to gym pads.
Co-Founder Lezli Magana-Contreras smiles down at her Bible as members finish reading and discussing Luke 9:50. L.I.F.T/Bible Club creates meeting plans and then discusses how the assigned passage affects them as people, trying to analyze the reading. “It just brings many people together regardless of whether some people might not believe, some people might believe,” Magana-Contreras said. “I would say personally that it’s nice to have a community that shares the same values as you. It also gives them a feeling of belonging.”

L.I.F.T/Bible Club Begins As Newest Religious Based Student Organization On Campus

Ava Torres, Staff Writer
October 16, 2023
Student-led organization creates community for those interested in learning God’s word.
In the process of making the announcements, sophomore Samantha Mangalonzo puts her best effort into making the information she is sharing sound interesting. Every day, Video Production students record new episodes. “I don’t really mind it,” Mangalonzo said. “It's definitely an experience and a bit nerve wracking. In the end when it’s all finished and good I’m proud of myself.”

REINTRODUCTION TO ANCHORED MORNING SHOW

Joy Ryan, Staff Writer
October 12, 2023
Ernesto Zita is the new Video Production teacher, starting the announcements with on-air talent again.
Celebrating their victory, last year’s Professional Academy (PA) cheer as they were announced to be the winners. “I came to this school last year, so I never got to go to the flag football games of years prior,” STUCO adviser Brandon Lafountain said. “I’m pretty excited now that I’ll be able to, because it’s like a tradition at the school.”

Flag Football Returns for PA/DA Game

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Staff Writer
October 11, 2023
Students participate in yearly school tradition.
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