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To raise money for Key Club, junior Jonathan Lin gets pied in the face. Continuing with the pie-oriented event trend, sophomore president Brianna Scherschel, along with the rest of Student Council, is planning a similar pie-themed event. “We got the idea and started planning before Key Club,” Scherschel said. “We had a good laugh when we found out we both were doing a pie event.”

Upcoming ‘Pie-a-Teacher-Palooza’ to be held in the gym

Philipos Alebachew, Staff Writer
January 13, 2023
Students bid to pie teachers in the face
Year-Round Horror Experience from Universal Set to Open in AREA15

Year-Round Horror Experience from Universal Set to Open in AREA15

Ashley Harris, News and Features Editor
January 12, 2023
Attraction was announced in conjunction with a new kid centered theme park in Frisco, Texas.
As seniors’ last semester begins, information regarding Grad Nite is being shared with students. The spots will be released on a first-come, first-serve basis. “I feel like every senior looks forward to Grad Nite,” senior Sierra Prescia said. “It is one of the only times we get to go out of state on a trip with our friends from school. It is also nice that it is all preplanned and arranged, it seems a lot less stressful.” Photo Credit: Tyler Nix

Grad Nite Meeting Tomorrow; New STUCO Adviser’s First Time Planning

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
January 11, 2023
Meeting in the gym will give an overview on upcoming the Grad Nite.
Finding inspiration for a digital moodboard, junior Zoey Ching creates a five-piece collection encompassing personal design aesthetic. The partnership has been taking place over the course of the semester. “I think the duality of having both teachers collaborate makes me more interested in the projects we’re completing,” Ching said.

Graphic Design, Fashion, Interior Design Programs to Collaborate on Upcoming Projects

Jianna Aganon, Staff Writer
January 10, 2023
Curriculum and standards have been reviewed to assist in finding common content opportunities.
BREAKING NEWS: Southwest Squids Win Regional Championships

BREAKING NEWS: Southwest Squids Win Regional Championships

Ashley Harris, News and Features Editor
December 14, 2022
After a successful first season, the Southwest Squids win the regional championship.
SCHOOL OPERATIONS CLOSED FOR WINTER BREAK

SCHOOL OPERATIONS CLOSED FOR WINTER BREAK

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
December 14, 2022
In observance of semester exams and Winter Break, the regular posting schedule and school operations will continue on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Presenting with her group, junior Ava Smith guides the class in their trivia game. All of the questions were related to the ecological hazards in China. “We did a lot of research before we created our questions so we had an explanation after every round,” Smith said. “The audience was really engaged and everyone kept track of their points.”

Environmental 101 Students Create Hazard Presentations

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
December 7, 2022
Students research different countries' environmental and ecological hazards.
As they illustrate their final projects, Fashion Design I freshmen navigate how to make their creation out of food items. The semester was spent expressing and designing their ideas with watercolor paint, some of which will be displayed at the art show. “We’re really excited to not only teach the subjects that we do, but show what's being done in our classrooms,” Art teacher Brandon Lafountain said. “We can share it as a school instead of just a singular class and work together as a group.”

Art Teachers to Host First Student Showcase

Ashley Harris, News and Features Editor
December 4, 2022
Community members will have the opportunity to view student artwork.
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. "I'm 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 Wada's 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.
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