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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. "It's 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 mom's 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 I'll 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.
CLUBS PREPARE TO HOST A TRUNK-OR-TREAT FOR LOCAL CHILDREN

CLUBS PREPARE TO HOST A TRUNK-OR-TREAT FOR LOCAL CHILDREN

Carmen Ruiz, Staff Writer
October 24, 2022
Variety of themes and activities being readied for Thursday's event.
Using the tools of Paper tutor, students are quickly moving forward in their learning curriculum. Students are directed towards tutors that specialize in their area of demand to guarantee a successful session. "Paper is a great option for anyone looking to work through questions or writing one on one in the Classroom or in the Review Center," Paper tutor Hannah said. "The goal is to empower students in their own learning."

New Online Tutoring Service Provided Free For Students

Paizley Swaney, Staff Writer
October 24, 2022
Students and teachers recently explore the digital way of tutoring.
Going through his email, Cameron Roehm sorts through facility maintenance requests from teachers. He prepared for a meeting with a student after going through his email. ”As an administrator, you can have an impact and on more students,” Roehm said. “Though it is more indirect because you're not with the students day to day.”

NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL JOINS ADMINISTRATION

Philipos Alebachew, Staff Writer
October 20, 2022
Roehm shares his plans on campus as assistant principal
As the Environmental club prepares to provide a new event for students on campus, they aim to provide information on the heavy effects of fast fashion. Aside from trading clothing, there will be a selection of games and snacks for participants. “We were studying fast fashion, and the impact it has on the environment,” adviser Martha Horner said. “One of the things that we had discovered is that people aren’t keeping their clothes as long. People would wear something one or two times, or in a lot of cases, not wear them at all.”

Environmental Club to Host First ‘Trade Day’ to fight fast fashion pollution

Ashley Harris
October 19, 2022
Students can trade or donate clothing while enjoying games and snacks.
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