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Stringing up paper cranes in H building, senior Isabel Gomez spends her free time helping out HOSA. Even though the decorations are time consuming, she enjoys the process. “It took a long time to hang all of the cranes.” Gomez said. “We had to ask the whole dental class to help us. I really liked stringing them up, it was kind of therapeutic in a way.” Photo Credit: Lily Gurdison

HOSA Recognises Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by Hanging Paper Cranes

Lily Gurdison, Multimedia Editor
October 19, 2022
Bringing attention to childhood cancer in the month of September, HOSA decorates the halls with paper cranes.
Completing their research, seniors Sierra Prescia, Tyler Alejandro, and Elijah Sicat discuss plans for their infographic. Students collaborated on ideas for this alternative to a traditional essay. “They’re about to go off into the adult world and vote and be productive citizens,” NSC ENG 101 instructor Laura Penrod said. “I want them to research about these different genders because having inclusivity and helping people feel seen and heard, is what’s most important.”

English 101 Students Create Infographics to Study Gender Norms

Kylie Dacquel, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
Seniors research gender norms in different countries.
Receiving the tardy slip, junior Dani Hernandez receives their first tardy of the year. Over the past two weeks dozens of studnets have been caught in the tardy lockouts. “Students are literally trying to get to class, we want to be there, but if we are just a couple seconds late we get punished,” junior Dani Hernandez said. “I think that depending on where the student is coming from there should be some sort of leeway to not get punished the same way students who are actively trying to not go to class.”

Tardy Lockouts increase as number of late students steadily grows

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
October 14, 2022
Administration focusing on lowering infractions.
Struggling against the clock, sophomore Keysha Putri attempts to repair her pasta tower during a team building exercise at a Speech and Debate club meeting, as Vice President Angeline Roldan approaches to measure its height. The preliminary meeting prepared students for upcoming tournament events with fun team building exercises, including the Shadow-Angel tournament, where three novice debaters competed for their first times at NWCTA. “It was fun watching everyone work together with people they didn't know,” Roldan said. “Games like these really build the team spirit that we’re trying to create.”

DEBATE NOVICES WIN NEW IN TOURNAMENT FORMAT

Ethan Bull, Staff Writer
October 13, 2022
Debaters compete are first tournament of the season.
Introducing herself to new members, GSA President Maya Pantic presents information about the club before starting ice breaker activities. Board members planned to focus on creating strong bonds with other members of the club. “The GSA club just offers a kind of atmosphere where we can all talk to each other,” secretary Daphne Huang said. “I know in a lot of other clubs, it’s difficult to communicate between the board and the members, so we want to get rid of that boundary. We just so happen to have a mic, but we want everyone to talk with us.” (Photo Credit: Alexa Rondez)

School pride club officially reforms, rebrands as Gender and Sexualities Alliance

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
October 11, 2022
With a pride club finally being present at SWCTA again, GSA has several plans to improve campus life for LGBTQ+ members and allies.
Gov. Steve Sisolak lifts Nevada state mask mandate. Art Credit

BREAKING: Penrod becomes Nevada Teacher of the Year Finalist

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
October 11, 2022
Honoring dedicated teachers around the state.
After new changes were made to the academic probation policy, counselors will now be meeting with students and parents every quarter. These meetings allow for counselors to help students who are struggling with academic, behavior, or attendance issues. “We [counselors] are here to help [students],” counselor Elizabeth Hare said. “This intervention is an official meeting where the students sign the forms and the parents sign the forms, so we can see what we’ve done.”

New Changes for Academic Probation Process Hope to Result in Positive Change

Elise Chan, Staff Writer
October 11, 2022
Newly revised academic probation program put in place to help struggling students
The new teachers of the school help their students with their class assignments. Even with a national teacher shortage, new teachers started on campus this past August. “I started teaching because I want to at least have a small impact on students and help them achieve what they want,” English 11/12 teacher Jacob Hill said. “I think without education it's possible, but it’s challenging to achieve your goals.”

Newly-Hired Teachers Help Resolve Teacher Shortage

Kailie Sicolo, Staff Writer
October 5, 2022
Teachers hired from inside and outside the district to fill open positions.
Speaking to a group of hopeful armed service recruits, Petty Officer Skylar Lao and Sergeant Drury James talk about various aspects of joining the military. Students learned about the different service groups and what they needed to do now to be successful. "Be outstanding in your classes, don't have missing assignments, turn in your work on time, listen to your teachers," James said. "How you apply yourself in this school and how much effort you put forth, will set you up for success."

First ‘Lunch and Learn’ Hosted By Service Members, Alumni

Kylie Dacquel, Staff Writer
October 5, 2022
Series of guest speakers began presenting to students during lunch time.
Waiting for the final school bell to ring, CCSD bus drivers leave every day at 1:35 p.m. Since August, bus drivers have continued to work through a number of increasingly violent attacks. “You never know what to expect now while you’re on the road,” bus driver Ramón Maravilla said. “CCSD has been trying to do their best and it’s hard for them to keep up.”

Recent Violent Incidents Create Fear Amongst CCSD Bus Drivers

Elise Chan
September 22, 2022
After several new cases of bus driver violence, drivers, staff, and students are experiencing the consequences.
Following Digital Game Design teacher Ronald Barranco's rules, junior Kevin Fernandez places his phone into a pocket before class starts. Each class has different rules on monitoring phone usage. “Sometimes it can be a distraction so I think it’s reasonable to have them away during instruction,” Fernandez said. “But I personally think it should be okay to use them during independent time since it can help students concentrate and feel comfortable in class.”

REEVALUATED PERSONAL DEVICE POLICY ESTABLISHES NEW CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

Ayma Malik, Opinion, A&E Editor
September 21, 2022
Concerns regarding school safety and classroom distractions guided updated rule
After being announced as the new VP of Fundraising, junior Colin Chamberlain participates in the "Penny for Your Thoughts" icebreaker. FCCLA plans on attending the upcoming symposium. “I can’t wait to show people what’s in store with FCCLA this year,” FCCLA President Karim Abd-Elmalek said. “We plan to display our projects and spread the word about our upcoming events.”

CLUB LEADERS TO MEET FOR FIRST SYMPOSIUM

Philipos Alebachew
September 19, 2022
SWCTA to hold first ever meeting with CTSO officers to communicate future plans.
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