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Organizing the decorations for the Sadies dance, co-head for Dance Commission Rachel Gehlen prepares the festivities lined up for the week of the dance. “I think the Student Council is a mixture of stressed and excited,” Gehlen said. “The week of valentines is full of activities, we have the King and Queen of hearts announced, warm fuzzies, random acts of kindness, and Sadie's contests so everyone has been working hard. Everyone splits up and helps work on a different task to help reach our end goal.” Photo Credit: Ashley Harris

Student Council is Preparing for ‘Sweethearts Sadies’ Dance

Ashley Harris
February 15, 2022
Sadies returns after seven year hiatus
Gov. Steve Sisolak lifts Nevada state mask mandate. Art Credit

BREAKING: Mask Mandate Lifted in CCSD

Ahmed Ahmed and Tishie Nyitray
February 10, 2022
The mandate has been a subject of intense controversy in the district.
Socratic seminar prompts seniors to debate free speech, other current political issues

Socratic seminar prompts seniors to debate free speech, other current political issues

Lucas Grubb
February 5, 2022
Students discussed multiple topics, as they tried to answer relevant questions in politics.
Working together to color code their electrical wire diagram, seniors Joshua Yero and Abigail Battaglia differentiate which wires connect to each other. Students in Engineering III learned how to connect the different components of an electrical car together. “Since I have a good understanding of how the diagram works, I think I should have an easy time wiring the electric car,” Battaglia said. “I also hope to offer any help to my group wherever it is needed.” Photo Credit: Crystalyn Estabillo

Engineering III students start work on their electric car

Crystalyn Estabillo
February 4, 2022
They are starting with hands-on wiring of the vehicle.
While locating and identifying all of the controls on the shop’s rotary cutting machine, junior Jacob Bogel builds the skills necessary for his end of program exam. With the upcoming test, he found the hands-on form of studying to be the most beneficial. “When I can see and touch the parts of a system that I am learning about, the concepts stick way better in my head,” Bogel said. “I enjoy working in the shop the most and I think it has prepared me the best for our end of program test.” Photo Credit: Lily Gurdison

Auto Tech III Students Prepare for Their End of Program Exam

Lily Gurdison
February 2, 2022
Students in Auto Tech III study using hands on technique to visually understand information.
Student Council members Rianna Rivera and Akela Renee Custodio paint posters to display in the hallways to promote the King or Queen of Hearts. By raising awareness around campus, Student Council hopes to encourage donations for their fundraiser. “Since we’re in a pandemic, it’s another way to raise money and help people in need,” sophomore Rianna Rivera said. “This reminds me of when I did NJHS in middle school, so it’s fun making posters again and there’s more colors and a variety of brushes than middle school.”

Student Council Begins Annual King or Queen of Hearts Event

Alyssa Rose
February 1, 2022
Student Council invites clubs to team up to fundraise money for the American Heart Association
After-School Activities Temporarily Shut Down, Return Tomorrow

After-School Activities Temporarily Shut Down, Return Tomorrow

Kathryn Peterson
January 31, 2022

After a wave of the new Omicron variant, all after-school activities were canceled this month. Club meetings are expected to begin again tomorrow. “The decision was made to cancel after-school activities...

Block coding on the new engine, Minecraft, sophomore Jaxson Mccoy begins to build various code compilations. Students have been exploring the many different features of Minecraft. “I love how easy it is to understand and repeat,” Mccoy said.“I know that for coding I should push myself, but this is a great way to start or learn to understand coding.”

Game program rebuilds with ‘Minecraft’ after ‘Roblox’ fallout

Kalista Palarca
January 26, 2022

After Roblox was blocked by the school district at the beginning of the school year,  Digital Game Development teacher Ronald Barranco had to find a new gaming engine to teach the curriculum. Though Barranco...

Interior Design III students construct wooden dollhouses

Interior Design III students construct wooden dollhouses

Lucas Grubb
January 24, 2022
Interior Design III students have been planning and building their wooden houses for a little over two months.
Ordering a snack from the student store, sophomore Kayan Galan waits to enjoy his lunch. Students have been using the adjusted lunch schedule for about a week now. "I think [most people like the new lunch schedule], but some of my friends don't really agree with it," Galan said. "I think a lot of people like it."

Lunch schedule adjusted, accommodating culinary students, seniors

Juliana Borruso
January 21, 2022
Students are experiencing mixed emotions after the lunch schedule changed.
Students face five-day-weekend in lieu of COVID-19 shortages

Students face five-day-weekend in lieu of COVID-19 shortages

Ahmed Ahmed
January 13, 2022
The changing of the schedule for the new year was made in response to a severe staff shortage.
The official announcement from the CCSD Twitter. Courtesy of CCSD Communications

BREAKING NEWS: CCSD adjusts calendar for a five-day pause

Gurleen Swaich and Tishie Nyitray
January 11, 2022
Increasing staff shortages and student absences have made the District adjust the 2022 calendar in order to combat the spread of COVID-19.
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