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Gov. Steve Sisolak lifts Nevada state mask mandate. Art Credit

BREAKING: CCSD BOARD MEETING MAY RECALL JARA’S TERMINATION

Rhamil Taguba
November 18, 2021
CCSD has board meeting on recent accusations of harassment on Dr. Jesus Jara.
Students are writing fake interviews from the local people in the story. Once students are finished with their projects, they will be presenting their information to the class. “My group is outlining where we are placing each part of our newspaper,” Aganon said. “By deciding where each piece of information should go to make the newspaper seem more realistic.” Photo Credit: Ava Julian

English 10 creates ‘Sleepy Hollow’ newspapers

Ava Julian
November 17, 2021
English 10 students are utilizing ideas from "Sleepy Hollow" to create newspapers to present to the class on December 3.
Rehearsing the skills needed to do clinicals, senior Shinikee Garcia and Vincent Garcia check senior Michael Ennis’ pulse. Students began clinicals on Friday and will be learning the perks of being a CNA. “At first, I was nervous to go to clinicals because it’s very different interacting with a mannequin or a classmate you’ve known for a while compared to actual patients,” Garcia said. “However, when I got to the facility everyone was welcoming and the residents were really nice. The residents are all veterans who have been through a lot so it’s comforting to see a smile on their face while helping with daily activities like changing their bed.” Photo Credit: Cassandra Trummel

Nursing students learn the reality of being CNA’s

Gurleen Swaich
November 15, 2021
Nursing students began going to clinicals at Nevada State Veterans Home.
4-day weekend ensues in honor of Veterans Day

4-day weekend ensues in honor of Veterans Day

Ahmed Ahmed
November 10, 2021
The holiday marks the first consecutive four days of no school since the beginning of the year.
Getting students to contribute to the community instead of doing nothing during detention, the Student Success Office has established community service for students to serve time for their tardies. “The tardy policy exists to help students understand the importance of being on time for classes and not disrupt the learning environment by coming in late,” Assistant Principal Arlene Andrade said. Illustration Credit: Tishie Nyitray

Community Service Time Offered in Modified Tardy Policy

Alyssa Rose
November 8, 2021
In efforts to prepare students for career expectations, the administration is now providing community service as an option for students instead of detention.
Sorting through the chocolate flavors, junior Yusra Shafique sells a chocolate bar for both National Honor Society and Speech and Debate to junior Maha Chaudhry. Students across campus sold chocolate bars for their organization’s benefit. “Most people are only having to sell one or two boxes,” Shafique said. “I have to sell three, two for NHS and one for Speech and Debate, and all of the deadlines are in November. I’m a little stressed about it, but I know I’ll get it done.” Photo Credit: Ashley Harris

Annual Chocolate Fundraisers begin again with students advocating for their clubs

Ashley Harris
November 4, 2021
Making up for last year's fund, the annual World’ Finest Chocolate fundraisers has started until the end of November.
Students explore the functions of the mind

Students explore the functions of the mind

Naila Yazdani
November 4, 2021
Students create Lego models of different brain developments related to the adult, teenage, and child brain functions.
Thursday’s School Board meeting resulted in major changes to CCSD. Superintendent Dr. Jesus Jara was terminated, while Board President Linda Cavazos’ termination proposal was tabled. “We have our whole district burning down around us,” Cavazos said. “This is something that no longer can be ignored. We must address it.” Photo Credit: Screenshot of Meeting

CCSD Superintendent Jesus Jara fired in a 4-3 vote

Tishie Nyitray
November 4, 2021
Decisions on the table for the future of CDSD at board meeting.
Hard at work, sophomores Angelynne Tiangco and Kelliya Kedora help each other finish their assignment. Students collaborated together during their Chemistry Honors class to complete their ionic compounds worksheet. “I’m very happy to say that my grades are doing very well this quarter and I hope that it stays like that for the rest of my years in school,” Tiangco said. “I’ve been really bad about keeping myself organized and staying on top of things, that I’ve gotten into the habit of doing things last minute, as well as getting distracted very easily. While I’m doing very well in my classes, the process behind it has been the opposite.” Photo Credit: Crystalyn Estabillo

A Look Into Second Quarter

Crystalyn Estabillo
November 2, 2021
Students work to finish their assignments and accomplish their goals, as the semester advances.

VIDEO: Three dances later, homecoming is a wrap

Coyote Digital
October 29, 2021
Holding three dances for Covid safety reasons, the first homecoming(s) held on campus were on Friday, October 22 and Saturday, October 23.
Working together juniors Nya Lewis and Rachel Ghelan begin their first project using donated costumes. Learning how to distress and convert clothing pieces into costumes, they work in teams to complete the look. “I love to see freshmen and people that aren’t in fashion to practice their ability hands on in a creative way,” senior Keisha Farrales said. “I love speaking with other members in the club and creating awesome designs while also practicing a really important skill.Photo Credit: Tishie Nyitray

Creating Show Worthy Costumes from Leftovers in Fashion Club

Tishie Nyitray
October 28, 2021
Students in FIDM Fashion Club learn how to distress clothing to revamp style.

VIDEO: FCCLA holds first in-person meeting

Coyote Digital
October 28, 2021
After meeting online for the first two months, FCCLA officers organize an in-person meeting including a pumpkin painting contest and icebreaker games.
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