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During September 23rd’s meeting, the anti-racism policy and the teachers’ union concerns were brought up. In this upcoming meeting, tensions have risen as people disagree about the decisions of Superintendent Jara and Board President Cavazos. Photo Credit: Screenshot of Board Meeting

Agenda Breakdown for Thursday’s CCSD School Board Meeting

Tishie Nyitray
October 27, 2021
School board meeting agenda released and highlights future plans.
Students conduct the “fire bubbles” experiment which includes creating a reaction using fire and hydrogen peroxide. They worked together and used their critical thinking skills, along with following directions, to successfully complete the lab. “I love labs,” Sager said. “I love reacting things because sometimes labs fail and then you have to troubleshoot.” Photo Credit: Madelynn Evans

Chemistry sophomores participate in different lab stations

Madelynn Evans
October 23, 2021
This is one of the first labs the students have completed since distance learning last year.
Working on designing posters, freshmen Brianna Scherschel and Isela Michael sketch out their ideas in pencil. Student Council has been working in committees to prepare for Homecoming on October 22 and 23. “I am really excited that we get to have [a homecoming] just in general,” Scherschel said. “The past year and a half, two years, we haven’t had anything, and this is our first big dance back. I’m really excited for not just the dance but everything that comes with it, like all the sports and the posters and spirit week and that sort of fun stuff." Photo Credit: Juliana Borruso

Student Council prepares for first homecoming in two years

Juliana Borruso
October 19, 2021
Adjusting to new obstacles, Student Council is having three homecoming dances, with 249 people each.
Freshman Yamileth Piña completes her worksheets on grammatical elements in Ana Thomann’s Spanish I class. She takes advantage of the time in class to complete her assignments for participation. “It’s kind of a safety net just in case I accidentally forget to do something because I have so much work,” sophomore Treyce Bigelow said. Photo Credit: Alyssa Rose

New ‘No-Late Work’ Policy Opens Academic Discussion

Alyssa Rose
October 14, 2021
With quarter one coming to an end, the no-late work policy is causing students to complete their assignments later than the set due date.
Speaking to students, Dental Assisting teacher Kirsten Winfield talks about the rules of working in the lab. Students listened to the rules they must follow for their safety as well as others in the lab. “I absolutely miss working with kids in the labs because it's reiterating what they’ve learned,” Winfield said. “We’re taking that theory we learned and we talked about last year, and actually applying it to real life circumstances.” Photo Credit: Daphney Garcia Hatton

Dental Science II Students Begin The Real Dental Experience

Crystalyn Estabillo
October 13, 2021
As the school year progresses, more opportunities to work in the lab arise for Dental Science II students.
Culinary II students explore different recipes in the kitchen

Culinary II students explore different recipes in the kitchen

Ayma Malik
October 11, 2021
Students in Culinary II are getting back in the kitchen to learn how to make no-bake chocolate cookies.
Gov. Steve Sisolak lifts Nevada state mask mandate. Art Credit

BREAKING: Student Council reveals information for first Homecoming in two years

Ahmed Ahmed
October 8, 2021
The Student Council released information related to 2021's Homecoming, though not all questions have been answered.
Students are finishing up any assignments that will be entered for the first quarter reading period in their English 10 Honors class. “The quarter went pretty well, and I just have a few more things I have to finish up,” sophomore Jianna Aganon said.

A LOOK INTO FIRST QUARTER

Ava Julian
October 8, 2021
Students are adapting to the changes in-person schooling brought this quarter.
Viewing his lab, junior Andrei Belciug looks at an orbit consisting of Earth, the sun and moon. Students were assigned to edit the mass of the star or planet, view the orbit and record their findings. ¨If I didn’t do the lab, the test may have really negatively affected my grade,¨ Belciug said. Photo Credit:Lucas Grubb

Geoscience Students Dive Into The Solar System

Lucas Grubb
October 8, 2021
Students in Geoscience class are looking into the solar system to gain a better understanding about different orbits. 
Sketching her letter forms, sophomore Emily Shields draws in her sketchbook before creating a final design. Students are highly encouraged to create as many design sketches as possible. “We’re not just looking at the letters themselves, we’re looking at them from the standpoint of being a visually pleasing element,” Graphic Design Teacher Jeffrey Ball said. Photo Credit: Alyssa Rose

Graphic Design I is Taking it One Step Further With Design Skills

Alyssa Rose
October 7, 2021
Students in Graphic Design I begin a typography project, learning how to apply fonts and texts to their designs.
Recognising the importance of the ACT prep book, juniors begin preparing themselves in class for their upcoming test. Teachers recommend students start studying now rather than later to make them less anxious and feel more prepared. “I feel really nervous for the ACT at the moment. I took the practice exam and now I realize how much studying the ACT is going to require,” junior Noah Cannon said. Photo Credit: Lily Gurdison

Juniors in English 11 Honors start ACT Test Prep

Lily Gurdison
October 7, 2021
Juniors in Amy Lutz’s English 11 Honors have the opportunity to refine their skills for the upcoming ACT.
Students use Roblox to create their video games into reality

Students use Roblox to create their video games into reality

Kalista Palarca
October 6, 2021
Students in Game Design hope to create four functional games by the end of the year.
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