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Students in Fashion II are learning from drag designer, Lyn Kream, about the importance and history of drag fashion. Kream has designed outfits for some of the most famous drag queens today, including Trixie Mattel. “My favorite memory has to be just being a part of helping people make their dreams come true, live their lives fully in the open, and share their art with others,” Kream said. “Whether it’s helping a queen get to Drag Race, costuming for a Pride event or helping a baby queen develop their character, drag has been such a wonderful part of my career. It’s truly life changing and affirming.” Photo Credit: Lyn Kream

Fashion II students learn about the impact of drag

Tishie Nyitray
February 18, 2021
Guest speaker has designed for a number of professional drag entertainers.
State last year was held at Reno for FCCLA students, however due to the pandemic, it is now being held virtually in March. Although this conference will be different, members are still excited for the opportunity to attend. “I’m glad that state is continuing,” junior Brooke Young said. “I think it really gives the new kids a taste of what it would be like in regular school.” Photo Credit: Brooke Young

FCCLA prepares for virtual state conference

Juliana Borruso
February 16, 2021
FCCLA students are finalizing their work before state at the beginning of March.
In order to learn more about what it takes to make a video game, students are watching video lessons from Rockstar Studios and the work they put in creating RDR2. After the video lesson, students will be taking an assessment to end the unit. “A great video game has to be graphically driven,” sophomore Hai Tong said. “If the game doesn’t have amazing graphics nowadays, it can’t be considered a top game no matter how good the story/controls are."Gamer" by ulricaloeb is licensed under CC BY 2.0 .

Game design sophomores start an intricate unit on what makes a great video game

Farhad Yazdani
February 16, 2021
Students are breaking down the parts of a successful game to understand story design.
The Nevada Help Desk is helping students earn certifications for technology-based jobs. Students can apply for an after-school or summer training program. “Over the next four years, there will be millions of unfilled tech jobs,” Snehal Bhakta said. “This program started to help fill some of the workforce gaps in Southern Nevada related to technology.” Photo Credit: Nevada Help Desk

Nevada Help Desk program is preparing students for the future

Juliana Borruso
February 12, 2021
Freelance opportunities, technology certifications and jobs are all available in this new program.
Learning the unique process of making an 8-bit animation, sophomore Hai Tong works diligently to perfect his space fighter animation. Navigating 8-bit animations has been difficult for many students due to the rigorous steps, but with practice and help from Animation II teacher Jeffrey Ball, students are completing their characters in a timely manner. “I am really enjoying creating new elements for this animation. Everything is coming together as I expected,” Tong said. Photo Credit: Hai Tong

Animation II students create 8-bit characters

Farhad Yazdani
February 11, 2021
Students are learning the ins and outs of original animation. 
Finishing up some last detail on his project, sophomore Yestin Zaki Cruzada continues to work on his group slides. Since work time during class for the project was slim, students were required to do the majority of the work at home. “I love this topic since we’re making a plan for guests and we picked one of my dream cities,” Cruzada said. “I could also research and find out more about Tokyo as I wait for the day that we can finally book a ticket to fly over there.” Photo Credit: Yestin Zaki Cruzada

Hospitality students create a guide of several tourist destinations around the world

Aila Pasic
February 5, 2021
Kicking off the semester, sophomores in Hospitality created projects on tourist areas.
Sophomores are broadening their horizons by reading iconic works by Shakespeare and Marjane Satrapi, in hopes of developing literary knowledge and perspectives. “One of the benefits of literature is that it helps us to come to terms with some of these difficult topics with humanity, and shows us that there is a way forward. English 10 teacher Virginie Guillemette said. Becoming self-actualized means taking control of yourself and your destiny, and you can't do that if you are sheltered from reality,” “It also helps students to develop and exercise their sense of compassion at a crucial point in their development, before their worldviews become fixed and static.” Graphics Credit: Hannah Paine

Sophomores in English 10 Honors begin reading influential literature

Hannah Paine and Monserrat Mendieta
February 3, 2021
Students learn the importance of unique literature as they start reading Hamlet and other plays written by Shakespeare as well as ‘Persepolis’.
In efforts to make the information more engaging, students will be participating in project based learning. Students have done two other projects in the past, in which they have worked in groups. “I enjoy project based learning because I think it is a much more enjoyable way of learning and I feel I remember the information better and get more out of the assignment,” sophomore Samantha Phelan said. Photo Credit: Samantha Phelan

Chemistry 10 Honors students work together to create informational videos

Tishie Nyitray
February 3, 2021
Students participate in project-based learning, group work to inform people on chemical bonding.
Hoping to finish the year off strong, students are preparing for final exams and teachers are wrapping up course content work. “After all the hard work everyone put in this year, I think everyone is excited for summer,” sophomore Luke Gil said. “So many things were different and we are looking towards a break.”

A look into third quarter

Gurleen Swaich
February 2, 2021
Students are entering the second semester of the 2021 school year with mixed feelings about possibly returning to in-person learning. 
CCSD will be transitioning Pre-K to 3rd grade students to a hybrid style of learning. Photo Credit: CCSD

BREAKING: Hybrid model set to be implemented for Pre-K to grade 3 students

Ahmed Ahmed and Monserrat Mendieta
January 27, 2021
CCSD plans to allow Pre-K to 3rd grade students to return to in-person education.
CCSD anticipates that starting on January 25, all personnel throughout Clark County, UNLV and the CSN Henderson Student Union will be able to register for COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Since then, appointments have not been able to be made because of the limited supply of vaccines.”Photo Credit: Mat Napo

CCSD employees are permitted to now receive the COVID-19 vaccine

Naila Yazdani
January 27, 2021
CCSD recently spoke out about the COVID-19 vaccine saying that teachers will be eligible to make appointments for the vaccine within the next few days.
Senator Reid Meets With Nevada Delegates © Senate Democrats, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Nevada Congressional Dems back Biden’s reversal of trans military ban

Ahmed Ahmed
January 25, 2021
The Biden move is emblematic of his party's shift left on LGBTQ issues.
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