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Sitting with moderators Angela Ferrel-Zabala and Xochitl Gomez, Vice President Kamala Harris speaks on the importance of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. A week prior, it was revealed that background checks before purchasing a gun were improving and that the “gun show loophole”, a way people could acquire guns without a background check, could no longer be exploited. “It’s an important step that we needed to take,” Vice President Harris said.

Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Southwest CTA

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Staff Writer
April 16, 2024
Vice President Harris participated in a moderated conversation on campus in front of an audience composed of high school students, staff, and representatives from outside organizations.
Image by Sara Svensson from Pixabay

Vice President Kamala Harris to Speak at Southwest CTA

Adrienne Vera-Perez and Yaritzza Montenegro
April 12, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris will be visiting Southwest CTA.
During last year’s Coyote Coachella, performer Aerhann Casupang sings “Freaking Out the Neighborhood” by Mac DeMarco for the crowd. The event allowed him to share his talent with the school community. “I was a little nervous to perform at first,” Casupang said. “After a little I was not really nervous because my friends came to support [me].”

Stuco Dance Committee Hosts Coyote Coachella

Zelina Panissidi, Staff Writer
April 3, 2024
The event is to be held on April 4 from 2-4 p.m.
Relighting her candle, junior Kailie Sicolo prepares to take a picture during the NHS induction ceremony. Members enjoyed refreshments and utilized photo opportunities after the ceremony. “The induction ceremony made me feel proud of myself and it was nice to celebrate getting into the club with my friends,” Sicolo said. “I missed the first meeting because I was out of state for a field trip, so I’m excited to attend my first meeting as an inducted member.”

Club Preview: A look into the week of April 2

Kylie Dacquel, Staff Writer
April 2, 2024
NHS begins the process of board elections, Art Club makes felt creations, and Book Club discusses their book of the month.
In between sessions, advisers Jennifer Gonzalez and Levi Harbeson stand with their students before entering the award ceremony and learning their students´ scores. After working on their projects all year, their hard work was assessed by panels of judges. ¨I planned to have us practice our presentations, but we did not have the time. I wish I would have done that to help everyone more,” Gonzalez said. “When you are preparing different students for the same event it is hard to know who is going to come out on top, even if you ideally have a feeling.¨

FCCLA Members Sweep at State Leadership Conference

Violet Moreno, Staff Writer
April 2, 2024
Southwest FCCLA competitors take top placements at the State Leadership Conference.
SCHOOL OPERATIONS CLOSED FOR FOUR-DAY WEEKEND

SCHOOL OPERATIONS CLOSED FOR FOUR-DAY WEEKEND

Ayma Malik, Editor in Chief
March 28, 2024
Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 2nd.
Bowing their heads, Team Serbia receives their medals for earning the most points and winning the Coyote Olympics.

Coyote Olympics Day 4: Serbia takes it all the way

Philipos Alebachew, Staff Writer
March 25, 2024
Friday was the final day of the olympics where the top three teams played an array of minigames to earn some final points.
Carefully folding and checking the directions, junior Rediate Hunde makes origami for service hours during a general HOSA meeting. Clubs offer service opportunities during club meetings to help members get their hours. “The activity was pretty fun to do and I ended up making a butterfly,” Hunde said. “Out of all the activities they’ve offered for hours, I think this one was my favorite.”

Club Preview: A look into the week of Mar. 25

Kylie Dacquel, Staff Writer
March 25, 2024
HOSA reminds members of their service hour due date , FCCLA begins the process of board elections, and Key Club plans to have a positive attendance meeting with fun activities.
Jumping up to smash the incoming birdie, junior Andre Aquino polishes his technique in between matches.

Coyote Olympics Day 3: Djibouti grabs the first spot after third day

Philipos Alebachew, Staff Writer
March 21, 2024
Serbia has been dethroned but there is still one more day for teams to get more points.
Soaring above the net, junior Jace Angeles reaches out to strike the ball before it reaches his side of the court.

Coyote Olympics Day 2: Serbia holds the lead after second day

Philipos Alebachew, Staff Writer
March 20, 2024
The games continue with indoor volleyball.
Driving inside, senior Jordan Rodriguez tries to dribble past the defender.

Coyote Olympics Day 1: Serbia takes the lead on the first day

Philipos Alebachew, Staff Writer
March 20, 2024
The Olympics kick off with 5 on 5 basketball
Standing in front of the student success office, senior Daphney Garcia-Hatton fills out the student portion of the newly enforced absence excuse note. Students are required to turn in physical excuse notes signed by their parent or guardian. “A lot of people find it inconvenient that the excuse notes are now physical, but it prevents students from filling it out on their own at home online,” Garcia-Hatton said.

NEW ATTENDANCE POLICIES IMPLEMENTED

Paizley Swaney, Staff Writer
March 19, 2024
To combat excessive tardiness, detention regulations have been enforced.
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