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‘We The People’ competitors travel to Reno

‘We The People’ competitors travel to Reno

Jackelyn Romo
January 30, 2018
Students competing in We The People head to Reno for the state competition this Saturday.
Biology students study people’s habits

Biology students study people’s habits

Charli Gisi
January 29, 2018
Freshmen biology students are conducting a research to get a better understanding about alleles.
Interior Design program moves forward with new teachers

Interior Design program moves forward with new teachers

Coyote Digital and Alyx Beeten
January 26, 2018
Because of the former Interior Design teacher's leave of absence, classes are being taught by other teachers.
Blood donations needed due to shortage

Blood donations needed due to shortage

Julia Cox
January 24, 2018
Blood donations are needed as hospital beds overflow due to the Influenza epidemic in Las Vegas.
Clubs encouraged to participate in the King and Queen of Heart competition

Clubs encouraged to participate in the King and Queen of Heart competition

Sofia Islam
January 23, 2018
Everyone is encouraged to participate in this fundraiser.
Nursing students start CPR certification

Nursing students start CPR certification

Jackelyn Romo
January 22, 2018
Nursing assisting students are taught CPR in order to prepare for clinicals.
Tent City volunteering with ‘Skate for Change’ founder Mike Smith

Tent City volunteering with ‘Skate for Change’ founder Mike Smith

Eriyale Williams
January 19, 2018
To spread awareness and to help the homeless community, Mike Smith, the founder of Skate for Change, will visit campus for the second time after school.
Third annual Winter Semi-Formal preparations underway

Third annual Winter Semi-Formal preparations underway

Nathan Willey
January 18, 2018
Tickets will go on sale next Wednesday, Jan. 24 during both lunches.
Photography students practice slow shutter speed

Photography students practice slow shutter speed

Alyx Beeten
January 17, 2018
Students demonstrate movement in photos by using slow shutter speed.
Student drivers without a registered parking ticket received a parking violation sticker today. Registration forms for a parking sticker can be retrieved in the dean's office and must be submitted as soon as possible. Photo Credit: Tyler Antonio

Vehicles without parking sticker at risk of being towed

Jenika Chiang
October 6, 2015
Student drivers who did not request for a parking sticker by Sept. 25 received a parking violation sticker today. The parking violation sticker indicates that the vehicle is at risk for being towed.
During winter break, junior Brandon Hatch was surprised with a brand new car. He plans on taking his driver's test later in the year, but first, he must meet the attendance requirements due to the new law. "I think a law to control such things is a good idea in theory, but that in practice, it's not going to go as administrators or law enforcers may plan for it to go," Hatch said. 
 Photo Credit: Jen Chiang

Senate Bill 269 effective Jan. 1, driving license suspensions linked to school attendance

Jenika Chiang
January 6, 2015
Senate Bill 269, which restricts students from receiving their driver's license or learner's permit unless the student meets the attendance requirements, was effective Jan 1.
During the HOSA Halloween party on Oct 30th in the Coyote ballroom, sophomores Hailey Basner, Margaret Chang, and Negesty Kebede participate in a toilet paper rapping contest.Photo Credit: Elaine Wong

HOSA celebrates their annual Halloween potluck

Hailey Basner
November 5, 2012

HOSA members participated in challenging games and friendly contests on Oct. 30 during the annual Halloween potluck. “Overall, I think the party went very well. The abundant amount of members...