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BREAKING NEWS: Drama Club wins first Lip Sync Battle

BREAKING NEWS: Drama Club wins first Lip Sync Battle

Cassie Valdez
February 9, 2018
10 clubs performed at the Lip Sync Battle.
Nursing seniors to visit Nevada State Veteran's Home

Nursing seniors to visit Nevada State Veteran’s Home

Julia Cox
February 9, 2018
Nursing seniors begin clinical with the orientation that they will attend this week.
Fashion Club fundraises for trip to FIDM

Fashion Club fundraises for trip to FIDM

Alyx Beeten
February 7, 2018
Fashion Club students are collecting clothing and household goods to help raise money for a trip to FIDM in Los Angeles, California.
Students, administration plan gifts for National School Counselors Week

Students, administration plan gifts for National School Counselors Week

Charli Gisi
February 7, 2018
National School Counselors week is to recognize the hard work put in by the counselors. Students and staff are able to give gifts to the counselors.
Reciting influential speeches in presentations

Reciting influential speeches in presentations

Eriyale Williams
February 2, 2018

From Steve Jobs to Martin Luther King Jr., students in Mr. Henry Castillo’s Freshmen Studies class were required to recite a well-known speech as public speaking practice. “I wanted students to...

Speech, debate prepares for school wide showcase

Speech, debate prepares for school wide showcase

Grinesa Bajrami
February 1, 2018
Speech and Debate members prepare for upcoming fall competition season.
Graphic Design students prepare entries to “Doodle 4 Google”

Graphic Design students prepare entries to “Doodle 4 Google”

Alyx Beeten
January 31, 2018
Students design Google pages based on what inspires them.
‘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.