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We cant really do it here in Las Vegas because it doesnt snow much, junior Damon Messer said. But I like to go up to Reno and build snowmen. Its a great family activity, fun for the whole family.

Q&A: What is your favorite Winter Activity?

Ayma Malik and Kathryn Peterson
December 1, 2023
Find out what students and staff enjoy during the winter.
I feel like it was a good idea because a lot of people would come and watch it [in Vegas], sophomore Lydia Masnica said. But I also feel like it takes up a lot of the streets and you have to find other routes. I like how popular this city gets but they forget that people also live here and need to get around,

Q&A: What did you think about the first F1 Las Vegas races?

Ayma Malik and Kathryn Peterson
November 21, 2023
Find out how Vegas locals feel about the Formula 1 races.
One of my best friends is flying in from New York, and were going to hang out,  Fashion Design teacher Levi Harbeson said. The F1 race is on The Strip, so were going to try to avoid it as much as possible. My friend does want to see the Sphere though, so were going to go see the movie experience at least.

Q&A: What Are You Doing Over The Long Weekend?

Kailie Sicolo, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Find out what students and staff are doing this weekend.
Honestly, it depends, Social Studies teacher Benjamin Lacombe said. Like the gory ones and the Jason ones, Im not a big fan of those. But the ghost ones and exorcism ones, I love those. Those are great but it really depends on the film.

Q&A: Do you like scary movies?

Ayma Malik and Kathryn Peterson
October 26, 2023
Learn if students and staff enjoy horror movies or not.
“Before Homecoming, I’m going to go to downtown Summerlin for photos,” sophomore Addison Marsh said. “There are a lot of cool lights there, and it’s also a good place to get some food before going to the dance.”

Q&A: What is the best Homecoming photo spot?

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023
Find out students' favorite Hoco photo spots.
“The fall festivals are really fun to go to,” junior Erin Ferrer said. “I just really like carnivals and rides in general.”

Q&A: What is your favorite fall activity?

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
October 1, 2023
Learn what students' favorite fall activities are.
I noticed the change, Chohan (26) said, With Dominos I couldnt taste the sauce, I mostly tasted the cheese. With Papa Johns I get a little balance of both.

Q&A: Do you Prefer Dominos or Papa Johns?

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
September 21, 2023
Find out students' opinions on the switch from Papa Johns to Dominos in the lunchroom.
“It was great,” sophomore Yuricela Hugueira said, “I think it was a good album and I feel like all the songs flowed really well together.”

Q&A: Have you listened to Olivia Rodrigo’s new album, “GUTS”?

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
September 15, 2023
Find out if students and teachers listened to "Guts".
“I was planning to go to my friend’s house to rehearse a song, junior Amerie Ignacio said. Right now, we’re working on Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana. We play guitar, drums, and sometimes bass.”

Q&A: What Are You Doing This Weekend?

Paizley Swaney and Ethan Bull
September 8, 2023
Find out what students are doing this weekend.
Id say my first day of school [has been] pretty good, senior Hunter Anderson said. It is probably one of my favorite first days of school. I really like getting to see all my friends that I havent seen in a long time to catch up. I really like all the teachers that I got. Not every year has been the best, but this year is very promising.

Q&A: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Ayma Malik, Editor in Chief
August 8, 2023
Find out how students feel about the first day of school.
Yes, because Vegas is amazing, junior Kathleen Chloe Coronel said. I think we need more sports teams.

Q&A: Is it a good idea for the Oakland A’s to move to Las Vegas?

Hannah Paine and Ava Julian
April 30, 2023
Students let us know if they think the Oakland A's should move to Las Vegas.
I was promoted, senior Alex Ferran said. Then I was surprised with a prom proposal from a friend after we ate at a sushi restaurant.

Q&A: How did you spend your four-day weekend?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
April 14, 2023
Students tell us what they did over the long weekend.