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SPOTLIGHT
FEATURES
'Winter Festivities' Contest
‘Winter Festivities’ Contest
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • December 9, 2024
Tell us what your favorite winter activity is for a chance to win.
LAST WEEK IN SPORTS: 11/25-12/2
LAST WEEK IN SPORTS: 11/25-12/2
Nino Galloway and Andrew Baier • December 4, 2024
The last week in sports has been action-packed in every sense of the phrase, so let’s take a look back.
Kevin Magnussen (#20/MoneyGram Haas F1 Team) drives through turn 17 at the Las Vegas Street Circuit during Free Practice 1 on November 22nd, 2024.
Formula 1 Las Vegas: Thursday Recap
Nino Galloway, Sports Writer • November 22, 2024
Formula 1 has returned to Las Vegas.
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PROFILES
Demonstrating discipline and elegance, junior Ashton Yim warms up before starting his daily wushu practice. Warming up prepared Yim’s body before his real training began. “You have to think about it as a transitioning phase,” Yim said. “Before warming up, our joints, muscles, and mind are cold which can lead to injuries. Warming up helps the athletes to get prepared for big ranged movements. For my sport, this is especially necessary. Warming up would prevent me from dislocating, tearing, or fracturing bones, muscles, and joints. One small mistake and it could cost you your career. No muscle or joint can adjust into a heavily dynamic movement after you’ve sat down for seven hours of schooling.”
Wushu Martial Artist: Meet Ashton Yim
Jaden Espinueva, Staff Writer • November 11, 2024
Junior Ashton Yim explains his experience growing up doing Wushu martial arts.
Standing next to Principal Donna Levy and UNR President Brian Sandoval, psychology and US history teacher Benjamin Lacombe showcases his new award. Lacombe received this award while teaching a class to the excitement of his students. “We were giving him a round of applause,” junior Valentina Escobar said. “I really think he deserves it.”
Transforming Lives Through Teaching: Meet Benjamin Lacombe
Hayden Hunt, Staff Writer • October 21, 2024
Hardworking teacher gets recognition after years of providing quality education
Hitting a high note in the song “Goddess” by Laufey, junior Danna Kim focuses on controlling her vocals. Kim was given the opportunity to perform on stage during last year’s Coyote Coachella. “I was so happy I wasn’t the only one singing,” Kim said. “Everyone was amazing and such great singers/performers and it made me feel heartfelt when singing mine as well.”
Classically Born Soloist: Meet Danna Kim
Zelina Panissidi and Joy Ryan • September 26, 2024
Junior shares her experience as a multilingual opera singer and pianist.
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LONGFORMS
NEVADA: TRULY THE WORST STATE FOR EDUCATION?
NEVADA: TRULY THE WORST STATE FOR EDUCATION?
Jianna Aganon, Philipos Alebachew, Ethan Bull, Kylie Dacquel, Venice Jingco, Ayma Malik, Yaritzza Montenegro, Kalista Palarca, Kathryn Peterson, Kailie Sicolo, Shayna Migalang, Adrienne Vera-Perez, and Travis McGinnis • September 17, 2024
Is Nevada really the worst state for education?
THIRST FOR URGENCY
THIRST FOR URGENCY
Ayma Malik, Ethan Bull, Jianna Aganon, Kalista Palarca, Kathryn Peterson, Travis McGinnis, and Yaritzza Montenegro • December 11, 2023

What Makes an Adult?
What Makes an Adult?
Tishie Nyitray • January 11, 2023
Do people magically become adults on their eighteenth birthday? Or does more go into this label?
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AN HOUR IN ...
Preparing to scare people at the Trunk or Treat haunted house, senior Breeana Rodriguez dresses up as an acrobat. She was inside the haunted house throughout the whole event. “Hearing people scream is hilarious,” Rodriguez said. “I made sure to make my look as realistic as possible to scare people.”
An Hour In … Trunk or Treat
Amelia Castellanos, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024
Pencils sitting at the tips of yard sticks, Art 101 students draw each other’s faces. The students were learning how to be precise without holding the pencil directly in their hand. “She made up draw anyone in that group without looking at the paper,” senior Kai Cruz said. “It was overall funny to see how we could draw someone without looking at the paper.”
An Hour In … Art 101
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • October 25, 2024
To prepare for the AP test, senior Andre Aquino is working out problems on the white board. He’s been practicing these problems for many weeks now, and thinks that he’s going to do well with the help of the teacher. “I think it’s definitely a very energetic way of teaching,” Aquino said. “I feel like it does get me ready for Calculus. I feel very awake when I’m in this class.”
An Hour In … AP Calculus AB
Hunter Rhee, Multimedia Editor • October 18, 2024
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CONTESTS
'Winter Festivities' Contest
‘Winter Festivities’ Contest
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • December 9, 2024
Tell us what your favorite winter activity is for a chance to win.
'Favorite Tradition' Contest
‘Favorite Tradition’ Contest
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • November 12, 2024
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving or holiday tradition for a chance to win.
'Best Halloween Candy' Contest
‘Best Halloween Candy’ Contest
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • September 27, 2024
Tell us your favorite Halloween Candy for a chance to win.
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