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An Hour In ... Patterns and Drafting
An Hour In ... Patterns and Drafting
Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor • September 11, 2024
Simultaneously completing a class standard and participating in Senior Sunrise, students designed bracelets for others to wear.
Posing during a band photo shoot, Roxana Huve is ready for the next chapter in her musical journey. “I choose songs that have a nice baseline,” Huve said. “Honestly, when I choose a song, I don't think about the drummer because a drummer can always complicate a drum line, but it's harder to complicate a baseline. The guitar player can add whatever embellishments he wants as a metal guitar player. So I tell him to slow down on the shredding. Other than that, he can play whatever he wants.”
Multi-Talented Musician: Meet Roxana Huve
Venice Jingco and Zelina Panissidi August 19, 2024
Junior Roxana Huve shares her experience with building a musical career.
Rocking out on stage, THE REDPILLS perform a cover of “Looking Out for You” by Joy Again at Coyote Coachella 2024. The band also performed in 2023 where they experienced playing in front of a crowd for the first time. “Performing at Coyote Coachella was super fun for all of us,” drummer Oliver Rondez said. “Seeing the crowd that we had brought together really made me and my band members super happy. It’s really satisfying to see people enjoying the music that you are making.”
Sweet Sounds: Meet THE REDPILLS
Adrienne Vera-Perez and Joy Ryan May 1, 2024
THE REDPILLS share their experiences as an up-and-coming band, future plans and releases.
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Posing during a band photo shoot, Roxana Huve is ready for the next chapter in her musical journey. “I choose songs that have a nice baseline,” Huve said. “Honestly, when I choose a song, I don't think about the drummer because a drummer can always complicate a drum line, but it's harder to complicate a baseline. The guitar player can add whatever embellishments he wants as a metal guitar player. So I tell him to slow down on the shredding. Other than that, he can play whatever he wants.”
Multi-Talented Musician: Meet Roxana Huve
Venice Jingco and Zelina Panissidi August 19, 2024
Junior Roxana Huve shares her experience with building a musical career.
Rocking out on stage, THE REDPILLS perform a cover of “Looking Out for You” by Joy Again at Coyote Coachella 2024. The band also performed in 2023 where they experienced playing in front of a crowd for the first time. “Performing at Coyote Coachella was super fun for all of us,” drummer Oliver Rondez said. “Seeing the crowd that we had brought together really made me and my band members super happy. It’s really satisfying to see people enjoying the music that you are making.”
Sweet Sounds: Meet THE REDPILLS
Adrienne Vera-Perez and Joy Ryan May 1, 2024
THE REDPILLS share their experiences as an up-and-coming band, future plans and releases.
Danica Ruiz posing for a photo in front of a beautiful backdrop, “There are so many (inspirational), amazing, beautiful singers and songwriters out there,” Ruiz said. She has professional looking photos done to post to social media and on resumes.
Singer and Songwriter: Meet Danica Ruiz
Hayden Hunt, Staff writer • March 25, 2024
Sophomore Danica Ruiz has been following her dream of becoming a famous singer/songwriter since she was a kid.
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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?
Everything wrong with Gen Z
Everything wrong with Gen Z
Juliana Borruso September 14, 2022
Despite their strong suits, Generation Z is discovering their flaws.
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An Hour In ... Patterns and Drafting
An Hour In ... Patterns and Drafting
Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor • September 11, 2024
An Hour In ... Engineering
An Hour In ... Engineering
Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer • April 15, 2024
Celebrating their victory, FCCLA members group together to take a picture. All participating members received a gold or silver medal at their competition. “I’m very proud of everyone’s hard work,” adviser Jennifer Gonzales said. “Their projects aren’t ones that can be completed in a couple days. It took hard word and dedication, and the fact everyone earned a silver or gold medal is something to be very proud of.”
AN HOUR IN ... FCCLA
Kailie Sicolo, Staff Writer • April 3, 2024
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'What Animal Are You?' Contest
'What Animal Are You?' Contest
Kathryn Peterson, Social Media Coordinator • April 3, 2024
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'AI Helper' Contest
'AI Helper' Contest
Kathryn Peterson, Social Media Coordinator • March 7, 2024
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'What You Love' Contest
'What You Love' Contest
Kathryn Peterson, Social Media Coordinator • February 14, 2024
Tell us what you love for a chance to win.
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