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'Best Thanksgiving Dish' Contest
‘Best Thanksgiving Dish’ Contest
Brooke Weyandt and Celia Evangelista November 6, 2025
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving Dish for a chance to win.
Preparing for her next lesson, Communications 101/102 teacher Vivian Evans reads over her lesson plan. Dedicating her life to public speaking has greatly strengthened her confidence over time and influenced her to teach the subject. “Public speaking gives people confidence, and I wouldn't be the woman that I am today without it,” Evans said. “I hope other students can capture that essence when they leave my class.”
Public Speaking Enthusiast: Meet Vivian Evans
Mason Rafferty, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • November 4, 2025
Evans shares how a high school elective led to a life-changing commitment.
Last Week In Sports: 10/21-10/26
Last Week In Sports: 10/21-10/26
Nino Galloway, Sports Writer • October 30, 2025
VGK lose two games, Lando Norris wins the Mexico City GP, the New York Jets win their first game of the season, and an NBA-related arrest.
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Preparing for her next lesson, Communications 101/102 teacher Vivian Evans reads over her lesson plan. Dedicating her life to public speaking has greatly strengthened her confidence over time and influenced her to teach the subject. “Public speaking gives people confidence, and I wouldn't be the woman that I am today without it,” Evans said. “I hope other students can capture that essence when they leave my class.”
Public Speaking Enthusiast: Meet Vivian Evans
Mason Rafferty, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • November 4, 2025
Evans shares how a high school elective led to a life-changing commitment.
Grabbing her phone to take a photo, sophomore Vanessa Ta sits down on a bed and takes a couple photos to post on her social media. “I just really [feel] that my favorite cosplayer is everyone lowkey, because I get to see people’s creativity,” Ta said. “I get to see how skilled and talented they are.”
An imaginative and inspiring Cosplayer: Meet Vanessa Ta
Gianna Barreras October 23, 2025
Ta expresses her love for dressing up, as well as how she puts her costumes together.
 In his fifth period World History class, Thur works with his students individually, helping them as they sort through notes and assorted historical documents. “I’m always willing to try something new,” Thur said. “Some of my best ideas that I’ve received over the years are from students. This year I’m trying out stations for the first time and kids are rotating through and it’s working. Well, some things are [working], I’ve still got to work out the kinks with it. The kids change, why shouldn’t I change too?”
International teaching legend: Meet Vincent Thur
Hayden Hunt, Features Editor • October 22, 2025
Mr. Thur has developed a vast arrangement of life experiences by taking every opportunity he can get.
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The Harmful Effects of a Modern Lifestyle
The Harmful Effects of a Modern Lifestyle
Philipos Alebachew, Adrienne Vera-Perez, Ava Torres, Kylie Dacquel, Achilles Caranto, Venice Jingco, Zelina Panissidi, Shayna Migalang, Kailie Sicolo, Travis McGinnis, and Hunter Rhee January 16, 2025

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

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An Hour In … EDU 250
An Hour In … EDU 250
Celia Evangelista, Co-Activities Director • September 23, 2025
An Hour In ... 2025 Senior Goodbyes
An Hour In … 2025 Senior Goodbyes
Philipos Alebachew, Kylie Dacquel, Travis McGinnis, Venice Jingco, Shayna Migalang, and Kailie Sicolo May 22, 2025
Scissors in hand, junior Ghiada Ferraer cuts out her design traced on the fabric. After creating a basic sketch, students were allowed to start building their project. “At first I wanted to do Scruff, but she said that we weren’t allowed to do Ugly Doll characters that have already been made, so I decided to do Scruff but turn it into me.” Ferraer said. “The biggest challenge I think everyone has faced is finding fabrics that match what you want to do, and then finding enough of that fabric, so a lot of people had to change their ideas.”
An Hour In…Design Crafts
Joy Ryan, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025
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'Best Thanksgiving Dish' Contest
‘Best Thanksgiving Dish’ Contest
Brooke Weyandt and Celia Evangelista November 6, 2025
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving Dish for a chance to win.
'Best Spooky Song' Contest
‘Best Spooky Song’ Contest
Brooke Weyandt and Celia Evangelista October 1, 2025
Tell us your favorite spooky song for a chance to win.
'Best Fall Drink' Contest
‘Best Fall Drink’ Contest
Brooke Weyandt and Celia Evangelista September 18, 2025
Tell us your favorite fall drink for a chance to win.
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