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INFOGRAPHIC: Job losses due to COVID-19

Financial effects of coronavirus on Americans
Madison Land
October 7, 2020

The consequences of the pandemic continue to impact the employment status of Americans.

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Hoping to finish the year off strong, students are preparing for final exams and teachers are wrapping up course content work. “After all the hard work everyone put in this year, I think everyone is excited for summer,” sophomore Luke Gil said. “So many things were different and we are looking towards a break.”
A Look Into Fourth Quarter
These recent attacks on Asian Americans are not getting enough news coverage, so people need to post about it on social media to spread the word. Art Credit:Madison Land
The Overlooking of Asian-American Hate Crimes
Questions still remain for how, when high school students will return for face-to-face instruction
Questions still remain for how, when high school students will return for face-to-face instruction
Hoping to finish the year off strong, students are preparing for final exams and teachers are wrapping up course content work. “After all the hard work everyone put in this year, I think everyone is excited for summer,” sophomore Luke Gil said. “So many things were different and we are looking towards a break.”
A look into third quarter
CCSD will be transitioning Pre-K to 3rd grade students to a hybrid style of learning. Photo Credit: CCSD
BREAKING: Hybrid model set to be implemented for Pre-K to grade 3 students
Q&A: Would you willingly take the COVID-19 vaccine?
Q&A: Would you willingly take the COVID-19 vaccine?
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LIFEHACK: SPAM MUSUBI EDITION
LIFEHACK: SPAM MUSUBI EDITION
Preparing for the upcoming national competition, the Arte Al Mare team continues to refine their restaurant concept after months of collaboration and growth. Through the challenges of the project, senior Quinn Loughton discovered more about himself. “This competition really allowed me to achieve my personal goal of developing my skills I hoped to use in the project,” Loughton said. “From my interior design skills, to my organizational skills, I was able to put these into practice in a scenario that greatly mimicked real-life. This proved invaluable to my future career as I can look back at this competition and see where I started compared to where I hope to be.
ProStart Team Takes First Place in Managerial Category at Competition
News consumption is shifting away from traditional articles and toward short-form digital content. Many young people cited convenience and accessibility as key reasons for this shift.
Journalism’s New Home is the For You Page
Although significant progress has been made towards facilitating equal pay for both men and women, institutional flaws still perpetuate an economic divide between the two sexes.
Gender Pay Gap Narrows in 2025
Legislation should be passed on American principles, and our freedom to be fully soaked in the shower.
SATIRE: I Demand My Water Rights
A SWCTA tradition: Coyote Coachella
A SWCTA tradition: Coyote Coachella
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Corrina Terry is running through beautiful National Parks. In the past, she has flown out to be able to participate in the races, exhibiting her determination. “I was running in the Lake Powell half marathon in Page Arizona—it was beautiful,” Terry said.
Racing around the states: Meet Corrina Terry
People are conversing through small phrases and acronyms to explain emotions without explaining too much.
Short and Sweet: A Shift in Language in the Digital Age
With the economy starting to change, the young generation has decided to prioritize more creative-based paths.
Gen Z: Redefining Milestones
Tinkering with the engine of an excavator, junior Wyatt Adams takes apart pieces of the machine to take the engine out of the back. During guidance periods, Automotive teacher Bert Potts calls on Adams to assist with projects that are then used for class demonstrations. “I'm helping to swap out the engine on this excavator during my guidance period,” Adams said. “It's a big help to Mr. Potts while giving me something fun to do.”
Reliable Repairman: Meet Wyatt Adams
Today, collecting designer figurines such as Labubu’s, Sonny Angels, and Smiskis have become popular collectable items, with hundreds of people trying to get their hands on one. These collectibles have gained immense popularity, changing the scope of collectibles from occasional purchases to overconsumption. “I store my figurines by hanging shelves and storing them there,” senior Donavan Leung said. “Honestly, what makes me excited when collecting figurines is when I get to open them and hang them up. It’s fun to open the figurines, especially since most of them are blind bags. I don’t buy them often, but when I see something I really like or want, I get it.”
FROM BLIND BOXES TO MYSTERY SURPRISES: HOW FIGURINE COLLECTING BECAME WORLDWIDE
Sitting in her room, junior Jada DeJesus strums the guitar. DeJesus has learned to play many songs through her guitar. “I plan on learning how to play Velvet Ring by Big Thief,” Dejesus said. “It's a good song so I need to lock in and learn it.”
Adaptable Artist: Meet Jada DeJesus