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Breaking News: We The People Advance to Nationals

First Southwest Tech National Invitation

Kailie Sicolo and Achilles Caranto • February 7, 2025

Southwest Tech defeats six teams to go to Washington DC

Working with a friend, junior Joanna Mengistu pies one of her teachers at last year’s Pie-A-Palooza event. All proceeds raised last year went to fund prom. “My experience at last year’s Pie-A-Palooza was amazing,” Mengistu said. “It was such a fun experience and I could clearly see that it brought students, teachers, and staff together in great ways.”

Pie-A-Palooza Fundraiser Makes Annual Return

Event will take place in the gym on February 6th, from 2-4 p.m.

Achilles Caranto, Staff Writer • February 6, 2025

Junior Class of 2026 brings back Pie-A-Palooza event to raise money for prom.

Leading the meeting, president Tiffany Tan gives necessary information to club members. Drama Club held auditions for their upcoming play projected to be held in April.

Club Preview: A Look Into The Week Of Feb. 3

Drama Club, The Meteorology Association, and Estudiantes Unidos Meet This Week

Kailie Sicolo, News Editor • February 4, 2025

Drama Club prepares for their upcoming play, The Meteorology Association builds terrariums, and Estudiantes Unidos prepares for elections.

After a student lost their lanyard, attendance clerk Sonya Jones reprints a student ID. The $10 fee will be charged to a student’s account and can be paid at the banker. “I feel like the temporary sticker IDs were fine last year, and obviously they were only $1, so that’s a big difference compared to this year,” junior Jenny Nie said. “I do feel like reprinting the lanyards could be beneficial because if a student is always forgetting them then they might need a backup.”

Schoolwide Demand for Lanyards Causes Price Increase

Fee intended to cover the expensive cost of materials needed

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • January 28, 2025

The cost to pay for replacement lanyards has increased by $4 from the original $6 price.

Preparing to attend their first field trip, AP Art History students express their excitement about the activity. The class will visit a replica of King Tut’s tomb and view various other art pieces. “I’ve never been to the exhibit so it’s going to be a new experience for me,” senior Taylor Palmira said. “It’ll be cool just to go out and actually see artifacts instead of just learning about them through lectures.”

AP Art History Embarks on Field Trip to King Tut’s Tomb

Students connect their lectures to interactive activities

Kylie Dacquel, Standards and Practices Editor • January 24, 2025

The hands-on exhibit is a new experience for students.

To prepare for the Winterfest, the Student Council decorates posters for the different booths they will have. The event will take place on Jan. 24 for all students. “I love Winterfest,” Student Council member Selinalei Hamilton said. “I went last year, and it was such a fun time. I’m just excited to see everybody come together and see all the clubs, and I’m excited for the food.”

BSU, Student Council Plan Annual Winterfest Event

Hosted in collaboration with various clubs

Hunter Rhee, Multimedia Editor • January 22, 2025

The event is to be held on January 24th, with different booths with games, snacks, and more.

Examining a sheet of tasks, junior Bryan Pratt assists a classmate with reviewing for the practical skills test. Senior students in the Nursing program are required to take the Pharmacy course, where they would then be eligible choose if they wanted to go on the trip to the exhibition. “I’m excited to go on that trip next year,” Pratt said. “I want to be a doctor and I like the human body so it would be nice for a guide to explain it more in detail.”

Pharmacy and Dental Students to Return to ‘Bodies: The Exhibition’

This is the fifth year students are taking this trip

Philipos Alebachew, Editor in Chief • January 22, 2025

13 full body specimens and 260 organs are on display for everyone to view during the hour-long experience.

Volunteers help a middle schooler with an LED programming activity. Girls In Tech offers four different specialized areas such as this where students combine creativity and technical knowledge to make a finished project. “I love the light bulb moments,” Girls In Tech Coordinator Dana Cuni said. “Like the first time the kids make a siren turn on in their circuit playground and their eyes brighten up and they get excited and they cheer. It’s why I do this.”

Coordinators Have High Hopes For Girls In Tech 2025

Event hosted Since 2012

Ava Torres, Features Editor • January 21, 2025

7th grade girls experience tech programs to promote female participation in STEAM.

As the 2K Vegas field trip quickly approaches, senior Tavin Secrist focuses on researching the many opportunities that come with visiting a professional game development workplace. “What I'm planning to see in 2k Vegas is probably what games they make, as well as this new game that they're going to show us as well,” Secrist said. “I also expect to see the game development process and how it works, and I also expect to see workplace etiquette as a game developer.”

Digital Game Advanced Studies To Venture on 2K Vegas Trip

Students obligated to keep studio information confidential

Venice Jingco, A&E Editor • January 21, 2025

To delve into the real-world process of game development, Advanced Study Digital Game students will visit 2K Vegas.

Preparing for his competitive event, junior Armando Aguilar presents his project alongside his team members. The Technology Student Association has gone through careful preparations to ensure that they will be successful in the upcoming Nevada TSA State Conference, which will be held in January.

CLUB PREVIEW: A Look Into the Week of Jan. 13

TSA, NHS, Book Club meet this week

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • January 14, 2025

TSA plans increased campus involvement, NHS hosts panel, and Book Club picks their next read.

Presenting their slideshow to attendees, Student Council Vice Presidents Akela Custodio and Brianna Scherschel begin Coyote Congress. They wanted this meeting to be shorter than usual, acknowledging that students just came back from Winter Break. “We weren’t sure if we were having one [in the first place] as it was right after break, so we didn’t know how many clubs would be interested in attending,” Scherschel said. “I wish more people knew about it and participated, but it is always a fun, calm meeting that I’m very grateful we do.”

Jan. 7 Coyote Congress Report

Club representatives, upcoming events as highlights

Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor • January 10, 2025

Student Council members and club representatives came together on Jan. 7 for the first Coyote Congress of the semester.

TikTok’s lack of legal victories has led to its potential upcoming ban in the United States. The app's fate is in the hands of the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court Enacts Social Media Ban

Ban to affect over 170 million Americans

Mason Rafferty, Staff Writer • January 8, 2025

The United States attempt to protect the data and privacy of Americans.

Carefully arranging their gingerbread design, sophomore Ariana Bognot and her team are making sure that their design is to their standards. ”Because they’re gingerbread houses, everyone in the group needs to collaborate and agree on the design and assign tasks so everyone isn’t working on just one thing,” Bognot said. “For the baking part, it’s great for creativity because it’s mostly for looks since no one’s eating the gingerbread house.”

Culinary Students Rush To Create The Best Gingerbread House

Competing to see who’ll make the best design and food

Rheyland Simon, Staff Writer • December 19, 2024

Culinary II students participated in a decorating contest to see who could make the best gingerbread house.

Working together, senior Bannon McCleve helps junior Emmy Hedges with writing a letter to senior citizens in nursing homes. These letters provided an opportunity to brighten the lives of those who may feel isolated or lonely. “With the goal of spreading love and positivity to those who may not often have the chance to visit family,” McCleve said. “Our aim was to bring some kindness and joy to their lives, letting them know they are remembered and appreciated.”
Photo Credit: Achol Akot

Club Preview: A look into the week of Dec. 9

Volleyball Club, HOSA, and Dungeons and Dragons Club meet this week

Jaden Espinueva, Staff Writer • December 10, 2024

Volleyball Club discusses future plans, HOSA hosts a guest speaker, and Dungeons and Dragons Club runs a Christmas themed campaign.

SkillsUSA board members gather before the end of the conference. Members received statesmen pins as a souvenir. "I had a lot of fun at FLC. It was super enjoyable and all the workshops I feel actually helped me understand myself, " reporter Joyce Harveston said. "That conference really ignited my potential of who I could become as the youngest member on board, or the person that will be in charge of this board the longest."

Annual SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference Changes Location

Limited budget within the south district

Angel White, Staff Writer • November 26, 2024

SkillsUSA shares insight on conference

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