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Lily Gurdison

Lily Gurdison, Multimedia Editor

Heyy! My name is Lily and this is my third year on the newspaper staff. I’m psyched to further my skills in reporting, writing and designing this year!

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Maturity Knows no Age

Hannah Paine and Lily Gurdison
December 15, 2022

High school is a turning point for young adults when it comes to maturity. Spending four years learning how to become an “adult” results in varying levels of sophistication. While some embrace the...

Using facts and reasoning to settle the argument, junior Clyde Louise Hao gets the opportunity to practice resolving conflicts with his friends. “I played the intellectual in our conflict resolution and, honestly, it was a hard role for me to play.” Hao said. “I don’t normally look for facts and reason to end an argument and I had the instigator targeting me the whole time, so it was difficult coming up with good responses.”
Photo Credit: Lily Gurdison

Com 102 Students Perform Conflict Skits

Lily Gurdison
April 4, 2022

Teaching students the importance of resolving conflicts, COM 102 teacher Henry Castillo gave students the opportunity to “dress rehearse” issues they might face. Students were able to create and perform...

In My Eyes: Emily Thorn

In My Eyes: Emily Thorn

Lily Gurdison
January 17, 2021

Due to distance learning, we are unable to continue “An Hour In” for the time being. Instead, we have asked students to participate in a new segment, “In Our Eyes,” that showcases important elements...

“Crux” is a rock climbing simulation game that provides the experience of climbing in a puzzle-like format. 
Rating: A
Photo Credit: Unity Gaming Engine
    The 2020 version of the game ‘Empty’ takes on a simple task that relaxes players.  Rating: A Photo Credit: m1ndg4mes

Climb to new heights in ‘Crux’

Lily Gurdison
October 27, 2020

There is more to rock climbing than just strength and endurance. Climbing requires one to find the most logical way to the top of a wall while utilizing a variety of complex techniques. The game “Crux,”...