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Read onto ‘Chapter 2’

Read onto ‘Chapter 2’

Noel Sarte-Saad
March 7, 2020
Girl in Red's tracks are filled with raw, indie sounds and lyrics explaining her want for love.
Where Are They Now: Karissa Butler

Where Are They Now: Karissa Butler

Noel Sarte-Saad
February 28, 2020
Former fashion student pursues internships and studies in merchandise product development.
PODCAST: True meaning of Valentines Day

PODCAST: True meaning of Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day can be seen as a commercial holiday; however, others may see it as a chance to show how much they truly love their significant other.
Design students attend MAGIC tradeshow

Design students attend MAGIC tradeshow

Noel Sarte-Saad
February 3, 2020
Attendees will interact with buyers and designers for different product lines.
Fall into a daze with ‘Jinx’

Fall into a daze with ‘Jinx’

Noel Sarte-Saad
February 2, 2020
Crumb’s latest EP features lethargic synths and moony strums with a noticeable feeling of anxiousness.
‘Run Home Slow’ with The Teskey Brothers

‘Run Home Slow’ with The Teskey Brothers

Noel Sarte-Saad
January 14, 2020
By mixing blues with jazz and gospel, The Teskey Brothers show off their immense talent with their new album, 'Run Home Slow'.
Activate your career interests through Future Farmers of America

Activate your career interests through Future Farmers of America

Although FFA does not have a chapter on campus, students have other options on learning agricultural skills they’ll need in the future.
We the People members prepare for state competition

‘We the People’ members prepare for state competition

Noel Sarte-Saad
February 1, 2019
Seniors participate in national competitions after a culmination of learning their topics for around six months.
PODCAST: The AirPods craze

PODCAST: The AirPods craze

Noel Sarte-Saad and Alyx Beeten
January 28, 2019
Did you receive a pair of AirPods for the holidays?
Rout(e) 131 upgrades to HD

Rout(e) 131 upgrades to HD

Noel Sarte-Saad
December 3, 2018
Students in Video Production have received upgraded technology to improve the quality of Rout(e) 131.
Studio K to attend dance marathon for charity

Studio K to attend dance marathon for charity

Noel Sarte-Saad and Alyx Beeten
November 14, 2018
Studio K will be performing at Las Vegas Dance Marathon in order to raise money for charity.
Midterm Election day to occur on Nov. 6

Midterm Election day to occur on Nov. 6

Although many students cannot vote, they can remain politically active and impact the communities ideas.
Love in the time of social media

Love in the time of social media

From mutual internet friends to their wedding days, meeting online has become a social norm for many students and teachers alike.
Juniors reenact Act II of the Crucible using Snapchat

Juniors reenact Act II of the Crucible using Snapchat

Noel Sarte-Saad
October 18, 2018
Students were able to express characters from the Crucible using the infamous Snapchat.
The constant feeling of always being watched

The constant feeling of always being watched

Noel Sarte-Saad
October 10, 2018
Today’s generation can barely stay away from their phones and with easily accessible apps, parents can track their child's every move.
Physics project tracks school day routine

Physics project tracks school day routine

Noel Sarte-Saad
September 10, 2018
Students use their school schedule to learn about distance and displacement.
An Hour In ... Chemistry

An Hour In … Chemistry

Noel Sarte-Saad
April 27, 2018
Sophomores created elephant toothpaste as their first lab in Chemistry.
An Hour In ... Regional Training Conference

An Hour In … Regional Training Conference

Noel Sarte-Saad
November 1, 2017
Practicing hard and long for RTC paid off, even if Key Club didn't win the spirit stick this year.
Broken hearts can be repaired

Broken hearts can be repaired

Noel Sarte-Saad
October 17, 2017
Make the most out of the worst situations.
Succumbing to materialism

Succumbing to materialism

Noel Sarte-Saad
September 22, 2017
Materialism will blind you from what's important.