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Celebrating Earth Week and Earth Day, Environmental Club is hosting a scavenger hunt today. The event is taking place within the quad, with groups and individuals searching for prizes. “Last year, we came up with the idea of a scavenger hunt because the Environmental 101 teacher made digital escape rooms for her students in her class. The hidden caches we have are stickers, bracelets, stamps, and little trinkets that revolve around Earth Day in the shape of trees,” Ruiz said.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB HOSTS SECOND EARTH DAY SCAVENGER HUNT
Ayma Malik and Travis McGinnis • April 24, 2024
Celebrating Earth Week and Earth Day, Environmental Club is hosting a scavenger hunt on April 24.
Posing for the crowd, senior Kyla Rodriguez models another students’ garment during the Fashion Forward event. “It was pretty stressful, especially with the time that we were given,” Rodriguez said. “With everything going on, weve had so many projects. My mind was going to so many different places, but I mainly put my focus on this, just preparing for it. I had to put 100% into it.”
Fashion Students Sweep 'Fashion Forward' Event
Achilles Caranto, Staff Writer • April 19, 2024
Photo Caption: Before the start of class, sophomore Connor Wiggins assists in setting up virtual reality headsets. Students have been engaging in VR-integrated learning. “We are working to integrate projects we’ve made with Unity, which is the game engine that we use,” Wiggins said. “Once its into virtual reality, you can control every aspect of your 3D world as if it were really there.”
Virtual Reality Integration starts in Digital Game Curriculum
Calahan Davis, Staff Writer • April 19, 2024
Standing in line during lunch, juniors and seniors wait to buy their prom ticket. Tickets were sold at the banker’s window, with Student Council members positioned nearby to exchange receipts for physical tickets. “I was there for the first day that we were selling tickets so I’ve seen the line get somewhat long, but the system of them getting their receipt from the banker then going to us for their ticket was a simple process. It’s been going pretty fast and really efficiently,” StuCo member Mya Brown said.
‘CITY OF STARS’ PROM TO BE HELD AT STARBASE
Ayma Malik and Travis McGinnis • April 17, 2024
FEATURES
Rocking out on stage, THE REDPILLS perform a cover of “Looking Out for You” by Joy Again at Coyote Coachella 2024. The band also performed in 2023 where they experienced playing in front of a crowd for the first time. “Performing at Coyote Coachella was super fun for all of us,” drummer Oliver Rondez said. “Seeing the crowd that we had brought together really made me and my band members super happy. It’s really satisfying to see people enjoying the music that you are making.”
Sweet Sounds: Meet THE REDPILLS
Adrienne Vera-Perez and Joy Ryan • May 1, 2024
THE REDPILLS share their experiences as an up-and-coming band, future plans and releases.
An Hour In...Engineering
An Hour In...Engineering
Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer • April 15, 2024
The rapid advancement of AI technologies has made its way into classrooms, leading to the gradual implementation of AI bots, programs, and games into learning environments. A 2023 survey conducted by Forbes advisor revealed that in the United States, 60% of teachers have already started integrating artificial intelligence into their classrooms to streamline daily responsibilities. “I think that it’s an amazing tool that can be used in so many different ways,” computer science teacher Ronald Barranco said. “I already see how it impacts the classroom, and I look forward to seeing what the future holds.”
Artificial intelligence revolutionizing education
Adrienne Vera-Perez, Staff Writer • April 12, 2024
Celebrating their victory, FCCLA members group together to take a picture. All participating members received a gold or silver medal at their competition. “I’m very proud of everyone’s hard work,” adviser Jennifer Gonzales said. “Their projects aren’t ones that can be completed in a couple days. It took hard word and dedication, and the fact everyone earned a silver or gold medal is something to be very proud of.”
AN HOUR IN ... FCCLA
Kailie Sicolo, Staff Writer • April 3, 2024
OPINION
While some claim that America is being turned into a “gerontocracy,” or rule by the old, fewer can explain why this is an inherently negative development for our country.
Yes, Ageism is Still Discrimination
Ethan Bull, Opinion Editor • April 24, 2024
Though the country is slated to have the two oldest presidential candidates in history running for office, our political contempt does not justify generalizations about the elderly.
Strict age policies put forth by large companies make gaining work experience difficult for those under 18.
Businesses Should Be More Willing To Accommodate Teen Workers
Ava Torres, Staff Writer • April 19, 2024
Looks That Could Kill
Looks That Could Kill
Venice Jingco, Staff writer • April 9, 2024
©Public Domain 1 ©Public Domain 2 Everyone should be able to enjoy art, but we shouldnt forget the reprehensible things its creators do.
You cannot completely separate art from the artist
Philipos Alebachew, Staff Writer • March 30, 2024
A & E
It’s easy to fall in love with the album’s distinct tracks and amazing instrumentation, but the lyrics buried beneath the massive reverb make it hard to fully appreciate certain tracks. Rating: A- Photo Credit: Wichita Recordings
Find Yourself Dizzy, Dazed After Listening to ‘Interplay’
Ava Torres, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024
Shoegaze pioneers Ride release their newest addition to the Alternative/Indie community.
Le Mans Ultimate is a poor racing game.Rating: D Photo Credit: Studio 397
Navigate the curves of 'Le Mans Ultimate'
Chase Paine, Shadow Files Reporter • April 22, 2024
Murder Mubarak” is a thrilling murder mystery with an Indian twist. Grade: A- Source: Netflix
Feel Your Jaw Drop Watching ‘Murder Mubarak’
Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer • April 15, 2024
Trick the Dog formulates a heartwarming tracklist.Grade: APhoto Credit: Trick the Dogy
Indulge in Real Love with ‘Sweet to Me’
Gray Barranco, Staff Writer • April 10, 2024
IN THE LOOP
LIFEHACKS: Baking Edition
LIFEHACKS: Baking Edition
Hayden Hunt, Staff writer • May 9, 2024

VIB: Vegas Isnt Boring
VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring
Kathryn Peterson, Social Media Coordinator • May 3, 2024
Q&A: Which Recent Event Were You Most Surprised By?
May 2, 2024
Where are they now: Kalea Hall
Where are they now: Kalea Hall
Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer • May 2, 2024
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Rocking out on stage, THE REDPILLS perform a cover of “Looking Out for You” by Joy Again at Coyote Coachella 2024. The band also performed in 2023 where they experienced playing in front of a crowd for the first time. “Performing at Coyote Coachella was super fun for all of us,” drummer Oliver Rondez said. “Seeing the crowd that we had brought together really made me and my band members super happy. It’s really satisfying to see people enjoying the music that you are making.”

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Consuming artificial dyes is now an essential part of the American diet as nearly all mass-produced commodities with unnatural hues are colored with these dyes. They come in all different colors and are made from synthetic acids that are combined to make sodium and calcium salts. “It may be an additive in some products we’ve used,” Foods teacher Chef Bakke said. “It’s in the red food dyes we use to color our buttercream for our cake lab.” Photo Credit: Wholefort Inc.

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