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Angie’s Adventure

Karla Romero, Reporter March 16, 2016

Over spring break, freshman Angie Mauthe will be going on a Pioneer Trek with other youth members of her church, in order to build and strengthen her testimony. This Trek only happens once every four...

Dynamic Duo

Connie Ho, Co-Editor-In-Chief March 4, 2016

After scrolling through their photos, two girls come upon an old photo of them together, dressed up in glittery dresses and high heels for their eighth grade formal. Memories come rushing back to the...

The Best of Both Worlds: Name Change

Amy Pham, Co-Editor-In-Chief March 4, 2016

What name do you go by? JY: Julie (Yang). I think it’s easy. Simple, easy to memorize. SN: I go by Sean (Nguyen). It sounds similar [to my legal name.] I like it, it’s easier for people to say. AD:...

Junior anticipates holiday traditions with family

Saschel Moore, Reporter February 5, 2016

In most television productions Christmas in the United States is generically portrayed as a season for gift-giving and caroling into the wee hours of the night. However, something that sets the real America...

Krismasi Njema, or Merry Christmas, in Swahili

Krismasi Njema, or Merry Christmas, in Swahili

Patty Castillo, Reporter December 21, 2015

While some may put an Xbox One, the newest iPhone or a Chevy Camaro on their wish list, freshman Isaac McMillen wants something unmaterialistic this holiday season. McMillen’s older sister was given...

A visit from Christmas past

A visit from Christmas past

Beth Mauthe, Copy Editor December 21, 2015

The lights on the Christmas tree shone brightly and added a warm and joyful hue to the living room, as his two little boys sat excitedly around the presents surrounding the tree and waited for the okay...

Drug expert analyzes chemicals, life

Drug expert analyzes chemicals, life

Hannah Majerczyk, Reporter December 21, 2015

Chemistry teacher Juan Campos faces a classroom with rows and rows of desks. In the back are tables full of chemicals for his next class. Campos once used chemicals in a different way. He was a drug analyst,...

An Ethiopian Christmas

An Ethiopian Christmas

Eden Amberber, Reporter December 21, 2015

As everyone sings holiday songs and opens gifts, he half-heartedly participates. He’s anticipating a later Christmas in January. Ethiopian senior Michael Kabtimer celebrates Christmas on Jan. 7, because...

Addiction to the Tunes

Addiction to the Tunes

Patty Castillo, Reporter November 13, 2015

Senior Ryan Coronado’s musical journey began at a young age. When night terrors led to trouble sleeping and trouble sleeping led to writing. “I started writing when I was 9, but at first they were...

Iva Ray: Woman’s Best Friend

Hannah Majerczyk, Reporter November 5, 2015

The room was quiet and dim. A small animal sat under a desk, waiting patiently for its cue to get up. Her name was called, and she knew she could get up and say hello to the new visitors. Her name is Iva...

New Staff Members: Intro

Miranda Molina, Reporter November 5, 2015

Thirty new staff members joined the school in August. Future Teacher Internship teacher Hannah Atmar and ceramics and sculpture teacher Stephanie Shaffer each had their own reasons for choosing their current...

High school designer making professional money

Miranda Molina, Reporter November 5, 2015

It starts with a sketch and will end with a paycheck. Senior Rachel McIntosh has been designing a logo for a chiropractor who will pay her $500 once the logo is finished. Before working as a designer,...

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