Society questions armed staff

Posted on March 6, 2013
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Written by Lisa Tran, Editor-in-Chief

In the wake of the tragedy that occurred in Newtown, Conn., where a gunman took his mother’s life before arriving at Sandy Hook Elementary School and shot 26 students before shooting himself on December 14, many discussions have... Read more »

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Preparation for total evacuation drill

Posted on March 6, 2013
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Written by Lisa Tran, Editor-in-Chief

Fire drills are performed once a month. Lockdown drills and tornado drills are performed once a semester. But never has a total evacuation drill been performed. A total evacuation drill is scheduled for April 8. Teachers are required... Read more »

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Into the scene of technology

Posted on December 14, 2012
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Written by Lisa Tran, Editor-in-Chief

A pool of red, fake blood flooded the tile next to the mannequin’s head. Fingerprints and footprints created a trail of blood to lure students away from the true criminal. The effects were used as a crime scene investigation, laid... Read more »

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Teachers reveal social media lives

Posted on December 14, 2012
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Written by Myles Bolden

Teachers DO have lives outside of school. Most go to stores and concerts, and have some form of social media, just like students. A majority of teachers won’t add students until after graduation, but some of their profiles aren’t... Read more »

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Students vs. parents using technology

Posted on December 14, 2012
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Written by Myles Bolden; Photographer Shayye Robertson

“My parents didn’t know how to turn on the Wi-Fi when they first got the computer. I had to turn it on for them. They thought I was a wizard, just because I could turn on the Wi-Fi. They thought it was just the most amazing thing.”... Read more »

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Election showdown

Posted on October 30, 2012
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Double checking the completed registration form to make sure she did not leave any required fields off, senior Stephanie Ward is prepared to vote in the upcoming presidential election. Unlike her, senior Ankur Patel is indecisive on... Read more »

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Update on undocumented student, fear of election

Posted on October 30, 2012
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Written by Alma Lopez

Fighting the tears, Sue* must come to terms that her grandfather’s final wish to see her before he dies will never be granted. She is unable to attend her grandfather’s funeral in Mexico because Sue is an illegal immigrant. She... Read more »

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