One Act Play: Goodbye to the Clown Xyaris Walker (7) As the audience waits for the show to start, the stars prepare to set the stage. Understudies hide, just in case they are needed to provide help to any members of the cast. Ready or not, the show must go on. Before the play, we…Continue Reading One Act Play
How to Survive Valentine’s Day – Single Leah Cantu (8) Worried about spending Valentine’s Day alone this year? I’ve rounded up some handy coping strategies to get you through the holiday! The lead up to Valentine’s Day is always a tough one whether you’re shacked up or not, but especially the latter. Personally, I love…Continue Reading How to Survive Valentine’s Day – Single
From Jaguar to Olympian Lily Ceniceros (8) “This was one of the very first times that the USA team had beaten Russia because there had always been this rivalry between us and every time we competed, Russia had beaten us.” This is what bronze medalist Courtney Hurley said when talking to Jordan students about her…Continue Reading From Jaguar to Olympian
SMART Goals Gianna Marques-Ozuniga (7) Goal setting typically starts on New Year Day, it could be as simple as practicing gratitude or to be more productive people. Goals are a good healthy way to motivate you and help you achieve more things in life. However, less than 8 percent of people actually follow through with…Continue Reading Goal Setting
The Reason for Region Sloane Baecker (7) People see the band’s concerts and see us in class, but some of the band kids participate in things that have members coming from other campuses. These kids are given more advanced music, put in a bigger band, and only time outside of normal school hours and days…Continue Reading Regional Band
Holiday Celebrations By: Madilyn Mendiola (8) It’s winter time and you’re celebrating the holidays with your friends. As you walk into their house, you see blue and silver tinsel, blue stars, and a candle holder with nine candlesticks…wait, that’s not Christmas? Traditional Traditions When winter comes around, many people start to bring up Christmas. People…Continue Reading Holiday Celebrations
Christmas Gift Ideas for Teens! By: Gianna Marques- Ozuniga (7) Do you like Christmas presents? I know I do! How much money do you spend? What about your parents? Did you know that the average American spends around $997.73 per year, and most of that goes to their kids! Unfortunately, most adults struggle with what…Continue Reading Christmas Gifts
History Behind the Meal By: Chloe Best (7) Do you enjoy eating warm turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie with a swirl of whipped cream on top? Our ancestors did, and they are the reason we celebrate this holiday. The history behind this holiday is much more complex than what we think. Although…Continue Reading Thanksgiving
Lights, Camera, Action Malina Gonzalez (8) People come out with bruises on their body and blood on their clothes. Some are limping towards them and the others are running. Families and friends are laughing and clapping, but before that happens, people start to arrive to watch. The doors open and people enter the cafeteria. Flyers…Continue Reading Lights, Camera, Action
Day of the Dead Traditions and Celebrations Liliandra Gage (7) The Day of the Dead is a traditional holiday on November first and November second in which to honor family members that have passed away. Families build altars with their passed loved ones’ favorite food and drinks. Around the altars you can decorate with flowers,…Continue Reading Day of the Dead