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Holiday Celebrations

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 Gifts

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

Thanksgiving

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

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

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

Band Concert

The Concentration that Goes into Band By: Malina Gonzalez (8) Last year our band had some great concerts, but I wonder what will happen this year. I’m curious to see how hard the members will try and how far they will make it. Who will make it to the region band? On October 17th, Jordan’s…Continue Reading Band Concert

McBoo Buckets

McBoo Buckets By: Leah Cantu (8) What’s spookier than a bit of Halloween-themed nostalgia?! Did you know that McDonald’s is bringing back their spooky Happy Meals? Fangtastic! I know most people will be excited! Have your parents ever told you about the “good old days?” When I was younger, my parents would complain about going…Continue Reading McBoo Buckets