Current government shutdown is a nightmare
By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
January 18, 2019
Filed under Carousel, Perspectives
The current government shutdown is now 28 days old and has become the longest shutdown in U.S. history after failed negotiations with the Democratic party. It all started in a meeting between President Donald Trump and Democrats Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer about border wall funding and a possibl...
Overspending on Christmas gifts, where should the money actually go?
By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Features editor
December 20, 2018
Filed under Carousel, Editorials
People tend to overspend on Christmas gifts, even though they are not seen in the streets; many of them are online shopping. According to Alliant, around $721 billion are spent on Christmas shopping every year. As stores begin to have discounts before Thanksgiving, buyers begin their Christmas...
A sweet treat from the coffee shop during finals week
By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Features editor
December 13, 2018
Filed under Carousel
As final exams week rolls around, the student-run coffee shop prepares to sell hot cocoa to classrooms from Monday through Friday. “We have an option where teachers can order hot chocolate for their entire class, kind of like an end of the semester treats and we make it, deliver it, then we give...
Snowball’s three-day field trip is back
By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Features editor
December 12, 2018
After a year of being absent, Snowball members and sponsors are preparing to take on a three-day weekend in Laredo Taft from Jan. 18 to 20. “Snowball is a weekend retreat where we (leaders and students) go to Laredo Taft and we work with small groups and it’s led by two teen leaders and an ad...
Tips to survive finals week
By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in chief
December 11, 2018
Filed under Carousel, Lifestyles, Perspectives
It’s officially that time of the year when it’s common to find students downing with energy drinks, coffee and large doses of sugar to survive the phenomenon known as "final exams week." Finals are split over three days. The finals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd period will take place on Dec. 19. Finals for 4th...
Get Santa and his elves to deliver an early gift with candy cane gram sale
By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
December 11, 2018
Filed under Carousel, Club Beats, Clubs, News
Students and staff members can send each other candy cane grams as a Christmas gift with WeGo Global’s annual fundraiser during all lunch hours until Wednesday. The idea to sell candy cane grams originated from the “Mean Girls” movie. “We’re selling them for a dollar each and it’s this p...
Band and choir on a magical trip to Disney World
By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
December 5, 2018
Filed under Carousel, Clubs, News
Band and honors a cappella chamber choir headed to Disney World in Orlando Wednesday where they will be leading a parade and attending a candlelight processional. “Our main performance is leading a parade through the Magic Kingdom,” band director James Wallace said. “There will be many of the Disney ...
Dance production to break hearts at annual showcase
By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in chief
December 5, 2018
Filed under Carousel, Clubs, News
Dance production is ready to perform their ‘Heartbreakers’ themed showcase on Thursday and Saturday in the auditorium. “It's rewarding to see all of our hard work being paid off during this busy week. Despite the fact that we have some really late nights, everyone gives each dance their all so...
Athletes earn Athlete of the Fall Season award
By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in chief
November 29, 2018
Filed under Carousel, Clubs, Fall Sports, Sports
Four fall sports athletes were recognized with the 2018 Fall Season Athlete award for their hard work and success in the field of play in their respective sport. Sophomore Kendall Farm has been playing golf for four years. This year, she advanced to the state tournament. “The best part about...
Transition students run school’s coffee shop
By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Reporter
November 29, 2018
WeGo coffee shop allows transition students to practice life skills while selling beverages to students and teachers. “It is just a good way for them to practice their skills with everything, money, interacting with people, and with following directions,” transition teacher Katie Sullivan sa...
Clubs to hold annual Barnes & Noble fundraising event
By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
November 27, 2018
Filed under Carousel, Club Beats, News
Clubs will gather at Geneva Commons to host their annual Barnes and Noble fundraising event Wednesday. Clubs participating will be WeGo Drama, Creative Writing Club, and Chamber Choir. WeGo Drama organized the event. “It's this awesome evening where we bring a whole bunch of groups together an...
Annual turkey suit fundraiser is on
By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in chief
November 19, 2018
Filed under Carousel, Club Beats, Clubs
Students have already surpassed Student Council’s fundraising goal as they try to get teachers to wear a turkey suit. The club has collected $444.25 of the $400 they had hoped to raise. Funds collected will support the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF). Donations...
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This is Leslie’s second year on the team. She is a sophomore and she enjoys being around friends and family. She hopes to major in performing arts or medicine in the future.