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Game show incorporated into student learning

Aspen Towell, Staff Reporter April 16, 2020

Before every difficult unit test, teacher Trish Lucas has a fun tradition for preparing her students. She organizes a jeopardy game where each different table group is a team. Whatever team earns the most...

Falcon has made his debut in Lucas room, and students enjoy having a new addition to the classroom.

New addition brings life to Lucas’ classroom

Madison Freeman, Staff Reporter April 16, 2020

They’re many different class pets on campus, but the most recent to join a classroom is Biology Teacher Trish Lucas’s new bearded dragon lizard named Falcor. Lucas and her son have raised Falcor for...

The club organized clean-ups to help the environment.

Environmental Club helps clean up the environment

Madison Freeman, Staff Reporter April 16, 2020

A typical school consumes approximately 75 trees per year which contributes to deforestation, water pollution and hazardous waste being dumped, according to School Stream Online. These are just a few of...

Seniors attended the National Security Forum breakfast to learn about COVID-19 and its predicted effects.

Students learn about current events at National Security Forum breakfast

Kochia Krum, Staff Reporter April 16, 2020

The National Security Forum of Northern Nevada is a non profit and educational organization believing in vigorous, open and balanced discussion and debate on vital issues affecting all Americans.  The...

Amid health concerns, flu cases are being overshadowed. Washing hands and getting vaccinated are some ways to protect individuals.

Flu outbreaks add to health concerns

Tyler Hofmann, Staff Reporter April 16, 2020

The flu outbreaks of 2020 have become a bigger issue than the Coronavirus epidemic, spreading through 46 states seemingly without stopping. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...

Ernst lets students explore topics through project

Tyler Hofmann, Staff Reporter April 16, 2020

English and Yearbook teacher Taylor Ernst is taking a more open-ended approach with her latest assigned project to her sophomore English classes. The project follows no specific lesson and will be due...

UNR hosts Lunar New Year celebration

UNR hosts Lunar New Year celebration

Marisa Sandoval, Staff Reporter April 16, 2020

The Lunar New Year Celebration at the University of Nevada, Reno, provided an opportunity for Asian-Pacific Islander students to ring in the year and celebrate their culture. It was held on Jan. 30 at...

Committee uses resource to diversify Wikipedia

Catalina Forister, Staff Reporter April 16, 2020

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee of U.N.R’s Library used Wikipedia to bring women of the past back to life through Women’s Month.  Those who showed up to the event were able to contribute...

Teachers support students online, change curriculum

Maggie Arden, Editor in Chief April 15, 2020

With the school district switching education to online learning amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, both teachers and students are adjusting to a new form of learning. From using Google Teams to Zoom, teachers...

The team huddles together before the start of the competition, a tradition they participated in at Districts as well. The team got second place at Districts, but were able to take first place at State.

We The People still competing, competition format adjusted to online

Josie Ruyak, Opinion Editor April 14, 2020

At Reno High, a selective group of students display their passion for the United States Constitution by joining the We The People program. In the past, Reno High has been known for placing in the State...

AP testing format changes to accommodate online schooling

Liam Hayward, Junior Editor April 13, 2020

With the cancellation of schools across the country, the College Board has had to make adjustments for AP exams. Usually taken in the first two weeks of May, they have had to be transferred to online replacements...

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