OPINION: Performing a self-diagnosis often leads to misdiagnosis and can have negative repercussions
October 26, 2020
The accessibility of the internet has opened the door to searching for just about everything and anything, including self-diagnosing a medical condition. In some cases, the internet can aid with medical advice, whereas in others, it only leads to further harm. The availability of information online and...
The first Virtual Diversity Week and Rally unites SCHS community despite virtual barriers
October 25, 2020
The SCHS Diversity Week and Diversity Rally are one of many school activities that have been converted to virtual events. On Oct. 19, the Virtual Diversity Week commenced, concluding with the Virtual Diversity Rally, livestreamed on Oct. 23 on the SCHS Tech Reps YouTube channel. In the rally, ASB...
New SCHS Special Education teacher Melissa Miguel-Felipe enjoys leaving her comfort zone
October 24, 2020
Melissa Miguel-Felipe is one of the many new teachers at SCHS this school year. As a special education teacher, Miguel-Felipe said she wants to see her students with special needs to succeed. “I find success in teaching students with special needs,” Miguel-Felipe said. “It feels good when I...
OPINION: Open-world video games are flawed and overrated
October 22, 2020
In the gaming industry, open-worlds are one of the most popular genres. Among other components, open-worlds are video games that have a large world for the player to explore. While they are popular, they are not flawless. Side quests are a fairly common objective in open-world games. These are missions...
New SCHS math teacher Susana Hernandez has a passion for guiding students through mathematics
October 21, 2020
New SCHS math teacher Susana Hernandez has always enjoyed helping people understand math-related topics. Her passion for teaching and helping her peers led her previous educators to suggest that she become a teacher. Hernandez had difficulty choosing a career as a young adult in high school. Even...