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On Oct. 29 during one of his first classes, Mr. Emilio Gasca helps Hayden Stewart with classwork. Computer science teacher Mr. Matt Strinden left after three years for a job as a vice principal in the San Juan School District, passing the job to Gasca. Photo by Reese Moracco

Math teacher Mr. Emilio Gasca switches to CTE, filling sudden computer science vacancy

Kayleigh Butler, Julia Cuyos, and Reese Moracco
November 2, 2021
During the first round of staff COVID testing on the week of Oct. 18, principal’s secretary Mrs. Tamara Fernandes hands her swab to RUSD Health Official Mrs. Lindsey Williams for her weekly surveillance test. Photo by Francheska Pontillas.

Staff shares their experiences with weekly COVID-19 test and vaccinations

Ariana Malata, Francheska Pontillas, and Nikhita Tandon
October 26, 2021
Child development students prepare for the return of their Tiny Cats program. Photo illustration by Alyssa Folmer.

Child development program prepares to open Tiny Cats Preschool

Racxel Domingo, Alyssa Folmer, and Ayla Su
October 23, 2021
During an ice cream party celebration, Olivia Roberts embraces Mrs. Penny Shelton. Shelton threw the party as a way to say goodbye to her students and celebrate her transition from teaching to the assistant principal role. She will be starting her new position Sept. 27. Photo by Sofia McMaster.

Science teacher Mrs. Penny Shelton begins new admin role

Sofia McMaster , Kaitlyn El-Sayegh, Aaryan Midha, Karis Weiss, and Julia Cuyos
September 27, 2021
On Sept. 16 after school, the dance team practices for their Quarry Bowl performance, which will include a combined kickline with Rocklin High’s dance team. Photo by Sara Kaulahao

Dance, cheer and marching band groups practice for first Quarry Bowl performances in two years

Francheska Pontillas and Nikhita Tandon
September 17, 2021
During the morning rally, students pose in their Quarry Bowl T-shirts designed by Mandi Pinkerton. Photo by Reese Moracco.

Graphics student Mandi Pinkerton designs 11th annual Quarry Bowl shirt

Reese Moracco, Francheska Pontillas, and Nikhita Tandon
September 17, 2021
In preparation for the Quarry Bowl, varsity football players Cole McCracken and Ben Counter complete their last set of weight training. Photo by Benjamin Lynn.

Working hard to play hard: Football players train for annual Quarry Bowl games

Kayleigh Butler, Zoe Cloud, Alexus Johnson, Ben Lynn, Aaryan Midha, and Kaiden Pombo
September 17, 2021
At the opening home game against Ponderosa, newly appointed mens varsity water polo coach Hannah Widman points to where players should reposition after an ejection. Photo by Aaryan Midha.

A new beginning for water polo: Former Christian Brothers coach Hannah Widman takes on the role of men’s varsity head coach

Julia Cuyos, Racxel Domingo, and Aaryan Midha
September 3, 2021
Christmas sugar cookies. Photo by Jonathan Meyer from Pexels.

Staffer rates Top 5 traditional seasonal desserts

Nikhita Tandon, Staff Writer
December 19, 2020
Najeeb Khan’s three-monitor gaming setup, which he uses to compete for Valorant Esports games, competitions and scrimmages. Photo by Najeeb Khan.

Newly-established Esports team practices, competes for tournaments

Alyssa Eimer and Kaitlyn El-Sayegh
November 25, 2020
In Mr. Bret Hunter’s BITA II class, Sam Thawley and Mekhi Walker gather tools in order to begin smoothing out the edges of the sneeze guards Oct. 9. The BITA program worked on making “Sneeze Guards” that would prevent the spread of COVID-19 while providing a clear barrier that can be used to safely interact with others. The design was made in a collaborative approach with the Rocklin District Operations and the BITA students. “I was trying to find the deburring tool to remove all the burrs from the sneeze guard. The tools crib is usually very organized so it is easy to find the tools we need, but comparing the tools makes it hard because it makes you doubt as to which one to choose,” Walker said. Photo by Paulina Solorzano

BITA program makes sneeze guards to send to teachers across RUSD

Paulina Solorzano, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2020
Students are staying active with the hybrid schedule in place. Photo by Daniel Reche from Pexels.

P.E. students adjust to hybrid model

Grace Trammell, Staff Writer
October 13, 2020
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