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In the dance room before school Aug. 22, Mrs. Amber Rodriguez instructs the dance team on how to perform a move in their routine. Every Tuesday and Thursday, the dance team practices their routines for upcoming events. Photo by Isabella Tomasini

Dance teacher, coach Mrs. Amber Rodriguez returns to campus after nine years

Mia Estrada, Lily Galdarisi, Katie Lacy, Carson Nichols, Francheska Pontillas, and Iabella Tomasini
August 27, 2022
Working in his office July 28, Principal Scott Collins adapts to his recently-acquired position and plans for the upcoming school year. Photo by Kaitlyn El-Sayegh

Principal Scott Collins prepares for new school year, adjusts to new position

Kaitlyn El-Sayegh, Francheska Pontillas, and Julia Cuyos
August 9, 2022
With their one-person shows, a performance written, produced, and directed by Theater IV seniors, coming up on May 11-12, Melia Lambert and Michaella Leonor run through Lambert’s show. Photo by Francheska Pontillas.

Theater IV seniors prepare for upcoming one-person shows

Alex Johnson, Ariana Malata, and Francheska Pontillas
April 29, 2022
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
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
Students converse with each other during the new PAWS period, which was previously called Intervention. PAWS is everyday from 9:06-9:31 a.m. Photo by Francheska Pontillas.

Sophomores experience first normal year of high school

Sofia Dunmore, Francheska Pontillas, and Ayla Su
September 6, 2021
Photo from disneyplus.disney.com, used with permission under fair use.

“The Mandalorian” Season 2 is the most intriguing short binge show

Ariana Malata and Francheska Pontillas
December 19, 2020
Foreign films and shows make for new and refreshing watching experience when you have excess time on your hands. Photo by JESHOOTS.com from Pexels.

Eight marathon-ready foreign films and shows

Ariana Malata, Francheska Pontillas, and Nikhita Tandon
October 8, 2020
The quarantine experience for some students has been a stressful time. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio

Six months of quarantine impacts students’ lives

Ariana Malata, Francheska Pontillas, and Nikhita Tandon
September 21, 2020
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