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The Freshman Class of 2029
Advice to New Freshmen
February 6, 2026
The Freshman Class of 2029
Advice to New Freshmen
Nadya and Alondra February 6, 2026

Beginning high school can be exciting, yet a bit overwhelming for many freshmen. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 70% of high school students feel stressed in...

Leaders Among Us: How Teachers and Coaches Shape CHS Beyond the Classroom
Leaders Among Us: How Teachers and Coaches Shape CHS Beyond the Classroom
Maryam Shteewe, Editor • January 28, 2026

When you think about the people who make an impact at school, you probably picture your best friends, favorite teachers, or maybe the teammates who push you through practice. But what about the...

Introverts vs. Extroverts:  “Too Much” and “Too Little”
Introverts vs. Extroverts:  “Too Much” and “Too Little”
Maryam Shteewe, Editor • January 28, 2026

Every friend group has them, the loud one who somehow convinces everyone to go to the pep rally, and the quiet one who somehow convinces everyone to actually study for the math test. But here’s...

A New Dean, A Familiar Face
A New Dean, A Familiar Face
Jayden Phan, Reporter • November 12, 2025

I hear there’s a new dean; WAIT, I KNOW HIM, IT’S MR.HANSEN! Mr. Hansen has been promoted to the new dean at Cortez High School. After 6 years at Cortez, Mr. Hansen is starting his 7th year...

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Cortez Boys Basketball Weekly Update
Cortez Boys Basketball Weekly Update
Sports Desk January 7, 2026

February 6, 2026 If Washington wanted to overcome their previous defeat by Cortez, they needed to better contain Carter Wells. The Colts secured...

Girls’ Tennis Serves Up a Season to Remember
Girls’ Tennis Serves Up a Season to Remember
Melissa Escalante, Reporter • May 9, 2025

Top L-R: Leydis, Danielin, Gina, Cecely, Emely, Evelyn, Emily, Yaritiza, Karla Bottom L-R: Micaela, Yamileth, America, Myra, Renee,...

Volleyball Says Goodbye to Seniors
Volleyball Says Goodbye to Seniors
Stacy Sanchez, Reporter • November 21, 2024

The volleyball season kicked off with a tournament on September 14, 2024. Under the leadership of Coach Alberto Ramos, the varsity team experienced...

GIRLS BADMINTON THRIVES
GIRLS BADMINTON THRIVES
Megan Walters, Reporter • November 14, 2024

Badminton has had an outstanding year. With 15 athletes, the two top varsity girls, Angele Carrola and Joselyn Ibarra, went to state to compete...

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New Phone Law and Policy
New Phone Law and Policy
Jeanine Juma and Sarah Korsi November 12, 2025

House Bill 2484 recently introduced a new state law requiring all public and charter schools to ban cell phone use throughout the school day....

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Homecoming
Homecoming
Amina Jukic, Editor • November 14, 2024

That's a wrap on homecoming week! It was amazing to see everybody's spirit day outfits, and the successful participation of the students this...

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Movie Review
Movie Review
Juan Valle Ulloa, Reporter • November 8, 2024

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the successor to the cult classic 1988 film Beetlejuice, is a 2024 horror/comedy film directed by...

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