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After School Jobs

After School Jobs

Madison Moore, Staff Writer February 12, 2015

School's already hard as it is, with all the school work, the drama, the after school activities, and sports, and now it's that time of our life where we're supposed to be getting jobs. A few students...

New Seminar Pass

Where’s your Pass?

Sierra Chase, Writer February 10, 2015

After the long winter break, everyone is getting back to their normal school routine. Remembering your locker combination (again),trying to figure out if today is a white or blue day, and just trying to...

The Spring Musical in Construction!

Rachel Soh February 6, 2015

The Spring Musical "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" is going underway. The Stagecraft class is currently developing the props for the musical to prepare for the show in March 12-14. The class has...

Examining 5-Hour Energy

Examining 5-Hour Energy

Juan Santillan, Staff Writer/Photographer February 6, 2015

If you’ve ever been to a convenience store, gas station, pharmacy or even a store that sells energy drinks you’ve probably noticed tiny bottles labeled “5-Hour Energy” These shots are a better...

Flu hits JCHS by storm

Flu hits JCHS by storm

Courtney McQuay, Staff Writer February 4, 2015

The flu season this year has been hitting hard taking down everyone from children in school to adults at work. Some are worried that the flu we have this year is not what is being vaccinated for. Students...

Spirit Week !

Spirit Week !

Madison Moore, Staff Writer February 2, 2015

It's that time of year again, why not join in on all the fun? Here is the Spirit Week schedule Monday - Tacky Denim Day (Overalls, jackets, jeans, denim shirts, etc.) Tuesday - Toga Day (All students...

Gay, Straight Alliance Promotes Acceptance

Sofia Casas, Staff Writer January 23, 2015

The Gay, Straight Alliance (GSA) is for the people, who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual, to come together in a safe place. It is also a learning environment for those people who want to learn more. GSA also...

OPINION:New Seminar Pass Policy Creates Problems

Andrea Domek, Staff Writer January 21, 2015

Junction City has implemented a new seminar pass policy that has been reintroduced from several years ago for seminar traveling, and I am definitely not a fan! We are required to wait in seminar for...

Alamo Bowl Experience: Day 2

January 1, 2015

It was a tiring and hungry morning as Junction City High School woke up to eat breakfast at 7 am. After breakfast there was an hour of preparation to dress in band uniforms and leave to South San Antonio...

New Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Engelman

Rachel Soh, Newspaper Interviewer December 5, 2014

There have been many new editions to the technology department in the Fine Arts Academy funded by the federal grants STEM and STEAM, including the new Audio Visual Fundamentals teacher Mr. Engelman. He...

A Click Away from Death

Rachel Soh, Staff Writer November 12, 2014

Recent generations are more involved with technology and infatuated with social media than ever before. Many youth have easy access to social media and being exposed to opinions of other peers can lead...

Students in the Anime Club pick up recycling every Monday.

Anime Club Gives Back To The Community Through Recycling

Madison Moore, Staff Writer November 7, 2014

Inside the door of almost every classroom you'll find a green bin full of teaching materials and past assignments. Those are by no means trash cans, they’re recycling bins for paper. Ms. Melius,...

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