Too Late or Not Too Late? Hug’s New Tardy Policy
Alexander Ryan, Staff Writer
February 7, 2020
This semester, Hug revealed and implemented its new policy on tardies. Under the new policy, students will be sent to the “Hawk’s Nest”, in room D-1, to retrieve a tardy pass. Five tardies will get them a lunch detention, followed by increasingly severe punishments - meetings with teachers, paren...
The New “Star Wars Movie” is, in Fact, a Star Wars Movie
David O’Grady, Staff Writer
January 31, 2020
Let me explain. Although you most likely went in and out of the movie, or will, knowing it is an installment in the franchise, I’m pushing you to go further. Your “typical Star Wars movie” is a war in the stars, a classic battle of good and evil, and maybe some fun characters along the way. The Las...
Academic Olympics Looking to Repeat
David O’Grady, Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
Academic Olympics is a tournament-style trivia competition where students test their knowledge against teams from other schools across Washoe county. They answer questions from the National Academic Quiz Tournaments Organization, the same questions used in quiz bowl competitions worldwide. The subje...
January 14th, 2020
January 16, 2020
Winterfest tickets are now on sale, come buy your tickets in B-2 with Ms. Flak or C-8 with Mr. Hurtado. This week they are $25 for single and $50 for a couple. Winterfest will be held at the Boys and Girls Club on 9th street on January 25th from 7 pm to 10 pm and this is a semi-formal dance so come dressed...
Up in Smoke- Tobacco 21 and Teen Vaping
Angel Ocampo Salazar, News Editor
January 13, 2020
Americans teens have always had a habit of picking up rebellious behaviors. For decades, they have turned to smoking as a way to feel edgy and cool, but decades of changing public awareness and government intervention have led to a substantial decline in teen smoking. According to the Center for Disease...
Winter Shakespeare is Back with Love’s Labour’s Lost
Lizbeth Gurrola, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
At the start of next semester, Hug High will be holding a play of Shakespeare’s piece Love’s Labour’s Lost in the Little Theater. Mr. Roberts is directing this year’s play and practice sessions for the actors are already taking place. Love’s Labour’s Lost was first performed in ...
The Difference Music Makes
Lizeth Rocha, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
Schools have a very strict policy when it comes to electronic devices and how we use them in the classroom, but perhaps the administration is missing something. Electronic devices are looked down upon for a variety of reasons as they “disrupt the educational environment.” The quote comes from...
Santa’s Workshop- A Major Event
Angel Ocampo Salazar, News Editor
December 11, 2019
This weekend, Hug's JROTC program is planning to create Santa's Workshop for our community's youth. It's part of their junior service learning project for this year. A junior service learning project is a project in which students perform services for their community, while at the same time learning...
Two Students’ Views on School Attendance Policy
Alexander Ryan and Lizbeth Gurrola
December 5, 2019
It is no secret that students are put under immense pressure to be at school at all times, regardless of the consequences. The Washoe County School District is no exception; in fact, the new attendance policy put into place by WCSD is even stricter than before. This unwillingness to allow for absence can be extremely detrimental to the h...
The Benefits of Studying
David O’Grady, Staff Writer
December 5, 2019
Studying has always been a talking point between students and teachers. Although many teachers say that students should study, and there being conclusive proof to this, many students still don’t. However, making studying a habit should be a priority among students, especially in high school. Here...
Groundbreaking at Wildcreek
Lizeth Rocha, Staff Writer
December 3, 2019
On November 22nd, 2019, the class of 2023 was able to see first-hand where they will be spending their senior year. The new school that will be built on the Wildcreek golf course is set to open in the Fall semester of 2022, also known as the senior year of the class of 2023. A grand groundbreaking...
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