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As of May 2025, College Board will be changing 28 AP exams to either hybrid or fully digital tests. 13 of the school's offered AP exams will be fully digital, and 11 will be hybrid digital.
Time’s Ticking
It’s time to face the clock: Advanced Placement (AP) Tests are approaching, and this time, they’ll be different.
by Bella Lin, Managing Editor • April 7, 2025

It’s that time of the year again: AP teachers are wrapping up content and beginning to prepare their students for the upcoming tests in May....

Spring arrived on March 20 and warmer temperatures are expected in April and May. According to nbcnews.com in Spring the sun's rays are more concentrated than they are during winter, which creates warmer temperatures and less snow. “Spring is my favorite season because the temperatures get warmer but not too hot so its a great temperature,” Sienna Russo ‘27 said.
Do Not Fear, Spring is Here
by Brynn Gosnell, Reporter • April 2, 2025

As vibrant blooms begin the sun shines bright and a gentle breeze pass by. This means Spring is just around the corner, and warmer temperatures...

From Feb. 14 through March 8 three French exchange students attended classes.
The Exchange Experience
by Rosie Benson, Social Media Manager • March 31, 2025

Shadow Week is the annual period when French classes welcome foreign exchange students.  Imagine stepping off a plane and arriving in a whole...

State President Medha Kuntamukkla ‘25 gives out a backpack at the HOSA Store Feb. 18. Backpacks and water bottles were free for SLC attendees and exchanged for red tickets given to students at the beginning of the conference. Other HOSA merchandise was available for purchase and could be bought throughout the conference. “I had to make sure everything was running smoothly and be there as support for the members,” Kuntamukkla said. “If they had any questions, I would direct where to go, and also just helped out with registration, making sure all the chapters were checking in okay and they were all getting their rooms.”
Healthcare of Tomorrow
by Bella Lin, Managing Editor • March 5, 2025

On Feb. 18, 62 Jags arrived at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel to attend the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) State Leadership...

After earning a position on the State Officer team, Jonathan Duong ‘26 hugs Sen Yakandawala ‘26 following the conclusion of the closing ceremony Feb. 15. Duong will serve as the 2025-2026 State Treasure and aims to provide more resources and connections to small TSA chapters as well as improve navigation for members at events like the state conference. “I was so glad and proud to be there with him,” Yakandawala said. “It was easily one of my favorite moments of the state conference.”
Innovators in Action
by Bella Lin, Managing Editor • February 18, 2025

At 9 a.m. Feb. 13, 130 jags arrived at the Denver Marriott Tech Center hotel to attend the annual Technology Student Association (TSA) State...

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The winter guard team makes fifth place at the state championship finals in the Denver Coliseum, March 30. The team performed to Barnes Country's “Glitter and Gold,” lead by coaches Margo Sanford, Blair Bickerton and Anna Orgren. In their class there were a total of nine groups participating, and the top five who made it to finals received a plaque. “[Walking onto the stage] is very nerve-wracking, but also very exciting as well. When you first start color guard there's a lot of anxiety and uncertainty when you first perform in front of an audience, but once you've done it for a while, it starts to become the best part of the season,” Ella West ‘25 said. “It's very fulfilling to see an audience react to something you've put your heart and soul into.”
Shining and Spinning Through the Season
by Ally Kelley, Multimedia Editor • April 7, 2025

Bright lights. Loud cheers. It’s the last performance of the season, State Finals. You’ve given it everything you’ve got and now it’s...

Graphic depicts the NCAA Tournament bracket.
The Final Four Showdown: March Madness
by Michael Brabb and Tyson Braucher April 6, 2025

The NCAA Tournament has been uncommon this year with not many upsets compared to previous March Madness. Now, only four teams remain, each just...

Varsity Guard Brooke Harding ‘25 goes up against Cherry Creek High School Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. Harding finished off this season with a total of 380 points and will be attending Colorado Mesa University next year for basketball. The game ended in a 69-55 L. “Every win is definitely a team win. No game is won because of one person. We all need each other, and it’s amazing that we are all close because it definitely helps our chemistry,” Harding said.
Day in the Life of a Varsity Girls Basketball Player
by Quinn Barton, Photography Editor • March 31, 2025

The scoreboard buzzes. It’s 7 p.m. in the Jungle. Warm ups begin.  Game day begins not at 7 p.m. in the Jungle but at the beginning of...

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Thirty-nine French students participated in Le Grand Concors, a National French Contest sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French, showcasing their skills in various aspects of the French language from Feb.14 to April 8. The annual competition evaluates participants on their oral proficiency, written expression and listening comprehension abilities.“I like to practice French outside of school and get practice quizzes, then I do the extra practice that my teacher assigns. I feel really good and proud of myself for getting first place and it's like one of my bigger accomplishments for the school,” Keren Bantshi ‘26 said.
French Students ranked nationally in Le Grand Concours
French students ranked nationally and received Honorable Mentions in the 90th annual event, according to Lisa Narug, National Director of Le Grand Concours.
by Ofure Okojie, Reporter • April 30, 2025

Thirty-nine French students recently participated in the National French Contest sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French,...

This picture depicts the symbol representing Autism Spectrum Disorder according to Autism Learning Partners.
It Really is a Spectrum
by Avery Laird, Reporter • April 2, 2025

Right now, you have most likely met someone with ASD, and what you think you know about them is most likely wrong.   About Autism Spectrum...

Varsity Guard Brooke Harding ‘25 goes up against Cherry Creek High School Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. Harding finished off this season with a total of 380 points and will be attending Colorado Mesa University next year for basketball. The game ended in a 69-55 L. “Every win is definitely a team win. No game is won because of one person. We all need each other, and it’s amazing that we are all close because it definitely helps our chemistry,” Harding said.
Day in the Life of a Varsity Girls Basketball Player
by Quinn Barton, Photography Editor • March 31, 2025

The scoreboard buzzes. It’s 7 p.m. in the Jungle. Warm ups begin.  Game day begins not at 7 p.m. in the Jungle but at the beginning of...

At the 2024 AAU Junior National Championships in Orlando, Florida, Riva Linga ‘28 takes the court as a middle blocker for Relentless Volleyball Club (RVC) on the 14 Z’s Nationals team, which proudly secured 64th place out of 186 teams nationwide.
Overcoming the Struggles: How Injured Students Navigate the Challenges of School
by Kaliya Glaser, Reporter • March 28, 2025

In the Jaguar community, students with injuries often face the challenge of navigating daily activities and getting around packed halls when...

Half night sky and half day sky with clock, cloud sun and moon.
Spring Forward or Spring Fail?
by Parker Huston and Madison Dysart March 15, 2025

During World War I, Germany created daylight saving time as an energy saving measure in 1916 and it was later adopted by the United States in...

Discrete Math/Prob & Stat, Geometry and Algebra 1 math teacher Rachel Carmody grades her fourth period students’ quizzes during access Feb 11. Carmody has been teaching for 19 years in total, but she started here in 2019-2020 during the pandemic. “I don’t take it personally if someone doesn’t like math, it's not everybodys’ jam,” Carmody said.
Math, Motherhood and Movement with Rachel Carmody
by Zari Jensen, Reporter • March 7, 2025

Hidden in the back left corner of the 9000s pod, you might know her as math teacher Rachel Carmody, but she is so much more than that. She is...

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What Book Genre Are You?
by Julianne Bratlien, Reporter • May 7, 2025

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This episode covers the fine details of Mario Kart World, discussions about “A Minecraft Movie” as well as game remakes and adaptations.
The Glitch Podcast Episode Nine: Mario Kart, Minecraft and More
by Geoff Brauchler, Jackson Bond, and Evan Jensen April 30, 2025

The ninth episode of the Glitch Podcast, hosted by Geoff Brauchler, Jackson Bond,  Evan Jensen, covers the new details of Mario Kart World,...

This episode covers the fine details surrounding the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring English teacher Peter DeFilippo
The Glitch Podcast Episode Eight: Direct Deep Dive
by Geoff Brauchler, Evan Jensen, and Jackson Bond April 23, 2025

The eighth episode of the Glitch Podcast, hosted by Geoff Brauchler, Jackson Bond and Evan Jensen, featuring Peter DeFilippo, covers the newly...

This episode covers the fine details surrounding the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring English teacher Peter Deflippo.
The Glitch Podcast Episode Eight: Direct Deep Dive
by Geoff Brauchler, Evan Jensen, and Jackson Bond April 18, 2025

The eighth episode of the Glitch Podcast, hosted by Geoff Brauchler, Jackson Bond and Evan Jensen, featuring Peter Deflippo, covers the newly...

The main character “Mickey”, made up of different shapes, surrounded by different quotes from the movie.
“Mickey 17”: Oscar Worthy?
by Madison Dysart, Reporter • April 16, 2025

Moviegoers alike get stuck at a point where they don’t know what to watch, and with the new abundance of movies coming out each month, it gets...

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April marks the 25th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, created by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC). This month is to spread awareness of the harassment, assault and abuse that happens around the world. The symbol that represented the month was a teal ribbon; however, some survivors of assault create different symbols and movements like the TikTok trend in 2022, where survivors would tattoo Medusa on their body, in honor of her backstory in Greek Mythology. “I don't think [this month is known] at all. I rarely see anybody talk about it. I rarely see much of an emphasis on posting it online, or much discussion about it, and I feel like there needs to be way more discussion,” an anonymous source said. “I think just validating every experience that a person has gone through, regardless of the degree of it, the severity, is an essential step into making sure that people are aware that this is a very real problem in a society and that we need to do better in addressing it.”
Not My Fault
by Ally Kelley, Multimedia Editor • April 30, 2025

"The bear can’t bear the attention turned away. It can’t handle when the doe finally made headway. Subconsciously, it hunts, ready...

Lesbian Visibility Day is April 26, and it’s a holiday to celebrate the lesbian community of the world. Lesbian Visibility day was established in 2008 by many queer activists and organizations who sought to raise more awareness for lesbian history and culture. “So this is why during Lesbian Visibility [Day] we celebrate and center all lesbians, both cis and trans, while also showing solidarity with all LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary people,” Linda Reily, in an article written by her, said.
Lesbihonest About Lesbian Visibility Day
by Julianne Bratlien, Reporter • April 26, 2025

On April 26, many women will come together to celebrate their sexuality and history as members of the lesbian community. But why do we need Lesbian...

This graphic depicts the stress and responsibilities of students who are taking on more than they can handle. Whether it’s a job, a sport, an activity, volunteering, school or home life, there are a plethora of things that students are expected to handle, even if it affects their mental and physical health.
How Much Is Too Much?
by Ally Kelley, Multimedia Editor • April 23, 2025

Have you ever experienced so much stress that it has made you physically ill? Stressors can lurk around any corner, and they can be considered...

This is a generative AI image made by Adobe Express depicting colorful flowers emerging from a tissue box, a sunset and another tissue box.
Bring Tissues, Spring Sneezies on the Rise
by Avery Laird, Reporter • April 21, 2025

Colorado has a range of allergy seasons based on what is growing at the time. “My symptoms are a super stuffy nose, lots and lots of sneezing,...

Graphic depicts the student parking lot during the day April 18.
The Lot Thickens
by Sienna Tinker, Sophia Parker, and Chloe McNitt April 18, 2025

Nothing clogs up our parking lot faster than underclassmen who just got their licenses and think they are exceptions to the “permits only in...

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Hi, My name is Quinn Barton I’m a junior! This year will be my second year on staff and I’m super excited to be your Photography Editor! Last year I got to learn so much and had so much fun making...

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