The Greatest Homecoming Ever
Anticipating the game, dance, and festivities
The buzzer counting down to the end of the game; students slicked with sweat cheering for their team; the exhilaration of winning. The dance the next day; dazzling organza gowns, mums of colossal size, and glittery, tall tiaras stacked upon the court’s heads. These are all things that can be expected at homecoming; a feast of the senses that can only be experienced in high school. It is a tradition that is deep rooted in the hearts of many students and football fans alike.
Last year there wasn’t a homecoming due to COVID-19, so this year’s celebration is even more special. Students are extra ready to have to have a night of fun this year.
Aubrenna Gomez (12) said, “I would say go to homecoming, because it’s pretty fun, and part of something you do in high school.”
This year’s theme is “The Greatest Homecoming,” and students can expect to enjoy carnival games and dancing. The homecoming football game is on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. and the dance is on the following day from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are sold out.
Lindsay Moore (12) has been to homecoming multiple times and would recommend the experience.
“My favorite part of past homecomings was dinner and pictures beforehand, because you get to dress up and it’s not an everyday kind of thing,” Moore said.
Students can also participate in the theme days leading up to the weekend of homecoming. The dress up days are as follows: Monday Sept. 20 “Under the bright lights” neon day, Tuesday Sept. 21 “Animal Day” wear animal print, Wednesday Sept. 22 “It’s a Circus!” wacky Wednesday, Thursday Sept. 23 “The Big Tent” concert t-shirt day, and Friday Sept. 24 “Blue and Gold Out,” wear blue and gold clothing.
Lena Adams II (11) went to homecoming in her freshman year.
“My favorite part of past homecomings was taking pictures in the photo booth,” Adams II said.
Voting submissions for homecoming court have been collected and winners will be crowned at the dance. This year’s court is Tyler Campbell for earl, Jasmynne Simon for lady-in-waiting, Freddie Dubose for count, Alexa Riojas for countess, Tray Smith for duke, Alina Villarreal for duchess, and Tagen Vale, Aaliyah Howard, Keith Edwards, Edgar Martinez, Xadrian Moore, Tyler Riojas, Xavier Simpson, Blair Andrade, Kylee Molder, Madison Mullins, Karina Nieves, and Sarah Wango, as princes and princesses. The homecoming king and queen will be selected from the princes and princesses by the student body’s vote.
Students can anticipate homecoming merriment to last well into the weekend, and the spirit of Clemens to be on full display.
Nina Delgado (11) went to homecoming in her freshman year and would suggest going to socialize and meet new people.
“I think that people can expect a lot of people at homecoming this year,” Delgado said. “I heard they sold out pretty quickly, so there will be a lot of people to talk to.”
Hailey Gorzell (09), Staff Writer
Last year there wasn’t a homecoming due to COVID-19, so this year’s celebration is even more special. Students are extra ready to have to have a night of fun this year.
Aubrenna Gomez (12) said, “I would say go to homecoming, because it’s pretty fun, and part of something you do in high school.”
This year’s theme is “The Greatest Homecoming,” and students can expect to enjoy carnival games and dancing. The homecoming football game is on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. and the dance is on the following day from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are sold out.
Lindsay Moore (12) has been to homecoming multiple times and would recommend the experience.
“My favorite part of past homecomings was dinner and pictures beforehand, because you get to dress up and it’s not an everyday kind of thing,” Moore said.
Students can also participate in the theme days leading up to the weekend of homecoming. The dress up days are as follows: Monday Sept. 20 “Under the bright lights” neon day, Tuesday Sept. 21 “Animal Day” wear animal print, Wednesday Sept. 22 “It’s a Circus!” wacky Wednesday, Thursday Sept. 23 “The Big Tent” concert t-shirt day, and Friday Sept. 24 “Blue and Gold Out,” wear blue and gold clothing.
Lena Adams II (11) went to homecoming in her freshman year.
“My favorite part of past homecomings was taking pictures in the photo booth,” Adams II said.
Voting submissions for homecoming court have been collected and winners will be crowned at the dance. This year’s court is Tyler Campbell for earl, Jasmynne Simon for lady-in-waiting, Freddie Dubose for count, Alexa Riojas for countess, Tray Smith for duke, Alina Villarreal for duchess, and Tagen Vale, Aaliyah Howard, Keith Edwards, Edgar Martinez, Xadrian Moore, Tyler Riojas, Xavier Simpson, Blair Andrade, Kylee Molder, Madison Mullins, Karina Nieves, and Sarah Wango, as princes and princesses. The homecoming king and queen will be selected from the princes and princesses by the student body’s vote.
Students can anticipate homecoming merriment to last well into the weekend, and the spirit of Clemens to be on full display.
Nina Delgado (11) went to homecoming in her freshman year and would suggest going to socialize and meet new people.
“I think that people can expect a lot of people at homecoming this year,” Delgado said. “I heard they sold out pretty quickly, so there will be a lot of people to talk to.”
Hailey Gorzell (09), Staff Writer
Dress Code Dilemma
Addressing the Controversy
Nothing in school is more diverse than clothing, except for the students themselves. Almost every style is seen from baggy band shirts and holey jeans to cropped shirts and skirts. Even though there’s a dress code and they’re virtually banned, shoulders, knees, thighs, collarbones and midriffs are seen everywhere. Students are caught by the administrators or teachers, but others go through the day unnoticed. There are dress code rules more strictly enforced than others and some students feel targeted.
Students get dress coded every day due to their clothing being deemed inappropriate by the administrators.
“I believe that the majority of the rules target young girls. The dress code is sexualizing girls, especially curvier girls,” Allie Chevalier (9) said. “An issue I have is how the dress code is enforced. Many times, they dress code girls under ‘rules’ that aren’t actually even rules.”
There have been two things circulating around the school lately. A petition was made by Chevalier and a flyer was posted around the halls anonymously then taken down by the administrators. The second caught a lot of attention went along with the opinion that dress code enforces the sexualization of girls.
“It’s their personal expression,” Logan Michael (11) said. “I don’t think we should be tearing them down.”
In previous years, the dress code had been more strict about hair color and piercings. Now, students can have multiple piercings and dyed hair even though they are against the dress code. The administrators’ focus is more on other rules.
“Young men who are wearing tank tops are asked to put a T-shirt on or one is provided,” principal Amy Sirizzotti said. “Young ladies who have the ascribed prohibited items such as midriff bearing tops may be asked to put their jacket on or are provided a T-shirt for the day.”
While inappropriate shirts are discussed in the dress code, things like skirts are only briefly addressed. It only says that they can’t be shorter than mid-thigh while sitting. These skirts can still be deemed inappropriate by administrators.
“I was dress-coded for a skirt and was told that ‘if I needed to pull my skirt down, it wasn’t appropriate for school,’” Chevalier said. “Stop the sexualization of young girls. The way you enforce the dress code is teaching young females that making sure male students have a distraction free environment is more important than their education.”
While students have their opinion on the dress code, the administrators want to prepare students for the workforce and dress codes that come with it.
“Keep in mind that school is your job right now,” Sirizzotti said. “As students, you essentially get paid in grades based upon the academic work and effort you put into your classes and the school dress code establishes training for what is expected for allowable dress in the real world jobs outside of high school.”
Adriana Strang (11), Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Students get dress coded every day due to their clothing being deemed inappropriate by the administrators.
“I believe that the majority of the rules target young girls. The dress code is sexualizing girls, especially curvier girls,” Allie Chevalier (9) said. “An issue I have is how the dress code is enforced. Many times, they dress code girls under ‘rules’ that aren’t actually even rules.”
There have been two things circulating around the school lately. A petition was made by Chevalier and a flyer was posted around the halls anonymously then taken down by the administrators. The second caught a lot of attention went along with the opinion that dress code enforces the sexualization of girls.
“It’s their personal expression,” Logan Michael (11) said. “I don’t think we should be tearing them down.”
In previous years, the dress code had been more strict about hair color and piercings. Now, students can have multiple piercings and dyed hair even though they are against the dress code. The administrators’ focus is more on other rules.
“Young men who are wearing tank tops are asked to put a T-shirt on or one is provided,” principal Amy Sirizzotti said. “Young ladies who have the ascribed prohibited items such as midriff bearing tops may be asked to put their jacket on or are provided a T-shirt for the day.”
While inappropriate shirts are discussed in the dress code, things like skirts are only briefly addressed. It only says that they can’t be shorter than mid-thigh while sitting. These skirts can still be deemed inappropriate by administrators.
“I was dress-coded for a skirt and was told that ‘if I needed to pull my skirt down, it wasn’t appropriate for school,’” Chevalier said. “Stop the sexualization of young girls. The way you enforce the dress code is teaching young females that making sure male students have a distraction free environment is more important than their education.”
While students have their opinion on the dress code, the administrators want to prepare students for the workforce and dress codes that come with it.
“Keep in mind that school is your job right now,” Sirizzotti said. “As students, you essentially get paid in grades based upon the academic work and effort you put into your classes and the school dress code establishes training for what is expected for allowable dress in the real world jobs outside of high school.”
Adriana Strang (11), Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Governing Critical Race Theory
The debate goes on over critical race theory
In Texas lawmakers signed bills regarding the banning of teaching critical race theory (CRT) in schools. This was stated on June 15th, and is going to effect on Sept. 1st. Ashley McCarter says, ”CRT is vital in bridging the gap in knowledge that the country hasn’t always been this way, but grew to be”.
Critical race theory is the teaching of how race has influenced a country. Racism has been ongoing in America even after the civil rights movement, which causes a group of people to suffer due to the color of their skin.
Ashley McCarter said, “I think it’s important because without truly understanding the past, how can we grow and learn from the past.”
The United States is changing fast. Some may have an idea of what is happening, some may not, but what really scares many is the future, the future of the people.
Mrs. Mumme said “I think a lot of people don’t understand what critical race theory is and so they are afraid,”
The Black Lives Matter movement is a prime example that people were not going to stay silent.Protesting for equal rights started back in the early 1950s even now it’s an issue.
Mumme said “I think a lot of people have seen it as a way to beat on white people”. That is not the original intention.”
However, this bill does state that the act of blaming others for someone's past actions is forbidden in the classroom.
Mumme said “it's recognizing there is privilege and recognizing there should be equality not privilege”.
White supremacy will be acknowledged in schools due to the history in America where slaves were of lower rank and treated poorly.The basic understanding of white supremacy would be how white people back then were empowered and in control.
Ashley McCarter said “People are afraid for their children’s futures and if they think CRT will make it harder for White Americans in the future and paint them all as villains”.
In the media there are examples of this, people flaming others calling it reverse racism it shows how some don’t understand and choose not to listen.Ignorance can cause such strong opinions.
“We need to stop and listen,” Mumme said.
Teachers are required to teach America’s history of racism and current events; this particularly does not pertain to the bill.
Ashley McCarter said, “Of course, they banned it. It’s an uneducated response in an ongoing conversation about living in America while being black.”
Julissa Tootle (09), Staff Writer
Critical race theory is the teaching of how race has influenced a country. Racism has been ongoing in America even after the civil rights movement, which causes a group of people to suffer due to the color of their skin.
Ashley McCarter said, “I think it’s important because without truly understanding the past, how can we grow and learn from the past.”
The United States is changing fast. Some may have an idea of what is happening, some may not, but what really scares many is the future, the future of the people.
Mrs. Mumme said “I think a lot of people don’t understand what critical race theory is and so they are afraid,”
The Black Lives Matter movement is a prime example that people were not going to stay silent.Protesting for equal rights started back in the early 1950s even now it’s an issue.
Mumme said “I think a lot of people have seen it as a way to beat on white people”. That is not the original intention.”
However, this bill does state that the act of blaming others for someone's past actions is forbidden in the classroom.
Mumme said “it's recognizing there is privilege and recognizing there should be equality not privilege”.
White supremacy will be acknowledged in schools due to the history in America where slaves were of lower rank and treated poorly.The basic understanding of white supremacy would be how white people back then were empowered and in control.
Ashley McCarter said “People are afraid for their children’s futures and if they think CRT will make it harder for White Americans in the future and paint them all as villains”.
In the media there are examples of this, people flaming others calling it reverse racism it shows how some don’t understand and choose not to listen.Ignorance can cause such strong opinions.
“We need to stop and listen,” Mumme said.
Teachers are required to teach America’s history of racism and current events; this particularly does not pertain to the bill.
Ashley McCarter said, “Of course, they banned it. It’s an uneducated response in an ongoing conversation about living in America while being black.”
Julissa Tootle (09), Staff Writer
Glorified Groups
Veterans Perform Rescue Mission to Save Allies
Multiple veteran rescue groups, one including the Pineapple Express, have emerged as American citizens and allies are stuck in Afghanistan with no way out. Crowds at the airport have stopped them from leaving, along with Taliban members blocking the entrances.
With the Taliban growing more violent and adding barricades near Kabul's airport, a volunteer group of American veterans started a mission to take hundreds of at-risk Afghan elite forces and their families to safety. They would move at night, taking these families and soldiers in small groups, through the crowds and into the airport.
“It's crazy what's happening there and sad how our people can't get out,” said Austin Raibon (12). “Those veterans who stepped up and helped those people leave and get to safety are heroes.”
The group has said it had brought as many as 500 Afghan allies and special operators and their families into the airport in Kabul overnight, leaving them with the U.S. military to be brought to safety. It took many tries to move these groups into the airfield, some attempts ending with injuries and lost members.
“It's sad that these people are stuck there and have to perform dangerous missions and put their life at risk to get out. I think these people should have been evacuated earlier, with the military, instead of being left and these veteran groups having to get them out,” said Anthony Waits (9).
With the U.S. military being unable to leave the airport's perimeter, these heroic groups were able to rescue our citizens and save people who have served us throughout our time in the country.
Ryan Sund-Perez (09), Staff Writer
With the Taliban growing more violent and adding barricades near Kabul's airport, a volunteer group of American veterans started a mission to take hundreds of at-risk Afghan elite forces and their families to safety. They would move at night, taking these families and soldiers in small groups, through the crowds and into the airport.
“It's crazy what's happening there and sad how our people can't get out,” said Austin Raibon (12). “Those veterans who stepped up and helped those people leave and get to safety are heroes.”
The group has said it had brought as many as 500 Afghan allies and special operators and their families into the airport in Kabul overnight, leaving them with the U.S. military to be brought to safety. It took many tries to move these groups into the airfield, some attempts ending with injuries and lost members.
“It's sad that these people are stuck there and have to perform dangerous missions and put their life at risk to get out. I think these people should have been evacuated earlier, with the military, instead of being left and these veteran groups having to get them out,” said Anthony Waits (9).
With the U.S. military being unable to leave the airport's perimeter, these heroic groups were able to rescue our citizens and save people who have served us throughout our time in the country.
Ryan Sund-Perez (09), Staff Writer
September
Suicide Prevention Swarms Schools
Suicide is the leading cause of death among middle school and high school aged youth. In 2019, the number of suicide attempts were sitting at a 1.38 million. With Schertz, Tx being in unfortunate familiarity with suicides close to our community, schools in the area are proud advocates of suicide awareness each following school year, and aren't afraid to get their message across.
“We kind of have a lot going on, but it is in regard to the district. [We’re] just making sure we’re equipping our high school students with the right things to say when somebody needs help or support,” Kay Dunkley, Clemens counselor, said.
Steele and Clemens are advocates towards suicide prevention in the district. The school’s student council have plastered many different posters around each hallway of the school to show possible warning signs exhibited among suicidal students. These warning signs include increased use of drugs or alcohol, acting agitated or reckless out of nowhere, extreme mood swings, or even events such as losing a job, relationship, etc.
“Signs that may fall to the wayside may be the ones that aren’t right in our face like crying and outright threats. We need to look at family history. A drop in grades and attendance. This may sound odd but someone who’s suicidal may actually joke about suicide as a way to calm themselves… to ‘normalize it’,” Meghan Chamberlain, parent, said.
In an attempt to make this months awareness curriculum based, teachers are to show a mini-lesson having to do with suicide prevention during the students “Buff/Knight Time”. The schools also remind students of the P-3 anonymous reporting system used in school, so the students have a way to tell teachers about an at risk student for suicide.
“We’re helping the counselors with their campus-wide initiative to get the helpline out there and know that there is help. As far as students go, it’s just [important to] know the signs and taking it seriously.” CIS teacher, Kelsey Plant, said.
Knowing the warning signs in students and peers will help eliminate the possibility of yet another tragic suicide. There are different people around the school ready to help. Remind oneself and peers to not be afraid to speak up when the problem of suicide arises. The suicide hotline number is plastered everywhere around the school, and now with the new year, it’s been added to the back side of student identification cards to ensure students are truly never without it.
“I think my two cents would be not to bully people that are feeling low or depressed,” Angel Brown, CIS teacher, said. “Be compassionate towards one another, some people just need a mental health break. Don’t bottle it up, tell somebody.”
Kennedi Adams (12), Editor-in-Chief
“We kind of have a lot going on, but it is in regard to the district. [We’re] just making sure we’re equipping our high school students with the right things to say when somebody needs help or support,” Kay Dunkley, Clemens counselor, said.
Steele and Clemens are advocates towards suicide prevention in the district. The school’s student council have plastered many different posters around each hallway of the school to show possible warning signs exhibited among suicidal students. These warning signs include increased use of drugs or alcohol, acting agitated or reckless out of nowhere, extreme mood swings, or even events such as losing a job, relationship, etc.
“Signs that may fall to the wayside may be the ones that aren’t right in our face like crying and outright threats. We need to look at family history. A drop in grades and attendance. This may sound odd but someone who’s suicidal may actually joke about suicide as a way to calm themselves… to ‘normalize it’,” Meghan Chamberlain, parent, said.
In an attempt to make this months awareness curriculum based, teachers are to show a mini-lesson having to do with suicide prevention during the students “Buff/Knight Time”. The schools also remind students of the P-3 anonymous reporting system used in school, so the students have a way to tell teachers about an at risk student for suicide.
“We’re helping the counselors with their campus-wide initiative to get the helpline out there and know that there is help. As far as students go, it’s just [important to] know the signs and taking it seriously.” CIS teacher, Kelsey Plant, said.
Knowing the warning signs in students and peers will help eliminate the possibility of yet another tragic suicide. There are different people around the school ready to help. Remind oneself and peers to not be afraid to speak up when the problem of suicide arises. The suicide hotline number is plastered everywhere around the school, and now with the new year, it’s been added to the back side of student identification cards to ensure students are truly never without it.
“I think my two cents would be not to bully people that are feeling low or depressed,” Angel Brown, CIS teacher, said. “Be compassionate towards one another, some people just need a mental health break. Don’t bottle it up, tell somebody.”
Kennedi Adams (12), Editor-in-Chief
George Floyd Act
New Act Passed Sept. 1st
The one year anniversary of George Floyd’s death has already passed and students are still having strong opinions about the situation.
The police officer, Derek Chauvin, choked George Floyd to death on May 25th, 2020 and his trial started in March 2021 and he has been charged with second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter.
Danele Potts, Clayton Kerlick, and Barbara Valles were interviewed on the topic and gave their opinions of the death of George Floyd last year and on the officer’s repercussions.
“I think it was wrong that he had to use extreme force on him for something that could’ve been solved by just talking to him,” Danele Potts (9) said.
After footage of George Floyds’ murder was spread around the internet, nationwide protests and riots followed.
“It’s just controversial in the fact that people took his death too seriously,” Clayton Kerlick (9) said.
The Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, has signed an act named the George Floyd Act prohibiting officers of the law from using excessive force such as choking on criminals. Even though his death was tragic, it raised awareness among communities.
“His death was surprising to hear about but it was fortunate for the people in his community,” Barbara Valles said.
Now that the trial has been completed, his verdict was guilty of all charges.
“I think he’s getting proper punishment because I feel that he’s already suffering in prison because the inmates probably know what he did,” Kerlick said.
After his trial, Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison, which is exceeding Minnesota’s state guidelines but falls ever so short of the prosecutor’s request of 30 years.
“I don’t think they were fair enough with the charges, they should’ve been more harsh,” Valles said.
The George Floyd Act also states that it establishes a framework to prevent and remedy racial profiling by law enforcement by federal, state, and local levels.
“He isn’t being punished properly,” Potts said. “It was cruel for what he did to George Floyd and it took them a while to put him behind bars in the first place. They also shortened his sentence, which isn’t fair.”
Among those, the act also lowers criminal intent standards to convict an officer for misconduct in a federal prosecution, limits qualified immunity as a defense to liability in a private civil action against a law enforcement officer, and grants administrative subpoena power to the Department of Justice in pattern-or-practice investigations.
“I think there should be more drastic measures put on the officer because it was more personal than just stopping a criminal,” Kerlick said.
Finally, it directs the Department of Justice to create uniform accreditation standards for law enforcement agencies and requires law enforcement to complete training on racial profiling, implicit bias, and the duty to intervene when an officer is using excessive force.
“He isn’t being punished properly,” Potts said. “It was cruel for what he did to George Floyd and it took them a while to put him behind bars in the first place. They also shortened his sentence, which isn’t fair.”
Among those, the act also lowers criminal intent standards to convict an officer for misconduct in a federal prosecution, limits qualified immunity as a defense to liability in a private civil action against a law enforcement officer, and grants administrative subpoena power to the Department of Justice in pattern-or-practice investigations.
“I think there should be more drastic measures put on the officer because it was more personal than just stopping a criminal,” Kerlick said.
Finally, it directs the Department of Justice to create uniform accreditation standards for law enforcement agencies and requires law enforcement to complete training on racial profiling, implicit bias, and the duty to intervene when an officer is using excessive force.
“He isn’t being punished properly,” Potts said. “It was cruel for what he did to George Floyd and it took them a while to put him behind bars in the first place. They also shortened his sentence, which isn’t fair.”
Among those, the act also lowers criminal intent standards to convict an officer for misconduct in a federal prosecution, limits qualified immunity as a defense to liability in a private civil action against a law enforcement officer, and grants administrative subpoena power to the Department of Justice in pattern-or-practice investigations.
“I think there should be more drastic measures put on the officer because it was more personal than just stopping a criminal,” Kerlick said.
Finally, it directs the Department of Justice to create uniform accreditation standards for law enforcement agencies and requires law enforcement to complete training on racial profiling, implicit bias, and the duty to intervene when an officer is using excessive force.
Tristan Perez (09), Staff Writer
The police officer, Derek Chauvin, choked George Floyd to death on May 25th, 2020 and his trial started in March 2021 and he has been charged with second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter.
Danele Potts, Clayton Kerlick, and Barbara Valles were interviewed on the topic and gave their opinions of the death of George Floyd last year and on the officer’s repercussions.
“I think it was wrong that he had to use extreme force on him for something that could’ve been solved by just talking to him,” Danele Potts (9) said.
After footage of George Floyds’ murder was spread around the internet, nationwide protests and riots followed.
“It’s just controversial in the fact that people took his death too seriously,” Clayton Kerlick (9) said.
The Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, has signed an act named the George Floyd Act prohibiting officers of the law from using excessive force such as choking on criminals. Even though his death was tragic, it raised awareness among communities.
“His death was surprising to hear about but it was fortunate for the people in his community,” Barbara Valles said.
Now that the trial has been completed, his verdict was guilty of all charges.
“I think he’s getting proper punishment because I feel that he’s already suffering in prison because the inmates probably know what he did,” Kerlick said.
After his trial, Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison, which is exceeding Minnesota’s state guidelines but falls ever so short of the prosecutor’s request of 30 years.
“I don’t think they were fair enough with the charges, they should’ve been more harsh,” Valles said.
The George Floyd Act also states that it establishes a framework to prevent and remedy racial profiling by law enforcement by federal, state, and local levels.
“He isn’t being punished properly,” Potts said. “It was cruel for what he did to George Floyd and it took them a while to put him behind bars in the first place. They also shortened his sentence, which isn’t fair.”
Among those, the act also lowers criminal intent standards to convict an officer for misconduct in a federal prosecution, limits qualified immunity as a defense to liability in a private civil action against a law enforcement officer, and grants administrative subpoena power to the Department of Justice in pattern-or-practice investigations.
“I think there should be more drastic measures put on the officer because it was more personal than just stopping a criminal,” Kerlick said.
Finally, it directs the Department of Justice to create uniform accreditation standards for law enforcement agencies and requires law enforcement to complete training on racial profiling, implicit bias, and the duty to intervene when an officer is using excessive force.
“He isn’t being punished properly,” Potts said. “It was cruel for what he did to George Floyd and it took them a while to put him behind bars in the first place. They also shortened his sentence, which isn’t fair.”
Among those, the act also lowers criminal intent standards to convict an officer for misconduct in a federal prosecution, limits qualified immunity as a defense to liability in a private civil action against a law enforcement officer, and grants administrative subpoena power to the Department of Justice in pattern-or-practice investigations.
“I think there should be more drastic measures put on the officer because it was more personal than just stopping a criminal,” Kerlick said.
Finally, it directs the Department of Justice to create uniform accreditation standards for law enforcement agencies and requires law enforcement to complete training on racial profiling, implicit bias, and the duty to intervene when an officer is using excessive force.
“He isn’t being punished properly,” Potts said. “It was cruel for what he did to George Floyd and it took them a while to put him behind bars in the first place. They also shortened his sentence, which isn’t fair.”
Among those, the act also lowers criminal intent standards to convict an officer for misconduct in a federal prosecution, limits qualified immunity as a defense to liability in a private civil action against a law enforcement officer, and grants administrative subpoena power to the Department of Justice in pattern-or-practice investigations.
“I think there should be more drastic measures put on the officer because it was more personal than just stopping a criminal,” Kerlick said.
Finally, it directs the Department of Justice to create uniform accreditation standards for law enforcement agencies and requires law enforcement to complete training on racial profiling, implicit bias, and the duty to intervene when an officer is using excessive force.
Tristan Perez (09), Staff Writer
Hunger Heroes
Medical Students Give Back To The Community With Food Drive
The Medical assistant students decided to do a food drive after they heard on KSAT 12 news that hurricane Ida was going to hit Louisiana. San Antonio was anticipating that they were going to get residents from Louisiana to San Antonio.
The residents of Louisiana were going to open up shelters for them. The resident was saying how the food bank was low on food, so the medical staff decided to start a food drive. It went so well they were able to collect almost 1000 food items. The last day to collect food was Wednesday, Aug. 8th, 2021, so the food bank picked it up on Thursday, September 9th.
“The food drive brought my classroom together trying to get more food for the community and have a friendly competition with the other students.’’ Madison Escochea (12) said.
The medical assistance program at Clemens High School is for senior students who are interested in working in the medical field. They get to have two periods with Ms. Delagarza.
“I enjoy being a part of the medical staff.” Selina Ruba (12) said “The goal I’d like to achieve in the program is receiving my certification to be able to start working in the medical field and helping those in need.’’
There was also a competition with second-period classes to see which class could gather up the most goods of donations. At the end of the food drive competition, it was Mr. Rio’s second-period class who won the food drive and they ended up winning a pizza party.
“The food drive helps the community by giving people that need food for those who strongly need it for the hurricane.’’ Miley Victoria (09) said. “I don't think the food drive was getting enough attention. The students are helping by donating food from their houses to help other people.”
Keyla Ruiz (09), Staff Writer
The residents of Louisiana were going to open up shelters for them. The resident was saying how the food bank was low on food, so the medical staff decided to start a food drive. It went so well they were able to collect almost 1000 food items. The last day to collect food was Wednesday, Aug. 8th, 2021, so the food bank picked it up on Thursday, September 9th.
“The food drive brought my classroom together trying to get more food for the community and have a friendly competition with the other students.’’ Madison Escochea (12) said.
The medical assistance program at Clemens High School is for senior students who are interested in working in the medical field. They get to have two periods with Ms. Delagarza.
“I enjoy being a part of the medical staff.” Selina Ruba (12) said “The goal I’d like to achieve in the program is receiving my certification to be able to start working in the medical field and helping those in need.’’
There was also a competition with second-period classes to see which class could gather up the most goods of donations. At the end of the food drive competition, it was Mr. Rio’s second-period class who won the food drive and they ended up winning a pizza party.
“The food drive helps the community by giving people that need food for those who strongly need it for the hurricane.’’ Miley Victoria (09) said. “I don't think the food drive was getting enough attention. The students are helping by donating food from their houses to help other people.”
Keyla Ruiz (09), Staff Writer
Housing the Homeless
On Sept. 1 a ban came into action stating that homeless people would be fined $500 for setting up camps in public places. Homeless people will be affected negatively because of the ban that was passed.
Isaac Mercado (12) said, “ It will affect them because they will have nowhere else to live, It’s going to be hard for them to find a different shelter.”
The Ban states that any form of officer can fine you if they feel that you are setting up a camp or have an extra amount of clothes, food, blankets, etc.. Any sort of shelter like object which includes a tent, tarpaulin, lean-to, sleeping bag, bedroll, blankets or any form of shelter, can lead to a class c misdemeanor.
“ I feel that this shouldn’t be a thing because homeless people can’t really help that they are homeless so kicking them away isn’t solving the problem it will just make it worse,” said Paxton Witherspoon (11).
Madyson Isenberg (10), Business Manager
Isaac Mercado (12) said, “ It will affect them because they will have nowhere else to live, It’s going to be hard for them to find a different shelter.”
The Ban states that any form of officer can fine you if they feel that you are setting up a camp or have an extra amount of clothes, food, blankets, etc.. Any sort of shelter like object which includes a tent, tarpaulin, lean-to, sleeping bag, bedroll, blankets or any form of shelter, can lead to a class c misdemeanor.
“ I feel that this shouldn’t be a thing because homeless people can’t really help that they are homeless so kicking them away isn’t solving the problem it will just make it worse,” said Paxton Witherspoon (11).
Madyson Isenberg (10), Business Manager