Teacher walkout leaves many students with questions
Written by Melanie Furman & Kyle Kerns
April 25, 2018
Filed under Around Corona del Sol, Life & Times, News, Top Stories
With the teacher walkout beginning Thursday, April 26, new information about the walkout and how it affects Corona is coming out each day. Here is a current list of the facts that are known about the walkout and what facts are still unknown. This list will be updated constantly as new information is...
StudCo. puts on blood drive
Written by Jacob Moorehead, Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
Filed under Around Corona del Sol, News, News Briefs, Top Stories
The next Corona del Sol blood drive is this February and student council is looking for anybody that is willing to donate. The blood drive is not only for the students at this school, but also for anybody else who wants to donate blood. A normal donation only takes about 10 to 15 minutes and can save...
TheaterWorks prepares for on-stage production
Written by Sarah Schop, Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
Filed under Life & Times, News
The Corona drama department, otherwise known as TheaterWorks, is putting on the play Rumors for its spring production. “It’s about these upper class couples that go to their friends’ 10th anniversary party,” senior Zoe Newman said. “They quickly realize that something isn’t right and they...
New finals schedule put in place
Written by Sarah Schop, Staff Writer
December 5, 2017
Filed under Around Corona del Sol, News, Top Stories
The final exam schedule has changed. Instead of having finals over two days, they will now be spread out over three days. “The district office took a look at what was best for students,” Corona assistant principal Deb Benedict said. “With all of the social and emotional issues, they decided...
Market Week to be held over two days
Written by Nikki Dull, Staff Writer
November 28, 2017
Filed under Around Corona del Sol, News
In past years at Corona del Sol, students in Entrepreneurship class use a realistic approach to what being an entrepreneur really is. Students take on the responsibility of “running a business”, by creating their own. By doing this students can learn the importance of making a profit and being re...
Theatreworks excited for musical
Written by Haley Spracale, Sports Editor
November 15, 2017
Filed under Around Corona del Sol, Entertainment, News, Top Stories
Photo by Morgan Treptow Theatreworks presents the first musical of the year with Into the Woods. This two hour and 30 minute show will blow audiences away with the amazing music and acting. For those new to musical theatre, Into the Woods is a musical with the book written by James Lapine and ...
Annual bonfire to take place
Written by Maria Manaog, Staff Writer
October 26, 2017
Filed under Around Corona del Sol, News, News Briefs, Top Stories
Corona del Sol will be having its annual bonfire on October 26. The bonfire is an event that marks the end of the football season every fall. Traditionally, a towering pile of cardboard and wood scraps is lit on fire at the end. It also serves as a festivity that brings the Aztec community together...
College Night hosted in auditorium
Written by Kyle Kerns, Staff Writer
October 23, 2017
Filed under Around Corona del Sol, News
For juniors and seniors, college is coming up and it is time to start looking at schools. There are a few opportunities to get more information about colleges. Two of these events will be hosted at Corona and one will be hosted at the Phoenix Convention Center. On Wednesday, October 25, Corona will...
First stage production of the year promises to excite
Written by Maria Manaog, Staff Writer
September 7, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, News, Top Stories
Coming this September, CdS Theatreworks will be bringing Star Wars back onstage as the first play of the school year. It made its debut at Corona in 2015. Drama teacher and lead director Chris Carter is a huge Star Wars fan. Carter is very excited to present this show again two years later. “Me, ...
Freshmen adjusting to high school
Written by Marissa Simental and David Gomez
September 5, 2017
Filed under Around Corona del Sol, News, Top Stories
School is in high gear now, as everyone makes the transition from long summer days and doing whatever they please, to the long, stressful days that students endure during the school year. This change can be particularly hard for the new kids on campus every year. For some, the first day of school...
Corona teacher remembered by staff and students
Written by David Gomez, Business Manager
May 16, 2017
Filed under Around Corona del Sol, Top Stories
On May 13, 2017, another Corona Aztec passed away. Teacher Andy Meyer had a huge impact on not just his students, but also his co-workers and people in the community. Thanks to Meyer, Corona was able to shift into the 21st century he helped implement all of the technology that is here on campus. Meyer taug...
Corona del Sol theatre performs ‘The Man Who Came To Dinner’
Written by Nikki Dull, Staff Writer
April 13, 2017
Filed under Around Corona del Sol, Entertainment, Uncategorized
On April 9 CdS TheatreWorks performed its final play of the school year, The Man Who Came To Dinner written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. The play started off with a man, Whiteside, in a wheelchair complaining about an ankle injury that occurred outside the house of the Stanleys- his new home...