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Sydney Smith

Sydney Smith, Staff Writer

Hi! I'm Sydney and I'm a sophomore at Creek. This is my first year in journalism and I joined because I wanted to try something new and I like writing. I love going to concerts and playing soccer. My favorite movie is A Bronx Tale or any  Marvel movie. I'm so excited to get involved with USJ!
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Teens often drink caffine to stay awake during school, but many experts say their dependency on the drink is rapidly becoming an addiction.

It Gives You Wings, But At What Cost?

Jude Gorden and Sydney Smith
May 9, 2023
Freshman Alexa Casillas Martin and sophomore Jocelyn Hernandez cut onions and peppers in the culinary room while in Spanish teacher Wilmer Barrera’s Native Speaker Spanish class. Barrera wants his students to learn about Spanish culture through daily life experiences such as cooking so he incorporates cooking into his classroom teaching. “I graduate[d] from college and I love being in front of the classroom,” Barrera said.

Connection Through Cooking: How Spanish Teacher Wilmer Barrera Approaches Teaching Latin American Culture

Sydney Smith, Staff Writer
April 4, 2023
English teacher Christin Jacob lectures her AP Language and Composition class. After teaching at Creek for 18 years, Gilbert will next year take on the role of English Coordinator.

Christin Jacob to Become New English Department Coordinator

Sydney Smith, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
Babylon (2022) unnecessarily cast many A-listers, but didnt make up for the movies faults overall.

Babylon: Talent Can Not Disguise Miscasting and Overindulgence

Jude Gorden and Sydney Smith
February 1, 2023
ASL teacher Anne Zurcher teaches one of her level one ASL classes. She makes sure to be aware of any students with any hearing difficulties. “Those little things that you might not think of come naturally and are more obvious to me now that I’ve been involved in the Deaf community for a long time,” Zurcher said.

Anne Zurcher Amplifies Accessibility

Isabel Alley and Sydney Smith
December 20, 2022
Arctic Monkeys’ Seventh Album, The Car, Broke Down in the Parking Lot

Arctic Monkeys’ Seventh Album, ‘The Car,’ Broke Down in the Parking Lot

Gillian Neale and Sydney Smith
October 25, 2022

Inside Unified Spirit’s First Performance of the Year

Sydney Smith, Staff Writer
October 10, 2022
Senior class senators participate in a meeting during 8th period. With Senate and sports, class representatives like junior Parker Ortanes has to find time for school work. “I’ll start homework around eight and hopefully get to bed at like 11,” Ortanes said.

How Some Survive Senate and Sports

Marie Webster and Sydney Smith
September 26, 2022
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