Articles by Ashanthi Otero

Students gathering at the beginning of the protest. One is seeing holding a sign that reads “Silence is condoning.”

Hateful Act Spurs Racial Activism at IRHS

As the majority of the Nighthawk community knows, the past couple of weeks have been eye-opening to the situation our school is in. On February second, students held a silent…


October Activities

It’s officially fall season, which means the weather is getting cooler, everyone is getting out their halloween decorations, and Tucson suddenly has so many things to do. If you are…


Meet the Editor

Hi, my name is Ashanthi Otero and I am one of the three editors on the Ironquill staff this school year. I was a part of the beginning staff last…


New Class Arrival, Old Club Return

Environmental Science For the next school year, 2021-2022, the Science Department at Amphi is adding a new science class that will be available for Ironwood Ridge, Canyon Del Oro, and…


Getting the Vaccine

Starting on March 25, Pima County is expanding their requirements for getting the COVID-19 vaccine based on age, risk, and work. On March 22, Governor Doug Ducey came forward and…


DIY LED cloud light

Ever since the pandemic started everyone has been cooped up in their bedrooms all day with nothing to do. What better to do than renovate the room that you’re stuck…


Avoiding Procrastination as a Student

Students, no matter what age or grade, struggle with procrastinating on their schoolwork. Procrastination is the act of delaying or postponing something and for students that something is their homework….


Coming Back In-Person, Full Time

On Monday, March 1st at 5 pm an email was sent out to all students, parents, and faculty in the Amphitheater District regarding the return to school after Spring Break….


Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

This is a recipe that I make all the time when I am either bored or just want something sweet to eat. My family is definitely always happy when I…