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PALs' Outreach Committee is the organizer of the water bottle drive. The drive is held until Oct. 29 and students can drop off items for donation to the Los Angeles homeless community. Left to Right: Aubrie Dingman (10), Sara Messenger (10), Faith Schaffer (12), Shyla Mighdoll (12), Gianna Henderson (10), Ryann Holohan (10). Photo courtesy of Shyla Mighdoll.

PALs water bottle drive

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Lauren Suh (12) designs and sews her own clothing patterns using repurposed fabrics like old denim. Suh began sewing during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. Photos courtesy of Lauren Suh.

Stitch by stitch

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A student goes on their smartphone instead of working on schoolwork. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Phone-Free Schools Act on Sept. 23, which requires all California school districts to create and adopt a policy that limits or prohibits smartphone use.

Governor Gavin Newsom signs Phone-Free Schools Act

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Campus supervisor Jose Reynoso speaks into a walkie-talkie. Reynoso started working at the school six years ago.

Day in the Life: Campus Supervisor

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The Millennium Falcons compete in the Chezy Champs robotics competition with their robot, Drippy McCool. The team placed No. 33 out of 43 teams overall. Photo courtesy of Timothy Chang.

Millennium Falcons compete at Chezy Champs

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TPHS Philanthropy hosts the annual Fall Blood Drive. The drive was held on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the gym, organized through the American Red Cross.
Annual Fall American Red Cross Blood Drive
Kai Strzelecki, Staff Writer • October 18, 2024
A student goes on their smartphone instead of working on schoolwork. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Phone-Free Schools Act on Sept. 23, which requires all California school districts to create and adopt a policy that limits or prohibits smartphone use.
Governor Gavin Newsom signs Phone-Free Schools Act
October 15, 2024
Members of the JustServe club pose at the check-in booth. The event was open for student organizations like clubs and sport teams to participate. Left to right: Lucy Conover, Elizabeth Conover (12), Cordelia Erikson (11) and Chloe Kuemmerle (11).
TPHS Foundation hosts campus cleanup
October 14, 2024
PALs' Outreach Committee is the organizer of the water bottle drive. The drive is held until Oct. 29 and students can drop off items for donation to the Los Angeles homeless community. Left to Right: Aubrie Dingman (10), Sara Messenger (10), Faith Schaffer (12), Shyla Mighdoll (12), Gianna Henderson (10), Ryann Holohan (10). Photo courtesy of Shyla Mighdoll.
PALs water bottle drive
October 14, 2024
The school's orchestra performs under the conduct of Music Director, Amy Gelb. The Fall Concert took place on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.
Annual Fall Concert
October 11, 2024
Feature
Campus supervisor Jose Reynoso speaks into a walkie-talkie. Reynoso started working at the school six years ago.
Day in the Life: Campus Supervisor
Makaylah Gerling, Editor-in-Chief • October 18, 2024

The sound of birds chirping in the distance. The sight of lights flickering in Ed Burke stadium. The feeling of breathing in the crisp morning...

Education Specialist Monetta Hare co-teaches English 9 with English teacher Marie Black in this classroom. Cozy light illuminated the creative messages and bookshelf in the corner.
Fresh Face Friday: Monetta Hare
October 18, 2024
Lauren Suh (12) designs and sews her own clothing patterns using repurposed fabrics like old denim. Suh began sewing during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. Photos courtesy of Lauren Suh.
Stitch by stitch
October 15, 2024
School psychologist Lauren Chambers sorts through paperwork in her office. Chambers started her work in the district in 2017 and assumed her position at the school this year.
Fresh Face Friday: Lauren Chambers
October 11, 2024
Lacey Sovacool, Weight Training, Dance PE and Year One PE/Health teacher at the school, instructs her students on the Ed Burke Field. Last school year, Sovacool taught at San Dieguito Academy.
Fresh Face Friday: Lacey Sovacool
October 4, 2024
A student browses CNN on their Chromebook, preparing to click on a story. In recent years, younger generations faced more social media bias.
Modern-day media bias
October 3, 2024
Sports
The boys varsity water polo team is currently 1-0 in league. After defeating Mt. Carmel High School on Oct. 2, the team is off to a hopeful start. Photo courtesy of Jack Mason.
Boys varsity water polo starts the season off strong
Jamie Crowley, Staff Writer • October 9, 2024

Water splashes as players fight for control, their shouts mixing with cheers from fans. Each pass was precise, each stroke strong, as the tension built with every second. The smell of chlorine and the thrashing of bodies in the water set the stage for...

Staff writer Cass Love discusses how Guardian Caps NXT could be a step in the right direction to minimize traumatic brain injuries in the NFL. During week one of the NFL season, tight end Josh Wylie was seen wearing the latest version of the Guardian Cap. Photo courtesy of the Tennessee Titans.
Sports Corner: Guardian Caps NXT
Cass Love, Staff Writer
Samantha Krystkowiak (11) plays as an outside hitter and opposite on the girls varsity volleyball team. Krystkowiak won the October female Athlete of the Month. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.
Athlete of the Month: Samantha Krystkowiak
Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer
The varsity girls lacrosse team wears wrist tape with a smily face and a special message on game days. Last season, the team also made baskets and posters for Senior Night. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.
Team traditions beyond the field
Claire Zhou, Staff Writer
The varsity flag football team huddles up on Sept. 10, as they take on Mira Mesa High School. The team lost after a score of 8-9. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.
Day in the Life: Flag football
Sarina Feng, Feature Editor
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