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A bright cardinal graduation cap flies into the air. Graduated high school students, like Jocelyn Kim ('23), entered a different dynamic of student life in college.

Falcons fly the nest, looking to what’s next

April Kato, News Editor December 18, 2024

As bright cardinal caps fly into the air, seniors conclude years of tireless work to achieve their dreams. For many, that dream is getting into college. But once college is in reach, what comes next? As...

The school's orchestra fills the Performing Arts Center with music. The Winter Concert was held on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.

2024 Winter Concert

Jessie Chen, Staff Writer December 13, 2024

As the holiday season nears, festivity manifested in the form of music at the annual Winter Concert, held on Dec. 12, in the school’s Performing Arts Center.  The concert opened with the full orchestra...

Advanced Dance presents their choreographed routine. The Expression Session took place from Dec. 6 to 7. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

2024 Expression Session

Ellie Koff and Kai Strzelecki December 12, 2024

A dynamic showcase of talent, creativity and passion, the Expression Session took place in the school’s Performing Arts Center from Dec. 6 to 7, presenting three performances in total. The performance...

The Japanese National Honor Society poses for a photo during their shift at the concession stands. While the school's Academic Team and JNHS primarily took on the role this year, the opportunity will be more widely promoted to other student organizations starting next school year. Photo courtesy of Kylie Lai.

School-sponsored organizations earn funds through concession stands

Cass Love, Staff Writer December 9, 2024

A role historically taken on by the Academic Team and more recently the Japanese National Honor Society, working the concession stands provides school-sponsored organizations on campus an opportunity to...

The Hallway of Lights is a festive tradition organized by ASB. This year, the lights premiered on Dec. 2 and will be on display through the 19th in the hallway closest to the ASB rooms.

Hallway of Lights premieres

Sarina Feng, Feature Editor December 9, 2024

The Hallway of Lights, an annual tradition that transforms the B Building hallway near the ASB room into a festive winter wonderland, welcomed students back to school last week. The lights are on display...

Spanish teacher Viviana Alvarado-Gomez's door displays a 3D tree. Sweaters that represent different cultures surrounded the tree, worked on by the students of her first period class.

Photo Gallery: 2024 Door Decorating Contest

Eric Lee, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Design December 6, 2024
Spanish teacher Viviana Alvarado-Gomez's door displays a 3D tree. Sweaters that represent different cultures surrounded the tree, worked on by the students of her first period class.
President-elect Donald Trump will be the first convicted felon to serve as U.S. president, currently with 34 guilty counts. Trump requested his criminal cases to be dismissed as he takes office, provoking concerns.

Requests to freeze Donald Trump’s trial

Elsa Goodman, Manager of Social Media December 4, 2024

Last month, Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Upon the election, Trump requested his criminal charges be dismissed, but prosecutors favored freezing his trial until after...

President-elect Donald Trump is currently appointing members for his presidential Cabinet. Since the start of the presidential system, Cabinet positions were appointed by the president and later awaited approval by the Senate.

Donald Trump’s presidential Cabinet

Joy Ma, Assistant-Editor-in-Chief, Long-form November 22, 2024

Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election paved the way for a significant restructuring of federal leadership as his administration begins the process of filling over 4,000 political appointee...

Food cans from students in Yanire Cercet-Martinez's fifth period class pile in a corner of the classroom. A total of 689 cans were collected schoolwide through the annual Canned Food Drive.

ASB Philanthropy hosts annual Canned Food Drive

Isabel Ji, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

The annual Canned Food Drive, organized by the Associated Student Body, took place from Nov. 8 to 15. Period five classes competed for the most number of cans, with the winner being Cercet-Martinez’s...

The new Pacific Highlands Ranch Library serves the communities of Pacific Highlands Ranch, Black Mountain Ranch, Torrey Highlands and Del Mar Mesa. The library opened on Nov. 9.

Pacific Highlands Ranch Library opens

April Kato, News Editor November 19, 2024

The Pacific Highlands Ranch Library opened on Nov. 9, becoming the 37th location in the San Diego Public Library System. The library is a result of a $28 million project, fully funded by Facility Benefit...

In Stephanie Pearson's Personal Financial Literacy class, students acquire financial knowledge for practical applications. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2927 into law in June.

Personal finance course graduation requirement

Joy Ma, Assistant-Editor-in-Chief, Long-form November 18, 2024

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2927 into law in June, making it the 26th state to require a personal finance course for high school graduation, starting with the 2030-31 graduating...

Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in New Hampshire on Jan. 21. Trump was elected as the 47th President of the United States on Nov. 5. Photo courtesy of Liam Enea / Wikimedia Commons through Creative Commons.

Donald Trump’s policies breakdown

Sneha Lele, Copy Editor November 12, 2024

On Nov. 5, former President Donald Trump was declared the winner of the presidential election and named the 47th President of the United States. Securing all seven swing states — Arizona, Michigan, North...

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