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From left to right: Catherine Tonelli (12), Lauren Mills (12), Audrey Davidson (12), Lauren Johnson (12), Charlie O'Connell (12), Brett Ward, Ryland Wickman, Kelly Whelihan (12), Harper Kelley (12), Audra Clark (12), Presley Garcia (12).
Flag football players stand with Coach Ryland Wickman. Wickman received the San Diego Flag Football Coach of the Year award from the Los Angeles Chargers. Photo courtesy of Ryland Wickman.

Ryland Wickman named San Diego Flag Football Coach of the Year

Eric Lee and Liv Weaver January 8, 2025

After 16 years teaching and coaching at the school, Ryland Wickman, a Special Education teacher, as well as football, softball and varsity flag football head coach, was named the San Diego Flag Football...

Winter brew, Winter Latte, and Winter Iced Nola sit on the table. All three drinks were part of the Blue Bottle Coffee's winter drinks menu.

Restaurant Review: Blue Bottle Coffee

Claire Zhou and Isabel Ji January 8, 2025

It hardly looks like winter in San Diego until lights are strung across storefronts and rooftops, and Christmas music begins to play over the radio. At Blue Bottle Coffee, the winter menu serves as...

'Elf' is a classic holiday movie enjoyed throughout various households. It was released in 2003 and stars actor Will Ferrell. Photo courtesy of IMDb.

Top eight holiday movies

Lana Weber, Staff Writer January 8, 2025

“Elf” A Christmas classic in many households, “Elf” is a much-loved film full of fun jokes, quirky characters and heartfelt moments. “Elf” follows a human named Buddy who lives in the North...

How can the U.S. respond to the rising social media crisis? In 2024, Australia banned social media use for those under the age of 16.

Staff Ed: U.S. solutions to social media overuse

Joy Ma, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Long-form January 8, 2025

Social media — a tool that connects, informs and entertains — has also become a source of growing concern, especially for young children and teenagers. Since Australia has recently passed a law to...

Annie Feng (10) (center) and Snow corps pose in the finale of 'Waltz of the Snowflakes.' The dance was sharp and fast-paced, compared to slower ones like 'Waltz of the Flowers.'

West Coast Dance Company produces ‘Nutcracker’

Claire Zhou, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

As the last strains of the overture sing through the auditorium, Ailee Almog (10) peeks through the wings, waiting for what seems like years of music to end before “The Nutcracker” begins. Just before...

The boys varsity tennis team huddles up before a match. After the 2024 season, complaints were filed against TPHS administrators and certain CIF officials. Photo courtesy of Robert Freedman.

Boys varsity tennis team files complaints following last season

Makaylah Gerling, Eric Lee, and Sophia Gorba December 19, 2024

Editor’s Note: Rebecca Gallow, Charlenne Falcis-Stevens, Brian Seymour, Ronald Marquez, Kevin Brown, Ron Nocetti, Holly Haggerty, Bryan Marcus, John Kessler and Michael Hoeger were all contacted via...

Sleep, snacks and socialization; finding ways to stress less is incredibly important for your well-being. What helped you unwind this finals season?

Stress less this finals season

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

I am sure I can speak for everyone when I say that the end of the semester is an especially stressful time. With all of the constant Quizlet notecard practices and intense Starbucks study sessions, it...

The Falcons Rugby Club lines up for the next play. During the 2023 season, the team won the All-American state championship. Photo courtesy of James Curtis.

Falcons Rugby Club struggles to gain recognition

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

The Falcons Rugby Club started accumulating titles since its establishment at the school in 2010 and was ranked among the top five teams nationally during their 2022-23 season. Whether or not it is an...

Students line up to receive hot chocolate from PALs Monday morning. PALs' Stress Less Week took place this week, marked by various activities each day.

PALs hosts Stress Less Week

April Kato, News Editor December 13, 2024

Stress Less Week took place this week, hosted by PALs in an effort to help students relieve stress with finals week quickly approaching. “In the PALs room during our fifth period, we [plan] new activities...

The varsity football team (5-7) puts up a fight against Granite Hills High School on Nov. 15. The team lost in the CIF Division I quarterfinals this year. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

2024 fall sports season look back

Eric Lee, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Design December 6, 2024

The 2024 fall sports season was full of intense competition, resulting in two CIF state champions and five league champions. The varsity girls golf team won the CIF Division I state championship while...

Top row (Left to right): Chloe Kappes (9), Nicole Simon (12), Emilia Caballero (12), Ava DeSanti (12), Soraya Siry (12), Danielle Cohen (10), Elle Eisenbeis (11), Coco Wehrli (10) and Angie Sun (10).

Bottom row (Left to right): Giuliana Ponomarev (9), Ruby Resch (10), Bradey Taub (12), Ella Burchell (11), Alden Mubarak (12), Tessa Koff (9), Jordan Stack (9), Rainey Keegan (12), Elizabeth Conover (12), Elise Minyard (12) and Don Chu.

The varsity girls tennis team poses after their 2024 season. The team finished with a record of 8-8.  Photo courtesy Ella Burchell.

Varsity girls tennis season wrap up

Isabel Ji, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

In the 2024 varsity girls tennis season (8-8), the season recently ended with a loss to Francis Parker in the CIF Open Division Quarterfinals eight to 10 on Oct. 30. Team captain Bradey Taub (12), commented...

The second part of the film 'Wicked' will appear in theaters next year. Released on Nov. 22, 'Wicked' left viewers anxious for the second act. Photo courtesy of Universal Studios.

Movie Review: ‘Wicked’

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

Last month, the iconic musical “Wicked” came out from the curtains of Broadway and into the theatres of Hollywood, impressing fans across all platforms with its familiar spin on the classic fairytale,...

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