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Michael Allman is the San Dieguito Union High School District Area 4 Trustee. With his re-election last month, the Falconer interviewed Allman to hear more about his plans for the upcoming term. Photo courtesy of Michael Allman campaign.

Q&A: Michael Allman

Lana Weber, Staff Writer December 10, 2024

Michael Allman was re-elected to the SDUHSD board last month following his previous term from 2020-2024, after competitor Kevin Sabellico conceded from the race on Nov. 21. As a school board trustee, Allman...

Molten Waffles and Crêpes serves hot chocolate, crêpes, the viral Dubai chocolate and alcoholic beverages, ensuring something for everyone. Since it opened in 2020, the Holiday Market at Petco Park in Gallagher Square became a festive, lively event for families and friends of all ages to visit every year.

Petco Park Holiday Market

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer December 10, 2024

Since its opening in 2020, the Holiday Market at Petco Park in Gallagher Square has remained a place for families to enjoy a variety of foods, shopping, live music, light displays and time together during...

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

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...

Carlos Smith, co-owner of The Rustic Succulent poses by his tent. Smith started this business with his daughter during the COVID-19 pandemic.

40th annual Encinitas Holiday Street Fair

Sneha Lele, Copy Editor December 3, 2024

From the booths lined miles down the street, to the aroma of the steaming street food, to the hustling people walking up and down the cool downtown streets, the Encinitas Holiday Street Fair unites the...

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...

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