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The girls varsity basketball team (12-5) gathers in yellow, showing support for childhood cancer. The team raised $3,663 through their fundraiser during a game against Canyon Crest Academy on Jan. 10. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Girls basketball raises more than $3,000 for child cancer

Viki Kiss, Staff Writer January 16, 2025

The girls varsity basketball team raised $3,663 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation through the “I am Vs. Cancer” cause during a league game against Canyon Crest Academy on Jan. 10. During the...

While many students are drawn to schools because of their name recognition, they might not be the best fit. Reporter Sneha Lele, looked into whether the idea of a 'dream school' should be eliminated.

‘Dream school’ needs to go

Sneha Lele, Copy Editor January 14, 2025

Hands shaking, heart pounding, eyes racing over the screen, you find yourself staring at the update on your application. The letter holds your dreams and desires, the largely idolized school you have played...

While the boy's sport is "basketball," the female equivalent is "girls basketball." Women suffered from injustices in sports for far too long.

Empty stands, silence in women’s sports

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer January 13, 2025

There’s basketball, and there’s “girls basketball.” There’s soccer, and there’s “girls soccer.” There’s lacrosse, and there’s “girls lacrosse.” At school, whenever I hear a sport...

Left to right: Riley Tone (12) and Thomas Maher ('24). Student manager Tone holds up the 2024 CIF Open Division trophy with Maher. Tone became a manager for the boys varsity basketball and boys varsity baseball team after suffering an ACL tear  his freshman year. Photo courtesy of Riley Tone.

Managing morale

Makaylah Gerling, Editor-in-Chief January 10, 2025

Amid the chaos of the sidelines, players and coaches pace back and forth while their student managers work behind the scenes to ensure everything from film sessions to game days runs smoothly. While their...

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...

Today's youth is raised by screens, resulting in stark behavioral differences between Gen Z and previous generations. How did those changes manifest in mannerisms today?

Shifting the understanding of generational norms

Gabrielle Gonzales, Opinion Editor December 19, 2024

“You’re always on that phone.” “You look homeless in that outfit.” Adults in my life — parents, grandparents and teachers, etc. — comment on young people’s mannerisms and appearances every...

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...

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