When I was eight, one of my favorite books was “Ban This Book” by Alan Gratz. At the time, I couldn’t fathom why the novel’s fictional school board would want to restrict students’ reading material....
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...
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...
With the flag belt tied around her waist, confidence and dedication carry wide receiver Presley Garcia (11) all the way to the end zone. As a wide receiver for the varsity flag football team, reaching...
Since I was about 6, I remember my mom playing her favorite Saturday Night Live skits for me. From the very first skit I ever watched, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Maya Rudolph, Jimmy Fallon and Kenan...
Since entering the Major League Baseball franchise in 1969, the San Diego Padres have been bringing heat and excitement to Petco Park and the coastal city. While the team has had periods of extensive...
As she steps onto the Olive Garden court, the pre-game nerves are long in the past. Her confidence, composure and positivity are recognized by both her teammates and coaches. Samantha Krystkowiak (11),...
As Emery Gonzales (10) walked into the Olive Garden for her first volleyball game as a freshman on varsity, the stands radiated with cheers, giving her a taste of the next few years of her athletic journey....
When I was in eighth grade, I thought I could either go to Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) and “be smart” or go to TPHS and “have fun.” Now a sophomore, I couldn’t have been more uneducated in my...
In the middle of a meadow, the winds start to strengthen, dark clouds begin to twist above and a fully-formed, 2,000 foot-tall tornado spiraling at 30 miles per hour starts to pick up. What would you do?...
Listen up, freshmen! The start of the year is an exciting time and nerves are inevitable — but don’t worry. As seniors and teachers look back on their freshman year, they shared insight from their...
