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Presley Garcia (11) jukes out the El Camino defense. Garcia was named the November female Athlete of the Month. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Athlete of the Month: Presley Garcia

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

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...

Saturday Night Live celebrates its 50th year anniversary. In recent years, SNL started to come off as offensive to some, rather than its old playful satirical roots. Photo courtesy of NBC.

Saturday Night Live: Satirical comedy throughout decades

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

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...

Left to right: Teachers Julie Neubauer and Catherine Mintz smile at the camera as they cheer on the Padres at Petco Park. The Padres ended their regular season 93 - 69, defeated by the Los Angeles Dodgers 3 - 2 in the National League Division Series. Photo courtesy of Catherine Mintz.

Padres season wrap up

Mari Kradjian and April Kato October 24, 2024

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...

Samantha Krystkowiak (11) plays as an outside hitter and opposite on the girls varsity volleyball team. Krystkowiak won the October female Athlete of the Month. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Athlete of the Month: Samantha Krystkowiak

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer October 7, 2024

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),...

On Sept. 17, varsity girls volleyball starter Emery Gonzales (10), number five, huddles up with her team. Gonzales started playing on varsity when she was a freshman. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

1 in 3000: Emery Gonzales

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer September 18, 2024

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....

A student is surrounded by athletic motifs that represent the school's typical stereotype of sports and a good time. How was this stereotype correct or incorrect, how was it harmful? Courtesy of Bronwyn Roberts.

More than what meets the stereotype

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer September 16, 2024

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...

The action/thriller featuring Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos takes place in the heart of Oklahoma, chasing tornados. The original movie was released in 1996. Photo courtesy of Heaven of Horror.

Movie Review: ‘Twisters’

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer August 30, 2024

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?...

Upperclassmen and teachers look back on their high school experience to offer advice to this years freshmen. The school opened its doors to the class of 2028 on Aug. 13.

Words of advice for freshmen

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer August 27, 2024

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...

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