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Emery Gonzales (10) sprints ahead, finishing off her race. Gonzales was named Aprils female Athlete of the Month. Photo courtesy of Emery Gonzales.

Athlete of the Month: Emery Gonzales

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer May 20, 2025

Editor’s note: Athlete of the month is released by ASB a week after the month ends. Stories on each athlete are delayed for this reason. After achieving multiple school records in her second season...

Freshman boys basketball head coach, varsity and JV assistant coach, Griffin Jimenez (‘13) walks into the huddle on Feb. 21 against Mission Bay High School (21-10). The varsity boys basketball team (24-7) played their last game on March 6 after losing to Mira Costa (31-5) 44-39 in the second round of the Division II CIF State Championship. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

A look back: Winter season recap

Mari Kradjian and Joanne Liu April 21, 2025

The 2024-25 winter sports season brought historic achievements and new records for the school’s varsity teams. The varsity girls soccer team (17-5) won the CIF Division II State Championship, the varsity...

In the names of censorship, and the 'safety' of our generation, book bans run rampant in the United States. What did these bans mean for the formation of our opinions?

The subjects of reality banned before our eyes

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer January 24, 2025

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....

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...

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...

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

Athlete of the Month: Presley Garcia

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

Editor’s note: Athlete of the month is released by ASB a week after the month ends. Stories on each athlete are delayed for this reason. With the flag belt tied around her waist, confidence and dedication...

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 September female Athlete of the Month. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Athlete of the Month: Samantha Krystkowiak

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer October 7, 2024

Editor’s note: Athlete of the month is released by ASB a week after the month ends. Stories on each athlete are delayed for this reason.  As she steps onto the Olive Garden court, the pre-game nerves...

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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