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Priscilla Akin

Priscilla Akin, Staff Writer

This is Priscilla Akin’s first year on staff and she is so excited to be a Staff Writer. Her favorite pieces to write are personal pieces, but she is always up for a challenge. Outside of room 311, she heads straight to the beach volleyball courts. In her free time she can be spotted at her best friends house, looking for concert tickets, watching endless rom-coms and volunteering in her favorite kindergarten classroom. She is looking forward to continuing journalism throughout her high school career and improving her writing skills.

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This summer, concerts are coming to San Diego. In this story, the Falconer compiled a handful.

San Diego concerts this summer

Priscilla Akin, Staff Writer May 19, 2026

Soaking up all of the San Diego fun is crucial for a fulfilling and memorable summer. With the diverse amount of summer events San Diego holds each year, some concerts are just the thing that nurture your...

With continuous technological advances in the education field, it becomes difficult to discern whether a new device does more harm than good for students. While many teachers relied on Chromebooks to teach their respective curriculums, they encountered new challenges every year.

Chromebooks impact on teacher curriculums

Priscilla Akin, Staff Writer May 12, 2026

With continuous technological advances in the education field, it becomes difficult to discern whether a new device does more harm than good for students. While many teachers rely on Chromebooks to teach...

The Cardiff Farmers Market is open each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The vendors offered a wide variety of food, handmade products, spices, produce and the occasional dog adoption.

Review: Cardiff Farmers Market

Priscilla Akin, Staff Writer May 6, 2026

In the parking lot of the San Elijo Mira Costa Campus lies a growing hub of cultural exchange. Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Cardiff Farmers Market offers a wide variety of food, handmade products,...


The interior of the Verise restaurant inside of Hotel Solea in Carlsbad, Calif. Verise opened on March 4, 2026.

Restaurant Review: Verise

Priscilla Akin, Staff Writer April 22, 2026

Vibrant greenery overruns the tan concrete walls of the entrance. Inside, threaded chandeliers gape open with tassels hanging off of the towering ceilings at Verise in Hotel Solea, Carlsbad. The spot is...

Astronauts aboard Artemis II wake up every day on their mission with songs picked out by NASA. Throughout the mission, they heard songs like “Pink Pony Club” by Chappel Roan and “Under Pressure” by Queen and David Bowie. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons.

Best wake up songs on Artemis II

Priscilla Akin, Staff Writer April 14, 2026

Astronauts aboard Artemis II wake up every day on their mission with songs picked out by NASA. Throughout the mission, they heard songs like “Pink Pony Club” by Chappel Roan and “Under Pressure”...

Advanced Placement testing begins on May 4. With final exams right after, students may figure out which cafe works best for their studying needs.

Top study-friendly cafes

Priscilla Akin, Staff Writer March 24, 2026

Advanced Placement tests start at the beginning of May, and final exams follow at the end of the month. Whether students are getting an early start to their long study sessions or looking to get work done...

Eva Renwick (9) performs as Clara in a production of "The Nutcracker." Renwick started dancing at the age of two. Photo courtesy of Eva Renwick.

Artist of the Month: Eva Renwick

Priscilla Akin, Staff Writer March 18, 2026

Artist of the Month Eva Renwick (9) experienced many firsts this year, from performing the lead role in “Little Shops of Horror” to dancing on the small group contemporary team. Renwick is a multifaceted...

"Icon" is Brent Faiyaz's fourth studio album. The album was released on Feb. 13. Photo courtesy of UnitedMasters LLC.

Album Review: ‘Icon’

Priscilla Akin, Staff Writer February 24, 2026

In just 10 songs, Brent Faiyaz delivers another soulful, rich and ethereal R&B album. The album is composed of 10 tracks without features, proclaiming his artistic growth and impact in the neo-soul...

The outside patio of High Marea showcases its Coastal Surf and Turf Cuisine. The restaurant officially opened on Jan. 10.

Restaurant Review: High Marea

Priscilla Akin, Staff Writer January 30, 2026

With a patio view of the coast, seed-oil-free High Marea came to the Del Mar Plaza in early January. Its light, minimal interior contrasts intricately with the warm and colorful plates of Sonoran cuisine....

This is one of Emma Bauer's (10) art pieces titled "Orange." Bauer used acrylics, painting the subject over a blue background. Photo courtesy of Emma Bauer.

Artist of the Month: Emma Bauer

Priscilla Akin, Staff Writer December 9, 2025

Emma Bauer (10) had a paintbrush in her hand before she could write. With nothing but the drive to create, she cultivated a lifelong passion for personal, raw reflections that lay on the foundation of...

The Melo Melo store is decorated with TV screens showcasing ads of their products and The Little Mermaid. Melo Melo recently opened in the Del Mar Highlands Town Center.

Food Review: Melo Melo

Christopher Bacon and Priscilla Akin December 5, 2025

The bright and modern Melo Melo opened at the Del Mar Highlands Town Center last Friday, serving jars of deliciousness through their Southeast Asian-inspired dessert puddings. With stores at Westfield...

Henry Tanghi (12) presents recent national news. TP Political Union met to discuss government updates and world news affecting the nation.

TP Political Union Q&A

Priscilla Akin and Dylan Guillory November 21, 2025

The longest government shutdown in national history lasted 43 days and came to an end on Nov. 12, lasting 43 days. Federal employees worked without pay, and Americans across the nation lost access to important...

“I voted” stickers for citizens of New York City participating in the 2025 mayoral election. They were offered at the voting booths once citizens submitted their votes. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons.

New York City mayoral election

Priscilla Akin, staff writer November 12, 2025

Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral election with 1,036,051 votes on Nov. 4. Mamdani competed against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and former WABC radio talk show host Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani...

Career Technical Education pathways: Business

Career Technical Education pathways: Business

Priscilla Akin, Staff Writer October 29, 2025

Students have the opportunity to explore the business field through the school’s Business & Finance Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway. However, for Alli Billmeyer, Intro to Business Management...

Classrooms on campus follow no known laws of thermodynamics. Students reported which classrooms felt coldest.

Satire: Coldest classrooms on campus

Priscilla Akin, Staff Writer October 23, 2025

Note: Teachers have a limited range of control over the thermostats in their classrooms. Classroom temperatures across campus rarely accommodate the flip-flop and lounge attire that students typically...

Thee Sacred Souls opens their concert with light flashing and the crowd screaming. The band performed last Friday.

Review: Thee Sacred Souls concert

Priscilla Akin, Staff Writer October 7, 2025

"Thee Sacred Souls,” a band native to San Diego, has come far since their humble beginnings in 2019. Fans were excited to see them on the North American leg of their sophomore album tour, “Got a Story...

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